Crossings Student Camp
Crossings at Skycroft:
June 18-23, 2023 | June 25-30, 2023 | July 2-7, 2023
Crossings at Skycroft is a summer camp experience for students who have completed grades 6-12. Bring your students to Crossings and they will experience Christ-centered worship, solid Gospel teaching, intentional church group times, exciting recreation, adventure, missions opportunities and more! The schedule is intensive, fun and focused on challenging youth pastors and their students to grow in Christ. Expect to be challenged, encounter God in a new way, and to leave camp changed!
Learn more about Crossings here.
Distraction-Free. Gospel-Focused. Fun-Packed.
2023 Student Camp Theme
Day 1: Why follow Jesus?
We are all looking for something to follow, something to put our identity in. The world offers us many options: wealth, popularity, careers. The list goes on and on, but there is actually only one solution. Only one thing that can satisfy us in our search for identity. Jesus. We will spend the week looking at exactly why this is the case.
Day 2: He is Good – John 10:7-15
Jesus is good and just. He cares for us in a way the world never could. In a world that seeks to elevate itself with any means necessary, Jesus humbled himself. Jesus lowered himself for our sake, while we were yet sinners. The goodness of Jesus overflows onto us, if only we come to him.
Day 3: He is the Truth – John 14:1-6
What a mess it is to find the truth in the world. “What is your truth?” “Follow whatever your truth is.” “My truth is different from your truth.” On and on, these twisted viewpoints make it feel impossible for us to understand what is true anymore. Jesus is the truth, the clear answer that the world so desperately is seeking in all the wrong places.
Day 4: He is Beautiful/ Worthy of Worship – John 12:1-8
The world values superficial beauty, and physical beauty but what can this beauty do? It is temporary and fading, and it helps no one. Jesus is beautiful, he is beautiful inside and out. It is this beauty that saves, the loving heart of Jesus. This beauty seeks out the lost and lays down his life for the world.
Pastors, Dates & Rates
June 18-23, 2023
WEEK FULL!
Sunday-Friday // $330/person
Pastor Randall Breland
June 25-30, 2023
WEEK FULL!
Sunday-Friday // $330/person
Pastor Dan DeWitt
July 2-7, 2023
Sunday-Friday // $330/person
Pastor Dan DeWitt
Crossings Ministries is based in Louisville, KY and has been offering student camps for 20 years at two beautiful camp properties in central and western Kentucky. 2019 was a record year with over 16,000 in attendance across all Crossings’ camps. Our mission ensures that our camps keep the good news about Jesus at front and center: “We create experiences to proclaim the Gospel.”
The need is ever-present for safe places for students to hear the Gospel proclaimed, engage in biblical teaching, and experience Christ-centered worship. Our heartbeat is to help the church reach the students in Generation Z with the hope of the Gospel, the joy of caring relationships, and the abiding power of God’s Word. We look forward to working with you and your students!
Sunday:
- 2:00-4:00 pm Registration (Pool, Water Slide, Hebrews open!)
- 5:30 Adult Meeting
- 6:00 Dinner
- 7:30 Opening Celebration
- 9:00 Church Group Time
- 11:00 Curfew
Monday & Wednesday:
- 6:30 Leadership Lab
- 8:00 Breakfast
- 8:45 Time Alone with God (TAWG)
- 9:15 Morning Celebration/Large Session Bible Study
- 10:15 Church Group Bible Study
- 11:15 Circuit A
- 12:30 Lunch
- 1:15 Circuit B
- 2:30 Circuit C
- 3:45 Color Team Games
- 4:30 Free Time (Hebrews, pool, water slide, zip line open!)
- 6:00 Dinner
- 7:30 Worship
- 9:00 Church Group Time
- 9:45 Free Time/Late Night Option (Hebrews open!)
- 11:00 Curfew
Tuesday & Thursday
- 6:30 Leadership Lab
- 8:00 Breakfast
- 8:45 Time Alone with God (TAWG)
- 9:15 Morning Celebration/Large Session Bible Study
- 10:15 Church Group Bible Study
- 11:15 Adventure 1
- 12:30 Lunch
- 1:30 Adventure 2
- 3:30 Color Team Games
- 4:30 Free Time (Hebrews, pool, water slide, zip line open!)
- 6:00 Dinner
- 7:30 Worship
- 9:00 Church Group Time
- 9:45 Free Time/Late Night Option (Hebrews open!)
