Toilet Paper Tube Binoculars
Going on a safari adventure? Looking into the future? Hunting for Jesus? These paper towel tube binoculars are a classic VBS craft that can be used with many different themes!
In The Wild VBS
Roar VBS: DIY Bible Verse Posters
These DIY bible verse posters are a super frugal way to add a splash of color and reinforce the bible verses!
Roar VBS: Volunteer Recruitment Giraffe
Check out this fun, punny way to remind people that there's a SPOT for them to get involved with your VBS!
Roar VBS: 3D Giraffe
This life-size 3D was relatively simple to build from supplies we already had on hand and it's one of my favorite decor items for Roar VBS!
Roar VBS: African Background Sign Templates
Download these 20 free sign templates, then add your own information and use them throughout your safari VBS program!
Roar VBS: Printable Activity Sheets
These Roar VBS printable activity sheets are a fun (and frugal) activity! You can use them during snack time or as fillers at any station for free time!
Roar VBS: Name Tags
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 20 free printable name tag templates here!
Roar VBS: African Classroom Door Decor Ideas
I've found SO MANY fun ways to decorate classroom doors to look like African animals! I think this will be such a fun way to bring color and life into our Roar VBS environment! Check out this roundup of classroom doors decorated as animals...
Roar VBS: Decoupage Tissue Paper Rhino Craft
These decoupage tissue paper rhino crafts are so much fun... plus they're inexpensive to make!
Roar VBS: Snack Table Decor
Here's my safari VBS snack table decor ideas... the best part? It only costs a few dollars per table!
Roar VBS: Decoupage Lion Craft
These decoupage lion crafts are so much fun... plus they're inexpensive to make!
Roar VBS: “Wild About Jesus” Giraffe Fingerprint Craft
These super simple and budget-friendly "Wild About Jesus" fingerprint giraffes are ADORABLE! Follow Borrowed Blessings for more VBS resources & ideas.
Roar VBS: Construction Paper Lion Head Craft
Check out these cute (and frugal) construction paper lion head crafts! We made 3 different variations of this fun craft!
Roar VBS: Advertising Giveaways for Easter
Does your church give away VBS advertising materials before VBS? Easter is a great opportunity to share VBS info with visitors (you could also use these ideas for Valentine's Day prizes!). Keep reading for lots of frugal VBS advertising giveaways that won't end up in the trash can...
Roar VBS: Bookmarks
These safari VBS advertising bookmarks are super fun and frugal to make!
Roar VBS: Patterned Backgrounds
These patterned backgrounds have a subtle print that is super fun for safari-themed VBS programs... download all 15 backgrounds for free!
Roar VBS: Deals at Oriental Trading
Check out all these safari VBS deals at Oriental Trading!
Roar VBS: Photo Booth Ideas
For the last several years, we have a photo booth in our foyer at every VBS. Crews can visit the photo booth after they finish eating snack, or individual kids/families can visit the photo booth after closing each evening. We print pictures before the Sunday VBS Program and distribute them as a VBS keepsake (some years we use them at the craft station on day 5). Check out the ideas below for fun photo booth ideas... backdrops, props, costumes and more!
Roar VBS: Plush Bible Buddies
Many VBS Directors I've talked to use plush (stuffed animal) bible buddies around their VBS programs... from photo booth props to stage decor to registration prizes, these animals are sure to excite your kids and add some fun! Check out our favorite plush bible buddies!
Roar VBS: Easy Decorating Ideas
Today I'm sharing easy decorating ideas for safari VBS. Personally, I am a huge proponent of DIY decor where the kids are truly immersed in the theme. However, even the best DIY-er needs some building blocks to enhance their handmade creations! These items will be great fillers with your VBS (or can be more substantial for your VBS if DIY isn't your cup of tea).