Summer Camp
Frequently Asked Questions

What, when, where and who:

  • What is Camp?
    Camp is a 5 day, 4 night summer camp where students will have all the things that make camp awesome: rock climbing, swimming, high-energy worship, and more. Camp will also include the modern conveniences (running water, air conditioned dorms for sleeping and hot meals) that students appreciate.
  • Who can go?
    Students who will complete 5-7th grade in the 2022-2023 school year will go to Middle School Camp. Students who will complete 8th-12th grade in the 2022-2023 school year will go to High School Camp. All students in these age groups are invited to attend. You do not need to attend Crossroads.
  • When is Camp?
    High School Camp is July 5-9, 2022 for all communities. Middle School Camp is July 24-28, 2022 for all communities.
  • Where is Camp?
    Camp will be at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. Camp will have both security guards and police. Any adult on campus with Crossroads will have completed a thorough background check.
  • Can my student bring a friend?
    Yes, we encourage students to invite friends, as long as they are in the appropriate grade for the Camp your student is attending.

General questions

  • My 8th grade student wants to go to Middle School Camp, can they? Or can my student attend a Camp that is not for their age group?
    The short answer is no. At the time of Camp, current 8th grade students will have moved to the High School ministry. Camp will help foster that transition. We want students to have that common Camp experience with people they’ll be spending the most time with at church and school. High School Camp is for students who will complete grades 8-12 this school year. Middle School Camp is for students who will complete grades 5-7 this school year.
  • My student takes medicine or has allergies. How is that handled?
    You will have the opportunity to provide information about medication and allergies when you sign your student up for Camp. The Camp nurse will oversee medication distribution and treatment of environmental allergies. The chef at Camp will be provided with information about food allergies and will make every effort to provide options that are allergy free. If your student needs to bring special food to Camp, reach out to studentministry@crossroads.net.
  • Who are the chaperones?
    Crossroads volunteers and parents will chaperone. Background checks, interviews and training sessions are required for all volunteers.
  • What is the ratio of volunteers to campers?
    Approximately one chaperone for every seven students will attend.
  • What will they eat at Camp?
    Meals will be prepared by the university staff and served cafeteria style. If your student has dietary restrictions, please note that on your registration. The chef will be provided with information about dietary restrictions and will make every effort to provide options that meet your students needs.
  • Where will students sleep at Camp?
    BGSU offers residence halls where students and volunteers will sleep. Students will be grouped by gender, grade and Crossroads site where they attend. Residence hall rooms have 4 or more people per room. Groups will be housed next to each other. Security is provided inside and outside the dorm spaces.
  • My student wants to room with a student who attends another Crossroads site. Is that OK?
    We encourage students to room with others from their site. This is a great way to deepen relationships with volunteers and students they’ll see each week in MSM and HS. If your student still wants to room with someone from another site, they will be assigned to that site if space is available. They will have to be dropped off and picked up from that site before and after Camp. They will also be in a small group with students from that site, and will sleep in cabins with students from that site.
  • Can my student drive themselves to Camp?
    All students will meet at their site for check-in and will ride buses to Camp. Students will not be permitted to drive themselves to Camp.
  • Can my student leave to attend sports practice, doctor appointments, etc.?
    Participating in the entire Camp experience is important. Students will not be permitted to come and go, and will remain at Camp for the whole time.
  • My student can’t attend the whole time. Can they still come?
    Unless there is an emergency, students are expected to be at Camp the entire time.
  • How do I volunteer to be a leader at summer camp?
    Click HERE to apply to volunteer. All volunteers will go through a background check, application, screening and interview process.
  • What does the summer camp cost as a volunteer?
    Zero charge for summer camp if you’re a volunteer leader!
  • Can I volunteer for a partial week?
    Making connections is vital. Because of this, small group leaders must commit to the entire week of summer camp. However, we will also have volunteer roles with registration, behind-the-scenes, production, the nurses station, and rec activities. Please email studentministry@crossroads.net for more info.
  • Can my student have their phone at camp?
    Limited cell phone use is allowed at High School Camp. Cell phones are NOT allowed for Middle School Camp.

Money FAQ

  • How much does summer camp cost?
    Summer camp costs $474 per student. Visit crossroads.net/summercamp for details.
  • How do I register for summer camp?
    Registration is now closed for 2022.
  • What if I don’t have the money to go to summer camp?
    We don’t want finances to be a barrier for your student. A limited amount of funds are available for financial assistance. Click HERE for steps to apply for assistance. A reduced non-refundable deposit of $50 is required at the time of registration.
  • Are deposits refundable?
    Deposits are NOT refundable and are NOT tax deductible. Summer Camp does not provide refunds or transfers if you decide not to come or cannot make it after you register. Please consider this risk and commitment before registering.