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Every Day Gospel Guarantee
The Good News of Jesus Christ shared every day. Not just day 4.
- Gospel Shared Daily through All Educational Modalities
- Auditory, Social, Musical Learning
- Visual, Hands-On, Emotional learning
No Lame Craft Commitment
Science Projects Rule! Lame Crafts Drool. We Make Science Cool.
- Powerfully Engaging Projects Instead of Weak VBS Crafts
- Tutorial Driven for Ease of Implementation!
- Age Appropriate Levels: Pre-School, Elementary and Upper Elementary
The One Price Promise
1 Flat Fee for All Curricular Materials, Videos, Music & Leader Books
- Why Pay More for Add-Ons and Upgrades?
- 100% Digital Download
- Make and Distribute as many copies as you want!
- Rights to Distribute All Music Tracks to All Kids!
Simple & Straightforward
A Killer VBS Program Should NOT Kill You and Your Team.
- The - Ready, Set, Go - Leadership Plan
- Easy Rotational Model
- Over 40 Training Videos!
- 11 Leader Books + Training Video for Each area
Science VBS - Elements of Trust Overview
Trust
"And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."
Acts 2:21
Daily Devotion
"Your sin separates us from God" - An amazing chemical demonstration is preformed to showcase that our sin separates us from God and nothing we seek to do can fix the problem! Jesus is the simple solution to this complex problem. Will we chose His simple plan for our problem of sin? This Science Devotion explores Acts 2:21 & Isaiah 59:1-2
"Wait! This is the Plan?" - A hilarious puzzle puts kids to the test – and they will just plain fail! Can this puzzle even be solved?! A seemingly impossible solution leads to a simple discussion how about God’s plan may not seem obvious. Sometimes God’s plan may seem confusing but His plan is perfect. Jesus being killed on the cross was God’s perfect plan. This Science Devotion focuses on Acts 2:23-24
Daily Science Project
Students follow a simple format for making a professional quality tie dye t-shirt in this step-by step Science Project. Using only the primary colors, students explore blends and secondary colors. This fun and colorful science project provides a meaningful hands-on experience that can be worn later in the week. Six different and easy to follow patterns help make the final outcomes more predictable. Using a simple tutorial step-by-step video, the process is easily managed and controlled. In addition, the accompanying tie dye set up video makes preparation a breeze. This fantastic science project adds fun, color and life to kick off you week of Science VBS!
Receive
"Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord"
Acts 3:19
Daily Devotion
"Changed in an Instant!" – You have never seen a chemical reaction quick like this. This Science Devotion is guaranteed to get gasps! An extremely powerful illustration visually captures a simple, rhyming concept: Though our sins are a big, black stain, God can make them clean again!"
"Up, Up and Away!" – This simple and yet profound Science Devotion make a powerful on the hearts of kids and leaders alike. You must realize, our prayers rise, up through the skies! Be prepared to have this illusive topic stick in the mind of al involved. This deeply personal devotion explores the truth found in 1st John 5:14-15 “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him."
Daily Science Project
Elementary Option
Explore several new twists in this brand new slime activity. Explore combinations of polymers not previously encountered and mixtures of goo that will keep you guessing and engaged. This stuff drips, it drools, and drizzles right through your fingers and all over your hands! Kids try their hands as REAL scientists as they measure, pour, mix and discover their own unique variations of "Super Slime". These "Non-Newtonian Solids" are fun for all ages...including the leaders!
Pre-School Option
Using simple and safe household substances, kids and leaders easily make an unforgettable science experience! Combine some common substances and explore how they respond in not so common ways! This project is a highlight of the week as little ones become BIG scientists by mixing, exploring and an experiment that THEY made! This highly engaging tactile exploration is easy for leaders and fun for kids.
Understand
"And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
Acts 4:12
Daily Devotion
"Be Ye Filled!" – This amazing science illustration powerfully communicates how we can trust in the power of the Holy Spirit to fill our lives and lead us to accomplish His plans! Kids and leaders are awed and wonder just how this intriguing Science Devotion defies gravity. Through the power of electrostatic repulsion, an unforgettable spiritual analogy is brought beautifully to life. This Science Devotion focuses upon 2nd Peter 1:20-21 & Acts 4:12
"I Can’t Keep It In!" – A hilarious explosively science experiment helps to set the stage for understanding how the Apostles just could not stop telling the amazing story of Jesus! “I've been freed from sin, I can't hold it in! I've got to share, all over, everywhere.” This memorable Science Devotion develops themes taken from Acts 4:19-20, “Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to him? You be the judges! As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.”
