BOOT Camp VBS

Ten hut!

It's war out there, and BOOT Camp is a call to arms to join the Lord's Army. There is no middle ground. You're either a soldier of Christ (the Commander-in Chief), or a POW of the enemy! At BOOT Camp, recruits will learn to battle their own sin nature, learn how to equip themselves for daily battle, and learn how to march against the darkness with the Gospel, advancing on the enemy and helping to claim territory for the name of Christ!

Program Overview

 
Day 1
We're at War!
We’re all under attack by evil, and we should fight it at God’s side.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.
(NIV shown, but KJV is also available)
Bible Lessons

Bible Lesson “We're at War!”

Satan fired the first shot and it brought death. We must join God’s side and fight!

Bible Tactical Outreach Lesson: "Understanding the Gospel"

A review of the basic gospel ensures that we can effectively share it with others.
Drama Plot
Sergeant Willgo prepares the new recruits, who test his patience, for battle. Includes Gospel Presentation.
Craft

Tactical Outreach Manual

Custom covers for Evangelism Manuals the kids will get. These manuals are actually used in the Tactical Outreach Lessons. 		Tactical Outreach Field Manuals Craft
Game

"Firing Range"

A target shooting game involving 20 balls flying through the air and Scripture memorization.
Snack

K-Rations

Green rice krispy treats. 		Army K-Rations Snack
Song

"Stand Firm"

A call to arms in the war against evil.
 
Day 2
Our Commander-in-Chief
Learn who God is and why He deserves our allegiance.
1 Peter 3:18
For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.
(NIV shown, but KJV is also available)
Bible Lessons

Bible Lesson "Our Commander-in-Chief"

All about the attributes and character of God, as well as the amazing sacrifice He made for us.

Bible Tactical Outreach Lesson: "God's Love, God's Word"

Making people curious by showing them God’s love, then sharing God’s Word with them.
Drama Plot
The Sarge explains who Christ is to the recruits. Includes Gospel Presentation.
Craft

Living Water Canteens

Bottled water inside a felt pouch with a strap. 		Army Living Water Canteen Craft
Game

"Supply Line"

A fast-paced relay where teams race to move “supplies” from one end of a line to the other.
Snack

Dog Tags

Crackers, Cheez-Wiz, and licorice whips. 		Army Dog Tags Snack
Song

"God is Great!"

No matter what the circumstances, God is great!
 
Day 3
The Enemy and His Weapons
How Satan and our own sin nature can destroy us.
James 4:7
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
(NIV shown, but KJV is also available)
Bible Lessons

Bible Lesson "The Enemy's Tactics"

The character of Satan, his weapons, and our own sinful hearts--the greatest danger to us.

Bible Tactical Outreach Lesson: "Out of the Darkness"

Sharing how Jesus delivered us from darkness to light by sharing our testimonies as an evangelism technique.
Drama Plot
Sgt. Willgo warns the troops about the enemy’s tactics and weapons. Includes Gospel Presentation.
Craft

Christian Flags

A Christian flag to remind kids of who their allegiance is to. 		Christian Flag Craft
Game

"P.O.W."

A freeze-tag adaptation which shows how quickly the gospel can spread when we try.
Snack

G.I. Slop

Pudding with bananas and Rice-Krispies mixed in. 		Army G.I. Slop Snack
Song

"Sword of the Lord"

Using God’s Word to do battle.
 
Day 4
The Armor of God
Understanding the functions and uses of God’s awesome armor.
Ephesians 6:11
Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
(NIV shown, but KJV is also available)
Bible Lessons

Bible Lesson: "Using Your Weapons"

A lesson about the armor of God, what each part is for, and how to use it.

Bible Tactical Outreach Lesson: "Using the Sword"

An exercise in answering people’s questions with Scripture to show that Jesus is the only way.
Drama Plot
Sgt. Willgo explains the functions of God’s Armor. Includes Gospel Presentation.
Craft

Dog Tags

Wearable art to remind kids of the gospel. 		Army Dog Tags Craft
Game

"Bombs Away!"

A fast-paced volleyball game played with four beach balls. Involves Scripture memory.
Snack

Obstacle Courses

Bars made of oatmeal, pretzel “walls,” and raisins. 		Obstacle Course Snack
Song

"The Armor of the Lord"

A rundown of each piece of God’s armor.
 
