Mt. Cross Ministries

Mt. Cross Ministries Mt. Cross is a summer camp and retreat facility that provides profound experiences in God's creation.

100 acres of land with hiking trails through coastal Redwood trees in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Five different living facilities with either bunks or higher comfort beds.

Summer 2026 Staff introductions continue!"Hello everyone, my name is Tyler! This is going to be my first time being a ca...
05/29/2026

Summer 2026 Staff introductions continue!

"Hello everyone, my name is Tyler! This is going to be my first time being a camp counselor with Mt. Cross and I am very excited! I currently attend Merced College and I am studying to become an elementary school teacher. I love being outdoors and especially in nature, and it is a big part of who I am. I hope to help campers have a fun and amazing time with Mt. Cross, and teach them the fun of nature. I have been involved with Unity Of Merced and Unity teachings most of my life which has encouraged me and the love of my faith. I'm excited to have an amazing summer with Mt. Cross, to build connections and make fun memories with everyone!"

Please join us in welcoming Tyler!

We are so excited for another amazing summer at Mt. Cross with incredible staff like Tyler leading the way. If you are ready for a week full of fun, friendship, and adventure, we would love to have you join us. Visit mtcross.org to learn more and register!

Summer 2026 Staff introductions continue!"Hi! My name is Thor, and I am excited to spend my first summer at Mt. Cross as...
05/26/2026

Summer 2026 Staff introductions continue!

"Hi! My name is Thor, and I am excited to spend my first summer at Mt. Cross as a counselor and day camp leader. I am a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Saratoga, CA and recently completed my third year at Cabrillo College, where I am studying mechanical engineering.

I love music and am a member of a Latin jazz band, and I also enjoy singing. I speak multiple languages, including English, German, Spanish, and French. In my free time, I enjoy rock climbing, backpacking, and meeting new people. I’m looking forward to an amazing summer at Mt. Cross!"

Please join us in welcoming Thor!

We are so excited for another amazing summer at Mt. Cross with incredible staff like Thor leading the way. If you are ready for a week full of fun, friendship, and adventure, we would love to have you join us. Visit mtcross.org to learn more and register!

So much gratitude for everyone who showed up for our Mt. Cross Memorial Day Volunteer Event! Together, we built a new ou...
05/25/2026

So much gratitude for everyone who showed up for our Mt. Cross Memorial Day Volunteer Event!

Together, we built a new outdoor chapel backdrop, demolished sheds, installed meditation garden posts, removed old fences, and set up the Trading Post. 🛠️

What a gift it is to care for this special place in community as we prepare for another summer of ministry together in the redwoods.🌲

Summer 2026 Staff introductions continue!"Hi everyone! My name is Grace and I am so excited to be joining Mount Cross th...
05/15/2026

Summer 2026 Staff introductions continue!

"Hi everyone! My name is Grace and I am so excited to be joining Mount Cross this summer as a day camp leader! I am about to graduate from the University of California Santa Cruz with degrees in History and Literature. This fall, I will begin a masters in religious studies at New York University. I attend Saint Stephen's Lutheran Church in Santa Cruz, where I am surrounded by a wonderful community who inspire me to grow in my faith. In my free time, I love to write poetry and ride my bike around Santa Cruz. I'm so excited to meet everyone and to make great memories in the redwoods!"

Please join us in welcoming Grace!

We are so excited for another amazing summer at Mt. Cross with incredible staff like Grace leading the way. If you are ready for a week full of fun, friendship, and adventure, we would love to have you join us. Visit mtcross.org to learn more and register!

Our biggest event of the year is only TWO WEEKS away! Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with us under the redwoods and take...
05/08/2026

Our biggest event of the year is only TWO WEEKS away!

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with us under the redwoods and take part in more ways than ever to connect, serve, and have fun at Mt. Cross. Come for one event or experience it all:

🛠 Volunteer Event (Fri afternoon to Sat evening)
Free to attend! Roll up your sleeves for meaningful projects, shared meals, worship, and community celebration.

🍔 BBQ + Bingo Night (Saturday evening)
Enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner, hear what’s happening at Mt. Cross, and play Bingo for prizes, all while supporting the scholarship endowment fund. No registration required!

🏕 Family Camp (Sat evening to Mon evening)
A full camp experience with worship, activities, meals, and time to rest and play together. $250 per person | $1,000 family max

Come for a day, a weekend, or the whole experience. We would love to see you there!

🔗 https://mtcross.campbrainregistration.com/

It's time to meet the 2026 Summer Staff! "Hello, my name is Cas, and I’m excited to return to Mt. Cross for my second su...
05/07/2026

It's time to meet the 2026 Summer Staff!

"Hello, my name is Cas, and I’m excited to return to Mt. Cross for my second summer as a counselor. I am currently studying Business Administration with an emphasis in Information Technologies at Fresno City College (FCC). While I spend much of my time working toward my academic and professional goals, I deeply value opportunities to step away from the screen, spend time outdoors, and reconnect with the simple joys of camp life.