Daily Science Project
Elementary Option
Kids love building real rockets! But watch out! This rocket project more than a blast…it’s a splash! Who wouldn't like to create their own custom rocket and launch in the air? Outside, students launch their handmade rockets into the sky! But you better bring your umbrella! Kids choose from different unique rocket designs. Rockets are crafted from printed color-card stock paper, complete with rocket fins and colorfully printed "flames" shooting from the base. Detailed instructions for launching apparatus provided.
Pre-School Option
This hilarious pre-school science activity is a hit for all ages, but exceptionally special for the younger crowd. A straightforward rocket experience is nothing short of extraordinary for the hands and minds of pre-school kids. There is nothing better than the joyful anticipation of their turn, the squeals of elation as their rocket takes flight and the churning of little legs to chase the unpredictable and ingenious rocket!
Share
"All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had."
Acts 4:32
Daily Devotion
"Don’t Be Greedy, People are Needy!" – This Science Devotion explores a compelling contrast between two substances with identical molecular structures. Though their structures are the same, yet they behave oh so differently. The fascinating dissimilarity in behavior sets up a wonderful spiritual discussion about those who are stingy and those who share! This Science Devotion explores Acts 4:32 and Acts 2:44-45. "Learning to share is beyond compare, so stop being greedy when others are needy!"
"Don't Quench the Spirit" – Kids and leaders get a first row seat of a captivatingly visual Science Devotion. The unexpected transpires. The invisible affects the visible. A notable correlation drives home, "Don’t be rude with your attitude". This Science Devotion is highly memorable and a striking standout among all the devotions of the week. The lessons of this Science Devotion refer heavily upon 2nd Peter 1:20-21 & Acts 4:12.
Daily Science Project
Elementary Option
Students work as a team and construct a catapult from a very atypical set of resources. Students learn valuable life lessons about teamwork through planning, building and testing their catapult! Participants learn that in life we have limited time, limited resources and must work with other people different from us as they go back in time and become catapult builders for the middle ages! This hands-on experience is high on interaction and high on impact... literally! A closing competition puts their devices to the ultimate test – distance!
Pre-School Option
This is a simple and fun and yet effective launching device that kids build…themselves! This fun and interactive experience uses household items to make a simple catapult able to launch marshmallows across the room! With the help of a leader a simple catapult is constructed... with their own hands! Students can also build a graphically rich castle from card-stock paper.
Trials
"Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings!"
Acts 5:29
Daily Devotion
"Don't Get Bend Out of Shape!" – This Science Devotion explores an absolutely amazing property that will literally stop you in your tracks. This phenomenon completely defies reason and will make even the most astute sit up and take notice. This amazing demonstration creates fantastic illustration about God’s faithfulness through persecution. Acts 5:29 - Peter and the other apostles replied: "We must obey God rather than human beings!"
"The Bed of Nails" – Kids and leaders get a first hand look (and touch) at an amazingly discrepant event that seems to defy conventional logic and reason. Using the scientific principles of surface area and pressure, this demonstration is a great way to show that an initial hypothesis is not always correct. This Science Devotion is a powerfully poignant reminder that in the abundance of trials, God's amazing power is shown strong.
Daily Science Project
Elementary Option
Students learn about the power of air and friction in this amazing hovercraft experience. Through building a simple contraption using household items, students are able to see their newly made machine effortlessly cruise across a smooth surface. Once the hovercraft is built, students can explore the properties over and over through testing, contests and more. This is where hands-on fun meets the simplicity of design for one winning hovercraft.
Pre-School Option
This high energy pre-school science activity is a win for all ages, but particularly special for the younger crowd. A straightforward pneumatic experience of flight is nothing short of extraordinary for the hands and minds of pre-school kids. It's fun, it's easy and it is able to be created with their own hands. There is nothing better than the joyful squeals of elation as their contraption takes flight!
Biblical truth + hands-on science exploration make for unforgettable faith lessons, enhanced by powerful wrap-up videos!
