ZONA CREW

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look for the Zona crew application link at the bottom of this page 

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Zona Camp 2026

Zona DecisionExperience Attendance


June 25-July 3, 2026


Cost -    $299  for Arizona Students            


Cost -    $350 for Non-Arizona Students            




Application opens January 1, 2026


Application Closed

Zona Crew application is currently closed, we have reached our 
application capacity.  If you would like to be placed on a waitlist to 
be considered for Zona Crew in the event a spot opens up please email stateoffice@challengeaz.com.

Be part of a life-changing mission experience that impacts the next generation with the Gospel.

What is Zona Camp?


Zona camp is the summer youth camp of the Arizona Mission Network of Southern Baptists. A life-changing week for teenagers of engagement in the Gospel, discipleship, leadership development, and missions. This camp takes place at California Baptist University over the course of five days. The camp is broken into several experiences: Zona Experience, Impact, Mission Life, and Worship Catalyst. Each of them has a specific emphasis, but all of them focus on sharing the Gospel and helping teenagers grow in Christ.

What is Zona Crew?

Zona Crew is a team of college-aged men and women who commit a week and a half of their time to be trained in the Gospel and serve in this missions experience to teenagers who have gathered in one place from across Arizona. Christian Challenge AZ, the collegiate ministry of the Arizona Southern Baptist Mission Network, partners with Zona camp for the recruiting, training, and equipping of these college-aged men and women.

What Does it Look Like to Serve 

as Zona Crew?

Zona Crew commits to coming a few days prior for a half week of training followed by five days of working with teenagers at the camp. This year’s dates are June 25-July 3, 2026. You will receive communication about departures, locations, and times.

Gospel
  • How to pray for Gospel conversations
  • How to set up Gospel appointments
  • How to use Three Circles to present the Gospel clearly
  • How to ask for a decision
Camp Specifics
  • The schedule of camp
  • The experience you will be serving in (Zona Experience, Impact, Mission life, Worship Catalyst) and how to serve in that experience
  • Your recreation assignment and how to run it
  • Late night activities and how to run them
  • How to lead response time (a time at the end of the day when teenagers are called to make decisions for Christ)
Ministry Safe Training
  • Prayer
  • Challenge Families
  • You will be paired with a Christian Challenge Missionary who will pour into you, provide training, support, and spiritual investment while you serve in this missions experience
*During the week of camp some things are subjected to change. Please be flexible when this happens.

How do I Serve as Zona Crew?


  • Pray about being called to serve in this missions experience
  • When your application is received and your references are checked you will be notified of your place on the Zona Crew team
  • Following approval you will receive emails with various forms to complete. *ALL forms must be complete in order to serve on this missions experience
  • Answer all emails, texts, and phone calls
  • Attend all mandatory Zoom meetings
  • Save/raise your funds to go
  • The cost to serve is $299 for Arizona students, and $350 for non-Arizona students
  • This amount covers the cost to travel to and from camp, housing and meals while at training and camp.
  • These funds are due BEFORE camp. Please check your email for the payment deadline.
  • Crew members can pay to go or they can fundraise to go.
  • If you are interested in fundraising to go on this missions experience, click here to email the Christian Challenge State Office for more information.
  • We are excited to have you consider joining Zona Crew and serve on this missions experience impacting the lives of Arizona teenagers with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

APPLICATION Closed

Zona Crew application is currently closed, we have reached our 
application capacity.  If you would like to be placed on a waitlist to 
be considered for Zona Crew in the event a spot opens up please email stateoffice@challengeaz.com.

Interested in serving as part of the Zona Crew? Get in touch with us via email here to learn more and start your journey! One of our team will reach out to you with more info.

prayer

Pray about your calling to serve in this mission experience.

apply

 Once your application is received and references are checked, you’ll be notified of your acceptance.

prepare

After approval, complete all required forms, attend mandatory Zoom meetings, and respond promptly to communications.

raise funds

The cost is $299 for Arizona students and $350 for out-of-state students. This fee covers travel, meals, and housing during training and camp. Payment is due before camp. Fundraising options are available—email the Christian Challenge State Office for more details.