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  • ABOUT
    • Who We Are
      • Year Round Staff
      • Employment
        • Job Descriptions
    • Join Our Mailing List
    • Online Camp Store
    • Facilities
      • Christ Center
      • Lodge
      • Beisler Center
      • Log Cabin
      • Oakwood
      • Evergreen
      • Chapels
      • Outdoor Facilities
    • Multimedia Resources
      • Newsletters
      • Forms
      • Camp Map
    • Contact Us
    • Directions
    • COVID-19 Statement
  • Year-Round Programs
    • Bold Transformational Faith
    • Gap Year Program
    • The SHAPE of Leadership
    • Wednesdays Away
    • Youth Retreats
  • Summer Camp
    • Summer Camp Programs
      • Leaders-In-Training
      • Open House
      • Summer Forms
      • Camperships
    • Employment
    • Camp at Home Resources
    • Camp at Camp
  • Retreats
    • Camp at Camp
    • Your Retreat at Cross Roads
  • Support
    • Giving / Donate
    • Online Donation
    • Adopt a Project
    • The Bishops Cup Golf Outing

Camp Box Videos

On this page you can find the videos to accompany your Summer 2020 Camp Box! You can also find more camp activities + campfires + camp songs on our YouTube Channel.

1. No-Sew Pillows

Your Camp Box came with the materials to make a no-sew pillow at home (you’ll just need to grab a pair of scissors — and/or a parent to help you!). In this video, staff member Helen takes you through the step-by-step instructions for how to make one.

2. Balloon Rockets

Staff member Matt teaches you how to make a fun balloon rocket with only a few materials!

3. Pipe Cleaner Creatures

In this activity video, staff member Kyle shows you how to make 3 creatures out of pipe cleaners. If you come up with other creatures to make with pipe cleaners, be sure to send us a picture!

4. Friendship Bracelets

Friendship bracelets are a classic craft at summer camp! In this video, staff members Shannon, Jeffery, and Dylan show you 3 different patterns for making a friendship bracelet.

Bonus Video: Cooking with Esteban — Making Tomato Soup

At Cross Roads, campers enjoy tomato soup and grilled cheese every Wednesday! In this bonus video, Esteban shows us his recipe for tomato soup. You can find the ingredient list on your recipe cards from your camp box, along with a few other favorite camp recipes. Enjoy!

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#ThrowbackThursday to campers conquering fears and #ThrowbackThursday to campers conquering fears and trying new things, like climbing the rock wall, during summer camp 2019. Did you try something new at Cross Roads that you learned to love? Let us know in the comments. More information on Summer Camp 2021 will be coming soon, so watch this space and your email for announcements. To add your name to our mailing list to ensure you don't miss anything, click here: https://www.crossroadsretreat.com/join-our-mailing-list/.
We're excited to invite you all into our Bold Tran We're excited to invite you all into our Bold Transformational Faith (BTF) programming through our new PODCAST with our partners at @luthercrest! Each weekly episode explores a Bible story based on our Sunday School curriculum, including discussion questions, a song, an outdoor challenge, and more. Dive into the first episode of our "Living Water" curriculum at this link or search for "BTF Podcast" wherever you listen to podcasts: https://luthercrest.libsyn.com/living-water-creation. And to learn more about how your church can get involved with BTF, visit https://www.crossroadsretreat.com/bold-transformational-faith/.
Registration for our Virtual Youth Retreats for el Registration for our Virtual Youth Retreats for elementary and middle school campers is open. There are three different retreats for different age groups, each packed with fun! Learn more and register at https://www.crossroadsretreat.com/youth-retreats/.
Apply to work at Cross Roads this summer! You will Apply to work at Cross Roads this summer! You will have fun and make memories while growing in leadership skills and exploring your faith. A summer on camp staff can make a difference in your life and the lives of so many campers. Applications for all positions are open on our website: www.crossroadsretreat.com/employment.
Reminder: Sign up for this Wednesday’s retreat b Reminder: Sign up for this Wednesday’s retreat by tomorrow (Tuesday) at noon! A two-hour retreat to begin the new year in community. Learn more and register at www.crossroadsretreat.com/wednesdays-away.
As we look back on the past year, we here at Cross As we look back on the past year, we here at Cross Roads feel so grateful for this community. We are thankful for the ways we were able to gather with you all in 2020–from the in person retreats we were able to host in January and February to virtual summer camp, retreats, and Sunday School. With your support, we were able to develop new programs to serve youth, families, and congregations, complete projects around camp, and so much more. Thank you for all the ways you supported Cross Roads in 2020. Blessings of health and happiness for you in 2021. We look forward to making more memories together. 🎉
REMINDER: Our January Young Adult Small Group begi REMINDER: Our January Young Adult Small Group begins next Thursday, January 7! Sign up to join us at https://forms.gle/dojCp8F336BQvU227.
Do you have some downtime this week? Are you dream Do you have some downtime this week? Are you dreaming ahead to summer while we are in the midst of winter? Want to make a difference? Apply to work at Cross Roads during Summer 2021! More information and the online application can be found on our website.
Peace, love, and joy to you this Christmas Day as Peace, love, and joy to you this Christmas Day as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Glory to God in the highest! ✨
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