During my first summer, I learned a great deal and am excited to return with renewed confidence and energy. I look forward to continuing to grow, building meaningful relationships, and helping create a fun and supportive environment for campers. I am especially excited for the new experiences, connections, and adventures that this summer will bring."

Please join us in welcoming back Cas!

We are so excited for another amazing summer at Mt. Cross with incredible staff like Cas leading the way. If you are ready for a week full of fun, friendship, and adventure, we would love to have you join us. Visit mtcross.org to learn more and register!

Summer 2026 Staff introductions continue!"Hi hi! My name is Jessica you can call me Jess! I am a second-year agroecology...
05/06/2026

Summer 2026 Staff introductions continue!

"Hi hi! My name is Jessica you can call me Jess! I am a second-year agroecology major at UC Santa Cruz, born and raised in San Diego. I am blessed to be a part of year round staff as a housekeeper and will be a counselor this summer.

A little about me, my favorite color is green, I love nature and anything outside; camping, running, climbing, hiking, and more. I love trying new things and have recently picked up embroidery, yoga, and scrapbooking.

I grew up going to summer camps and have always loved the spirit, and I’m excited to have lots of laughter, fun, adventure, and to connect with nature this summer!"

Please join us in welcoming Jess!

We are so excited for another amazing summer at Mt. Cross with incredible staff like Jess leading the way. If you are ready for a week full of fun, friendship, and adventure, we would love to have you join us. Visit mtcross.org to learn more and register!

Summer 2026 Staff introductions continue!“Hello! I’m Ty, and I’m thrilled to be returning for my third Mt. Cross summer ...
05/05/2026

Summer 2026 Staff introductions continue!

“Hello! I’m Ty, and I’m thrilled to be returning for my third Mt. Cross summer as one of your camp counselors. I’m a member of Grace Lutheran ELCA in Palo Alto and currently attend Foothill College. In high school, I served on the Sierra Pacific Synod - ELCA Youth Committee, where I helped plan and lead many retreats right here at Mt. Cross. I love building connections, making sure campers feel supported, and helping create lasting memories. Looking forward to an awesome summer together!"

Please join us in welcoming back Ty!

We are so excited for another amazing summer at Mt. Cross with incredible staff like Ty leading the way. If you are ready for a week full of fun, friendship, and adventure, we would love to have you join us. Visit mtcross.org to learn more and register!

It's time to meet the 2026 Summer Staff! "Hi all! My name is Elyssa and I'm so excited to be back at Mt. Cross this summ...
04/30/2026

It's time to meet the 2026 Summer Staff!

"Hi all! My name is Elyssa and I'm so excited to be back at Mt. Cross this summer! This will be my third summer serving as the Camp Nurse! I've been a nurse for almost 20 years specializing in critical care transport and pediatric nursing. In addition to my nursing cap, I also wear a few teaching hats: I teach the upper elementary Sunday school class at our church, I teach for the School of Nursing at Sac State, and I homeschool my twin 11 year olds (they turn 12 the day after on-site camp ends)! We attend St. John's Lutheran Church in Sacramento.

In my free time, I enjoy crafting, reading, and spending time with my family. I love all things fiber - knitting, spinning, felting, bottle feeding baby livestock, etc. I also love to travel and visit living history sites. Homeschooling is really my excuse to read living history books, learn about the way people live, and visit historic/inspiring sites! Oh and throw in a few science experiments for fun!

I love serving as the nurse at Mt. Cross but also jumping in to help with all the other activities and supporting campers, counselors, and staff. It's amazing to see all the growth in returning campers, not just in height, but their hearts and brains too! I'm looking forward to another fabulous summer learning and growing with the campers and staff at Mt Cross!"

Please join us in welcoming back Nurse Elyssa!

We are so excited for another amazing summer at Mt. Cross with incredible staff like Elyssa leading the way. If you are ready for a week full of fun, friendship, and adventure, we would love to have you join us. Visit mtcross.org to learn more and register!

Summer 2026 Staff introductions continue!"Hey everyone, my name is Kay. This will be my first summer at Mt. Cross, and I...
04/29/2026

Summer 2026 Staff introductions continue!

"Hey everyone, my name is Kay. This will be my first summer at Mt. Cross, and I am so grateful for this opportunity. I went to a lot of summer camps as a kid and made some amazing memories, and I hope I can help other kids have the same awesome experiences. In my free time, I enjoy being out in nature, listening to music, and drawing. I love animals and have had many pets throughout my life. I currently have two cats, but in the past I've had fish, rats, guinea pigs, hamsters, etc.. I am from Sacramento and am currently studying Architecture at Cosumnes River College. I am really looking forward to spending the summer at camp, and getting to know everyone!"

Please join us in welcoming Kay!

We are so excited for another amazing summer at Mt. Cross with incredible staff like Kay leading the way. If you are ready for a week full of fun, friendship, and adventure, we would love to have you join us. Visit mtcross.org to learn more and register!

Address

7795 Highway 9
Ben Lomond, CA
95005

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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