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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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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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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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Structure prevents chaos or confusion and provides the boundaries necessary for a successful summer camp
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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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Fun is a natural result of a proper balance among the other elements of the zone.
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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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Jeff Lockhart
2021-09-01
Lake Placid was the location for our first preteen camp for the state of Florida, held June 6-9, with 35 campers and 47 staff.
Our theme, “Be Anchored to God,” carried through Christian Living classes, arts and crafts, the scavenger hunt, Compass Check, dorm parent time and other activities. We used the elements of “The Zone” for the challenge course, which proved...
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The biggest currency experiment in history has begun: The euro is now the official common currency of 12 European nations: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, the Republic of Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands,...
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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...
Seven Prophectic Signs Before Jesus Returns
Previous generations have thought that Jesus Christ would return in their lifetimes, but they were proven wrong. Many people alive today think Christ's return is imminent. Certainly, the Bible contains prophecies that could not have been...
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Preteen Camp Colorado was held from June 18-21 in the gorgeous Rocky Mountains near Estes Park, Colorado.