It’s officially fall and Children’s Ministry Leaders around the country are gearing up for another year of faith-building family events. As you welcome kids into your church for Fall Kick-offs, Christmas, and Easter, remember that these events can play a key role in your VBS outreach. Take the opportunity to build anticipation and invite everyone back for VBS 2026 with tasty treats!
To help, we’ve created these super fun, super easy, downloadable “Treat Bag Toppers” templates! Simply:
Download the template for the VBS of your choice (Rainforest Falls , Rome, or Galaxy). The general template has 4 toppers to a page, and you can use the editable fields to add your own text, such as your churches name or a Bible verse.
Get all four topper designs in one download—including a generic version that works with any theme—or pick and download the individual design that matches your church’s VBS theme.
All templates include a field to add your own text, such as your churches name or a bible verse.
Rainforest Falls Treat Toppers
Click here to download!
(The file will download automatically to your computer.)
Ideas for treats:
- Animal Crackers – “rainforest animals” like monkeys, parrots, elephants.
- Banana Laffy Taffy- Howie’s favorite snack!
- Coconut Haystacks – bite-sized clusters of shredded coconut dipped in chocolate.
- Fruit Roll-Ups – rolled as “jungle leaves”.
- Jungle Vines (Green Licorice Twists) – twisty candy “vines.”
Rome Treat Toppers
Ideas for treats:
- Raisins (mini box or small handful) – simple, Roman-era fruit.
- Honey Graham Crackers (a few squares) – “honey cakes” for kids.
- Mini Pretzel Sticks – stand in for “breadsticks” from the marketplace.
- Chocolate Gold Coins – Roman “denarii” money treat.
- Gummy Grapes (or grape-flavored fruit snacks) – vineyard connection.
Galaxy Treat Toppers
Ideas for treats:
- Star Gummies (or Starburst minis) – colorful and star-shaped.
- Milky Way Minis – can’t get more on-theme!
- Mini Marshmallows – “asteroids” or “moon rocks.”
- Rock Candy Crystals – “space crystals.”
- Trix Cereal Puffs – bright “planets” in fun colors.
- Chocolate Balls Wrapped in Foil – silver = “planets” or “meteorites.”
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You CAN do it! And we’re here to help! Group offers a complete children’s ministry hub of resources you need…especially when it comes to VBS! Best of all, we’re always here to help. Call us with any ministry-related problem, and we’ll help you find a solution. Call our experienced and helpful support team at 1-800-447-1070.
