Summer Bible Activities for Kids
A ready-made five-day Bible adventure for the summer holidays — run it as a backyard Bible club, a one-week VBS, or one day a week through June, July and August. Each day has a story, a memory verse, a coloring page, a quiz, and a hands-on activity.
5-Day Summer Bible Plan (Free VBS)
Run one theme per day for a week, or one per week across the summer. Printable day cards are on the VBS page.
Print the whole pack (free PDF)
One file with the 5-day summer bible plan (free vbs), the memory verses, and all 6 coloring pages ready to print on US Letter or A4.
God made you on purpose, for a purpose.
- Read
- The Creation — Genesis 1
- Memory verse
- Genesis 1:1 — “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
- Colour
- Creation
- Do together
- Take a creation walk outside — name ten things God made and thank Him for each.
God gives courage to those who follow Him.
- Read
- David and Goliath — 1 Samuel 17
- Memory verse
- Joshua 1:9 — “Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid… for the LORD thy God is with thee.”
- Colour
- David & Goliath
- Do together
- Find five smooth stones; write a fear on each and pray over them together.
When we run from God, He still rescues us.
- Read
- Jonah and the Whale — Jonah 1–4
- Memory verse
- Jonah 2:9 — “Salvation is of the LORD.”
- Colour
- Jonah & the Whale
- Do together
- Cardboard-box whale relay — crawl through and come out shouting Jonah 2:9.
We can trust God even when it costs us.
- Read
- Daniel and the Lions’ Den — Daniel 6
- Memory verse
- Daniel 6:22 — “My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths.”
- Colour
- Daniel & the Lions
- Do together
- Lions’ den prayer huddle — each child names one brave thing to do for God.
Jesus is alive — and that changes everything.
- Read
- The Resurrection of Jesus — Matthew 28 · John 20
- Memory verse
- John 11:25 — “I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”
- Colour
- Empty Tomb
- Do together
- Order-the-story game — mix up pictures of the cross, the sealed tomb and the risen Jesus, then put them back in order.
Summer Coloring Pages to Print
Free printable KJV coloring pages — print on US Letter paper, or choose “Fit to page” for A4. Each page carries its own King James verse.
Creation
Genesis 1
Free printable Creation coloring page — sun, moon, stars, sea, plants, and creatures from Genesis 1, with the KJV verse.
Open & print
David & Goliath
1 Samuel 17
Free printable David and Goliath coloring page — sling, five smooth stones, and the KJV verse from 1 Samuel 17.
Open & print
Jonah & the Whale
Jonah 1–2
Free printable Jonah and the whale coloring page — friendly great fish, waves, and the KJV verse from Jonah 1:17.
Open & print
Daniel & the Lions
Daniel 6
Free printable Daniel in the lions' den coloring page — three sleepy lions, the stone-sealed den, and the KJV verse.
Open & print
Empty Tomb
Matthew 28
Free printable Empty Tomb coloring page — rolled-away stone, sunrise, and Easter lilies with the KJV verse.
Open & print
Noah's Ark
Genesis 6–9
Free printable Noah's Ark coloring page for kids — rainbow, animals two by two, and the KJV verse from Genesis 9:13.
Open & printSummer Bible Quizzes
Ten questions each, answers straight from the King James Bible. Great as a class warm-up or a family game after the meal.
Summer Memory Verses for Kids (KJV)
Short enough for little ones to learn in a week. Say them at breakfast, in the car, or at bedtime.
Genesis 1:1
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
Joshua 1:9
“Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed.”
Jonah 2:9
“Salvation is of the LORD.”
Daniel 6:22
“My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths.”
John 11:25
“I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”
Creation Sunday School Bundle
A full teaching plan — lesson outline, discussion questions, craft, and take-home printables.
David and Goliath Sunday School Bundle
A full teaching plan — lesson outline, discussion questions, craft, and take-home printables.
Jonah Sunday School Bundle
A full teaching plan — lesson outline, discussion questions, craft, and take-home printables.
Thanksgiving Bible Activities for Kids
“Teach children to thank God on purpose.” Free printable Thanksgiving pack — 7-day gratitude plan, thankful tree craft, KJV verses, coloring pages and quiz.
Summer Bible Questions Parents Ask
What Bible activities can kids do in the summer?
Run this five-day plan as a backyard Bible club: a story, a memory verse, a coloring page, a craft or game, and a quiz each day. It needs no curriculum purchase and everything prints free.
Is this a free VBS program?
Yes — it is the same five-day 'Mighty Adventure' VBS plan used on our VBS page, with printable day cards, arranged for summer at home or church.
How long does each day take?
About 45–60 minutes: 10 minutes of story, 5 on the memory verse, 15–20 colouring or craft, 10 for the game, and 10 for the quiz.
What ages is it for?
Ages 3–12. Younger children stay with the story and coloring page; older children take the quizzes and the memory verses.
What Bible translation is used?
All verses are from the public-domain King James Version (KJV).
More Free Bible Resources for Kids
Keep going after Summer with reading plans, age-by-age lesson guides, verses by topic, and child-level Bible character pages.