Hello Camp Zion Families,

We had a great week 3 at Camp Zion. Leaders and kids alike were tired after staying up late watching fireworks but everyone did a good job staying positive and having fun with each other.

This week we introduced your kids to the first piece of the Armor of God, The Belt of Truth. Belts are an important part of a soldiers outfit. Not only are they fashionable but a belt holds the pieces of a soldiers armor in place so nothing falls apart or falls off in the middle of battle. The truth is like a belt – it also holds everything in place. The Bible, in John 14:6 Jesus tells us that He is THE TRUTH. He also says that the Bible, the word of God, is TRUTH. We need to make sure that we have the truth, both Jesus and the word of God in our lives. When we take the time to learn more about God and Jesus by reading the Bible we are filling ourselves with truth.

Our skit this week was about three young men, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego that believed so strongly in the truth of God that they were willing to be thrown into a fiery furnace rather than worship a golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had built. Because Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were willing to die for the truth rather than disobey God, God saved them. When King Nebuchadnezzar’s saw the three men walk out of the furnace unharmed his eyes were opened to the TRUTH that God is real, and the King began to worship God immediately.

 

Here is what’s happening next week at camp.

Week 4 – July 9-12 – Community Week.
Monday – Learning Lab @ Zion
Tuesday – Wedgewood Park
Wednesday – Camp Zion Serves.
Thursday – Spartan YMCA. Bring swimsuits and towels.

 

Important Reminder: We have a fieldtrip to Soccer Zone coming up. Everyone needs to complete an online waiver for Soccer Zone or they will not be able to attend the fieldtrip. Follow this link to complete the waiver.   https://letsplaysportsinc.waiverapps.com/locations/grandrapidssoccerzone
When finished send me an email confirming that your waiver is complete so I can mark you off of my list. Thank you.

Have a great weekend,
Rachel

Hello Camp Zion Families,

We had an awesome first week together at camp. Your kids are all so funny and smart. They are already looking out for one another and encouraging each other which is so great to see. Thanks to all of you who have been so very patient as we struggled with the computers & printers this week. I am hopeful we now have the quirks worked out and check in will go a lot smoother going forward.

During lesson time this week we began to talk about the power of God and the armor of protection he gives to all of His children. Our staff & volunteers performed a play about Jesus being able to calm a stormy sea with just his words. We also had an object lesson using oranges. Oranges that have their peal on will float in water, oranges without a peal will sink. Gods armor protects us just like a peal protects an orange. The armor doesn’t keep us from experiencing bad things but it will help keep us afloat amidst the difficult times. Next week we will start talking about the individual elements of the Armor of God.

Week 2 – June 25-28 – Outer Space Week.
Monday: Bowling. Wear socks & tennis shoes (no sandals)
Tuesday: Learning Lab @ Zion
Wednesday: Tie Dye (shirts provided) & Slip-n-slide. Bring swimsuit & towel.
Thursday: GRPM Planetarium.

• Mandatory permission slips
  We have two upcoming fieldtrip locations that require waivers to be completed for each child. If these are not completed then your children will not be able to participate at either location. Please complete both right away.
  Gymnastic Unlimited. Paper permission slips will be available at the CZ check in table all next week.
  Soccer Zone. Click on this link and complete the online waiver.

Many of you have asked if we need donations of any kind. We can always use the following items:
5oz Dixie Cups (the kitchen kind)
Scotch Tape
Pony Beads

I am looking forward to week 2.
Have a great weekend,

Rachel

Camp Zion Open House

June 12, 2018 6-7pm

The Camp Zion Open House is available to all of our 2018 registered campers.  Come meet our summer staff, check out our facility, practice signing in at our check in station, find your cubby and make a craft.  This is a great opportunity to get out all those nervous jitters before the first day of camp.  Hope to see you there.