Jesus Loves Jeans 2011





April 30-May 7 2011 beginning every night at 7:30 PM. This year it will be held at the Scottsdale Thunderbird SDA Church at 7410 E. Sutton Dr. Scottsdale, AZ.

Our speakers this year are: Edwin Rosado and Jonathan Henderson.

If you'd like more information please contact the Youth Department or Hispanic Ministries at 480-991-6777, or go to http://www.vidanueva-az.com/.

See you there!

Adventurer Family Retreat

The 2011 Adventurer Family Retreat, Fruit of the Spirit, will be on May 13-15 up at Camp Yavapines in Prescott, AZ. 

Newsletter information:
Price for the weekend including food:
$46 (ages 4-8)
$54 (ages 9-adult)
No food included, you bring your own food for the entire weekend
$30 (ages 4-adult)
Children 3 and under are free!

The price includes a cabin which has bunk beds, but you will need to bring your own linens. If you bring your own food you will need to bring all your own supplies.

Clubs need to choose a fruit that grows on a tree no vine please. We will be using the theme of your fruit thorughout the weekend.

Need to bring to the weekend:

• 1/2 gallon milk or juice carton (for each child)
• Pinata in the shape of the fruit that is representing your club, filled with candy/toys (NO CONFETTI) for Sunday morning games
• A broom/dustpan to clean up pinata mess as well to use to hit your pinata for the game

The theme for the Bible Quiz this year is Moses.

If you have any questions or would like more informaiton, please contact one of us at:
Elda Diaz: talyd@cox.net
Annette Stevens: annette@tucsoncpa.com
Jennifer Baker: readingteachaz@gmail.com
Chely Sanchez: chely_rashel@yahoo.com
or Corina Dupper: cdupper@azconference.org

Visiting our Schools

This week we are busy visiting our schools for Summer Camp 2011 promotion. Remember it's only $100 this summer to send a child for one week of fun, adventure, and learning more about God. Registration is only online this year so please visit our website: http://www.azsdayouth.com/ or you can go to http://www.ultracamp.com/. If you would like a postcard to hand to a friend or would like more information, please contact us at the Arizona Conference Youth Department. 480-991-6777 ext. 125 or cdupper@azconference.org.

The dates for this year are:

Adventurer Camp      July 3-10       Ages: 6-9

Junior Camp              July 10-17     Ages 9-12

Tween Camp            July 17-24     Ages 12-14  

Teen Camp               July 24-31     Ages 14-17

What to Bring ... What NOT to Bring

To Bring -

• Bible
• Modest shorts
• Long pants (for horseback riding and it does get chilly in the evenings)
• Shirts
• Jacket or sweatshirt
• Underclothes
• Shoes/socks (closed toe for activities)
• Pajamas
• Brush/comb
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc)
• Towel/washcloth/soap
• Sleeping bag/pillow/bed linens
• Hat
• Modest Swimsuit (one-piece preferably)
• Sunscreen adn insect repellant
• Camp Church clothes
• Laundry bag
• Flashligh
• Flip-flops for shower
• Inexpensive camera
• Camp store money

Do NOT Bring -

• electronic entertainment: (ipods, games, TVs, phones, etc.)
• knives
• tobacco or alcohol
• non-prescription drugs
• firearms
• pets
• gang paraphernalia
• fireworks

Good to Know

Good to Know!

• Applying online - We are currently taking applications online. Go to http://www.azsdayouth.com/ to register. On the home page under Application follow the link "Please, click here to submit your application now." You must be paid in full to reserve your spot before you arrive at camp. *If for some reason you cannot register online, we will have a Registration Computer available at the Conference Office. 
• Acceptance - We'll send your confirmation to the email address you provide
• Check-In - Registration is from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Sundays. Coming early? While that's ok, we are not set up to provide early registrations. Our time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. is spent preparing for the next week. Please plan to be at camp until your child has completed registration. Your camper's first meal with us is Sunday supper and their last meal is the following Sunday breakfast.
• Check-Out - is from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. on Sundays. To ensure your child's safety, campers are only allowed to leave after we verify that the photo ID of the adult picking them up matches your instructions to us. We will need to verify with a guardian any changes. 
• Cabins - campers sleep in cabins which hold up to ten people in bunk beds. Each camper will need to bring a sleeping bag, pillow and/or bed linens. 
• Meals - Campers receive specially prepared  kid-friendly vegetarian meals in our dining room three times a day. We ask that you provide for any allergies or other special dietary needs.
• Weather - it is typically warm but can be unpredictable. Summer days are in the high 90's. Nights are often cool and we often receive rain. Bring a rain jacket, warm sweater and long pants. 
• Health and Medical Care - A registered nurse or doctor is on duty at camp 24 hours a day. In addition, each staff member hold current CPR and First Aid certification.  
• Camp Store - Our camp store offers souvenirs such as: t-shirts, jackets, water bottles, Frisbees, stuffed animals, and other great stuff. We encourage campers to keep any money they bring to camp in the "Camp Bank" for safety reasons. Money not spend is returned at check out.
• Mail call - campers love to receive mail. Please mail your letters or packages early to make sure your camper receives his/her mail. Please do not send food, sweets, or anything from our DO NOT bring list.
• Phone calls - Please limit your phone calls to your camper to emergencies, they are very busy throughout the day and do not want to hold up their cabin-mates. Cell phone policy: Due to safety issues, we ask that you please leave cell phones at home. If there are to be any exceptions, the child will need to give the cell phone to the counselor and it will be available during rest period only.
• Visitors - We appreciate your interest in our youth camp. We invite you to visit ONLY on opening day of registration and on closing day. 
• Refunds - To ensure our rates stay low, we have a NO REFUND POLICY. Please do not ask for exceptions. 
• Bus - A chartered bus service will be available between Scottsdale and Camp. Fares will be $30 round trip, $15 each way. You may meet the bus at Thunderbird Adventist Academy. A staff member will be there to greet you and ensure your child's safety from drop off to pick up. This bus will leave at 10:30 a.m. and will bring the campers back by 3:00 p.m. the following Sunday. 
• Photography - We sometimes photograph or record video and/or audio of campers and visitors for promotional  purposes. Your presence at Camp Yavapines grants permission for our use of these images and recordings.
• Extended Campers - Staying an extra week? campers staying over will be supervised during the trasition on Sunday, eat a tasty lunch and have their laundry done so they can start the next week fresh. $20 extra will be added to your bill to help compensate for the extra time.
• R-E-S-P-E-C-T - our expectation for campers are simple: respect yourself, respect others and respect your environment. We have zero tolerance for bullying and will send a child home immediately if a problem arises.
• Questions? - For more information contact Arizona Youth Department at the Arizona Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: 480-991-6777 ext. 125 or 105.

