Vacation Bible School Calculator

Estimate supply needs and costs for VBS programs.

Expected Children

Number of Days

Supply Cost Per Child ($)

Snack Cost Per Child/Day ($)

Formula

TotalCost = SupplyCost + SnackCost + Decorations; Volunteers = Children / 5

How much does VBS cost per child?

Typical VBS programs spend $10 to $25 per child on supplies and snacks.

How many volunteers does VBS need?

Plan for about 1 volunteer for every 5 children attending.

What supplies are needed for VBS?

Craft kits, curriculum materials, snacks, decorations, and name tags.

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