- 11:00 Curfew
Friday:
- 7:30 Pack Up/Vacate Lodging
- 8:00 Breakfast
- 9:00 Closing Celebration
- 10:00 Depart for Home
2023 Camp Menu
Sunday Dinner: Assorted Pizza, Garlic Parmesan Wings, Buffalo Wings, Carrot/Celery Sticks, Macaroni Salad, Steamed Broccoli, Watermelon
Monday Breakfast: French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Links, Canadian Bacon, Hashbrowns, Strawberry Topping, Danishes
Monday Lunch: Beef Tacos and Walking Tacos (Dorito Bags), Fajita Chicken, Black Beans, Mexican Rice, Corn, Taco Fix’ns
Monday Dinner: Barbecue Chicken, Pit Ham, Parsley Potatoes, Wild Rice, Green Beans, Roasted Squash. Cornbread, Fresh Pineapple
Tuesday Breakfast: Build-your -own Breakfast Sandwiches: Croissant, Egg Patty, Bacon, Sausage Patty, American Cheese; Scrambled Eggs, Diced Potatoes, Donuts
Tuesday Lunch: Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Chicken Patty Sandwiches, Sweet Potato Frieds, Baked Beans, Glazed Carrots, Coleslaw
Tuesday Dinner: Beef and Broccoli, Orange Chicken, White Rice, Egg Noodles, Steamed Veggies, Peas, Egg Rolls, Spring Rolls, Watermelon
Wednesday Breakfast: Biscuits and Gravy (Peppered Gravy and Sausage Gravy), Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Links, Canadian Bacon, Hash Brown Patty, Cinnamon Rolls, Oatmeal
Wednesday Lunch: Burgers and Cheddar Bratwurst Potato Buns, Homemade Kettle Chips, Mac and Cheese, Mixed Steamed Veggies, Broccoli Salad
Wednesday Dinner: Baked Zitia and Italian Sausage, Grilled Chicken, Linguine Noodles, Marinara Sauce, Alfredo Sauce, Mixed Steamed Veggies, Asparagus, Garlic Breadsticks, Fresh Pineapple
Thursday Breakfast: Bacon and Sausage Egg Casserole, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Patty Bacon, Diced Potatoes, Muffins
Thursday Lunch: Meatball Subs, Chicken Tender, Potato Wedges, Fix’ns for Cheese Fries, Steamed Veggies, Pasta Salad
Thursday Dinner: Rotisserie Chicken, Pork Chops, Baked Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Wild Rice, Steamed Broccoli, Dinner Rolls, Watermelon
Friday Breakfast: Chocolate Chip and Regular Pancakes, Strawberry Topping, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Patty, Canadian Bacon, Hashbrowns, Scones
Worship Leadership – Come hang with the band and hear all about what it means to be a part of worship leadership. You’ll get to ask them questions and see what all goes into being a part of a band, from writing songs, setting up the sound system, to any ways they get rid of pre-show jitters!
Salt & Light – Jesus calls Christians to be salt and light to those around us, but what does that mean for our every day lives? It’s a hard challenge to be “in the world but not of the world” – how do we do that? Are you burdened for people who don’t know Jesus? We’ll discuss how we can carry out this call from Jesus to reach lost people and point them to Jesus. We’ll have the opportunity for situational gospel sharing and practice evangelizing. Learn how to shine your light for Christ and give lost people a thirst to know the Living Water.
Girl Talk – This is for girls only. What does a Godly woman look like? What does culture say women are supposed to be? We’ll talk about issues women face today and what the Bible says about it. We’re going to find out what being a Godly woman really looks like and how we can achieve it in our lives. We’ll cover topics that are specific to young women today. Girls will be challenged as they go home to live their lives for Christ.
Creative Canvas – Learn how to use your creative talents to worship our Creator through art! What does it mean to be an artist for Christ? Your talents and passions have been given to you by God for the purpose of bringing glory to Him. This hands-on circuit will give you the opportunity to express your faith and worship through drawing, painting and other mediums. We’ll spend the week learning how our artistic gifts can be offered back to God as worship.
Deep Questions – Deep questions is focused on answering the tough questions that you’ve always wondered about and that often come up in the course of the modern Christian life. In this circuit, we will be tackling questions like “how do we know there is a God?” and “why do bad things happen to good people?” along with many other issues that you may face in life. This circuit will offer you an opportunity to challenge, to be challenged, and to get honest and real answers to your questions. Deep Questions provides a safe space where questions are encouraged and the answers are sought out in the Word of God.
