THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME
Zoomerang is a sanctity of life VBS in the land down under! Like a boomerang, we are returning kids to the value of life, from the lives of preborn babies to eternal life in the kingdom of God. You’ll marvel at the unforgettable wildlife, culture, and beauty of Australia while discovering that from the tiniest to the oldest, each person is made in the image of God—wonderfully designed to know him and live for him!
From the minute your mates step off the plane onto Australian soil, they will find themselves on a trip they’ll never forget! The day begins at the Aussie Assembly, the thrilling opening complete with entertaining welcomes, “aus-some” songs, a mission moment, and prayer. Then we're off to four fun rotation sites:
Land Down Under
LESSONS
During the lesson time, our mates will unearth the value and wonder of all life created by God and for God.
Top Koala-ty
TREATS
Mates will enjoy delicious “tucker” (food) at this much-anticipated stop.
Hoppin’ Good
GAMES
At this location, mates ‘av a go (put in a good effort) at fun land and sea challenges or have a blast working as teams and trying out various physical challenges.
Turtle-y Terrific
SCIENCE & CRAFTS
Electrifying science experiments to explore, creative crafts to invent, high-energy songs to sing, fun memory verse games to play.
DAY 1
THE BEGINNING OF LIFE
BIBLE PASSAGES
Genesis 1:26–28
Genesis 2:7–23
LESSON FOCUS
God values you greatly! Each and every person—young, old, healthy, sick—is a priceless treasure.
VERSES
Luke 6:31
APOLOGETICS FOCUS
Be a defender of the defenseless! (Protecting and respecting life)
Science and Crafts
Science: Bonzer Boomerang & Flipped Constellations
Crafts: Rockin’ Dot Art & Hop-a-Shot
TREATS
Outback Hat & Funky Monkey
Games
Jumpin’ for Jesus
Aussie Rule
COOL CONTESTS
Guessing Game
Animal Pal
Jumpin’ Jack the Kangaroo
DAY 2
THE WONDER OF LIFE
BIBLE PASSAGES
Psalm 139:13–16
LESSON FOCUS
You are fearfully and wonderfully made, with a body full of awe-inspiring design features.
VERSES
Psalm 139:14
APOLOGETICS FOCUS
God thought of everything! (Design Features of our Bodies)
Science and Crafts
Science: Pick Your Brain & Making Sense of Senses
Crafts: Crocs and Kangas Fitness Game & Manta Ray Bookmark
TREATS
Coral Cup & Thumbprint Cookie
Games
PS139 Obstacle Course
Reef Thief
COOL CONTESTS
Team Cheers
Animal Pal
Shimmer the Coral
DAY 3
THE VALUE OF LIFE
BIBLE PASSAGES
Matthew 1–2
LESSON FOCUS
God values you greatly! Each and every person—young, old, healthy, sick—is a priceless treasure.
VERSES
Luke 6:31
APOLOGETICS FOCUS
Be a defender of the defenseless! (Protecting and respecting life)
Science and Crafts
Science: Breathtaking Lung Model & Blood Sample
Crafts: Life Is Precious Photo Frame & Playful Platypus
TREATS
Celebration Cake & Baby in a Blanket
Games
King of the Court
Let Me Help You
COOL CONTESTS
Dress-Up Day
Animal Pal
Bill the Platypus
DAY 4
ETERNAL LIFE
BIBLE PASSAGES
Select Scriptures
LESSON FOCUS
God loves you! He loves you so much that he sent his only Son to die for you!
VERSES
John 11:25
APOLOGETICS FOCUS
SMYLE! God loves you! (Only one way to eternal life)
Science and Crafts
Science: Take Heart Model & Stellar Stethoscope & Toothpick Heartbeat
Crafts: Southern Cross Ornament & Koala Case
TREATS
SMYLE! Pizza & Koala-fied Cookie
Games
SMYLE Kickball
Animal Pal Dash
COOL CONTESTS
Bible Verse Challenge
Animal Pal
Paula the Koala
DAY 5
USING YOUR LIFE
BIBLE PASSAGES
Acts 1:6–11
1 Corinthians 12:12–26
LESSON FOCUS
You are created on purpose for a purpose!
VERSES
Ephesians 2:10
APOLOGETICS FOCUS
All I want to do is live each day for you! (Life has meaning and purpose)
Science and Crafts
Science: Mining Cereal & Fabulous Fingerprints
Crafts: Straya Sun Pillow & Clay Echidna
TREATS
Dingo Puppy Chow & Boomerang Bread
Games
Teamwork Towers
Dingo Rescue
COOL CONTESTS
Mission Money Mania
Animal Pal
Ringo the Dingo
VBS SONGS & MUSIC
Fun songs and great music are a key ingredient in any Vacation Bible School program. Answers VBS songs are so catchy and upbeat that kids memorize the Bible teachings and key verses without even trying!
Theme Songs
Memory Verse Songs
CRAFTS & SCIENCE
Field-tested VBS craft ideas reinforce key Bible truths, and hands-on science experiments make apologetics fun for kids!
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GAMES & ACTIVITIES
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