Summer Camp 2011 Info

Here is a tiny bit of information regarding Camp Yavapines summer 2011. I am pleased to announce that we will continue to offer a week of summer camp for $100!

Dates:

June 10-19 English Camp Meeting

Jule 20-25 Spanish Camp Meeting

June 26-July 3 Staff Training

July 3-10     Cub Camp      Ages 6-9

July 10-17   Junior Camp   Ages 10-12

July 17-24   Tween Camp  Ages 12-14

July 24-31   Teen Week     Ages 14-17

Registration will ONLY be online this year, you will be able to register at http://www.ultracamp.com/.  We have not opened registration yet, but we will very soon. (If you are unable to register online for some reason, we will have a computer available for you at the Conference Office)

More information will be coming soon but if you just can't wait please email Corina at cdupper@azconference.org.

Pathfinder Bible Achievement 2011

March 5 is the Pathfinder Bible Achievement Conference/State Level. Only the clubs who participated in the Area Level and received enough points are able to move on to this level. Pretty exciting ... this year we have 10 clubs competing:  

• Alpha&Omega from the Phoenix Central Spanish Church
• Los Mensajeros from East Valley SDA Church
• Camp Verde Calvalry from the you guessed it Camp Verde Church
• Scottsdale from the Scottsdale Thunderbird Church
• Maranatha from West Valley
• Tucson Midvale Mustangs from Tucson Midvale Park
• Khronos from Tucson Central Church
• Panthers from Chandler
• Orion
• Knights of God from Shalom

Good luck to all the clubs! I hope you've been studying. I and II Corinthians are the books of the Bible being studied this year. The program starts at 3:00 p.m. at the Thunderbird Scottsdale church for anyone who'd like to support their favorite club.

Union Level is next, and finally the Divisional Level in Michigan. God bless the Bible scholars!

Where's the Love Recap

Where's the Love? Everyone felt it at the Thunderbird Scottsdale Church on Sabbath with close to 400 attendee's, the church was filled. Jackie James, Bob and Chelsea Barnes and Nate Huss all lead us in a powerful worship service. Danielle from AWC decided earlier she wanted to be baptized and figured this was the perfect weekend. She was welcomed into the family with open arms!

Nate Huss shared his talent with a mini concert.
Southern Adventist University's Gym-Masters packed the gym with their acrobatics and tumbling, it was an awesome finish to a great weekend.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this possible: AWC for providing lunch, Camelback Youth and Ben Lundquist for all their help, the Arizona Youth Department, Vertical Highway, Bob and Chelsea Barns, Jackie James, and Alan Lacy and Jared Branham.

See you again next year!

AZ Youth Rally

Where's the Love? Hopefully you'll be able to feel some at the 2011 Youth Rally held at the Scottsdale/Thunderbird Church February 25,26. Jackie James, Southern Adventist University, is bringing us a message while Bob and Chelsea Barnes are leading us in praise. Special musical guest is Nate Huss.

It all starts on Friday Feb. 25 at 7:00pm. Sabbath Feb. 26 at 10:00am and musical performances at 3:00pm. Lunch will be provided by AWC on Sabbath afternoon.

Evening program will be brought to us by Southern University Gym-Master's ACRO team! They have an awesome team which has performed for Chicago Bulls half-time show as well as other high-profile performances.

And can you believe it? The whole weekend is FREE! Are you feelin the love?

Camp Yavapines 2011 Summer Camp Staff Application

Summer Camp Staff 2010
ONE WAY

Baptisms

If you'd like to work at Camp Yavapines summer 2011 then you've found the right place!

Follow the links below, fill out the forms, and send them into the Youth Department as soon as possible. We are currently still accepting applications, but positions are filling quickly so hurry! You'll need three recommendation forms. 

Summer Camp Staff Application 2011

Staff Recommendation Form

Summer Camp RE-TURNING Staff Application 2011

Youth Department
Fax: 480-991-4833
Phone: 480-991-6777 ext. 125
Email: cdupper@azconference.org

Want information?

Greetings and welcome to the Arizona Youth Deparment's blog!

This blog is for everyone looking for information from the Arizona Youth Department. This blog will contain all the important info about upcoming events, PDF files you can download, pictures from past events, applications for summer camp, Pathfinder and Adventurer updates,  ... everything you've been wanting and waiting for!

We're hoping this will help you be more informed about what's happening in your Conference as well as get more people involved. Which that is the whole point of all our events, programs, and planning correct? Connecting our youth with  Jesus.

Let me know what you think and what else you'd like to see on here. Thanks for all you do and keep up the good work!

Corina Dupper
Administrative Assistant
Youth Department