Camp Cross is a special place established and continually developed to provide a Christian learning environment for the promotion of personal growth and renewal within a community in which individuals and groups can develop their faith and learn to discover and accept themselves and others.
About Camp Cross
The history of Camp Cross began in 1923, when Bishop Paige bought property on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene. For the next few summers, the Spokane Summer School used the facility as retreat and training center for clergy and lay persons from the then Missionary District of Spokane. Bishop Paige then sold the property to the new Bishop Cross, who in turn sold the property to the district (diocese) for one dollar. The program continued through the years to support clergy development and renewal, until Bishop Hubbard changed mission of the property to a summer camp for youth and adults. At this time camp was named Camp Cross, in honor of Bishop Cross. Through the generations, campers young and old continued to enjoy gathering together in fellowship to celebrate God’s creation and God’s love.
Over the years Camp Cross has grown and undergone many facility upgrades from the original look with additions of Wallace Hall, the winterization of cabins and additions to Terry Ballfield.
We now serve and support over 1000 campers, volunteers and visitors each summer with youth, adult and family camps as well as hosting many more groups for retreats. Camp Cross provides a place for our campers to explore their faith through a variety of lessons, program and discussion. Our 100 acres of land on McDonald’s Point on Lake Coeur d’Alene gives every person who steps on our shores an abundance of active options. They can enjoy a hike to one of our many hiking destinations, or they can take a canoe or kayak trip around the bay. Campers can run around and play games on Terry Ball field, or they can spend a quiet meditative walk through our labyrinth. No matter what it is our campers seek, Camp Cross provides a fun, safe opportunity to fulfill it.
Episcopal Diocese of Spokane Youth Ministry Covenant
Standards apply to all adult and youth participants.
Activities sponsored by the Office of Youth Ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Spokane abide by common standards for our community. All participants agree to actively participate in all parts of the event and to abide by the standards of the community which are as follows:
Respect yourself, others, property through your actions and words.
Stay within boundaries and when appropriate – stay with your buddy.
Be an active participant in scheduled activities.
Familiarize yourself with the schedule and be at designated areas at the scheduled time.
No inappropriate sexual behavior, illegal or non-prescription drugs, alcohol, tobacco products, weapons, firearms or fireworks.
About Us
Our theme in 2010 is: The Loving Water
Mission Statement
Camp Cross is a special place established and continually developed to provide a Christian learning environment for the promotion of personal growth and renewal within a community in which individuals and groups can develop their faith and learn to discover and accept themselves and others.
About Camp Cross
The history of Camp Cross began in 1923, when Bishop Paige bought property on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene. For the next few summers, the Spokane Summer School used the facility as retreat and training center for clergy and lay persons from the then Missionary District of Spokane. Bishop Paige then sold the property to the new Bishop Cross, who in turn sold the property to the district (diocese) for one dollar. The program continued through the years to support clergy development and renewal, until Bishop Hubbard changed mission of the property to a summer camp for youth and adults. At this time camp was named Camp Cross, in honor of Bishop Cross. Through the generations, campers young and old continued to enjoy gathering together in fellowship to celebrate God’s creation and God’s love.
Over the years Camp Cross has grown and undergone many facility upgrades from the original look with additions of Wallace Hall, the winterization of cabins and additions to Terry Ballfield.
We now serve and support over 1000 campers, volunteers and visitors each summer with youth, adult and family camps as well as hosting many more groups for retreats. Camp Cross provides a place for our campers to explore their faith through a variety of lessons, program and discussion. Our 100 acres of land on McDonald’s Point on Lake Coeur d’Alene gives every person who steps on our shores an abundance of active options. They can enjoy a hike to one of our many hiking destinations, or they can take a canoe or kayak trip around the bay. Campers can run around and play games on Terry Ball field, or they can spend a quiet meditative walk through our labyrinth. No matter what it is our campers seek, Camp Cross provides a fun, safe opportunity to fulfill it.
Episcopal Diocese of Spokane Youth Ministry Covenant
Standards apply to all adult and youth participants.
Activities sponsored by the Office of Youth Ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Spokane abide by common standards for our community. All participants agree to actively participate in all parts of the event and to abide by the standards of the community which are as follows: