We’re going to embrace challenge to get to a new place. We live in a world that robs us of the chance to taste the victory that comes from doing that. From the hike in, to the games and content. We’ll go harder than any other MC. You can do it. You’re stronger than you know. Join us and prove it.
Sleep outside. Build fires. Laugh. Compete. Split wood. Drink malted beverages. BYOPretty much everything. Test your strength. Tell stories. Make pals. Talk to God.
Neville, OH
At MAN CAMP you’ll be surrounded by thousands of men, all stumbling towards Jesus together. Every single one of us broken and burdened in some way.
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Superman is possibly the most popular and iconic superhero of all time. And, in my opinion, he’s boring as hell.
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The reason so many of us struggle with believing in ourselves is that our world is increasingly designed to rob us.
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That’s right, we’re soft. You and me. Us. Men.
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MAN CAMP has gotten soft. Like that part of your belly that hangs out over your belt. That ends now...
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I’d like to share my Man Camp story with you all. I feel like this is something I’m being called to do now that I have signed up for this year’s adventure. I’m seeing a lot of guys...
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I might be the only person ever to get a Ford Focus up to 115mph. The owner’s manual, in fact, even cautions against taking it faster than 80mph. And I remember it shaking like it would...
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“Treat him like you would your other two kids.” That was the advice the doctor gave my mom about how she should raise me. Of course, I wasn’t like the other two kids...
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The best way to start a story is simply to begin. In early May 2014, life was good. Beth and I had been married for 6 great years and had two wonderful little girls. Ava was 3 then...
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Courage is one of those words that is so bastardized and twisted by our modern society it’s tough to get a handle on what it really means. Men get told that having courage means being fearless. Taking risks. Embracing danger...
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So, you're sure if you hear another word about manliness or chopping wood or arm wrestling you're gonna puke, right? Me too. For me, MAN CAMP didn’t start with any of that stuff. It had nothing to do with the Bro Code or Bare-knuckle fighting...
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Look, I get it, church stuff can feel super weird - especially if it’s not what you grew up with."Spend the weekend in the woods with a bunch of Jesus weirdos? No thanks." I get it. I've been there too, and I hate that fake religious BS....
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Men today get told all the time in all sorts of ways that they have to be self reliant badasses who can do anything and have anything, just by being tougher, smarter and as it turns out, lonelier, than the other guy. We get bombarded by heroes that are solo operator...
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5. He’s exhausted. The world grinds us down and leaves us for dead. We feel pressure from all sides: our jobs, our girlfriends, our wives (hopefully one or the other), our kids...I’ll bet your buddy secretly feels like he’s bearing the weight of the world on his shoulders....
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MAN CAMP attracts men from all over. It's not bound by church walls nor is it limited to men who identify Crossroads as their home church. Lots of guys from outside of Crossroads struggle with the idea that, somehow, attending MAN CAMP is an act of betrayal or infidelity...
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Because you’re ready for a break. The average American takes less vacation than a medieval peasant. We are TERRIBLE at relaxing. Hey, great job on your work ethic buddy, but seriously, take a fricking break. Your body needs it. Your soul needs it. Your family needs it...
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MAN CAMP is an experience that is best shared. If you’re thinking about going, or you already know you are, you’ve probably got a buddy you think should go with you. Well, if you run out of reasons why he should, just look below and tell him...
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Camping wasn’t part of my deal at all. I grew up as what my dad called an “air-conditioned baby”. I spent all summer glued to the idiot-box watching...
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We get a ton of questions around the fact that there is alcohol at MAN CAMP. One of the primary reasons we have alcohol at MC is that it we think we should live authentic and congruent lives. When I go camping...
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We’ve talked about all sorts of big things that might stand between you and MAN CAMP, but I know there are all sorts of little “buts” that are probably bouncing around in your head as well...
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What if I don’t know anybody going?
Perfect! You’ll make friends in no time. Every man camper will be assigned a unit: a group of 9 other guys, led by a trip captain. You’ll do everything with your unit: get outfitted, bring food, set up camp, compete and generally solve problems. You are going to be good friends with your unit by the time this trip is over.
What if I don't go to Crossroads?
Cool! You'll still love it. Tons of other guys who don't call Crossroads home will be there. MAN CAMP is powered by Crossroads but the movement is way bigger than that.
What if I live far away?
We've had men fly in from all over the country for Man Camp. You can too. Hear what Matt Welty has to say about Man Camp.
If you feel stuck, if you want adventure, if you’re bored of the normal, if you feel alone, if you’re exhausted, if you want real change in your life that lasts—MAN CAMP is for you.
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