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

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

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.

 

Hello Camp Zion Families,
Here is what’s coming up next week. (July 19-22)

Camp Zion Week 6:  Spirit Week.
Monday:  Hawaiian/Beach Day.
Wear your swimsuits and bring your towels – it’s slip-n-slide day.

Tuesday:  Michigan vs. Michigan State
Wear your favorite teams logo or colors.

Wednesday:  Wacky Hair or Silly Hat Day.

Thursday:  Tie Dye Day.
Wear something tie-dye.
Bring:  A blanket, pillow and/or your favorite stuffed animal.
It’s movie day – Tom & Jerry (rated PG)

 

Reminder:  If your child will be absent for any reason (illness, vacation, appointment, etc.) please let me know.  Knowing who will be at camp each days helps us to prep for our activities and lets our staff know who to wait for at arrival.

Have a great weekend. See you on Monday.
~Rachel

Hello Camp Zion Families,
The weather forecast isn’t looking too great for next week – but no worries, there will still be lots of fun activities to keep us busy indoors at camp.

Week 3 (June 28 – July 1) Star Wars Week
Things to bring

• Water bottle (label with your child’s name)
• Tuesday:  Fieldtrip to Tarry Hall.  Wear or bring socks with you.

Take a moment with your kids and check out our Facebook and Instagram pages to see all the pictures I’ve been posting of our days at camp.  They make me smile every time I look through them.

See you all on Monday,
Rachel