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Core Experience is the heart of Zona Camp — a foundational, Christ-centered camp experience designed to help students not only encounter Jesus but build their faith for a lifetime. Over the course of camp, students dive into engaging Bible study, practical breakout sessions, and powerful worship, all intentionally crafted to strengthen their spiritual roots and equip them to live out their faith daily. Zona Core combines small-group connection, dynamic teaching, and fun activities so campers grow in community, deepen their relationship with God, and discover the essential truths that shape who they are in Christ. This core experience anchors the foundation of every Zona journey.

Leadership Experience offers three separate, three-day classes designed to help middle and high school students grow as leaders in their local church. Students will choose one class during registration; 101, 201, or 301. Each class focuses on a different stage of leadership development from understanding how you are wired, to the role you play in your local church, to living and leading others with purpose. The Leadership Experience is designed to follow a clear progression, with students taking the classes in order as they grow.

Each morning at camp, students will gather in their Leadership Experience classroom for teaching, guided discussion, and classroom-based activity. In the afternoons, students have the opportunity to choose from a variety of breakout sessions to explore areas of interest and strengthen their leadership growth even further. 

Leadership 101 — Discover Your Design
Explore your identity in Christ, understand how God has uniquely wired you, and learn the habits that form strong and faithful leaders. Perfect for students stepping into leadership for the first time or already showing initiative.

Leadership 201 — Love Your Church
Learn what the Bible teaches about the local church and discover how your gifts strengthen the body of Christ. Practice serving with a team and embracing your role as a contributor — not a consumer.

Leadership 301 — Lead With Purpose
Take the next step by learning how to lead others spiritually. Gain confidence in sharing your faith, discipling others, and living every day on mission with the gospel.

Misson Experience is an off-campus mission opportunity for students who want a hands-on way to serve others. Students will have multiple opportunities to partner with outside organizations in Riverside to support and contribute to the ongoing work of these partner groups. An adult leader with sufficient transportation (proof of vehicle insurance required) for every student from their church who signs up for this experience is required, and a Mission Experience form must be completed for anyone participating. Drivers for Mission Experience must maintain a clean driving record, which will be verified by the Arizona Mission Network.  

Worship Experience is an intensive training for instrumentalists, vocalists, and tech team members with a deep passion for cultivating worship in their church. Through hands-on instruction, students gain practical experience to lead worship effectively. The comprehensive training covers various aspects. Admission is contingent upon a video audition process to ensure that students possess the necessary proficiency levels to fully benefit from this transformative experience.