Campfire VBS
Ages 5-11; 5 day VBS (Holiday Club)
Campfire VBS takes kids on a journey through a classic camping-themed Vacation Bible School experience, as they explore the powerful truth that Jesus is the light of the world. It’s the perfect VBS camping theme for a summer full of fun, faith, and friendship.
Created by the makers of the One Story curriculum and available exclusively on RaiseUpFaith, Campfire VBS is a joy-filled, media-rich, 5-day camping VBS that your kids will love.
What’s included in this Camping-Themed VBS?
Everything you need for a 5-day summer ministry event, fully digital and downloadable:
5 Days of Camping Themed Bible Lessons (PDF)
Original Music & Motion Videos (Worship)
Campfire Chats
Scripts, Games, Crafts & Snack Ideas
Small Group Discussion Guides
Director’s Guide & Media Pack
Kick off your week with an exclusive welcome message from adventurer Bear Grylls to get your campers excited for the journey ahead.
Scope and Sequence
Campfire is a five-day camping-themed VBS experience with a clear structure, strong biblical foundation, and powerful daily takeaways. Each day includes a key Bible passage and a Big Idea that ties everything together.
DAY 1
Big Idea: Jesus is speaking to us.
Scripture: Philip and the man from Ethiopia | Acts 8:26-40
DAY 2
Big Idea: Jesus loves everyone. Absolutely everyone.
Scripture: Paul Meets Jesus | Acts 9:1-31
DAY 3
Big Idea: Jesus is the light of the world.
Scripture: Paul and Silas in jail | Acts 16:16-40
DAY 4
Big Idea: Jesus is our safe place.
Scripture: Paul's Wild Voyage | Acts 27
DAY 5
Big Idea: Jesus is unstoppable.
Scripture: Paul arrives in Rome and shares about the Kingdom | Acts 28:1-16; 30-31
Download the Free Campfire VBS Planning Kit (PDF)
Start your summer ministry planning with confidence. This free downloadable guide gives you a clear roadmap for the week so you can lead your team with ease.
Campfire VBS Planning Kit
Start planning your summer VBS with our free Campfire Planning Kit! This downloadable PDF includes the full scope and sequence plus a handy checklist to help you prepare your camping-themed Vacation Bible School with ease.
Read MoreTheme Song: Strike A Match
No camping VBS is complete without a great singalong, and this one is no different. Campfire comes with its very own theme song for you to sing together every day. Careful though, this one will stick in your head for months to come. Here's a sneak peak.
Foundational Verse: Hebrews 10:24
We take our inspiration for Campfire VBS straight from the book of Hebrews - the idea that our young people will take the light that lives in them, and pass it on to help each other do good works, and light up the world with the love of Jesus.
Content flow
Every day on Campfire follows the same flow, and includes a multitude of video elements. Here are some examples of the kinds of content you'll get to use!
Campfire Chats (Discussion Starters)
Gather around the fire for meaningful conversations. Our "Campfire Chat" videos are designed to spark deep small-group discussions on real-world topics kids face today.
Watch a video: Does Jesus Love Bullies?
Key Verse Game Time
Each day features a high-energy Key Verse Game Time video that challenges campers to learn the Key Verse together.
So, what are you waiting for? Strike a match, fan the flame, and start your camping VBS adventure with Campfire today.
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