Rocky Railway VBS: Name Tag Templates

Each year, we design and print our own name tags. It’s the most cost-effective way to create name tags for each crew as well as all our volunteers. Download free train ticket printable name tag templates below!

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Materials

White Cardstock Paper or Colored Cardstock Paper
Lanyards
ID Sleeves
Paper Cutter
Black Sharpie Markers

Directions

1. Print name tag templates.  You can print these at your home/church printer or send them to a print shop. I print our name tags at approximately 2″x3″ to fit ID badge sleeves (which are made for tags up to 2.2″x3.3″). I always print the name tags on white cardstock because it is heavier and more durable than plain paper.  You can also print name tags on colored cardstock paper (different colors for different crews).
2. Cut name tags. There are several name tags per sheet, so you’ll need to use a paper cutter to cut them.  (You could also use scissors, but a paper cutter will save A LOT of time.)
3. Write names & crew numbers. As you assign kids to each crew, you can write their crew name/number on the tag along with their name.  I use a fine point black sharpie to write on the tags.
4. Put each name tag in the ID sleeve.  The ID sleeves are quick and easy to use!  We tried laminating one year, but it took so much longer!  These are definitely worth the small price.
5. Attach a lanyard to the ID sleeve.  You could assign each crew a color of lanyard or let the kids each pick their lanyard.  Since we print different colored name tags for each crew, we let each kid pick the color of their lanyard.

Name Tag Templates

I am a long-time Vacation Bible School participant, volunteer and leader.  I’ve lead in several capacities throughout the VBS world and am currently our VBS director.  It is a joy for me to be able to share my ideas and creations with you.  Follow Borrowed Blessings for more VBS resources & ideas!