Build your group
Identify eligible confirmation youth and the adults who can attend with them for the week.
School of the Rock · 2027Bring your group.
Bring your group.
Stay in the band.
Crossways works best when congregational adults are part of the week, not just the ride there.
Your role matters.
Crossways is intentionally a congregational camp experience. Familiar adults help young people connect what happens at camp with the faith community they return to afterward.
The current Crossways standard is one adult chaperone for every eight campers. Adults help transport campers to off-campus activities, support small-group learning, model enthusiastic participation, and help the staff care for youth throughout the week.
2027 leader checklist
Coordinate registration
Registration opens February 1 and closes March 15.
Prepare adults
2027 adult safety includes background checks, Illinois Mandated Reporter Training, Safeguarding God’s Children or an approved congregational equivalent, CCC mental-health training, and staff/new-staff orientation.
Plan transportation
Congregational adults help move their campers to essential off-campus experiences during the week.
What Crossways provides
- Curriculum and small-group framework
- Worship and daily camp rhythm
- Residence-hall and meal coordination
- Medical / medication support
- Program activities and off-campus experiences
- Camp-wide safety and readiness structure
What congregations bring
- Youth who are ready for a week of community and faith formation
- Familiar adults who know and care about them
- Transportation capacity for off-campus activities
- Readiness to participate in worship, learning, service, and fun
- A plan to keep relationships and learning going after camp