2025 HANDBOOK

The Zona 2025 Handbook will be available a few weeks before camps starts in June 2025. Below is the 2024 handbook.

GENERAL
GUIDELINES

2024 HANDBOOK

  • You cannot leave the camp
  • You must stay in camp-designated buildings/areas that are accompanied by Zona staff, Crew, or an adult
  • No guys in girls rooms/dorms, No girls in guys rooms/dorms
  • Dress modest and appropriate
  • Be respectful to others and property
  • Leave the romance and affection at home
  • No knives or weapons of any kind
  • No prank items or pranking
  • No alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, or vape products

The health office is located in Cottage 17 on campus. If you
feel the need to visit the health office it is preferred that you
are accompanied by a Crew member or adult from your
church. The health team is available to handle medical needs.
If they feel it necessary, they will recommend a trip to urgent
care or the emergency room and will contact your youth
minister.

  • 1:00 pm Registration
  • 4:30 pm All Leader Meeting
  • 6:00 pm Dinner
  • 8:00 pm Worship Prep
  • 8:30 pm Worship
  • 10:00 pm Church Group Devotions
  • 10:30 pm Late Night
  • 11:30 pm In Rooms
  • 8:00 am Breakfast
  • 9:00 am Leader Meeting
  • 9:30 am Church Group Time
  • 10:00 am Morning Celebration
  • 11:00 am Zona Experience, Mission Life, Impact
  • 12:30 pm Lunch
  • 2:15 pm Zona University
  • 3:30 pm Free Time
  • 5:30 pm Dinner
  • 7:00 pm Worship Prep
  • 7:30 pm Evening Worship
  • 9:00 pm Church Group Devotions
  • 10:00 pm Late Night
  • 11:00 pm In Rooms

MONDAY
Dinner

  • 6:00 pm Yellow
  • 6:20 pm Red
  • 6:40 pm Blue
  • 7:00 pm Green

TUESDAY
Breakfast

  • 8:00 am Red
  • 8:20 am Blue
  • 8:40 am Green
  • 9:00 am Yellow

Lunch

  • 12:30 pm Red
  • 12:50 pm Blue
  • 1:10 pm Green
  • 1:30 pm Yellow

Dinner

  • 5:30 pm Red
  • 5:50 pm Blue
  • 6:10 pm Green
  • 6:30 pm Yellow

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast

  • 8:00 am Blue
  • 8:20 am Green
  • 8:40 am Yellow
  • 9:00 am Red

Lunch

  • 12:30 pm Blue
  • 12:50 pm Green
  • 1:10 pm Yellow
  • 1:30 pm Red

Dinner

  • 5:30 pm Blue
  • 5:50 pm Green
  • 6:10 pm Yellow
  • 6:30 pm Red

THURSDAY
Breakfast

  • 8:00 am Green
  • 8:20 am Yellow
  • 8:40 am Red
  • 9:00 am Blue

Lunch

  • 12:30 pm Green
  • 12:50 pm Yellow
  • 1:10 pm Red
  • 1:30 pm Blue

Dinner

  • 5:30 pm Green
  • 5:50 pm Yellow
  • 6:10 pm Red
  • 6:30 pm Blue

S is for Scripture
Open your Bible to Hebrews 1:3-6. Take time to read and allow God to speak to you.

O is for Observation
These verses teach us that the very character of God is revealed in His Son Jesus. With this in mind, we can praise God today for giving us such great insight into who He is.

A is for Application
Who do you believe that God is? Does the answer you give connect with the life of Jesus?

P is for Prayer
Pray that God would help you grow in your understanding of who He is today.

S is for Scripture
Open your Bible to Romans 8:28-29 and 2 Corinthians 3:18. Take time to read and allow God to speak to you.

O is for Observation
God is working all things in the world towards His good plan.

A is for Application
Where do you have a hard time believing that God is working things for good?

P is for Prayer
Pray that God will give you eyes to see where He is working.

S is for Scripture
Open your Bible to Romans 12:1-3. Take time to read and allow God to speak to you.

O is for Observation
These verses teach us that because of the grace of God we have the opportunity to be transformed and renewed in our minds. We no longer have to look at our lives from a worldly perspective, we can look at them from a heavenly perspective.

A is for Application
What would your life look like if you began to allow God to transform your mind and give you a heart to devote yourself to Him?

P is for Prayer
Pray that God will transform and renew your mind today.

Zona Experience 6th-7th Wallace Theater

Zona Experience 8th Innovators Side A

Zona Experience 9th BUSB 124

Zona Experience 10th BUSB 125

Zona Experience 11th-12th YCTR A112 

Impact 1.0 MHAL 109

Impact 2.0 BUSB 106

Impact 3.0 BUSB 103

Mission Life MHAL 109

Worship Catalyst HMUS

Not Quite Christian: A Look at LDS, JW, & Other False Teachings

Andrew Marchbanks & Connor Harlos - YCTR A112

How to interact with Mormons, Jehovah’s Witnesses and others.

Am I Doing This Right?

Trevor Bush - YCTR A110

Practical ways to grow in spiritual disciplines.

