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Vacation Bible School Menu Ideas

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If you are helping to plan Vacation Bible School this summer, coming up with VBS food ideas can be challenging. You need to find things that kids will enjoy, as well as ideas that are budget-friendly and easy to clean up. The good news is that this list of snack ideas for kids can help overcome that stress!

Here are some excellent Vacation Bible School Menu Ideas to try and share!

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Don’t stress over meal ideas for Vacation Bible School! Start at the top of the list and work your way down. There are plenty of yummy food recipes to enjoy!

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What are fun Vacation Bible School activities for kids?

Here are some fun Vacation Bible School (VBS) activities for kids that combine faith, creativity, and energy!

Bible Verse Treasure Hunt

Kids search for hidden Bible verse clues around the room or outside. Each clue leads to the next, allowing them to piece together a full verse.

Faith-Themed Obstacle Course

Create a course with stations like “Leap of Faith” (mini jump), “Armor of God Tunnel,” or “Prayer Pause” (a quick prayer station).

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Craft Time: DIY Prayer Jars

Kids decorate jars and fill them with slips of paper listing things for which they want to pray. It encourages daily prayer at home, too!

Storytime Skits

Let the kids act out favorite Bible stories like David and Goliath, Jonah and the Whale, or the Good Samaritan using props and simple costumes.

Bible Bingo

Use characters, places, and verses from the Bible in a fun game of Bingo. Great for quiet time or review.

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Worship Dance Party

Play fun, kid-friendly Christian music and let the kids move, dance, and worship freely. Include motions or simple routines.

Jesus Says (Like Simon Says)

Play a variation of Simon Says using commands like “Jesus says pray,” “Jesus says serve,” or “Jesus says love.”

Fruit of the Spirit Relay

Each leg of the race involves an activity that represents a “fruit” (e.g., “kindness” means helping a teammate, “joy” means dancing).

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Snack & Scripture

Serve themed snacks (e.g., animal crackers during Noah’s Ark lesson) and tie them to a simple Bible truth or verse.

Water Balloon Scripture Toss

Write Bible verse questions on balloons. Kids toss them and answer before the balloon pops or breaks!

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Oatmeal Raisin Muffins Recipe
These Oatmeal Raisin Muffins are soft, hearty, and perfectly sweetened with juicy raisins and warm spices. A cozy, wholesome treat for breakfast or snack time!
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Funfetti Marshmallow Cereal Bars
Funfetti Marshmallow Cereal Bars
Bursting with rainbow sprinkles, they're thick, chewy, colorful—and perfect for schools, lunchboxes, or anytime you want a joyful, no‑bake snack!
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Frozen Yogurt Covered Blueberries
Frozen Yogurt Covered Blueberries
Frozen Yogurt Covered Blueberries are bite‑sized, wholesome treats made by dipping fresh blueberries in Greek yogurt and freezing them.
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English Muffin Pizzas
These English Muffin Pizzas are a quick and easy twist—half an English muffin toasted, topped with pizza sauce, melty mozzarella, and your favorite toppings, then baked until bubbly and golden.
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Air Fryer Chocolate Croissants
Air Fryer Chocolate Croissants
These Air Fryer Chocolate Croissants are buttery, flaky crescent rolls stuffed with rich Nutella (and sometimes sprinkled with chocolate chips), cooked in the air fryer until golden and crispy—ready in minutes!
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Berry Cheesecake Parfaits
The kids will love the layers of this fun and easy sweet treat!
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Gummy Worm Jello Cups
Gummy Worm Jello Cups
Quick to make and whimsical to eat—perfect for parties or festive snack time!
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Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
These Red Velvet Whoopie Pies feature two soft, red velvet cake–like rounds sandwiching a dreamy cream cheese filling!
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Rainbow Fruit and Vegetable Plate Recipe
Fill their bellies with healthy fruits and veggies to give them energy for the rest of the day!
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SMORES Cereal Bars Recipe
S'mores fans will love all the flavors of these fun bars! Great for the morning hours or an afternoon snack!
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Walking Tacos
Walking Tacos
These Walking Tacos are a fun, mess-free twist—individual bags of corn chips (like Fritos or Doritos) are topped with warm seasoned taco meat and all your favorite fixings (cheese, lettuce, sour cream, salsa, etc.).
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Hot Dog on a Stick
Hot Dog on a Stick
These Hot Dog on a Stick treats are a fun and easy camping-style snack!
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Banana Sushi Bento Box
The kids can even help make their own yummy bento box for an afternoon snack!
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Strawberry Heart Man Kid Snack
Strawberry Heart Man Kid Snack
The Strawberry Heart Man Kid Snack is a cute and easy treat made with strawberries, pretzels, marshmallows, and candy eyes. Fun to make and even more fun to eat!
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Crunchy Apple Boats
Crunchy Apple Boats
Crunchy Apple Boats are playful, healthy snacks made by halving apples, scooping a “boat” cavity, spreading with peanut (or seed/nut) butter, sprinkling crunchy puffed‑rice or crispy cereal, and adorning with a cheese sail on a toothpick!
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Butterfly Snack Bags
Butterfly Snack Bags
Bright, quick to prep, and perfect for parties, classroom treats, or a fun lunchbox surprise!
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Graham Cracker Airplane
Graham Cracker Airplane
The Graham Cracker Airplane is a playful, pantry‑friendly snack kids can build and enjoy! It’s creative, crunchy, and perfect for little hands to assemble and munch on!
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Kids Appetizer Charcuterie Board Recipe
Load up on some of the most popular snacks for kids with this easy snack platter idea!
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Bento Bus Sandwich Recipe
The kids will love this themed snack idea!
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Whipped Pink Lemonade Recipe
Whipped Pink Lemonade Recipe
It's a perfect way to cool down on warm days and adds a touch of whimsy to any occasion.
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Ocean Floats
Ocean Floats
Topped with gummy fish and served with a striped straw, they're perfect for a special summer treat.
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Which of these snacks for VBS are you going to make first?

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