Day 1 – God loves us even when we mess up.
(Jonah, Jonah 2:9b – last part of the verse only)
(Jonah, Jonah 2:9b – last part of the verse only)
Rocky the Raccoon
Raccoons are very good at making messes.
They dig around in the trash looking for things to eat, but then trash gets everywhere!
Their black fur around their eyes makes them look like bandits who are causing trouble.
Because of our sin, we make messes all the time, and we are in big trouble!
Because of our sin, we make messes all the time, and we are in big trouble!
On Day 1 our craft for the campers tied directly into the Bible Story they had learned about that day.
Monday, they got to make some adorable whales (fish), which Jonah was swallowed up by!
Thank you to our lovely assistants who helped all the campers who needed assistance!
Day 2 – God paid for our sins. (Jesus; Matthew 28:19)
Penelope the Opossum
Possums sometimes pass out and look like they are dead to protect
themselves from other animals that would hurt them.
The other animal thinks the possum is dead and leaves it alone.
But when the predator goes away, the possum wakes up.
It looks like the possum has come back to life!
It has new life because the predator has left it alone.
Jesus didn’t just look like He was dead – He really was dead! But He came back to life.
We are dead because of our sin, but because of Jesus, we have new life.
themselves from other animals that would hurt them.
The other animal thinks the possum is dead and leaves it alone.
But when the predator goes away, the possum wakes up.
It looks like the possum has come back to life!
It has new life because the predator has left it alone.
Jesus didn’t just look like He was dead – He really was dead! But He came back to life.
We are dead because of our sin, but because of Jesus, we have new life.
On day 2 our craft tied directly in with the Death, Resurrection & Ascension of Jesus.
Campers were able to craft an empty tomb, signifying the Love that Jesus has for us all.
Jesus paid the ultimate sacrifice for all of our sin; because he Loves us that much.
Jesus paid the ultimate sacrifice for all of our sin; because he Loves us that much.
Day 3 – God helps us tell others about Jesus.
(Pentecost, Acts 2:21b)
(Pentecost, Acts 2:21b)
Fiona the Firefly
Fireflies are a beautiful light on a dark night. Why do they light up?
The light does two things: it warns away predators, and it attracts other fireflies.
We have the Holy Spirit who helps us stay away from sin and temptation;
He protects us from others who want to lead us away from God.
And the Holy Spirit helps us to glow brightly in a world that is dark with sin and bring
other people close so that we can tell them about God.
The light does two things: it warns away predators, and it attracts other fireflies.
We have the Holy Spirit who helps us stay away from sin and temptation;
He protects us from others who want to lead us away from God.
And the Holy Spirit helps us to glow brightly in a world that is dark with sin and bring
other people close so that we can tell them about God.
On day 3 our craft may have been the campers favorite.
The joy on their faces while they wore the Holy Spirit on their heads.
Beaming with joy and happiness, glowing in the light of the Holy Spirit!
Day 4 – Spread the Good News, starting with neighbors.
(Good Samaritan, Matthew 20:28)
Norbert the Beaver
Beavers work hard to build dams.
The dam helps to protect the beavers from predators, and is
also a safe place to store their food during the winter.
The dams don’t just help the beavers, it creates a small pond that
helps the environment (and other animals and people!) in many ways.
Jesus came to serve us, and He told us to go out and serve others.
We should be as “busy as beavers” and find ways to help others
with food, safety, or whatever they need.
We should be as “busy as beavers” and find ways to help others
with food, safety, or whatever they need.
On day 4 our craft tied into Jesus calling us all to be his Hands & Feet in his absence, until he returns.
To serve others, as he served us even in his final hours; especially our neighbors.
To always strive to be the “Good Samaritan” in the world, serving those in need unexpectedly.
Camp Zion Opening & Closing
Camp opens daily with all Campers in for a fun skit about the daily lesson, songs & Worship.
Closing was another chance to meet back up to recap as well as fellowship & Worship.
There were a few favorite ‘Campfire songs’ that were loved by all!
Camp opens daily with all Campers in for a fun skit about the daily lesson, songs & Worship.
Closing was another chance to meet back up to recap as well as fellowship & Worship.
There were a few favorite ‘Campfire songs’ that were loved by all!
Camp Zion Bible Story Campfires
Daily all campers get to get cozy by the story-time fire, and learn that days Bible Lesson.
While being whisked away to scenes of the past, though story, campers get the chance to
soak in all of God’s word to learn valuable lessons, and the most important thing…
How much God truly loves us, and to what ends he will go for us in that love.
Daily all campers get to get cozy by the story-time fire, and learn that days Bible Lesson.
While being whisked away to scenes of the past, though story, campers get the chance to
soak in all of God’s word to learn valuable lessons, and the most important thing…
How much God truly loves us, and to what ends he will go for us in that love.
From the Story of Jonah… to the Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus;
The story of Pentecost.. and The Good Samaritan.
The story of Pentecost.. and The Good Samaritan.
Camp Zion Daily Campfire Circles
As camp wound down for a close daily, all of the groups would head out to sit around a campfire
and discuss what the day had brought for them… while they enjoyed some snacks.
As camp wound down for a close daily, all of the groups would head out to sit around a campfire
and discuss what the day had brought for them… while they enjoyed some snacks.
Camp Zion Daily Games
What would camp be, without some classic and even new games to campers!?
What would camp be, without some classic and even new games to campers!?
From pool noodle tag to kickball, Duck-Duck-Goose to Water Balloon fights,
these campers were enjoying the fellowship of youth and joy!
Camp Zion Den
(Preschoolers)
Throughout the week, our Den full of Cub Campers got to learn all about each daily lesson,
and craft on their levels. To make new friends, learn the Bible Stories, as well as be creative
Throughout the week, our Den full of Cub Campers got to learn all about each daily lesson,
and craft on their levels. To make new friends, learn the Bible Stories, as well as be creative
and craft in a way that tied into what they learned.
A HUGE Thank You goes out to all of our Camp Zion Team Leaders & Volunteers!
Without you, none of this could have been possible.
The campers were blessed with the out-pouring of Love and Service
that they all received this week in His name!
Without you, none of this could have been possible.
The campers were blessed with the out-pouring of Love and Service
that they all received this week in His name!