Student Camps at Jonathan Creek
See Lives Changed
As a leader, you want to see your students impacted by the life-changing gospel of Christ. But it’s easy to get bogged down with the logistics of planning engaging experiences for your students that make room for spiritual growth.
The good news is you don’t have to do this alone! Your time and energy is limited and should be spent on relational ministry—investing in the everyday lives of your students. We want to be your partner in ministry and help your students encounter the gospel like never before. That’s why we intentionally infuse the gospel into every detail and high-energy activity so that campers can go deeper with Christ and with each other.
With Crossings as your ministry partner, you are freed up to focus on your students and see powerful life change!
All-inclusive experience
Intentional Staff
Lake Activities
High-Energy Activities
Meaningful experiences shouldn’t be boring. We want campers to make memories they’ll be talking about for the rest of their lives. That’s why we offer a wide variety of activities from zip lines, ropes courses, and water activities to laser tag and bazooka ball. Each experience is designed to help your group grow closer together as they grow closer to God in a fun-filled, engaging environment.
Lake Activities
Wide Range of Experiences
Trained Staff Supervising All Activities
Cream-of-the-Crop Staff
Crossings summer staff is an energetic, authentic, relationship-driven team of college students. They are passionate about Christ and making Christ known to all campers. Team members go through a competitive application process; extensive background checks; in-depth interviews; and an intensive, pre-camp training that includes Bible study and evangelism instruction. Our staff is ready to have fun and build meaningful relationships with your students.
Carefully Selected Team
High-Energy Leaders
Extensive Staff Training
Gospel-Saturated Week
We believe that making space to deliberately focus on your relationship with God creates the opportunity for powerful life change. That’s why we create an intentional environment without normal distractions of daily life and deliberately infuse the gospel into every detail of your group’s experience.
Christ-centered Worship
Distraction-Free Environment
Staff-led Bible Studies
Clear Gospel Presentations
All-Inclusive Camp Experience
Meals
Meals are prepared on property and included for all guests.
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Staff-Led Worship + Bible Studies
Crossings staff lead daily worship and Bible studies—so you can focus on relational ministry.
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Premium Activities
Enjoy a wide variety of premium on-site activities, from ziplining and bazooka ball to laser tags and sports fields.
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Lodging
Stay in dorm-style lodging with other members of your church and fellow camp groups.
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Lake Sports
Enjoy beautiful Kentucky Lake through our lake activities, including kayaking.
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Group Leader Lounge
Recharge in our lounge designed specifically for church group leaders while your campers are having a blast with Crossings staff.
A Day in the Life of a Camper
Morning
Breakfast
Breakfast
Actual meal times will vary as they are split into three 20-minute segments according to your group’s camp color.
Group Leader Meeting
Morning Celebration
Morning Celebration
A high-energy kickoff to the day featuring skits, worship, and activities to get campers excited.
Morning Rotation
Morning Rotation
This rotation will consist of Large Group Bible Study, Small Group, and Crossbowl. Times will vary based on grade and camp color assignments.
Afternoon
Lunch
Lunch
Actual meal times will vary as they are split into three 30-minute segments based on your group’s camp color. Lunch will happen from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
Free Time
POI Activities
Point of ImpactWe fill your students’ afternoons with high-energy indoor and outdoor activities on our beautiful properties. At the end of each POI, our staffers spend a few minutes discussing with students how that particular activity illustrates the Gospel. Participants will rotate between POIs, Lake Recreation, and church Connect time in the afternoons. Times will vary based on your group's camp color.
Lake Recreation
Lake Recreation
All campers will have the opportunity to participate in Lake Recreation. Please reference the dress code for appropriate swimwear. Lake recreation time will vary based on your groups’s camp color.
Church Connect
Church Connect
Connect is designated time for you and your students to connect through devotions, discussion, games, or simply hanging out. Connect time will vary based on your group’s camp color.
Evening
Dinner
Dinner
Actual meal times will vary as they are split into three 30-minute rotations according to your group’s camp color.
Worship
Church Checkpoint
Church Checkpoint
A designated time for your group to debrief, worship, and pray together immediately following evening worship. Each group will be assigned a designated meeting location.
Shack Time
The last hoorah before lights out.Each night, we will finish up with some great activities and some delicious junk food. This takes place at “The Shack,” which is our concession stand. During this time, you and the staff continue developing relationships with your students.
Lights Out
Where are We?
Situated on 125 beautiful acres on the shore of Kentucky Lake, Jonathan Creek is one of the premiere camp destinations in the Midwest. Campers can enjoy a wide range of activities—from zip lines and bazooka ball to kayaking, tubing, and so much more.
Activities & Adventures
Bazooka Ball
Bazooka Ball
It's a duel! Which team will outlast the other? If you like paintball, you will love the rush of bazooka ball! It's like paintball but with soft, foam balls. No paint, no mess, no pain, ALL FUN!
