Opening Day at Cross Roads: A Work-Day for All Ages!
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Join us for “Opening Day at Cross Roads,” a fun work-day event. Individuals, youth groups, families, and congregational groups are invited to come to camp to volunteer with a few projects as we get camp ready for the summer season. It will be a day of fun, fellowship, and giving back to camp (and can even count towards service hours for teenagers looking to fulfill their requirements!). There will be projects for all skill levels. If you have special skills or tools (chain saws, leaf blowers, etc.) please bring them with you! Lunch will be included.
- A willing spirit and enthusiasm! 🙂
- Comfortable closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty or painted
- A refillable water bottle
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A face mask
- Work gloves (recommended)
- Rakes, pitch forks, spades, gardening tools, paint supplies, and other tools (recommended)
**Please let us know if you have special tools, skills, or abilities that you can bring to Opening Day! Do you have a leaf blower or chainsaw? Have you been a professional painter or grow your own garden? Let us know when you register!**
Schedule of the Day (subject to change)
9:00 am Arrival and light breakfast provided; welcome and project assignments
9:30 am – 12:00 pm Work on projects!
12:00 pm Lunch (provided by Cross Roads)
1:00 pm Finish projects and clean up
Please contact Program Directors Helen and Dylan Payanzo with any questions at helen@crossroadsretreat.com and dylan@crossroadsretreat.com.
Other ways to Support Cross Roads Through Thrivent Financial
Join a Thrivent Work Day: Participate in a member workday at one of five camps across the region. Volunteers will engage in activities such as cleaning, painting, light carpentry, raking, planting and spreading mulch. There’s something for every skill level. You’ll also share a meal, hear a Northeast Thrivent Member Network update, and receive a Live Generously T-shirt.
Lead a Thrivent Action Team: Don’t live near a Thrivent Work Day site? Apply for and lead a Thrivent Action Team to support a camp near you.* You could host a service project or fundraiser to benefit that organization. Visit Thrivent.com/ActionTeams to learn more and apply.
*This Action Team would count as one of the two allocated to benefit members annually and the one allotted to associate members.
Direct Thrivent Choice Dollars or Make A Personal Donation: Visit Thrivent.com/Choice to do one of the following: Support your favorite camp by directing Thrivent Choice dollars their way OR Make a personal donation to your camp of choice through the Thrivent Choice portal.
All administrative fees will be covered by Thrivent, so 100% of your donation goes directly to Cross Roads!