- 10 Science Devotional Videos (1080, 720, iPad)
- Small Group Leaders “Spiritual Lab Manual”
- Extensive directions and tips for devotional supply gathering
Kids do real science as real scientists. Two age appropriate versions of every project make science fun for preschool and elementary students. Video tutorials make every project engaging for kids and a breeze for volunteers!
- 10 Science Project Videos (preschool and elementary versions) (1080, 720, iPad)
- Extensive directions and tips for project supply gathering
- Science Project worksheets
- 10-page science coloring book file
Daily verse memorization made easy with scripture songs featuring Lantern Music. Make copies of all the songs for every volunteers and every child - for FREE! Includes worship song action videos and professional music videos.
- Daily verse memorization made easy with scripture songs featuring Lantern Music.
- Make copies of all the songs for every volunteer and every child - for FREE!
- Includes worship song action videos and professional music videos.
You get it all! VBS Director manual + ten specialized leader guides for every area of your program! Free access to over 40 exclusive “Training Without the Meeting” YouTube videos to send to your busy leaders!
- VBS Director Manual
- 10 specialized leader guides for every area of your program!
- Promotional Leader Guide (includes all promo files of all sizes!)
- Free access to over 40 exclusive “Training Without the Meeting” YouTube videos to send to your busy leaders!
Science-inspired snacks, science-themed games, crazy-science skits, amazing videos, engaging laboratory set-designs, faith-and-family take home cards and so much more...!
- Small Group Leader Guide + “Spiritual Lab Manual” packed with scripture
- Game Leader Guide (includes 5 science-themed games!)
- Science Project Leader Guide
- Skit and Drama Leader Guide (includes 15 skits + training guide!)
- Snack Leader Guide
- Science Devotional Leader Guide
- Large Group Worship Coordinator Guide
- Decoration and Set Design Leader Guide (includes 10 hi-res poster files!)
- Technological Leader Guide
Yes! Science VBS is built around a 3-hour rotational model. Explore the model here! We also provide you with several variations and suggestions for a shorter or longer timeframe. In other words, the curriculum is completely modifiable to meet your teams needs, timeframe, and physical layout of your church.
We provide you with five different T-shirt designs and provide you the native files of those t-shirt designs. No, you did not read that wrong! We literally provide you with the native files of all five T-shirt designs. I'm a full-time children's pastor, I have no interest in buying hundreds and hundreds of shirts, storing them in my basement, raising the price and shipping them to you. Instead, I provide you with the file type that your professional T-shirt printer needs. You can order fantastic T-shirts for a fraction of the cost that other VBS publishers charge. This is a big deal!
- First, I am a full-time Children’s Pastor in the local church. I have to find, recruit, train and educate a small army of volunteers. I get it. I am not an employee of a huge publishing house, sitting in a cubicle, wondering what it would be like to be a real children’s pastor in a local church. I live it. I am one of you.
- Second I have a degree in Chemistry Education, a Masters Degree in Effective Instruction and am National Board Certified in Adolescent Young Adult Science. I am a seasoned veteran in education, curriculum writing and hold degrees in science.
- Third, you can rest assured that I provide No Lame VBS Crafts. I am not convinced any of the major publishers can make this claim.
- Finally, I give you a “One Price Promise”. I do not give you an “ultimate starter package” that requires you to pay more and more of your budget on extensive and expensive ad-ons and upgrades.
What Churches Are Saying
Tina Houser
Executive Editor at KidzMatter Magazine
“EXTRAORDINARY! Churches won’t have difficulty getting volunteers. They’ll have people on waiting lists! I found myself wishing I had all the materials in front of me, so I could be the kid. Josh has created “great chemistry” in this VBS with just the right amount of video content, student hands-on discovery, and activities that build relationships with leaders … and it’s all around the Word of God.”
The detailed leader manuals are wonderful and the videos are done with such excellence. And, I love the way Josh break up the videos each step, so the kids can complete their instruction. I’m sure that will bring a great deal of order to what can be chaos when you start playing with science. I was thrilled to see Josh bring this amazing science VBS theme to life.