Zip Lines
Zip Lines
Do you like heights? Do you like an adrenaline rush? Clip in your harness and hold on! Zip across 600 ft of the property enjoying the beautiful views. Minimum weight, 90 lbs. Maximum weight, 250 lbs. (5th and 6th grade only for Kids Camp)
Sports Fields
Sports Fields
There will be no shortage of sports activities for our guests on property. Soccer, Smashball, Baseball, Ultimate Frisbee, Frisbee Golf, Volleyball, Basketball and more are offered in our excellent fields and courts.
Fishing
Fishing
Join the staff for a relaxing time of catch and release fishing. You just might get lucky and catch some catfish or hybrid blue gill.
Gaga Ball
Gaga Ball
Gaga ball is dodgeball with less aces to dodge! This is a fun outdoor activity in which you use a ball to get the other team out but it is all done within an octagon play pit.
Pool Games
Pool Games
During the summer heat, a day at the pool is just what you need. Cool off and enjoy the various activities we offer.
Laser Tag
Laser Tag
We know what you are thinking, and yes, this is the Laser Tag you have played or heard about. Come suit up with phaser and vest and see if your team wins.
Cookie Decorating
Cookie Decorating
Discover your inner cookie artist skills in this fun, engaging POl! You'll learn easy techniques using royal icing to create your own sugar cookie masterpieces.
Kayaking
Kayaking
Ever wanted to kayak down the Buffalo River? You'll have the chance to do this and more in kayaking!
High Ropes Course
High Ropes Course
Look out below! You'll need to watch your steps as you stand, suspended in the air, with your partner. Work with your team amongst the trees to conquer this aerial rope adventure!
Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts
Are you creative and artistic? Or do you want to inspire your creative side? Arts and Crafts is for you! No matter your skill level, come inside for a fun afternoon.
Field Games
Field Games
Are you competitive? Looking for some exercise? Or, just wanna let loose? Meet us on the rec fields for some intense and friendly competition. Capture the Flag. Tails. Pool Noodle Hockey. Kickball. You name it, and we might play it.
Basketball
Basketball
So, you think you got skill? Bring your "A game out to the court and you may learn a thing or two in the process!
Hiking & Outdoors
Hiking & Outdoors
Do you enjoy nature? Are you needing a peaceful break from the excitement of camp? Join us for a stroll through the woods and deepen your knowledge of outdoor living!
Heartsong
Heartsong
Spend time with the camp band, learn songs and worship with your passion for music!
Nuke ‘Em
Nuke ‘Em
Nuke 'em! is similar to volleyball however, you catch the ball and throw it over. The object is to get the other team's players out by throwing the ball over and getting it to land on their side.
Tubing
Tubing
Hop on a tube with a buddy and hold on for dear life as we sling you around Kentucky Lake. Maybe you can make it longer than 8 seconds.
Volleyball
Volleyball
Be prepared to serve, set, and spike in the sand volleyball pits. Can your team dominate? Let's find out!
Kentucky Lake Games
Kentucky Lake Games
Join us out near the dock for our newest POl. Come for the games and stay for the cool lake temps!
Disc Golf
Disc Golf
Aim for the basket and give it your best shot all while enjoying camp's scenery! Try your best to shoot under par and outplay your pals.
Lodging Options
Some groups may need to share bunks, rooms, or floors with other groups. Genders will always be separated.
Pastors, Dates & Rates
Rates are dependent on lodging. See lodging options above. See our registration policy for more information.
Jonathan Creek
Situated on 100 beautiful acres on the shore of Kentucky Lake, Jonathan Creek is one of the premier conference center destinations in the Midwest. Guests will enjoy stunning sunsets, quiet shoreline walks, kayak adventures, and southern hospitality. Jonathan Creek boasts a wide range of high-energy and premium activities — from zip lines and bazooka ball, to kayaking and tubing, and so much more.
Tim Harris
Tim Harris is pastor at Woodburn Baptist Church. A Kentucky native, he is a graduate of WKU (where he met his wife, Kacy) and Southern Seminary (MDiv, PhD). Tim is an artist and an avid runner. He loves the beach, pizza, and singing loud in his car. You can check him out on Instagram (serm0n8r), Twitter (@Sermonator), and Facebook (Tim Harris, also @TimothyWadeHarris).
Jonathan Creek
Situated on 100 beautiful acres on the shore of Kentucky Lake, Jonathan Creek is one of the premier conference center destinations in the Midwest. Guests will enjoy stunning sunsets, quiet shoreline walks, kayak adventures, and southern hospitality. Jonathan Creek boasts a wide range of high-energy and premium activities — from zip lines and bazooka ball, to kayaking and tubing, and so much more.
