If you’re looking for True North VBS craft and activity ideas, you’re in the right place.
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Say goodbye to last minute stress and hello to the northern lights, God is my compass, printable games, Jesus coloring pages, and so much more (all with free crafting printables.)
With so many options, you’ll have no trouble finding a True North Vacation Bible School activity that will teach your little ones all about our loving God while they have fun.
Here at Crafting Jeannie, each craft is accompanied by a printable template that eliminates stress from crafting so that you can focus on what really matters – crafting with your kids.
So, what are you waiting for? Lets look at some True North VBS Crafts and Activities.
This craft couldn’t fit the theme any more. With this Jesus is my Compass craft the children can have a hands-on activity that is all about the True North.
I love the idea that the compass arrow turns, but there is one underneath that is always pointing to Jesus or God.
With the free printable template you can prep this craft and make enough for all of your campers super quickly.
Northern Lights Craft
This Northern Lights craft is one of my favorites. I love how it just uses glue, paper, and scissors, yet it makes something so magnificent.
The aurora borealis are truly one of God’s amazing wonders and your kids will LOVE adding their unique artistry to this craft.
This craft is perfect for any age. Older children and your little ones will love making this colorful show in the sky.
Need a quick activity for the children while they’re waiting to be picked up. Or maybe you want to focus on the life of the Messiah. These Free Jesus Coloring pages are perfect.
Click the link to download the free pdf. You can print all 20 pages right now.
Construction Paper Crafts
How cute is they guy? The Alaskan wilderness is filled with the best animals. And this squirrel craft is easy and fun.
Here’s an adorable short story about how a squirrel reminds us to be charitable and loves others:
Polar Bear Craft
This Paper Polar Bear craft is so simple. And of course it goes perfectly with a True North VBS theme.
The template is so easy, you can print it on white copy paper and let the children cut everything out and glue it together.
This New Testament Bingo is the perfect “print and go” activity to learn about Jesus’s life. There’s no need for bingo markers, children can just mark of items with a crayon.
Your little ones are going to love yelling “bingo” and you’re going to love this last-minute printable activity
Coloring Pages and more True North Ideas
These Free Camping Coloring pages include woodland animals, nature scenes, and fun camp scenes. They’re perfect for your Vacation Bible School campers.
We all know that coloring pages are super fun, but they’re also great for improving fine motor skills. As your little ones color, they will express their creativity, get some fine motor practice and of course, have fun.
This paper campfire craft is so much fun. The free pdf even comes with logs that you can print on brown construction paper.
It’s the perfect craft to talk about God’s presence begin light and warmth. You will love how easy this craft is to prep.
You and your children are going to LOVE this s’more Craft. It looks almost good enough to eat.
Just click the link and get the step-by-step tutorial and the free pdf.
Need a last-minute activity for your campers? This printable camping bingo takes no time to prep and you can have it ready if you ever need 5 minutes to fill.
There’s no need for bingo markers, children can just mark of items with a crayon. And the kids will love yelling “Bingo”
More Vacation Bible School Crafts and Activities
Download the Free Sheep Outline PDF and use the outlines to make all kinds of fun crafts.
There’s so many things you can do with it like: cutting out shapes for your bulletin board, fingerprint painting, marble painting, a coloring page, a sewing pattern, a writing prompt or more.
Religious VBS Ideas
Want something with a more religious theme? I totally understand. Download the Free Cross Outlines.
You can use them as coloring pages, for marble painting, a ripped paper mosaic, tissue paper art, or just finger painting.
Cross Craft
Thesis paper cross craft has quite a few more pieces. But, you (and the children) can choose any colors to go with your theme.
This craft is obviously one of the best ways to have children thinking about Jesus’s ultimate sacrifice and how much he loved us.
Do you plan to discuss the Ten Commandments? Then this craft if for you. And the Free Ten Commandments Craft PDF also comes with a brief lesson plan.
Download it today and it will help take away some of your planning.
Alaskan Animals – True North Mascots
Did you know that reindeer and caribou are the same animal? You can read more at wikipedia.org. And they live in the North.
This paper reindeer craft is especially fun because it uses your children’s handprint as the antlers. Get the free PDF today.
You can make the following crafts to match the mascots of the True North VBS Kit
Earnest the Eagle Craft
Eagles are all over Alaska. They are so majestic. With the free Eagle Craft template you can make the Eagle Craft with or without the stars.
Make this as your Earnest the Eagle Craft.
Kody The Bear Craft
This simple Bear Craft if perfect for all of your campers. You can make him black or brown. Glue the bear to a background and add a drawing of the river and fish.
With just construction paper, scissors, and glue you can make this simple craft with all of your children.
More Arctic Animal Activities
The True North VBS Theme is about Alaska in Summertime. But there are also lots of fun Arctic animals in the wild. Here are some quick and simple arctic animal activities.
Need an fun activity instead of a craft? Grab these Free Arctic animal playdough mats. You can laminate them and use them over and over for multiple groups.
Kindness Crafts and Activities
Kindness is always in style. Encourage sharing Jesus’s love and the power of kindness with these free Kindness Coloring pages
Spread some kindness with this adorable Bee Kind Craft. Grab the free template and make enough for everyone.
Wildflowers are a beautiful part of the True North and of God’s wilderness. This Flower craft is even better because it encourages children to spread kindness.
Want an even simpler flower craft? These are so easy to cut out you can have 50 of them in no time. Use them as a craft, decoration, or even a fun scavenger hunt.
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