Ignite imagination in a whimsical world full of savory and sciency fun! At Crave VBS, kids unwrap hands-on, faith-filled experiences as they taste and see the sweet joy of a friendship with Jesus. This kit includes physical resources and samples just like the standard starter kit, but it also comes with the Digital Download Access Code. This unique access code unlocks the content on the Digital Download Center. You’ll have instant access to digital leader guides, music, videos, and more. It opens all-new ways to manage, share, and utilize your VBS content.
The Crave VBS Ultimate Starter Kit Plus Digital allows you to deliver resources with the touch of a button. You can hand volunteers the manuals from your Starter Kit or share your download center login with your volunteers so they can view and download the content they need right to their devices. The Plus Digital kit is also a great backup for leaders who might lose that ever-important leader manual at the 11th hour!
Digital files will be available to access on January 4, 2027. The access code for the digital files is included as a label inside your starter kit can.
- Ultimate Director Go-To Guide®: The name of this guide says it all! It’s the ultimate in all the need-to-know how-to's, easy instructions, and ins and outs of directing Crave VBS!
- Crave Ultimate Director Go-To Training DVD: Training at your fingertips! Here you’ll find an all-church commercial, a video to promote Operation Kid-to-Kid, and training videos that make your job a piece of cake!
- Decorating Places: Crave Digital Download Access: Downloadable access to easy step-by-step instructions on how to create a VBS setting that’s a feast for all the senses!
- Crave Resources, Forms and Clip Art Collection: Includes clip art, Crew Leader Guides, newsletters, customizable daily schedules, and lots more!
- VBS P.R.O. Instructions: A director favorite, this online event management system is the easiest and most effective way to manage your VBS! These easy instructions will show you how to use this system for online registration and program organizing.
- 13 Leader Manuals: Everything your volunteers need is right here! This kit includes a Leader Manual for every rotation station, giving leaders clear, step-by-step guidance for activities and station responsibilities. Manuals are available in both Elementary and Preschool editions, making it easy to equip every volunteer.
- Preschool Director Manual: In addition to all of the individual Preschool Leader Manuals, there’s a handy Director Manual just for your Preschool Director that covers the whole area and all the details!
- Sing & Play Mix Music Leader Version 2-CD Set: This CD set includes audio music, instrumentals, and PowerPoint slides with lyrics!
- Sing & Play Mix Music DVD: Includes music videos with lyrics for all songs, plus daily video introductions to the Bible Memory Buddies!
- Sticky Scripture: Stirring Up a Hunger for Jesus DVD: Includes a special animated video segment for each day of Crave VBS. This fun video guides kids through activities that help them go deeper with the day’s Scripture.
- Set of 5 Bible Memory Buddies®: Check out this sample of the 5 Bible Memory Buddies. These are the kid-favorite characters of VBS in 3D! These collectible cuties are a fun way to help teach the daily Scripture and give kids a way to take Scripture home with them!
- Crave Buddy Pack (tote bag): Touch and feel the sample of the non-woven poly bags that help kids carry their Bible Memory Buddies home with them!
- Imagination Station Sciency-Fun Crew Pack Samples: We’ve included a sample of each day’s Crew Pack for this fun sciency station that’s packed with WOWs! You’ll see all the hands-on experiments for kids to experience in their Crews of five. Each pack is designed to get kids engaged—and to reinforce the daily Bible Point.
- Watch for God Wristband: A sample of the reminder used in elementary and preschool closings—a great reminder to watch what God is doing in their lives.
- Name Badge: This sample shows how simple it can be to help leaders keep track of all the kiddos! Plus, they have the daily Crew jobs on the back!
- Follow-Up Foto Frame™: A sample of one the easiest ways to send kids home with a VBS keepsake. They’ll treasure the memory of their time with you, and the frame makes a wonderful follow-up outreach tool, too!
Plus Digital Access to:
All the elementary and preschool leader guides in PDF format
All the Crave songs in MP3 format (instrumentals too!)
Complete song lyrics in PowerPoint slide format
All the Crave music videos in MP4 video format (and daily Buddy intros too!)
Sticky Scripture videos in MP4 video format
The complete collection of clip art in downloadable format
Decorating Places videos in MP4 video format
All the contents of the Ultimate Director Go-To Training DVD in MP4 video format
Day 1
Bible Point - Jesus gives purpose. (Thank you, Jesus!)
Bible Verse - “Follow me and be my disciple.” (Luke 5:27)
Bible Story - Jesus chooses his first followers. (Luke 5:1-11)
Buddy Name - Russ (Potato)
Day 2
Bible Point - Jesus gives joy. (Thank you, Jesus!)
Bible Verse - “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.” (Luke 2:10)
Bible Story - Jesus heals a man who couldn’t walk. (Luke 5:17-26)
Buddy Name - CeeCee (Orange)
Day 3
Bible Point - Jesus knows what we need. (Thank you, Jesus!)
Bible Verse - “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.” (Luke 12:31)
Bible Story - Jesus feeds a crowd. (Luke 9:10-17)
Buddy Name - Maple (Waffle)
Day 4
Bible Point - Jesus gives forgiveness. (Thank you, Jesus!)
Bible Verse - “Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.’ ” (Luke 23:34)
Bible Story - Jesus dies and lives again. (Luke 22:7 24:12)
Buddy Name - Dash (Dragon Fruit)
Day 5
Bible Point - Jesus gives peace. (Thank you, Jesus!)
Bible Verse - “Peace be with you.” (Luke 24:36)
Bible Story - Jesus appears to his friends. (Luke 24:13-43)
Buddy Name - Pittman (Avocado)
Preschool Buddy - Snow & Snap (Peas)