Tim Harris
Tim Harris is pastor at Woodburn Baptist Church. A Kentucky native, he is a graduate of WKU (where he met his wife, Kacy) and Southern Seminary (MDiv, PhD). Tim is an artist and an avid runner. He loves the beach, pizza, and singing loud in his car. You can check him out on Instagram (serm0n8r), Twitter (@Sermonator), and Facebook (Tim Harris, also @TimothyWadeHarris).
Jonathan Creek
Situated on 100 beautiful acres on the shore of Kentucky Lake, Jonathan Creek is one of the premier conference center destinations in the Midwest. Guests will enjoy stunning sunsets, quiet shoreline walks, kayak adventures, and southern hospitality. Jonathan Creek boasts a wide range of high-energy and premium activities — from zip lines and bazooka ball, to kayaking and tubing, and so much more.
Jamie Ward
Jamie started preaching at the age of 17 for a weekly service at his public high school. His desire is for people to know Jesus, know the word, and how to navigate the rapidly changing culture that American Christians find themselves in. Along with being the Co-Lead Pastor at Hillvue Heights Church, he has been teaching worldview classes for the last ten years because, he says, “Understanding worldviews can make it so much easier to share Christ with the culture.” He wants people to know what they believe and why they believe it. This life is a short-term mission trip!
Jonathan Creek
Situated on 100 beautiful acres on the shore of Kentucky Lake, Jonathan Creek is one of the premier conference center destinations in the Midwest. Guests will enjoy stunning sunsets, quiet shoreline walks, kayak adventures, and southern hospitality. Jonathan Creek boasts a wide range of high-energy and premium activities — from zip lines and bazooka ball, to kayaking and tubing, and so much more.
Kory Cunningham
Kory Cunningham loves making much of Jesus through preaching the Bible. Though growing up a pastor’s kid, Kory didn’t come to faith until college. Kory’s late conversion fuels his passion for seeing “church kids” see the true gospel and experience Jesus as the greatest TREASURE (Matthew 13:44). Kory was a youth pastor for more than a decade and has preached at Hardin Baptist Church for the last eight years. Kory loves his wife Katie and his four children, Crider, Finley, Garnett, and Evie Kate. He loves coffee, camping, national parks, wakeboarding, and coaching his son’s basketball team. Kory holds a bachelor’s degree from Murray State, a Master of Divinity from Southern Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern Seminary. In addition, Kory trains college students in expository preaching through the Hardin Institute and hosts the Love Your Bible Podcast.
Jonathan Creek
Situated on 100 beautiful acres on the shore of Kentucky Lake, Jonathan Creek is one of the premier conference center destinations in the Midwest. Guests will enjoy stunning sunsets, quiet shoreline walks, kayak adventures, and southern hospitality. Jonathan Creek boasts a wide range of high-energy and premium activities — from zip lines and bazooka ball, to kayaking and tubing, and so much more.
Caleb Davis
Caleb Davis has a passion for preaching and teaching the Word of God, and to see students follow Jesus! He served in local church student ministry for 15 years before transitioning into Education. He currently serves as 7th and 8th Grade Bible Teacher at Whitefield Academy in Louisville, KY. Caleb holds a BS in Student Ministry and a MDiv in Apologetics. He and his wife Courtney live in Louisville, KY with their two boys; Elliot (5) and Theo (1). He loves coffee, reading good books, and spending time with his family.
Jonathan Creek
Situated on 100 beautiful acres on the shore of Kentucky Lake, Jonathan Creek is one of the premier conference center destinations in the Midwest. Guests will enjoy stunning sunsets, quiet shoreline walks, kayak adventures, and southern hospitality. Jonathan Creek boasts a wide range of high-energy and premium activities — from zip lines and bazooka ball, to kayaking and tubing, and so much more.
Caleb Davis
Caleb Davis has a passion for preaching and teaching the Word of God, and to see students follow Jesus! He served in local church student ministry for 15 years before transitioning into Education. He currently serves as 7th and 8th Grade Bible Teacher at Whitefield Academy in Louisville, KY. Caleb holds a BS in Student Ministry and a MDiv in Apologetics. He and his wife Courtney live in Louisville, KY with their two boys; Elliot (5) and Theo (1). He loves coffee, reading good books, and spending time with his family.
Jonathan Creek
Situated on 100 beautiful acres on the shore of Kentucky Lake, Jonathan Creek is one of the premier conference center destinations in the Midwest. Guests will enjoy stunning sunsets, quiet shoreline walks, kayak adventures, and southern hospitality. Jonathan Creek boasts a wide range of high-energy and premium activities — from zip lines and bazooka ball, to kayaking and tubing, and so much more.
