Camp Zion 2023 – Week 5

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Hello Camp Zion Families,
Bird week was full of bird themed activities, my favorite being the Angry Birds game that our Teen Staff planned on Yes Day! It was great to hear our kids cheering together for those who knocked down all the pigs, and groaning in unison for those that missed.

Our Bible lessons this week used the cereals Lucky Charms & Trix.

  • Lucky Charms is a fun sweet cereal that points out the silly superstitions that we think may bring us good luck in our lives. God has a plan and purpose for each of us, and we can depend on the fact that he is using all circumstances (both good and bad) in our lives to help shape us into he people he wants us to be. No 4 leaf clover, rabbits foot or upside down horseshoe will change what God has planned.
  • Trix cereal surprisingly does not contain 5 individual fruity flavors. It is actually 5 colors of cereal that all taste the same; a blend of a bunch of yummy fruit flavors.  When we invite Jesus into our hearts he gives each of us all of the Fruits of the Spirit; Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, & self-control. The we use the Fruits of the Spirit they will help us to show Gods goodness to others. Oh and by the way neither Trix or the Fruits of the Spirit are just for kids. 🙂

Here is what is coming up next week.

Camp Zion 2023 – Week 5 – Outdoor Adventure Week.
Monday: Field Day
Tuesday: Putt-Putt Golf.
Wednesday: Sudz Party. Wear swimsuits & bring towels.
Thursday: Survivor Game Show

I hope you all have a great weekend.
See you on Monday,

Rachel

Camp Zion 2023 – Week 4 – Bird Week.

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Hello Camp Zion Families,
Phew! Last week was a hot one, but we still had fun getting outdoors and enjoying all of our garden themed activities. Thank you so much to our parent volunteers who came on Wednesday to help chaperone our fieldtrip to Fredrick Meijer Gardens.

For our Bible object lessons last week we used a box of Rice Krispies Cereal.  Rice Krispies is a loud talkative cereal and remind us that we should be snap, crackle & popping with excitement to be talking to others about the love of Jesus.

Here is what is coming up next week.

Camp Zion 2023 – Week 4 (July 10-13) – Bird Week.
Mon: Service project & slip-n-slide. Wear your swimsuit and bring a towel.
Tues: Creation Station.
Wed: Teen Staff, Yes Day!
Thur: Critter Barn.

Enjoy the west of your weekend,
Ms. Rachel

Camp Zion 2023 – Week 3

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Hello Camp Zion Families,
Week 2 was a busy one with so many mysteries to solve every day.  But we certainly had a good time doing it.

Our Bible lesson at the beginning of the week used a box of Cocoa Pebbles for a demonstration.  Milk poured over Cocoa Pebbles cereal will soak up lots of chocolatey goodness the longer it spend in the bowl with the cereal.  The same is true for us and the amount of time we spend with God.  The more time we spend with God by reading the Bible, praying and learning about Him the more we soak up all of His goodness in our hearts. It doesn’t happen in an instant. It takes time just like the milk in our chocolate cereal. That change in our hearts will not only last for our lifetime, but for eternity.

Here is what’s coming up next week.

Week 3: (July 2 – July 5)  Gardening Week.
Monday:  Garden Games
Tuesday: NO CAMP – 4th of July Holiday.
Wednesday:  Fieldtrip – Frederick Meijer Gardens. Wear your Camp Zion shirt & good walking shoes.
Thursday:  Creation Station.

Have a wonderful weekend,
Rachel

 

Camp Zion 2023 Teen Staff

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We are very excited to introduce our Camp Zion 2023 Teen Staff.  Congratulations Hope, Kendall, Olivia & Emily!!!

Hope will be with on staff for six weeks, Kendall for one week, and Olivia & Emily for all seven weeks.  We know God is going to use these women in mighty ways this summer and cannot wait to see them shine through all of their camp experiences.

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Registration is now open for Camp Zion 2023.

Camp Zion is open to children from the Grandville and Jenison school districts that are entering 1st-6th grade in the fall of 2023.

  • June 19 – August 3, 2023 (Closed July 4)
  • Monday – Thursday each week.
  • 9am – 12pm each day.

Registration is required.  Spaces are limited and filled on a first come first served basis.

Please click the link below if interested in registering your children for camp this summer.

