ZONE SUMMER STAFF
Sky Lodge's summer staff program is based on the conviction that we are all in need of continued growth and development. Like a continuous renovation project (one might call it a construction zone), our hearts are being shaped and remodeled no matter where we are in our lives. In The Zone, we exist to create and guard a total experience that emphasizes constructing our lives in Christ.
Our summer staff does do a lot of work, and it requires effort and commitment. Yet, the Zone's atmosphere feels unlike typical summer employment and far more like a summer camp. The Zone consists of high school crew members, young adult foremen, the summer staff dean, and our staff director. Each person plays a vital role in helping Sky Lodge function as an environment where people can connect with God.
Our Mission, Goal, & Methods
Our Mission
The mission of The Zone program is to create and guard a total experience emphasizing following Jesus Christ; resulting in the discipleship of high school students as they live, work, play, and worship alongside young adults.
Our Goal
Our objective is to lead our staff into a maturing relationship with Jesus Christ. A mature relationship is an interactive one in which the disciple seeks the guidance of the Holy Spirit and responds to His leading in their life.
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Our Methods
We provide spiritual direction through a daily ministry of service.
We provide fun fellowship activities lead by trained foremen.
We provide opportunities that assist in the development of habits for spiritual growth.
We offer individual accountability through intentional growth partner relationships.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ZONE POSITIONS
We offer a variety of positions with varying levels of responsibility and commitment.
CREW
If you have finished your first year of high school and are looking for a few weeks of work and crazy fun this summer - come join us! We have a faith based summertime community unlike anywhere else. Our hope is that you learn good job skills, build some great friendships, and most importantly, grow closer to Christ. Apply to be on
Zone staff today!
FOREMEN
Our foremen are young adult staff who spend a full summer supervising a specific work area while also refining your abilities to guide teens into closer relationships with God. Help create the Zone's community as a part of our young adult leadership team! It will be a season you won't forget.
SUMMER STAFF DEAN
The Staff Dean is responsible for leading our summer staff discipleship program. The Dean will need to inspire a thirst for discipleship out of their own relationship with Jesus, be strong-minded but patient, and lead out of a clear vision of the desired outcome.
Continue to the Application page for more details.
The Zone Community
The Zone community is a training ground where we make our best efforts to humbly serve Sky Lodge campers.
We intend to reflect the spirit of what Paul wrote in Philippians 2:
"Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.
You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names,
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
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Zone summers are meant for creating tight-knit bonds and friendships that are forged through the highs and lows that come with doing life together. We’re here for the foundation of lifelong friendships within a community centered on becoming like Christ.
Community of Servanthood
From this strong community stems a commitment to servanthood. Being on the summer staff at Sky Lodge involves lots of hard work; which is typical of servanthood. Being a servant means working for the best interests of others - even when it conflicts with your desires. Ultimately we serve to bring glory to God.
Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ. (Colossians 3:23-24)
Others may never realize what you did and you may never be thanked. We don’t serve for recognition and praise. We serve to become more like Christ.
Ways we practice servanthood in Zone:
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We do the behind the scenes hard work that creates an atmosphere for God to move.
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We help the campers have a great camp experience by meeting their needs in the many different service areas around Sky Lodge.
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We participate in weekly camp clean up to ensure each new group of campers has a clean and welcome place to call home for the week.
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We give up personal rights and preferences in order to live harmoniously in Zone.
Community of Worship
We sing songs of praises to God, but more than that, we worship Him with our actions, our intellect, our relationships, and our attitudes. In The Zone we strive to worship God with our whole lives.
Ways we nurture a life of worship:
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Encouraging meaningful relationships
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Loving God by serving others with a common purpose and focus
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Solitude (personal time spent with God)
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Crew Devos throughout each week
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Nightly Devotions in the guys' and girls' dorms after curfew
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Growth Partners (Foremen and Crew are partnered together for discipleship and to foster spiritual growth)
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Worship Nights (weekly meet to worship with music, prayer, and/or communion)
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Bible Studies with discussion on God's Word
Community of Friendship
Getting to be part of Zone tends to be a golden time in life. Friendships built and strengthened throughout peoples' time in Zone can last a life time, and have the ability to draw us closer to Christ. Memories made are often turn into shared stories that are treasured for years to come.
Community of Fun
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Free access to the activities of Sky Lodge
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Our awesome Staff Lounge for hanging out, featuring comfy furniture, games, and a sound system to enjoy listening to or making music.​
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Spontaneous fun like ultimate frisbee, stargazing, karaoke nights, giant forts, night swims, and more! You never know what could happen!
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Girls Nights/Boys Nights
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Weekly town trips into Montello
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Weekend Staff Outings! Our outings range from mini golf, to zoo trips, a day at the lake, or maybe even a water park! There's lots of fun to be had here in central Wisconsin. ​