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You are here: Home / VBS / Compassion Camp: The Progressive, All-in-One Vacation Bible School Curriculum

Compassion Camp: The Progressive, All-in-One Vacation Bible School Curriculum

Reading Time: 3 minutes — Adam Walker Cleaveland — November 21, 2023 Leave a Comment

Vacation Bible School

When it comes to picking out Vacation Bible School (VBS) programs, finding a curriculum that’s both theologically progressive and comprehensive can be daunting. For years, churches have had to figure out how to piece together various materials to develop a VBS experience that aligns with their values. Enter Compassion Camp, a breath of fresh air in the VBS curriculum world, offering a complete curriculum designed for today’s progressive churches.

A Singular, Comprehensive Package

What sets Compassion Camp apart is that with one purchase, you get the entire curriculum. When you choose Compassion Camp for your VBS program, you’re choosing simplicity and completeness. With your one purchase, you receive the whole curriculum—there’s no need to buy additional materials or supplemental add-ons. 

Theologically Progressive and Engaging

Compassion Camp: What Every Living Thing Needs is an earth-care curriculum focused on the more-than-human world. While humans are a part of God’s creation, we aim to explore the needs of every living thing for shelter, food, water, air, and community through awareness, gratitude, wonderment, reciprocity, and kinship, and specifically, practice ways humans can have compassion for the more-than-human world regarding those needs.

With Compassion Camp, you won’t have to completely rewrite the Bible content or discussion sections. The material is engaging, relatable, and appropriate for kids of all ages. Learn more here.


Engaging, Lively, and Meaningful

“In my twelve years of doing VBS here at First Pres Santa Monica, I can’t remember a VBS program more engaging, lively, meaningful, and loved by children, parents, and staff than Compassion Camp.”

–Peter Earhart
Director of Children’s and Family Ministry
First Presbyterian Church
Santa Monica, CA


The curriculum includes a Director’s Guide with over 400 pages of material, activities, games, sheet music, and more, ensuring a well-structured and engaging Vacation Bible School program. Leader guides for each component of Compassion Camp, including a five-session version for youth, provide clear instructions and creative ideas to facilitate each session effectively. Learn more here.

Music and Lyrics to Enrich the Journey

Compassion Camp’s Theme Song: A Creation Hymn

Music is vital to any VBS program, and Compassion Camp excels in this area. The Director’s Guide contains chord charts and sheet music for six original songs, also available on popular music streaming platforms. Additionally, lyric videos, including instrumental versions, are accessible on YouTube, adding an audiovisual dimension to the VBS experience.

Flexible and Adaptable for Your Church’s Needs

Flexibility is a cornerstone of Compassion Camp. Whether planning a traditional 5-day Vacation Bible School program or looking to spread it out over several weeks, Compassion Camp adapts to your church’s unique needs. Its versatility also makes it suitable for family camp weekends or as part of a church-wide program. Learn more here.

High Praise from Experienced Vacation Bible School Leaders

The impact of Compassion Camp is best highlighted by those who have experienced it first-hand. Peter Earhart, Director of Children’s and Family Ministry at First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica, CA, shares, “In my twelve years of doing VBS here at First Pres Santa Monica, I can’t remember a VBS program more engaging, lively, meaningful, and loved by children, parents, and staff than Compassion Camp.” Read more testimonials here.

Take the Next Step: Download a Free Sample

We understand the importance of experiencing the curriculum before making a decision. That’s why we invite you to download a free sample of Compassion Camp. This sample will give you a glimpse into the rich content, progressive approach, and practical resources that make Compassion Camp a leading choice for VBS programs. You will receive the entire first session to review and show to your colleagues and other decision-makers in your community.


Compassion Camp combines theological progressiveness with comprehensive content. Its one-purchase, all-inclusive nature, coupled with the engaging and dynamic materials, makes it an ideal choice for churches seeking a meaningful and impactful VBS experience. Take advantage of the limited-time discount and download a free sample today. Embrace a VBS curriculum that aligns with your values and simplifies your preparation process. Choose Compassion Camp for your next VBS program. Learn more here.

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    Filed Under: Curriculum, VBS Tagged With: Vacation Bible School, Children's Ministry

    About Adam Walker Cleaveland

    Adam is the founder of Illustrated Ministry. He is an artist, pastor, pastor’s spouse, and father of four (two living). Adam is an ordained Teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA), and after doing youth ministry for over 15 years, he founded Illustrated Ministry, LLC in 2015. He resides in Racine, Wisconsin with his wife and their two children.

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