Camp Zion 2023 Registration Form

 

Camp Zion 2022 – Week 6

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Hello Camp Zion Families,
Here we are at week 6, our final week of camp for the 2022 season.  How did it get here so fast?

Two important things about this week:
1.)  MONDAY: Ms. Rachel will be out of the office.  Our Camp Zion Teen Staff have been put in charge and have planned a fun day for your kids. I think they are all kind of excited to run the show with our volunteer crew and really put all those leadership skills they have learned this summer to use.  I am still available via text or email should you need something and there are other church staff members onsite and available as well.

2.) THURSDAY:  CAMP ZION PICNIC LUNCH.  12-12:30PM.  We are having our end of summer CZ picnic on Thursday immediately after camp.  Pick up time will be at 12:30 on Thursday so our campers and staff can have a little extra time to eat and visit together.  Your kids have worked hard reading all last week on order to earn this pizza party for themselves.
If you still need to pick up your children at 12pm – then park in the lot by Door A. Press the doorbell at Door A and our church secretary can buzz you in, then we can get your child signed out.

Here is what’s coming up for week 6.

Week 6 (Aug 1-4) Woodlands Week.

  • Monday:  Teen Staff Day.
  • Tuesday:  Fieldtrip: Hagar Park
  • Wednesday:  Candy Bar Shoot Out.
  • Thursday:  Water fun & the Camp Zion picnic.  Pick up @ 12:30pm. Wear your swim suits & bring your towel.

Have a wonderful day,
Rachel

Camp Zion 2022 – Week 5

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Hello Camp Zion Families,
This week was full of lots of funny moments & conversations with your kids.  The leaders always debrief together at the end of each day and we spent more time than usual this week laughing together about each of the days shenanigans.

On Thursday, I pulled our 6th graders aside and asked them to help me plan a spirit week for the camp. They had gobs of good ideas.  I see future Camp Zion leader potential for sure in this group.  Here is what they came up with.

Spirit Week – July 25-28 (It’s also Grasslands Week)

  • Monday: Mis-match Day – Wear your craziest mismatched outfit & good walking shoes.
  • Tuesday: Hawaiian Day – Wear your swimsuit and any other tropical attire you have. Bring a towel too.
  • Wednesday: Wacky Hat Day – wear a silly or unusual hat.
  • Thursday: TieDye Day – wear a tie-dye shirt.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,
Rachel

Camp Zion Week 4

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Hello Camp Zion Families,
Arctic week was so much fun. Polar bears, snow balls, a suds party, art projects, stem projects, snow cones and so much more.  We just love spending time with your kids.

Our staff and volunteers have started to really pay attention to, and acknowledge, the moments during the day when kids are showing kindness toward others.  We point it out in the moment, saying “thank you, that was so kind”, as often as we can. Sometimes we might choose to also send a little note home at the end of the day.  It is fun to see your kids working really hard at getting caught being kind.

Here is what’s coming up next week.

Week 4 (July 18-21) Rainforest Week
Monday:  Survivor Games
Tuesday:  Creation Station
Wednesday:  Fieldtrip – Maplewood Park Splash Pad.  Wear swimsuits and bring towels.
Thursday: Movie Day – Rio 2 (rated G).  Bring your blanket and a stuffed animal to snuggle.

Have a lovely weekend,
Rachel

Camp Zion 2022 Week 2

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Hello Camp Zion Families,
We had a great first week at Camp Zion.  Games, art projects, journaling, water fun, & rollerskating – it finally feels like summer.  We also spent a good chunk of time playing some ice breaker games so that our campers could get to know each others names and a little bit about each other right away.

Week two is a short week but will still be packed with lots of fun activities.

Week 2:  July 4-7 Desert Week.
Mon: Closed for the holiday
Tues: Closed for the holiday.
Wed & Thurs: We will be doing some painting during craft time – wear something that can get grubby.

Have fun this weekend. See you all on Wednesday morning.
Rachel

Meet our Camp Zion 2022 Teen Staff

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Hello Everyone,

We are very excited to introduce our Camp Zion 2022 Teen staff.

Meet Ella, Emily, Samantha & Noah.

All four are familiar faces around Camp Zion and are very excited to be spending the summer with our campers playing games, doing crafts and learning about Jesus.