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More and more 9-12 graders are realizing the amazing fact that they were born for adventure. They’re seeking out value and meaning and purpose. Now they can take a bold step toward that life. Students can grab this opportunity to get away from the stress of life, breathe, experience adventure, connect and hear from God. 

Quick Details:

What: 9-12 grade students camping, hearing from God and experiencing adventure together.

When: The Camp experience starts really early on the first day and ends the afternoon of the second.

Why: More like why not.

Who: 9-12 graders and adult leaders who are background checked and currently serve at Crossroads.

Where: Crossroads Base Camp in Neville OH...but we’ll get you there.

How: Click the link above for your camp and sign up.          

questions & answers

What is HS Guy/Girl Camp?

  • It’s a 1 night sleep-in-tents under-the-stars, real camping experience for high schoolers to disconnect from the craziness of life. It involves open spaces, nature smells and an exhilarating mile walk into camp. Set up a tent. Start a fire. Eat dinner under the stars. Experience community and explore God.

Who can go to HS Girl Camp?

  • Any female students who are currently in 9-12th grade can go to HS Girl Camp.

Who can go to HS Guy Camp?

  • Any male students who are currently in 9-12th grade can go to HS Guy Camp.

When is camp?

HS Girl Camp is Saturday, April 7th - Sunday, April 8th.  
  • Students who live in the greater Cincinnati area will be dropped off at Crossroads Oakley at 6:30am Saturday morning and picked up at the same location between 12-1pm on Sunday.
  • Students who live in the greater Lexington area will be dropped off at Crossroads Georgetown at 6:30am Saturday morning and picked up at the same location between 12-1pm on Sunday.
HS Guy Camp is Saturday, April 21st - Sunday, April 22nd.  
  • Students who live in the greater Cincinnati area will be dropped off at 6:30am Saturday morning and picked up at the same location between 12-1pm on Sunday..
  • Students who live in the greater Lexington area will be dropped off at Crossroads Georgetown early at 6:30am Saturday morning and picked up at the same location between 12-1pm on Sunday.

Where is Camp?

  • At Crossroads Base Camp! 435 acres in Neville, Ohio. Rolling hills, small ponds, gorgeous views.

How much does it cost?

  • The cost of camp is $75. This includes transportation to and from Base Camp and dinner on Saturday. Campers will need to acquire all other gear and food for Camp.

How do I register?

Are camp fees refundable?

  • Camp fees are NOT refundable and are NOT tax deductible.  

Is there flexibility to come and go? Can I be late?

  • No. Once we’re at camp, we’re there to stay—unless there’s some unforeseen emergency. And no leaving early, because it disrupts the experience for you and others.

Can students drive themselves to camp?

  • No. All students will meet at the designated site for check-in and will ride buses to camp. Students will not be permitted to drive themselves to camp.

My student takes medicine or has allergies. How is that handled?

  • You’ll have the opportunity to provide information about medication and allergies when you sign your student up for Camp. Students will plan camp meals with their group and leader, giving them the opportunity to plan for food allergies or special requirements. Students will be responsible for taking their own medication. We ask that students only bring enough medicine for the duration of camp. All medication should be brought to camp in original prescription bottles. An adult leader will MONITOR student’s taking of any medications. Monitor means that the volunteer will provide an opportunity for the student to take the medication as close to the scheduled time as possible and observe the student taking the medication, to the best of their ability. Neither the leader nor Crossroads may be held liable for the failure of the student to take the medication as prescribed.

Who are the adults at HS Guy/Girl Camp?

  • Crossroads adult leaders. ONLY female leaders will be at HS Girl Camp and ONLY male leaders will be at HS Guy Camp. Background checks, interviews and training sessions are required for all leaders.

What is the ratio of adult leaders to student campers?

  • Approximately one leader for every 7 students.

What will they eat at camp?

  • Students will plan camp meals with their group and leader. We will provide a campfire dinner meal on Saturday night.

Where will students sleep at camp?

  • It’s primal camping so students will sleep in tents. Students will be grouped with an adult leader and other students from the Crossroads site where they attend.

Seriously, do participants really have to sleep in a tent?

  • Yep, truly. We’ll all be in tents. Kinda awesome, right?

What if we don’t have a tent?

  • Fear not! After group assignments, that’ll get figured out. Leaders will help facilitate sharing, borrowing and figuring out solutions. Have a tent but no know-how? No worries. We'll figure it out together. Click HERE for the full packing list.

Will there be restroom facilities?

  • Yes! We’ll have port-a-lets, because, while we’re keen to camp, let’s be honest—some stuff just isn’t worth the fight. But there’s also plenty of woods, and we encourage bravery.

Is it true? No cell phones?!

  • The word on the street is true.

Can students bring knives?

  • Nope. Click HERE for the full list of what to bring and NOT to bring to camp.

My student wants to be in a campsite group with a student who attends another Crossroads site. Is that OK?

  • We encourage students to be grouped with others from their site. This is a great way to deepen relationships with leaders and students they’ll see each week in HS. If your student still wants to be grouped with someone from another site, they will be assigned to that site if space is available.

A hike? I’m concerned about fitness levels.

  • Buses will unload about one mile from where we camp, so students will walk in with their gear. It's rolling hills and a dirt road. We have no doubts that your student can absolutely crush it. However, if there are serious physical limitations, consider waiting until a future camp.  

Have a health or physical issue?

  • Email studentministry@crossroads.net. We’ll do everything we can to make it work. But there are certain limitations—like not having electricity at the campsites or onsite refrigeration—that might make this event too challenging for those needs. Use your best discretion.

What if there’s an emergency?

  • We’ll have an emergency phone number and a communications system in place. It’ll be OK.

What if it rains? Or snows?

  • Being in nature is an adventure. You don’t get to only choose the good times. If it gets a little damp or cold, we’ll lean in and make the best of it.

More questions?