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The Seven Elements of the Zone: #2 Inclusiveness

The Seven Elements of the Zone: #2 Inclusiveness

United News
by Shawn Cortelyou
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...
The Seven Elements of the Zone: #3 The Zone Challenge

The Seven Elements of the Zone: #3 The Zone Challenge

United News
by Dan Dowd
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...

The Real Comfort Zone

Sermon
by Scott McKeon
2010-06-19
Phoenix East, AZ
What is your real spiritual comfort zone? At least seven elements of a comfort zone: 1-Fun, 2-Challenge, 3-Success, 4-Support, 5-Inclusiveness, 6-Structure, 7-Positive Relationships.
The Seven Elements of the Zone: #4 Support

The Seven Elements of the Zone: #4 Support

United News
by Gary Smith
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...

The Zone

Sermon
by Lewis VanAusdle
2023-07-01
New Jersey - North
The Zone is the environment that the campers and staff create together during the youth camps. This is part of the United Youth Camps program run by the United Church of God. This environment, which mirrors the future Kingdom of God,...
Campers at Camp Buckeye.

2016 UYC Camp Report: Preteen Camp Buckeye

United News
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...

Are You in the Zone?

Sermon
by Ben Light
2023-01-07
Salem, OR
One of the long standing cultural mainstays of our UYC program is the building and maintaining of the Zone. The zone is an environment in which God can work with us to grow. There are seven elements of the zone that are necessary in order...
Campers and staff at the first United Youth Camp held in Brazil.

First Ever Youth Camp in Brazil

United News
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,...
Be an encourager

Be An Encourager

Compass Check
by Mike Phelps
The electric power of encouragement is yours to give!
a group of children outdoors under a tent

Home Office Weekly Update: August 31, 2023

United News
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...
Youth Camp Highlights: Snow and "the Zone" Descend Upon Winter Camp

Youth Camp Highlights: Snow and "the Zone" Descend Upon Winter Camp

United News
Steve Nutzman
2006-02-22
Campers had been hoping for snow in time for Winter Camp, and snow they got!
The 11th annual Winter Camp began on Dec. 21 and ended Dec. 26. Campers from 13 states enjoyed the winter activities of tubing and cross-country skiing. The 48 campers and 33 staff members enjoyed five days together building bonds and...

Show Yourself Friendly

Vertical Thought
by Debbie Pennington
A man who has friends must himself be friendly (Proverbs 18:24).

Kayla Weaner -- Final Thoughts

Good Works
Kayla Weaner
Good Works
2016-12-31
I see their potential as children of God and champion heartily for their success.
I’m looking out over the lake on our last morning at camp, feeling protective as I recognize the 13 bobbing heads in the water. They love the swimming pools even though the breeze is cool and clouds cover the skies. These girls are...
Camp Florida

2021 Camp Report: Florida

United News
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...

A Typical Day of Camp

Good Works
Courtney Baird
Good Works
2016-01-25
A snapshot of a typical day of camp.
The first ever United Youth Camp in Brazil that combined both preteen and teen ages was a huge success for everyone involved! The kids expressed how wonderful a time they had learning more about God's Truth each day and participating in...
a large group of children seated on benches facing the sunset over the mountains in the distance

2023 Camp Report: Colorado

United News
by David Jones, Joy Jones
Preteen Camp Colorado was held from June 18-21 in the gorgeous Rocky Mountains near Estes Park, Colorado.

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