Kids learn best through play, and True North VBS is all about adventure, teamwork, and discovering God’s direction in our lives. These high-energy games are designed to reinforce Bible lessons while keeping kids active and excited. Best of all, they require minimal supplies—most of which you can find in a church closet or grab quickly from Amazon!

1. Arctic Animal Relay

Lesson: Teamwork & God’s Creatures
Supplies: Animal masks/hats (bear, penguin, rabbit, eagle), cones for start/finish lines
How to Play:

• Divide kids into teams and assign each an Arctic animal.
• Kids take turns racing while mimicking their animal’s movement (hopping like rabbits, waddling like penguins).
• First team to finish wins!
  Connection: Just like explorers rely on each other, we work together as the body of Christ.

Pro Tip: Grab this Arctic animal masks for added fun!

2. Northern Lights Tag (Glow Tag)

Lesson: Jesus is Our Guiding Light
Supplies: Glow sticks, dark space (indoors or at dusk)
How to Play:

• Hand out glow sticks and dim the lights.
• One player is “it” and must tag others by touching their glow stick.
• When tagged, kids freeze until “unfrozen” by another player.
  Connection: Just as the Northern Lights guide travelers, Jesus is the light in our darkness.

Pro Tip: Grab this Bulk glow sticks for an epic glow party!

3. Snowball Throw

Lesson: Helping Each Other Through Life’s Storms
Supplies: White balloons, balled-up socks, or plush snowballs; targets (cups, toy moose)
How to Play:

• Kids take turns throwing “snowballs” at targets.
• For teamwork mode, have them knock down obstacles together.
  Connection: Life has storms, but God helps us weather them together.

Pro Tip: Grab this Indoor snowball fight kit for mess-free fun!

4. Bible Verse Scavenger Hunt (Trail Edition)

Lesson: God’s Word Guides Us
Supplies: Printed Bible verse clues, small compasses (optional)
How to Play:

• Hide parts of a Bible verse (e.g., Psalm 119:105) around the church grounds.
• Kids follow True North-themed clues (“Look near the paper canoe by the glacier!”) to assemble the verse.
  Connection: Just as explorers use a compass, God’s Word directs our path.

Pro Tip: Grab this Kids’ compass toys for added adventure vibes!

5. Mountains & Valleys Parachute Game

Lesson: Trusting God Through Ups & Downs
Supplies: Play parachute, small Arctic animal plushies
How to Play:

• Place stuffed animals on the parachute (“glacier”).
• Kids shake it to create “mountains” and “valleys,” trying to bounce animals off.
  Connection: Life has highs and lows, but God is our constant True North.

Pro Tip: Grab this Play parachute and Arctic animal plush set.

Bonus Tips for Leaders

• Wear True North shirts so kids easily spot leaders.

These True North VBS games are simple, engaging, and full of faith-based lessons. Whether you’re racing like Arctic animals or chasing the light of Jesus, these activities will make your VBS unforgettable!

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