The step-by-step videos will keep kids on the edge of their seats as they anticipate the next step of their experiment. I found myself wishing I had all the materials in front of me, so I could be the kid. Josh has created “great chemistry” in this VBS with just the right amount of video content, student hands-on discovery, and activities that build relationships with leaders … and it’s all around the Word of God. I love it when we can take what kids are naturally curious about and create moments when they become just as curious about what the Bible says.
I love what Josh put together. You’d think a big production company and full-blown writing team had done this. Josh thought of everything! Congratulations on creating a phenomenal program that is going to help lead kids into a lifelong journey with Jesus.”
Karl Bastian
Full-time Children’s Pastor and Founder of Kidology
“I’ve reviewed countless quality curriculums and VBS programs over the years, but have never seen one that offers all that Kidmin Science VBS provides. You will simply be blown away, but more importantly, your kids will LOVE learning about God through the amazing world of science and chemistry”
GJ Farmer
Children’s Pastor and founder of Children’s Ministry Blog
“Science VBS from Kidmin Science is an exceptional product that will provide guaranteed fun and learning for kids of all ages. With high-quality graphics and videos, science projects, hands¬on fun, and solid, biblical learning, you cannot go wrong with this curriculum.”
The Science Projects are awesome. Who doesn't love a fun, science experiment? In Science VBS, kids will get to participate in science projects,every day of the week! Some of these projects include building rockets, making slime, playing with catapults, and more! Plus, the curriculum includes preschool options for all projects.
It's digital. Because this VBS is entirely digital, you can have an unlimited number of leader guides, song track files, etc. Have more than 1 classroom per grade? No problem! Simply print more leader guides. With other curricula, you often have additional costs to purchase hard-copy material for all of your classes and teachers.
One purchase and you get all VBS material for all ages. Unlike VBS sampler packs, where you will need to purchase various books and resources for all of your classroom leaders and different classroom age levels, Science VBS includes all of the leader and VBS material you will need for all classes and ages! No hidden costs or additional products to buy to resource your leaders. Simply purchase the download and you're set to go with everything, except classroom and snack supplies.
Science VBS from Kidmin Science is an exceptional product that will provide guaranteed fun and learning for kids of all ages. With high-quality graphics and videos, science projects, hands¬on fun, and solid, biblical learning, you cannot go wrong with this curriculum.
Kids will feel like real scientists while they learn all about God's love for them. Josh Denhart has discovered the secret formula for an unforgettable Vacation Bible School and shares it with you in Science VBS. You
will not be disappointed!
Jane Larson
Full-time Children’s Pastor and Board Member INCM/CPC Conference
“I have been involved with VBS at the leadership level for 20 years. I have used many different curriculums. BASIC Elements stands out! From the VBS directors guide to the science devotionals, the organization is excellent. The program is flexible & provides great ideas that will be readily adaptable to a variety of different VBS models. BASIC is uncomplicated and at the same time is solid quality. As a children's ministry veteran and professional, I give BASIC Elements VBS five stars, two thumbs-up, a high five, applause, cheers, and a standing ovation. I was impressed. It's everything I want in a VBS program and more.”
I have been involved with VBS at the leadership level at least 20 or more times. I have used many different curriculums. BASIC Elements stands out! From the VBS directors guide to the science devotionals, the organization is excellent. The program is flexible & provides great ideas that will be readily adaptable to a variety of different VBS models. BASIC is uncomplicated and at the same time is solid quality. Josh Denhart has done an outstanding job of making the vision & purpose of VBS clear & at the same time he covers every important detail. The curriculum clearly tells the "how to" of each part of the VBS program & throughout the entire curriculum, the VBS leaders will be encouraged by the continued reminders of purpose.
BASIC Elements is quality. The ability to see everything online in files that are easy to navigate is a great help. Everything, and I mean everything is done well. The videos are delightful to watch - and everyone from children to adult will find them captivating.
BASIC Elements is loaded with Scripture and has excellent Bible teaching and application. Instead of the same stories being done in the same way time after time, BASIC Elements will let the kids experience God's Word as they 'do' the science devotions at VBS. They will remember what they are taught because they will experience the lesson through the really cool science experiments. A great strength the small group leaders will find helpful is the dialogue. The curriculum gives the leaders just enough to say but not too much. Its obvious that great conversations will take place with the kids - and that component of relationship building is so key to successfully sharing Jesus' love with them.
