Today I'm sharing the Dollars & Cents of VBS Part 2 by breaking down the cost of the VBS resources I reviewed this past week. Obviously a starter kit is the first place to begin when purchasing VBS materials, but from there you'll need to determine what - if any - student materials you will 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 they learned. I especially like the objects/cards which can be clipped or pinned to a backpack as these things 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 you move ahead with VBS on a budget?
Workshop of Wonders
Cokesbury
Cost of kit -
- Super Starter Kit - $149.99
- Basic Kit - $89.99
Cost per student -
- Student Take-Home CD for $3.99
- Workshop of Wonders Scripture Treasures - $7.99 per child
- Scripture Treasure Holders - $6.99 for six
- Student Books - $2.99 per child
- Craft kits - varies from $2.99 to $6.99 for six children
My Dollar & Cents Thoughts . . . Cokesbury does offer a basic starter kit, so you are able to buy the kit which best fits your budget and church needs. For children I'd buy the Scripture Treasure cards for a cost of $7.99 per child. The music CD could be given to families instead of each child for additional savings.
International Spy Academy
Cost of kit -
http://www.vbsreachout.com/vbs/d/build.asp?page=Home
Cost of kit -
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Answers in Genesis
Cost of kit -
- Super Starter Kit - $189.99
- Starter Kit - $99.99
- Music is not reproducible, so you have to purchase CDs to give kids - $19.99 for ten.
- Passport & Stickers - $4.99 per child
- Student Guides - $9.99 for ten
My Dollar & Cents Thoughts . . . Answers in Genesis does offer a basic starter kit, so you have the option for a basic kit! For children I'd buy the student guide, passport and stickers for a cost of $5.99 per child. The music CD could be given to families instead of each child for additional savings.
Genesis 1 Space Probe
VBS Reachout Adventures
http://www.vbsreachout.com/vbs/d/build.asp?page=HomeCost of kit -
- $65.00
- Music is not available for children; you could buy the teacher's CD, but this would cost $12.25 per CD
- Student pack - $3.89 per child
My Dollar & Cents Thoughts . . . Only one kit is available, but at the cost of $65 it is affordable. The only option for children is the Student pack for a cost of $3.89 per child. The music CD could be given to families instead of each child for additional savings.
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Praise Break
Cost of kit -
- Digital kit - $59.99
- Preschool expansion - $19.99
My Dollar & Cents Thoughts . . . NextGen4Christ has reproducible resources, so you can print out not only the teacher's materials, but the student materials as well at a cost savings. The music is available in a kit for $29.99 and includes CD, music motions DVD and drama DVD - I do not know what music resources are available for students/families.
Praise Break
Abingdon Press
Cost of kit -
- $74.99
Cost per student -
My Dollar & Cents Thoughts . . . Abingdon Press does not offer a basic starter kit, however; this kit is affordably priced. For children the handbooks are the only item available at a cost of $2,99 per child. The music CDs could be given to each family rather than each child.
Guardian Construction
Nourishing Faith
http://www.guardianconstructionvbs.com/
Cost of kit -
Cost per student -
- Student materials are reproducible
My Dollar & Cents Thoughts . . . Nourishing Faith does not have a basic kit option, but their materials are reproducible, so you can print out the teacher's materials and the student materials as well at a cost savings. I do not know what, if any, music resources are available for students/families.
Living Inside Out
Orange
http://summerxp.com/products
Cost of kit -
- IF YOU ORDER BY FEBRUARY 13, 2014 - $159.99
- IF YOU ORDER AFTER FEBRUARY 13, 2014 - $200.00
Cost per student -
- Music CDs are available at a cost ranging from $9.99 to $14.99 each, depending on how many you purchase
- Living Inside Out Bottom Line Buttons - $10.00 - $11.00 (depending on how many you buy) for 10 children
- Student books - $7.50 - $11.00 for ten (depending on how many you buy)
My Dollar & Cents Thoughts . . . Orange offers only one kit, so if you know you are going to use it, buy it by February 13, 2014 if you can for a savings of $40. For children I'd buy the Living Inside Out Bottom Line Buttons and student books for a cost of approximately $2.20 or less depending on how many you buy, per child. The music CDs could be sent home one per family for a savings rather than one per child.
Thanks for putting all this together, Lynda.
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