The Dollars & Cents of VBS - Part 3

Today I'm sharing the Dollars & Cents of VBS Part 3 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?

What's in the Bible?

http://whatsinthebible.com/vbs/

Cost of kit - 

• VBS Kit - $149.99 ($169.99 when not on sale)

Cost per student - 

• What's in the Bible CD - $9.99 each
• Family Journals & Wristbands - $50.00 for 20

My Dollar & Cents Thoughts . . . What's in the Bible has one kit, but pretty much everything is included. For children I'd buy the Family journals and wristbands. The music CD could be given to each family at a cost of $9.99 per family..

Hometown Nazareth
by - Group Publishing
http://www.group.com/vbs/hometown-nazareth

Cost of kit -

• Super Starter Kit - $139.99

Cost per student - 

• Music is not reproducible, so you have to purchase CDs to give kids - $4.99 to $6.99 each depending on how many you purchase.
• Bible Memory Makers Collectibles - $3.19 per child
• Carabiner - $6.99 for 12
• i-Grow charts - $3.49 per child

My Dollar & Cents Thoughts . . . Group does not offer a basic starter kit, so unless you purchase just the teacher books and director book, you will need to purchase the kit they offer. Crafts range in price from $8.99 to $14.99 for 10, so it would depend on which ones you choose. For children I'd buy the Bible Memory Makers and a Carabiner for each child for a cost of $4.07 per child. The music CD could be given to families instead of each child for additional savings. 

Builder's Quest
by - NextGen4Christ
http://nextgen4christ.com/store/

Cost of kit -

• Digital Kit - $59.99

Cost per student - 

• Student materials are reproducible

My Dollar & Cents Thoughts . . . NextGen4Christ offers one kit, but since it is digital and reproducible, your cost is significantly lower than other resources. Crafts are made with items you gather. 

Guardian Construction

Nourishing Faith

http://www.guardianconstructionvbs.com/

Cost of kit -

•  Starter Kit - $129.00

Cost per student - 

• Student materials are reproducible

My Dollar & Cents Thoughts . . . Nourishing Faith does not offer a basic starter kit, but individual resources do not seem to be available, so you will need to purchase the kit they offer. The crafts us gathered supplies.