ADVENTURE CAMPS
FAITH-FILLED FUN IN THE REDWOODS SINCE 1948
SURF + SERVE
COMPLETED GRADES 6TH-12TH
ANY WEEK IN JULY
Surf + Serve, also known as Waves of Grace, invites high school campers into a week of service, community, and adventure along the coast. Through hands-on service projects, time in the ocean, and meaningful faith conversations, campers explore what it means to live out God’s love in tangible ways. Together, participants reflect on where grace shows up—in the waves, in their neighbors, and in themselves.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Voyagers experience Mt. Cross in a whole new way—through deeper community, meaningful adventure, and hands-on leadership development. High school campers enjoy a week filled with fun, challenge, and purpose, including a full day of hiking and a full day at the beach. Throughout the week, Voyagers will also learn what it means to be a Counselor-in-Training, gaining skills in leadership, faith sharing, and caring for younger campers. It’s the perfect next step for teens ready to grow in faith and explore their role as future camp leaders.
CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE
WAYPOINTS
BACKPACKING
ADVENTURE
GRADES 6TH-12TH
Hosted among the towering redwoods of Santa Cruz, our on-site camps offer the classic Mt. Cross camp experience. Campers enjoy a week filled with adventure and community, including a full day of hiking in the forest and a full day of fun at the beach. With faith-centered programming, campfires, worship, and new friendships—it’s everything summer camp should be!
Seeds of New Life
Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Seeds of New Life Grant, Mt. Cross is stepping boldly into a new era of adventure experiences. This remarkable $746,000 legacy gift, made possible through the faithful ministry of Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church in Newark, has opened the door for expanded off-site adventures, revitalized facilities, new vehicles for beach trips and traveling programs, and long-term planning that will shape Mt. Cross for generations to come. This grant is truly planting seeds of new life, ensuring that transformative outdoor experiences continue to grow and flourish at Mt. Cross.
Click below to read the full announcement and celebrate this milestone with us.