Today I'm going to once again take a look at the Dollars and Cents for the five VBS resources I reviewed this week. I'm happy to see in many of the director's materials some fun ideas of ways to raise money for VBS, but again, when so many people are unemployed and living pay check to pay check, there just may not be additional dollars for them to give to VBS. Obviously a starter kit is the first place to begin when purchasing VBS materials and from there you'll need to determine what - if any - student materials you will also utilize. As far as student materials I like the idea of being able to give children something each day which will remind them of the Bible lesson. I especially like the objects/cards which can be clipped or pinned to a backpack as they make great reminders! I also like the idea of being able to give children their own copy of the music . . . of course these things take money and your budget just might not have room for them. So, what will it cost and how can we move ahead with VBS on a budget?
Top Ten VBS for 2012 - 5th Place - BugZone
Value –- one kit is available at the cost of $79.99.
Cost per student . . .
- music is not reproducible, so you would have to purchase cds to give kids at a cost of $14.99 per CD.
- Name tags are available in packages of 48 for $5.99
- BugZone Explorer Pouches at a cost of $24.99 for 10.
- Student activity sheets are available at a cost of $2.99 per child.
- Craft kits are available and range in price from $5.99 to $17.99 for packs of 12
Top Ten VBS for 2012 - 4th Place - Rock the World
Value –- three kits are available with three price points, $49.99, $59.99 and $74.99.
Cost per student . . .
- music is not reproducible, so you would have to purchase CDs to give kids at a cost of $7 each through Amazon.
- Student activity sheets are reproducible so you would just have your copying costs.
- All crafts are made from items you collect or purchase, so cost would vary depending on what you choose to do
Top Ten VBS for 2012 - 3rd Place - Amazing Wonders Aviation
Value –
- two kits are available at the cost of $69.99 for the sampler kit and $199.99 for the super sampler kit.
Cost per student . . .
- music is not reproducible, so you would have to purchase cds to give kids at a cost of $11.49 for five CDs.
- Collectible tokens with the daily point and memory verse are $5.99 per five children
- name tags and lanyards are available in packages of 20 for $7.89
- Sticker nametags are also available at a cost of $6.99 for 100 tags.
- Student books are available at a cost of $2.49 per child.
- Craft kits are available and range in price from $3.99 to $7.99 for packs of 10
Top Ten VBS for 2012 - 2nd Place - Sky
Value –
- one kit is available at the cost of $157.99.
Cost per student . . .
- music is not reproducible, so you would have to purchase cds to give kids at a cost ranging from $6.99 - $4.99 per child/family depending on how many you purchased.
- Bible Memory Buddies range in price from $3.90 - $3.50 per child – depending on how many you order
- name badges are available in packages of 10 for $4.19
- name badge holders cost $15.99 for 10
- Bugs Pray-er Clips $5.99 for 10
- Elementary age children do not have student books, but they do have iOpeners at $2.59 per child with carabiners at $5.99 for 10.
- “Sciency-Fun Gizmos” are available and range in price from $3.99 - $9.99 for packs of 10.
- “Fly Home & Try It” sticker sheets at a cost of $6.99 for 10
Top Ten VBS for 2012 - 1st Place - Adventures on Promise Island
Value –
- two kits are available – basic kit for $69.99 and power pak for $199.99
Cost per student . . .
- music is reproducible, so whatever your cost is to copy each child could have their own copy of the music – this is a big “plus”
- you can purchase cds to give kids at 10 for $19.99!
- Bible Pin Pals are $3.99 per child
- nametags & lanyards are 10 for $6.99.
- Student books are used in the classroom setting at $2.99 per child.
- Crafts are available through S&S Worldwide and range in price from 54 cents per child to $2.25 per child
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