STAFF RETREAT
November 6-8, 2020
2020 SPEAKER: Kayla Andersen
Kayla was our specialty camp speaker in 2018. She has a creative spirit and words are her media. She is a blogger and speaker with a passion for communicating God's word. She has great insight and we are looking forward to her joining us this November.
If you'd like to see what she is up to, check out her website: takeitfromkayla.com
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DETAILS
WHEN? November 6-8. Friday evening through Sunday morning.
WHO? Anybody who worked on Zone Staff in the past 3 summers. 2020, 2019, & 2018.
WHAT IS IT? A goofy weekend full of laughter and learning. We spend all day Saturday making movies and then host an elegant movie premier to showcase our ridiculous movies. We pack a lot of great teaching into the weekend as well. We want to give you a spiritual boost until we get to see you next summer!
HOW MUCH? Free!
TRANSPORTATION? Sorry, we will not be providing a shuttle this year. You will have to find your own way up. If you need a ride please contact us and we might be able to help you find a ride with someone in your area.
PACKING? Here is a list of some things to bring.
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The usual: clothes, bedding, toiletries, etc.
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Warmer clothes. You may spend a lot of time outside making movies.
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A fancy dressed up look for our red carpet event.
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Any costumes or props that you'd like to incorporate into your movie.
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A device to record with, if you're willing to bring one.
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A device with movie editing software, if you're willing to bring one.
Staff Retreat Videos
2020: Disney Comes to Sky Lodge
The Sky Lodge Avengers Versus Karen Extravaganza Super Fun Time... Yes
Outside In
Star Wars Episode 4.5 - The Smooshie
Bropunzel
2019: Childhood Classics REMADE
Tobuscus Adventres
Pokemon
Winnie The Pooh
2018: Music Videos
Call Me Maybe
Cast: Emma, Maggie, Marissa, Megan, October, Olivia L, Sam, Taurilyn
Awards: Best Overall Film
Cotton Eye Joe
Cast: Ashton, Brittany, Christine, Evan, Jessica, May Qing, Micah, Olivia S, Summer
Awards: Master of Movement (Micah)
USSR (YMCA Parody)
Cast: Ben, Brendon, Carolyn, Colin, Dakota, Isaac, Joy, Ryan
Awards: Broadway Babe (Brenden)
Firework
Cast: Chris, Elijah, Isaac, Isabel, Jacob, Janessa, Shannon
Awards: Loudest Laugh (Jacob), Breakout Performance (Jacob)
2017: Board Games Come to Life
Clue
Battleship Duel
Description: Elicia, Rebekah, Tauri, & October
Awards: Most Lit (Rebekah), Most Creative Character (October), Best Overall Film
Description: Ben R, Ryan, Ben S, Brendon, Colin, Joy, & Lydia
Awards: Most Versatile Character (Brendon)
LIT Family Feud
Description: Chris, Maggie, Chloe, Elijah, Isabel, Janessa, Moriah
Awards: Most Child-like Character (Maggie)
2016: A TRAVEL IN TIME
The Missing Door Knob
You Should Laugh
Description: Elijah, Lilly, Janessa, TJ, Micah, Isabel, & Chris star in this time traveling crime drama.
Awards: Door Knob Award (Micah)
Description: Jessica, Caleb, Edith, October, Haley, Ashton, Elicia, & Moriah star in this high energy time traveling adventure!
Awards: Energy Award (Caleb), Best Time Machine Award, Most Traveled Award
A Mistake in Time
Description: Ben, Ryan, Isaac, Brendon, Lydia, & Keturah star in this comical and some what abusive flashback in time.
Awards: Most Abused Award (Brendon), Best Over All Film
2015: Video Games Come To Life
The Birds & Pigs
Sky Lodge Zombie Apocalypse Survival
Description: Alex, Boris, Cheyenne, Brian, TJ, & Emily star in this Angery Birds video game dance off.
Awards: Most Comical Character (TJ) & Best Overall Film
Description: Jessica, Katrina, Megan, Emma, Cole, & Ryan star in this zombie survival game come to life!
Awards: Most Vile Villian (Jessica)
Glitchy Game
Description: Alec, Noah, TJ, Micia, Camryn, & Summer star in this classic camp video game.
Awards: Best Actress (Camryn) & Best Actor (Noah)
2014: Alien Invation
Murder in the Claw Degree
Description: Alex, Boris, Brittany, Katrina, Trevor, Summer, Jasmine, and Myra star in an out of this world murder mystery.
Awards: Scariest Villian (Alex)
The Western Tragedy
Description: Alec, Tyler, Nicole, Jonah, Riana, Joey, Rochelle, and Luke star in a special about an alien that crash landed on earth. Just as she starts to feel comfortable on earth she is called to come home.
Awards: Most Comical Character (Luke) & Best Overall Film
Boys, Aliens... Same Thing
Description: Megan, Melissa, Edith, Stephen, Emma, Haley, Emily, and Barbara star in a comical alien mystery. The clues lead them to an unlikely discovery.
Awards: Best Actress (Wags) & Best Actor (Stephen)
2013: Origins of A Superhero
Force Cry
Group Members: Alex Cejpek, Marissa Tomovich, Pat Fredrickson, & Summer Klingaman
Awards: Best Actor (Alex) & Best Overall Film
The Origin of Josh
Group Members: Tyler Cox, Ethen Glasson, Rebekah Moyers, Anna Johnson, & Marin Lynch
Awards: Scariest Villian (Rebekah)
FBI: Federal Banana Investigators
Group Members: Rachel Shinabarger, Myra Delikat, Brianna Jordahl, & Emily Niesen
Awards: Best Actress (Rachel) & Funniest Character (Myra Delikat)