2025 Summer Camp Series

'Called and Compelled by Love' is 2025 theme

 

In his second year as the canon for camp, youth and family ministry with the Episcopal Diocese of Spokane, Alex Flannagan looks forward to another season of providing experiences that help youth and adults connect their daily lives to the Jesus of the Gospel and faith in God.

The 2025 theme at Camp Cross is "Called and Compelled by Love." Last year's theme was "Speak Lord, We Are Listening."

"This year's theme calls us to action, building on what we heard when we listened," Alex explained.

Just as in previous years, the camp season started with Labor of Love on May 16, a week-long session to clean up the camp and prepare it for the summer. This is followed by Leaders in Training for the camp counselors, staff and resource teams who work during the rest of the sessions, which end on Sept. 21 with the Young Adult Camp.

Alex is looking forward to the second offering of the Queer Camp Session and groundbreaking for new construction, which will happen in July.

"Last year, we offered the Queer Camp session for the first time. It provided a discerning time for about 25 participants to experience God's love in the Episcopalian family, coupled with more traditional outdoor camping. In feedback, we heard initial skepticism over whether the group would walk the talk or just check off a box. At the end, the group affirmed the experience and said they would help promote it," he said.

In July, Alex said they plan to break ground for a new facility at the camp, which will enable more older folks to participate in camp programs.

"Our fundraising with 'Woven as One' reached its goal. The new facility will provide 16 additional rooms with private bathrooms. We are excited to be able to welcome some who remember their experiences as young people here at camp but can no longer enjoy the same facilities as when they were children," he commented.

Alex outlined the schedule for sessions at Camp Cross for this summer.

Labor of Love is May 16 to 21; Leaders in Training, June 22 is 25; a Women's and Men's Weekend Retreat, is June 27 to 29, and Days at the Lake, July 3 to 6.

July 8 to 11 is Mini Camp; July 20 to 25, Senior High Camp; July 27 to Aug. 1, Arts and Music Camp; Aug. 4 to 8, Intermediate Camp; Aug. 11 to 16, Mid-High Camp; Aug. 28 to Sept. 1, Labor Day Family Camp; Sept. 4 to 7, Queer Camp, and Sept 18 to 21, Young Adult Camp.

For information, call 624-3151 or visit campcross.org