Day 5
Victory!
Jesus will return and win the final victory, but we must fight diligently until then.
Revelation 22:12
“Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done.”
(NIV shown, but KJV is also available)
Bible Lessons

Bible Lesson "The Approaching Victory"

The war will be won upon Christ’s return, but we must fight hard until that day.

Bible Tactical Outreach Lesson: "Battle Plan"

Targeting people who need Christ, making a plan, and advancing on the enemy’s territory.
Drama Plot
Jesus will win, but we still need to fight hard! Includes Gospel Presentation.
Craft

Ammunition Pack

A felt pouch with strap, filled with gospel tracts 		The Lord's Army Ammunition Pack Craft
Game

"Obstacle Course!"

A relay race which has teams racing through an obstacle course.
Snack

Snack Grenades

Miniature s’mores balls. 		Snack Grenades Snack
Song

"The Great Commission"

An inspiring reminder of our marching orders.

What You'll Get

 
Question Answer
For Ages? 4 through 5th grade (Adult materials also included)
Teaching Levels? Up to three as needed (Preschool/K-5, 1st & 2nd, 3rd-5th, plus Adult lessons)
Bible Versions? NIV and KJV
Length of Program? Five days / 3 hours per day
Scale of Program? Scalable program can run in small churches and large churches
Reproducible? Yes. You are free to re-use or re-print materials freely for use within your own ministry.
Format? Digital web-based. Print your own materials as needed or teach straight from your mobile devices. No physical materials provided.
Web Based? All of the materials involved in this program are web-based and always instantly accessible to you from here on our website. No physical materials or booklets will be shipped to you, because it's all at your fingertips right here on truthquest.org!
Cost? The entirety of this VBS program (and all of our others) is included in the cost of a TruthQuest Complete subscription plan. No additional purchases are required.
 
Included Components Description
For Ages 4 through 5th grade (Adult materials also included)
Two Bible Versions NIV and KJV
Director's Guidebook Overview of VBS with tips and directions for planning and operating VBS
Drama Guide Drama scripts with Gospel presentations for every day of VBS
Teaching Director's Guide A guide for planning and distributing the VBS lessons
Bible Lessons Bible-based, interactive lessons at three teaching levels for each day of VBS
Tactical Outreach Lessons Evangelism training for each day of VBS (one lesson used for all age levels)
Adult Lessons Following the themes of the childrens' lessons, but at a more mature level
Music Media Downloadable audio tracks for the VBS songs
Music Guide Song lyrics, chord charts, and written hand motions for VBS songs
Crafts Guide Directions, supply lists, templates and diagrams for all VBS crafts
Games Guide Directions, rules, supply lists, and diagrams for VBS games
Snacks Guide Directions, supply lists, and recipes for all VBS snacks
Age Group Guides Directions for Age Group Leaders
Missions Guide Suggestions and fundraising tools for VBS missions projects
Registration & Scoring Directions and materials for offline registration and scorekeeping
Decorations Guide Suggestions and ideas for VBS decorating
Advertising Guide Pre-designed printable flyers and posters and other promotional materials
Banner Artwork Provide our artwork to your local sign shop to produce large advertising banners
Discipleship Materials Free follow-up materials for newly-saved children
Gospel Tracts A selection of printable gospel tracts to pass out to kids or adults
Clip Art VBS character art in different ethnicities, along with a selection of logos, posters, and general VBS clip art
T-Shirt Artwork Provide our artwork to your local t-shirt shop to produce VBS t-shirts
 
Item Explanation
Classrooms Needed 4 Minimum. Up to 8 for large programs.
Volunteers Needed One adult for every ten children, plus five
Supplies Needed for Crafts, Games, Snacks, etc. Our crafts, games, and snack projects all call for low-cost supplies which can be purchased from nearly any discount store or online vendor. The specific items you'll need are detailed in the VBS materials themselves, and the quantities needed depends upon the number of children you will have.
Paper & Toner If you choose to print everything we supply, you may go through a couple of reams of paper and possibly a couple of ink cartridges. See "Printing Solutions" below.
Printing Solutions This program may involve a significant amount of printing. You can mitigate this in several ways:
  • Divide printing responsibilities among several users.
  • Refrain from printing items you don't want or need.
  • Teach lessons straight from mobile devices rather than printing.
  • Take some printing tasks to local office supply stores for printing.

Get all 8 VBS kits for $199/year

Plus a full year of TruthQuest lessons, games, videos, and more.

Open Printable Sampler Start Free Trial