Kory Cunningham
Kory Cunningham loves making much of Jesus through preaching the Bible. Though growing up a pastor’s kid, Kory didn’t come to faith until college. Kory’s late conversion fuels his passion for seeing “church kids” see the true gospel and experience Jesus as the greatest TREASURE (Matthew 13:44). Kory was a youth pastor for more than a decade and has preached at Hardin Baptist Church for the last eight years. Kory loves his wife Katie and his four children, Crider, Finley, Garnett, and Evie Kate. He loves coffee, camping, national parks, wakeboarding, and coaching his son’s basketball team. Kory holds a bachelor’s degree from Murray State, a Master of Divinity from Southern Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern Seminary. In addition, Kory trains college students in expository preaching through the Hardin Institute and hosts the Love Your Bible Podcast.
Jonathan Creek
Situated on 100 beautiful acres on the shore of Kentucky Lake, Jonathan Creek is one of the premier conference center destinations in the Midwest. Guests will enjoy stunning sunsets, quiet shoreline walks, kayak adventures, and southern hospitality. Jonathan Creek boasts a wide range of high-energy and premium activities — from zip lines and bazooka ball, to kayaking and tubing, and so much more.
Merrick Nunn
Originally from Quitman, Louisiana, Merrick is currently serving as the Lead Pastor of Istrouma Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, LA. He previously served at churches in Murray, KY and Ruston, LA. He holds a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Merrick is married to Emily and they have four children: Ellis (10), Nora (8), Abram (7), and Wyatt (one month). He enjoys sports, movies, reading, spending time with friends and family, and serving the local church by making disciples who treasure Jesus and fulfill the Great Commission.
Jonathan Creek
Situated on 100 beautiful acres on the shore of Kentucky Lake, Jonathan Creek is one of the premier conference center destinations in the Midwest. Guests will enjoy stunning sunsets, quiet shoreline walks, kayak adventures, and southern hospitality. Jonathan Creek boasts a wide range of high-energy and premium activities — from zip lines and bazooka ball, to kayaking and tubing, and so much more.
Andrew Eaton
Andrew is grateful to call Lexington home. As a proud University of Kentucky alum, he has a desire to see revival happen on the campus and within the city he loves! Prior to being one of the elders of Commonwealth City Church, Andrew served as a student pastor at Hillvue Heights Church and Hope Community Church and completed an M.Div from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Now as a church planter, he is committed to shepherding work at Commonwealth and the development and mobilization of young leaders to play a vital role in their generation and for the Kingdom of God!
Jonathan Creek
Situated on 100 beautiful acres on the shore of Kentucky Lake, Jonathan Creek is one of the premier conference center destinations in the Midwest. Guests will enjoy stunning sunsets, quiet shoreline walks, kayak adventures, and southern hospitality. Jonathan Creek boasts a wide range of high-energy and premium activities — from zip lines and bazooka ball, to kayaking and tubing, and so much more.
Andrew Eaton
Andrew is grateful to call Lexington home. As a proud University of Kentucky alum, he has a desire to see revival happen on the campus and within the city he loves! Prior to being one of the elders of Commonwealth City Church, Andrew served as a student pastor at Hillvue Heights Church and Hope Community Church and completed an M.Div from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Now as a church planter, he is committed to shepherding work at Commonwealth and the development and mobilization of young leaders to play a vital role in their generation and for the Kingdom of God!
Jonathan Creek
Situated on 100 beautiful acres on the shore of Kentucky Lake, Jonathan Creek is one of the premier conference center destinations in the Midwest. Guests will enjoy stunning sunsets, quiet shoreline walks, kayak adventures, and southern hospitality. Jonathan Creek boasts a wide range of high-energy and premium activities — from zip lines and bazooka ball, to kayaking and tubing, and so much more.
Tim Harris
Tim Harris is pastor at Woodburn Baptist Church. A Kentucky native, he is a graduate of WKU (where he met his wife, Kacy) and Southern Seminary (MDiv, PhD). Tim is an artist and an avid runner. He loves the beach, pizza, and singing loud in his car. You can check him out on Instagram (serm0n8r), Twitter (@Sermonator), and Facebook (Tim Harris, also @TimothyWadeHarris).
Jonathan Creek
Situated on 100 beautiful acres on the shore of Kentucky Lake, Jonathan Creek is one of the premier conference center destinations in the Midwest. Guests will enjoy stunning sunsets, quiet shoreline walks, kayak adventures, and southern hospitality. Jonathan Creek boasts a wide range of high-energy and premium activities — from zip lines and bazooka ball, to kayaking and tubing, and so much more.
Tim Harris
Tim Harris is pastor at Woodburn Baptist Church. A Kentucky native, he is a graduate of WKU (where he met his wife, Kacy) and Southern Seminary (MDiv, PhD). Tim is an artist and an avid runner. He loves the beach, pizza, and singing loud in his car. You can check him out on Instagram (serm0n8r), Twitter (@Sermonator), and Facebook (Tim Harris, also @TimothyWadeHarris).
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