Kid's Church Camp Planning: Graphics, Systems, & Templates You Can Use for VBS 2026

Planning a summer camp or VBS for your kids ministry? This video is your behind-the-scenes guide to organizing, designing, and running a camp that’s fun, engaging, and smooth for both kids and leaders. I’m Hannah — a graphic designer who specializes in kids church programs — and I’m walking you through the real tools, graphics, and systems I created to help two different churches run successful summer camps in 2025. From signage and small group rotations to object lessons and volunteer tools, you’ll get a front-row seat into what works (and what I learned along the way). 🧰 Resources + Downloads in this video: https://tikkidschurch.com/products/vbs-graphic-templates?variant=47782490013937 📥 Craft Prep System Template: https://tik-kids-church-downloads.myshopify.com/products/craft-prep-kit?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web 📥 Small Group Question Sheets: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGoAGUcUXQ/JO5jd9dpKeMF6t8V9EXjQg/view?utm_content=DAGoAGUcUXQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview 📥 VBS Flyer Design: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGjJtU-WFo/VrsdUGf280XmbEihyp-swA/view?utm_content=DAGjJtU-WFo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview 📥 Volunteer Rotation Schedule: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGpujdvIaY/MsTA5X8IOUxk98L2k9oiBw/view?utm_content=DAGpujdvIaY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview 📥 Donation Tracker + Email Template 👉 All available here: https://tikkidschurch.com/product/vbs-graphic-templates/ ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Intro – Who this video is for 00:14 Behind-the-scenes: How I design summer camp graphics & systems 00:35 Craft prep system for 400+ preschoolers 01:11 Getting volunteers for prep instead of the camp week 01:35 Keeping craft time simple with the 3-point method 01:48 Writing our own VBS curriculum at church 02:30 What to know before creating your own VBS 02:51 Where to start: DIY kids church curriculum video 03:10 Key decisions: Crafts, games, and small groups 04:14 Simplifying game instructions for kids 04:36 Planning team time and object lessons 05:23 Prepping small group questions and leader tools 05:26 Opening activity: Scripture Search with prizes 07:09 Daily object lessons and hands-on learning 08:03 Training leaders to guide meaningful discussion 09:37 Managing large groups: chalk path system for transitions 10:25 What happens during small group time 10:44 Downloadable materials & templates available 11:00 VBS #2: Helping my friend’s church in Michigan 12:40 Flyers, registration, and communication tools 13:24 Using older VBS curriculums (and why that’s okay!) 13:51 Using Concordia Supply’s free registration tools 14:49 Getting donations from local businesses (template linked) 16:11 What to ask for when seeking VBS donations 16:56 Last-minute decorating and rotation schedules 17:53 Visual schedule design tips (color first, pictures second!) 19:56 Bonus tip: Family meal prep for VBS week 🎯 Whether you’re designing your own curriculum or adapting one from another church, I hope this video gives you fresh ideas and encouragement that YES — you can absolutely do this. 📌 Subscribe for more creative tools for kids church: planning, curriculum design, VBS, and ministry graphics. #kidsministry #vbs2026 #kidschurchideas #summercampplanning #churchvolunteers #vbscrafts #kidsministryresources