Big summer holiday bucket list

Enjoy summer and discover more about God’s big story in this engaging holiday resource for children aged 5-11 and their families.

Across six sessions, we will be ticking off some essential summer ‘bucket list’ activities. Through ice breakers, fun activities and a chance to build up self-esteem, children are encouraged to make treasured memories while learning about God.

You can run the Big Summer Holiday Bucket List as a holiday club, during your usual Sunday slots, or as a seasonal community event. The six sessions can be tailored to your particular group and setting: each will take a minimum of an hour, but you can vary activity lengths, swap the order around and pick and choose the themes. Parents, carers and friends can get involved too. The main activity for each session is an invitation to others so everyone can connect and explore God’s big story together.

What's in the downloadable pack?

• 6 flexible session plans, packed with inspiring ideas
• 6 illustrated Bible stories to accompany each session
• All the printable templates you need
• Video and audio links
• A printable poster and postcard to help you advertise your holiday club

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If you subscribe to Roots Children & Youth, you already get these resources as part of your subscription! 

You can also buy the downloadable pack separately. 

How to order

Genesis 1:1-2:4

We explore nature and think about God's creation and the importance of rest.

Exodus 14-24

We find out about Moses and the Israelites, and think about journeys.

2 Kings 5:1-15

We find out about Naaman's slave girl and consider how we can help others.

John 6:1-14

We find ways to enjoy eating together and finding out about a time when Jesus did something miraculous!

John 21:1-14

We enjoy spending time together and finding out about how Jesus made time for his disciples at a special beach-side barbeque.

Hebrews 12:1-2

We have fun playing active games and exploring how we can keep 'running the race' as followers of Jesus.