Mt. Cross Ministries is a Lutheran camp and retreat center in the redwoods of Ben Lomond, established in 1948, offering overnight (residential) summer camps for youth alongside community-based day camps across Northern California. On-site week-long programs (Explorers, Pathfinders, Trailblazers) include a full day of forest hiking and a beach day, plus worship and small-group Bible study. The faith-based program welcomes all campers.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Mt. Cross Ministries directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★JoAnneI am 56 and soon to be 57 years old My sister were just talking about Mt. Cross and she mentioned it was still operational. We had so much fun and memories. So many camp fire songs I still remember, and sing to my grandchildren. God bless you all for being a big part of my life. JOANNE GREEN
★★★★★Paul JordanExcellent camp! They not only discuss God’s love, but the hospitality shows it! Very biblically focused and Christ centered. I highly recommend Mt. Cross!
★★★★★LiliBeautiful camp, lovely helpful staff. Your children will have the best experience and make lifetime friends here.
★★★★★Elyssa AndersonBeautiful place! Amazing staff! Yummy food! Kids loved summer camp!! Also enjoyed a weekend retreat and camping on site.
★★★★★Sandrella Rose (Sandrella)Such positive childhood memories that will stay with me forever. Singing camp songs around the campfire and roasting marshmallows was so much fun. The canteen and crafting were one of my favorites. Sleeping in dorms and meeting new friends was so exciting. Swimming was such a great treat, as we lived in the City and only pool we used to swim in was the neighborhood community pool. Having the yearly camp photo taken was a wonderful keepsake. We used to go with our parents, but we were also allowed to go to children's week some years without our parents. Being supervised by the counselors was such a blast! Going on early morning hikes and being among nature was always the best. And of course the famous 'dining hall' where we ate meals and practiced manners not putting your elbows on the table for fear of being singled out. If you were caught you were and required to run around the dining area while everyone sang the song mentioning ones name and chanting "🎼🎵🎶 "so-and-so (invert child's name) strong and able get your elbows off the table, this is not a horses stable, but a decent dining table. Round the table you must go..."🎼🎵🎶