Henna (Jr Highers only)

Madi Gallardo - BUSB 106

Learn how to use henna to share the Gospel. (Jr Highers only)

Creative Writing

Various CBU Professors - YCTR A111

No matter how many poems or stories we have written, or if we hope to tell our first story or write our first poem, the opportunity to write emerges from the desire to share the unfinished creative voice. Sharing our voices with readers allows us to see the overflow and fruit of expression. In the class, camp attendees will exercise confidence to discover inspiration to use our creative voices, to develop plots for stories by creating characters, to use the power of poetic language, and to tell our own stories. We will do this through community and encouragement to develop our unfinished creative voices.

Presidents, Politics, and Practical Disagreement

Chad Murrell - Wallace Theater

How should a Christian form political views, and how to disagree well.

Am I Called to Ministry/Missions?

Dr. Morgan - BUSB 124

God calls all of us to use our gifts to glorify Him and bless others, but how do I know if I need to pursue a career in ministry?

Practical Ways to Lead Better

Jared Moore - BUSB 203

What are some of the core tenants of being a Christ-Centered Leader? How do I steward the gift of leadership better? Join us as we work through practical ways to grow as leaders and impact the world around us for the Kingdom.

Women on Mission (Ladies only)

Kimberly Sandoval - BUSB 124

A look at women in the Bible, history, and a woman today who is faithfully serving the Lord even amongst struggles. Let's be encouraged to intentionally and actively share the gospel with boldness that the Lord provides.

Things You've Always Wanted to Ask Your Youth Pastor

Youth Leaders - YCTR A112

Did Adam have a belly button? What is Calvinism, and should we follow it? Ask our panel of youth workers any question you’d like - theological or silly.

Henna (HS only)

Madi Gallardo - BUSB 106

Learn how to use henna to share the Gospel. (High Schoolers only)

Creative Writing

Various CBU Professors - YCTR A111

No matter how many poems or stories we have written, or if we hope to tell our first story or write our first poem, the opportunity to write emerges from the desire to share the unfinished creative voice. Sharing our voices with readers allows us to see the overflow and fruit of expression. In the class, camp attendees will exercise confidence to discover inspiration to use our creative voices, to develop plots for stories by creating characters, to use the power of poetic language, and to tell our own stories. We will do this through community and encouragement to develop our unfinished creative voices.

Biblical Manhood: Standing for the Truth (Guys only)

David Trenbeath - YCTR A110

In today’s culture how can we be men who honor God with our body, mind and heart? Join us for a real discussion on the topics of sexual integrity, identity, and manhood. Walk away with Biblical truths that will help you fight the daily battle.

LIFE issues - Responding with Grace and Truth

Raquel Kerr - Wallace Theater

Unplanned pregnancy? Pro-Life. Pro-Choice. Only One Truth. Discover how to have effective grace-filled and truth-filled conversations with peers who are pro-choice.

Learning to Interpret the Bible (Advanced Christian Topic)

Connor Harlos - BUSB 125

Learn what is "hermeneutics" and how to correctly interpret the depths of God's Word. (Advanced students only)

Q&A with Camp Speaker

KJ & Chris - YCTR A112

We’ve heard from our speaker, Chris all week, now it's your turn to talk and ask him anything.

In Taylor’s World, but Not Of Taylor’s World.

Jonny Arena - BUSB 125

How to watch and listen to non-Christian stuff without being changed.

Henna (All Grades)

Madi Gallardo - BUSB 106

Learn how to use henna to share the Gospel.

A Different Kind of PRIDE

Chad Murrell - Wallace Theater

A conversation about LGBTQ+ and how to love others well

An Interview with Anxiety

Mike Hattabaugh & Trevor Bush - BUSB 124

How to talk to a friend about anxiety. Practical tips for non-pros to help ourselves and others through anxiety.

A Blueprint for Making Disciples

Andrew Marchbanks - YCTR A110

How do we practically make other disciples?

Wanda's and Patio

  • Coffee and hang out area
  • Gaga Ball (on lawn by patio)

Mission Lawn

  • 9 Square
  • Basketball (Casual and Tournament)
  • Volleyball (Casual and Tournament)
  • Soccer

BUSB 123

  • Indoor Game Corner

Special Events

  • Tuesday - Becoming Bristol concert (3:30 pm) Gym
  • Thursday - Worship Catalyst Presents (3:45 pm) Gym

Wanda's and Patio

  • Coffee and hang out area
  • Gaga Ball (on lawn by patio)

Mission Lawn

  • 9 Square
  • Basketball (Casual and Tournament)
  • Volleyball (Casual and Tournament)
  • Soccer

Games played during optional time

Rules
Basketball and Volleyball Tournaments
  • Sign up time-frame: Start of Camp - Tuesday through lunchtime
  • Only one adult can be playing at a time, and up to 2 can be on a team
  • Games will be played Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • 8 team bracket with 7 games

Basketball
First to 15 (win by 2)
Championship game will be first to 21 (win by 2)

Volleyball
First to 21 (win by 2)
Semi-finals and Finals are best of 3 series

CAMPUS MAP

Colony Map