VBS 2026 Craft Ideas for Tropical Theme
Crafts and Activity Ideas for VBS Tropical Theme
Tropical Theme VBS 2026
Concordia Supply brings you "Tropical Trek VBS" based on Luke 19:10. Children trek around a tropical island and discover how God finds us and helps us.
Pool Noodle Crab with an Important Message
Easy Crab Craft Kids Will Love (Perfect for VBS!)
This adorable crab craft is a favorite with kids! Made from a pool noodle, children will add chenille stem legs, eyes, and claws, then write a Bible verse on a card to place in the crab’s claws. Displayed in their home, it serves as a lasting reminder of the scripture they learned.
Crab Crafts - See the Crab Crafts Page
Sea Turtle Craft
Pig Holding a Bible Verse Card Craft
A perfect VBS take-home craft! Children complete this adorable paper pig and add a Bible verse card to bring home—creating a lasting reminder of their VBS lesson and encouraging Scripture memorization. Go to the The Story of the Prodigal Son Page for more information.
DAY 1 - God Saves Baby Moses (Exodus 1:8-14, 22; 2:1-10)
Children will love creating a basket to place Baby Moses and better yet, place Baby Moses in the basket in a water scene. See Moses Bible Crafts Page.
DAY 2- Ruth and Naomi (Book of Ruth)
See Ruth and Naomi Craft Page.
DAY 3 - Jesus and Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10)
See Zacchaeus Crafts for Younger Children Page.
DAY 4 - Jesus Rises from the Dead (Luke 24:1-12)
DAY 5 - Jesus Appears to Paul (Acts 9:1-9)
Salvation Key Chain and Bookmarks - See the Salvation Crafts Page
Day 3 - God is Our Safe Place
Children create a meaningful and lasting reminder that Jesus is their safe place. In this hands-on activity, kids design their own colorful rocks using paint markers, Sharpies, or acrylic paint. Add a small Jesus figure to the top to complete this simple but powerful visual.
Prep tip: Paint the rocks ahead of time in bright colors to save time during class.
Each child can personalize their rock with words, designs, or Bible verses—making it a unique keepsake they’ll remember.
See Jesus, My Solid Rock Bible Craft Page for directions.
