The Crossing Retreat Center

09/03/2026

When the buses pull away and another camp season comes to an end, ministry leaders naturally begin looking ahead. But before you move on too quickly, there is one more opportunity sitting right in front of you: Ask your students what they learned and record their answers. Together, those little clips tell the story of camp better than almost any promotional graphic can!

A 15-second video can become a social media post. A student's quote can become a registration graphic. Several “Church camp is where I learned…” clips can become a promotional video. A testimony can be shared with parents, your congregation or potential campers. And there is another benefit: students become the ones inviting other students to camp. Keeping reading the whole blog online:
https://www.christianretreatsnetwork.org/Blog/Posts/990/Summer-Camp-Student-Ministry/2026/9/Capture-It-While-Its-Fresh/blog-post/

08/31/2026

Church camp is what so many students call the highlight of their summer! It’s that one week away from home that is still the hub of conversation when school starts again. Church camp is an endless stream of fun, but somewhere in the middle of all that fun, something else happens: kids learn.

They learn new skills. They learn about themselves and each other. They learn to step outside their comfort zones. Most importantly, they learn more about God and what it means to follow Him. Ask a group of students to finish the sentence, “Church camp is where I learned…” and you may be surprised by just how many different answers you hear! Read the whole blog online:
https://www.christianretreatsnetwork.org/Blog/Posts/989/Summer-Camp-Student-Ministry/2026/8/Church-Camp-is-Where-I-Learned-/blog-post/?source=Facebook

07/20/2026

This crew may be sailing home, but the treasures they found at camp will last a lifetime. ⚓❤️

That’s a wrap for the 2026 NE NAZ Kids Camp!

We lived A Pirates Life ☠️🏴‍☠️

07/14/2026

Ascent was 🤩 It was a joy hosting the students this year!

07/14/2026

Yes! 💞 Camp Ministry can't happen without the contributions and sacrifices made by counselors, volunteers, and leaders! Thank you!!

07/04/2026

Celebrating 250 years of freedom and 250 years of blessings. 🇺🇸
This Fourth of July, we’re grateful for the countless ways God has blessed our nation, our community, and The Crossing Retreat Center. Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday!

04/05/2026

The stone was rolled away… and hope walked out. ✝️

This Easter, we celebrate the hope, renewal, and new life found in the resurrection of Jesus. As spring unfolds around us, may your heart be renewed with the same power that raised Christ from the grave.

From our family to yours, Happy Easter. 🌷