Cross Roads Camp & Retreat Center

06/17/2026

Come back to camp and reconnect with the people, places, and memories that helped shape your story.

Join us for Alumni Weekend at Cross Roads, October 2–4, 2026. Whether you knew it as Beisler, Eagle’s Nest, or Cross Roads, this weekend is a chance to return to a place that has meant so much to so many.

Enjoy campfires, songs, worship, games, nature walks, laughter, and time with old and new friends. Come relive favorite memories, make new ones, and celebrate the community that still feels like home.

Can't make it for the whole weekend? Join us on Saturday for Rally for Cross Roads! Whether you're running the 5K, walking the 2K, or simply cheering others on, it's a great way to reconnect with the Cross Roads community and be part of Alumni Weekend.

Learn more and register:
https://www.crossroadsretreat.com/alumni-weekend/

06/16/2026

We've loved having the Conservation Association (SCA) back at Cross Roads this week for their leadership training program! 🌿

Seasonal crew leaders from Chicago, DC, the New York Metro Area, and Seattle have been here these first couple of weeks of June training in Wilderness First Aid and preparing for a summer of conservation work and community impact. We're so grateful for this partnership and the opportunity to support this incredible work.

Safe travels, and best wishes for a great season ahead! 💚

06/15/2026

Summer camp is about so much more than fun and games.

Research shows that camp helps children build confidence, independence, friendship skills, leadership, and decision-making abilities through everyday experiences like trying new things, working as a team, and navigating life away from home.

At Cross Roads Camp & Retreat Center, we see these moments of growth happen every summer. Whether it's making a new friend, conquering a challenge, or discovering a new talent, camp provides opportunities for young people to grow in ways that last far beyond a single week.

Take a moment to read this article about the social and emotional impact of camp and discover why these experiences matter so much for children and teens!

Free from school-year demands, summer camps are a key venue for social-emotional learning.

06/13/2026

A warm welcome to members of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod - NEPA, ELCA to Cross Roads this weekend for their "We Are Listening" Discernment Retreat!

As participants gather for prayer, conversation, and faithful discernment, we're happy to provide space for listening, learning, and seeking God's guidance together.

We're so glad you're here. Have a wonderful retreat! 🍃

06/12/2026

Meet Matt Majewski from Hillsborough, New Jersey.

Matt is returning for a second summer on staff after many years as a Cross Roads camper. Currently a student at Rutgers, Matt loves singing, making music, and playing Epic Game, a longtime camp favorite. This summer, Matt is excited to meet new people and help introduce campers to the magic that makes Cross Roads so special.

We are excited to welcome Matt back to camp this summer!

06/12/2026

This week the Summer 2026 Leadership Staff gathers to pray, plan, laugh, dive into the Bible, learn, ask important questions, practice hard conversations, and focus on the joy, purpose and adventure that make camp unforgettable.

Before the full staff arrives, before the campers run across the fields, before the first song gets stuck in everyone’s head forever, we begin by becoming a team.

Here we go! Summer is coming, and we are full of excitement and gratitude!

06/11/2026

Meet Maggie Peña from Princeton, New Jersey.

Maggie is returning for a second summer on staff at Cross Roads. Maggie enjoys spending time in nature, gardening, crocheting, sewing, and rollerblading. A fun fact: Maggie helped start a crochet club at university with friends in 2025. This summer, Maggie is most looking forward to spending time with friends and making new camp memories.

We are excited to welcome Maggie back for another summer at Cross Roads!

06/10/2026

Meet Maddie Mautone from Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey.

Maddie is returning for a fourth summer on staff at Cross Roads. After several summers of building friendships, creating memories, and helping campers grow, Maddie is excited to be back for another season filled with fun, faith, and community.

We are so happy to welcome Maddie back to camp this summer!

06/09/2026

Join us Sunday, August 16 for a free afternoon of activities, food, fellowship, and fun for all ages!

Guests can bring their own picnic meal or purchase food from on-site food trucks, and Cross Roads will provide cookies, desserts, popcorn, and snow cones.

This year’s picnic will also feature the first Cross Roads Community Variety Show, where guests can share a family-friendly talent, song, skit, or performance.

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM and activities wrap up at 6:30 PM.

Learn more and register:
https://www.crossroadsretreat.com/giant-church-picnic/

06/09/2026

Meet Meredith McKeever from Madison, New Jersey.

Meredith is joining the Cross Roads staff for a first summer. A student at Colby College studying History and Earth Sciences, Meredith loves running, singing, hiking, rugby, and spending time outdoors. This summer, Meredith is especially excited to be outside, meet new people, and become part of the Cross Roads community.

We are excited to welcome Meredith to camp this summer!