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The introduction to a new series of articles about the Zone and why UYC Summer Camps are an awesome environment for campers and staff.
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The Zone is a place where campers and staff apply the two great commandments, which helps form positive relationships and true friendships with one another.
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UYC Camps create an environment where campers feel comfortable trying new, challenging activities. Through team work, problem solving and applying God's word to their lives they discover their abilities. Success leads to confidence, which...
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When campers first arrive at camp it can be difficult to trust that the Zone is a safe environment, when they are used to the harsh conditions of the world they grow up in. The UYC staff creates a positive, supportive camp atmosphere. As...
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There is no partiality in The Zone. Everyone is accepted for the unique individual they are, as all work towards the common goal of living by God's ways. Campers are never put down, but built up and encouraged as they improve their skills...
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Fun is a natural result of a proper balance among the other elements of the zone.
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2023-08-31
The theme for this year’s camp season was “Race to Your Crown."
From the President . . .
Greetings brethren around the world,
Later in this issue you will read about what may be the last summer Church youth camps for this year.
It is encouraging to read about our young people...
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Len Martin
2016-09-23
Ohio—July 31-Aug. 3
Camp Buckeye, located in north-central Ohio’s beautiful Amish Country, ran from July 31-Aug. 3. This year we had 96 campers (a 20-percent increase over last year) and 74 staff members. We have maxed out the facility and will likely have to...
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Structure prevents chaos or confusion and provides the boundaries necessary for a successful summer camp
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Len Martin
2016-02-04
On Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, seven people (Jorge de Campos, Kathy de Campos, Stella Helterbrand, Courtney Horvath, Isaac Nelson, David Rains and Len Martin) traveled to Brazil to run the first ever youth camp in the area for 26 campers,...
The planning began in January of 2015, when Jorge de Campos, director of the Church’s efforts in the Portuguese speaking countries, made a request to Roy Holladay, operation manager for Ministerial and Member Services and Steve Nutzman,...
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Camp season is just around the corner! The camp staff is already busy making plans for over 400 campers who will be attending this summer.
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Shawn Cortelyou
2017-02-21
Camp Woodmen is in the beautiful wooded rolling hills of northern Alabama. It is located near Blountsville and is approximately 60 miles north of Birmingham.
Dorm Life and Spiritual Emphasis
United Youth Camps are more than just activities. Camp is centered on the Bible and focused on strengthening our relationship with God for campers who are trying to live God’s way all year long. Campers...
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We all have positive and negative motivations in life. In the Bible, we see that God uses both types of motivation with His people.
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Ed Dowd
2014-11-12
Hye Sierra is set on a beautiful and serene 160-acre camp located amidst the magnificent pines and regal redwoods of California’s Sequoia National Park.
Hye Sierra is set on a beautiful and serene 160-acre camp located amidst the magnificent pines and regal redwoods of California’s Sequoia National Park. As a private camp, Hye Sierra offers us a fantastic isolated location to come...
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I distinctly remember the color gray. The sky, the overall mood of hesitation had been draped over the trees like a massive blanket of morosity. Not a soul wanted to leave the campground, and more than a few tears were already being shed...
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Located in north-central Ohio, Camp Buckeye was held this year from July 30-Aug. 2.