Defending Your Faith – We can’t depend on anyone else to carry our faith for us, it is up to us alone. But, sometimes it’s hard to explain to others what you believe. It’s even harder when someone wants to argue their beliefs against yours. In this circuit, we’ll take a close look at the fundamentals of our faith and you’ll be able to learn how to talk to others about who Jesus is and why He is the answer.
Flag Football: We’ll be working on teamwork, agility and speed while we play flag football.
To Infinity & Beyond – For Seniors Only. So, you’re graduating from high school. What’s next? You’re about to enter a whole new world of independence and adventure. It’s time to leave the comfort of your church youth group and move into a faith that is not dependent on your parents or youth pastor. But how do you do that? Come get the inside scoop on life post-high school and get some great advice from people who JUST figured it out!
Jesus & Culture – Love Netflix, movies and music? Obsessed with social media? We’re going to explore Christian themes through movies, music and other popular culture. What influence does Jesus have on culture, and what influence does culture have on how we view Jesus and Christianity? We’re going to watch clips, listen, and talk about Jesus and pop culture!
Crafty Corner – This circuit is for the curious, the creative, and the crafty! Learn how to make some Nifty crafts while exploring how you can use your creative talents to glorify the God who gave them to you!
Drama – Has God given you special talents to act or perform? Spend a week in the theater arts as you work on performances to show the rest of the campers here at reCHARGE. God’s truth can be expressed in a creative and powerful way through drama. This circuit will teach you how to use your skills to create Drama ministries for outreach so you can go home and spread the message of Jesus using the arts!
Creative Writing – You love to write. You want to be inspired. You hope to meet other aspiring literary artists. But most of all, you want to see the arts and the gospel collide. Come join us for a crash course in prose and poetry with a purpose. Sessions will be packed with new writing and brainstorming techniques, and students will have the opportunity to workshop and present their pieces in a creative and encouraging environment.
Ultimate Frisbee – Speed, grace, teamwork and a flying disc – all the necessary components for the ULTIMATE camp game: Ultimate Frisbee! We’ll be perfecting our disc skills and having tons of fun playing Ultimate Frisbee together in this circuit.
Outdoor Games – We’ll play a few classic outdoor games each day like Capture the Flag, kickball, volleyball, and more! We will focus on teamwork and sportsmanship and how we can glorify God, even by playing games
FAQ’s
How many adult leaders should I bring?
An important aspect in the ministry of Crossings is the relationships that students build with the adult leaders from their church. Crossings requests one adult for every five students (gender specific) in order to facilitate discipleship between students and adults that will extend beyond camp. As your students will be looking for guidance from the adults that come with your church, it is important that you bring adults who are at least 21-years-old, maturing Christians, and can be examples to your students and lead them spiritually.
What if I have a student with food allergies or a dietary restriction?
What is the dress code at camp?
We ask that all students and adults dress modestly. For females and males, shorts need to be longer than fingertips when arm is extended down the side of leg. We do not allow spaghetti strap tank tops, any tops where undergarments can be seen, or any shirts with the sides cut out. Swimsuits should be one piece; if a female has a two-piece they will be asked to wear a dark t-shirt over their swimsuit. For both males and females, shirts must be worn at all times when walking to and from the lake/pool.
Closed-toe shoes are required for games and mission sites.
What age ranges can attend student camp?
Student camp is for students entering 7th grade through graduated seniors.
Can parents come and visit?
In a typical camp season, parents can visit during worship and meal times with visitor approval from Crossings/Skycroft. However, for the safety of the overall camp population in summer 2021, no visitors will be allowed on campus this summer except approved supply vendors for deliveries only.
Should my students bring spending money?
The majority of activities offered at camp are included in the registraion price.
However, there are a few free-time activities that have a nominal cost to participate. Students may want to bring spending money to purchase snacks or gear in HeBrews coffee and ice cream shop, which is open during afternoon and evening free time. Students will also have the opportunity to give to a missions offering during worship one night.
What amenities are available at Skycroft?
Outdoor pool, water slide, zip line, Bazooka Ball, paintball, GaGa court, 9-Square in the air, human foosball, a snack bar/gift shop, hiking trails, basketball courts, corn hole, and much more!
What should campers bring?
A detailed packing list will be provided in the Spring to all registered groups.