Wilderness is a time or place where we encounter what is new, strange, scary, lonely, unknown or mysterious. The wilderness is a wild and beautiful time and place where we can discover the sacred within each person and all creation. The wilderness can inspire us and guide us, assuring us of God’s constant presence. As the Spirit guides us through the wilderness, we find what we need to face our fears and the very real challenges that impact our world. The wilderness teaches us the importance of community and the ways we navigate challenges together. The wilderness reveals our strengths, growing edges, and potential as God equips us for the unknown still to come. The wilderness awaits us all, and God meets us there.
Camp Theme
In The Wilderness
Camps
Beloved Community Family Camp (July 9-12)
Beloved Community Family Camp (July 9-12)
Family of God Camp (July 19-25)
Family of God Camp (July 19-25)
High School Camp (July 12-18)
High School Camp (July 12-18)
Middle School Camp (July12-18)
Middle School Camp (July12-18)
Day Camp (June 29-July1)
Day Camp (June 29-July1)
Elementary Camp (June 21-26)
Elementary Camp (June 21-26)
Retreats
Events
Camp Scholarships
Want to go to camp, but it doesn’t quite fit in the budget this summer? We have scholarships for that! Everyone should have the opportunity to experience Camp Crystal.
Camp scholarships are an important part of the Christian Education budgets of many congregations. They stimulate greater camp participation and make Camp Crystal affordable for those who may otherwise not be able to attend. We encourage you to talk with your church to find out if they offer scholarships and sign up today!
In addition to church scholarships, there are scholarships available from the Fuller Camp & Central Christian Scholarship Funds, available for ANY child or youth who needs assistance to attend Crystal.
For more information, or to request a scholarship application:
Contact Michael Dirksen
ALL APPLICATIONS requesting a scholarship must be returned by MARCH 5, 2024
Volunteer Counseling
There are a limited number of counselor opportunities available at camp this summer. All counselors and counselors in training must go through a background check and sessions of training in order to work with children at Crystal Conference Center. Counseling gives you the opportunity to develop as a leader and grow spiritually while reaching children about Christ. If you are interested in being a camp counselor or counselor in training, contact Rev. Jill Forton, Crystal Commission Program Coordinator.
Contact Jill Forton
Work Weekends
Work weekends each spring are critical to us having the conference center grounds ready for our campers and retreats. Volunteers help open buildings and clean up grounds for the summer season. Please join us for all or part of Spring Work Weekends each year. Or help out closing the camp at the end of September. Reconnect with camp friends, celebrate all things Crystal, be part of the gifts of Outdoor Ministries. Food and lodging provided. We also welcome church groups who make it both a church retreat and work weekend at other times in May. Contact Eric Strommer, Site Director for more information.