When VBS ends every summer - Children's ministry leaders often struggle with follow up and knowing we fall short in being able to provide ongoing encouragement and influence in the kids' lives. One of my very favorite things about Science VBS is the “Science Devotions @ Home” program. What a blessing!! Being able to offer quality, interesting, and really well done devotions for the families to do after VBS is greatly needed. How exciting that it's a reality now!
As a children's ministry veteran and professional, I give BASIC Elements VBS five stars, two thumbs-up, a high five, applause, cheers, and a standing ovation. I was impressed. It's everything I want in a VBS program and more. I am thankful this ministry exists & am pleased to know so many kids around the country will be experiencing and learning from Science VBS this summer."
Tom Bump
Full-time Children’s Pastor and creator of the KidMin Collective
“Josh has taken a fresh approach that I totally am excited about! When I consult with churches I remind them to “think blue.” This means to target boys in 3rd-5th grade, if you do this you will reach boys and girls of all ages. Josh totally gets this! His kit is filled with lots of ideas, projects and science experiments that any boy or girl will love.”
The best part of all of this “science” stuff is that you don’t have to have a PhD. to understand it. He provides lots of explanations and ideas of how you can make this happen.
The Basic Elements kit focuses on the BASIC’s of the Faith Believe, Ask, Serve, Impact, Celebrate! Each day’s lesson plans present a solid gospel message which is different from most kits where the gospel is really only given on Thursday. If you’re like me, (yes, I’m old school) I believe you should present the gospel each day and allow God to decide when a child takes that step of faith.
If you’re not a VBS craft fan like me, you’ll be happy to know there are NO CRAFTS!! (craft haters unite, LOL!) Josh has pulled together some awesome ideas that will have even the men in the church volunteering to work in the science projects area. The kids in this rotation will get to build a rocket that they actually get to launch! Some really cool and totally safe, chemical reactions, along with a catapult! Trust me the kids will love this and so will the volunteers! Josh even has created videos that will step by step teach how to do each project so that those who are leading don’t have to worry about how to explain the projects.
Preschoolers with love this too, Josh did a great job setting up the preschool ministry to have an amazing time too! Their activities and lessons are geared just of them and they don’t miss out on any of the cool factors.
Each element of the BASICS VBS kit is well thought out and has a reason for being a part of the kit. The music is fun, and totally scripture based, so if you want kids to learn God’s word, it will be all over the music!
I can highly recommend the kit to you because I believe it has everything you would need to have a gospel filled outreach that kids will remember for a long time. Josh provides you with all the essential elements and gives you all the access you need to conduct a fantastic outreach. With his instructional videos, lesson plans, lists of where to find all the necessary items you would need, it is a solid program and my choice for Vacation Bible School this summer at my church.”
Lynda Freeman
40-year Children’s Ministry Veteran, content contributor for Group Publishing, Veggie Tales, SuperBook, a consultant for Gospel Light, ZonderKids and more!
“Science VBS has a strong evangelistic emphasis and solid Bible teaching. I LOVE the way so much intentional learning can take place in the small group Science Devotions stations - children will participate in two devotions each day and will be opening their Bibles, reading Scripture, talking about what it says and doing science projects to help them understand and remember what they are learning - EXCELLENT!”
Science VBS has a strong evangelistic emphasis and solid Bible teaching. This curriculum provides LOTS of information about how to prepare for each science project, where to find supplies and how to lead children through each project
How about this - Reproducible Music! Make copies and give to volunteers, families, children - everyone! All part of the one-time cost!
From a decoration standpoint, Science VBS has excellent resources to help churches turn their building and grounds into a science lab
I really appreciate that this curriculum available as a download and you are welcome to print as many of the resources as you need for use in your ministry.
As you might guess from the name, this VBS engages children with science projects - lots of them; which means, children are going to pay attention and will learn from the things they participate in throughout each morning.
I found Science VBS to be an excellent resource; I really LOVE all the science experiments which children are able to not just watch, but also actually have a part in performing themselves! If you do not choose Science VBS for your Vacation Bible School, definitely think about where you might use it in your ministry. Because there are so many activities and science projects in each lesson, it would be easy to stretch the five lessons into ten and use it over your summer on Sunday mornings! Just imagine what an exciting summer you would have with science projects and real Bible learning each Sunday in your church!”