Camp of the Cross Ministries

Camp of the Cross Ministries Camping with Christ... for Lives of Faith... Our constituency is comprised of ELCA, UCC and non ELCA congregations including other denominations.

Camp of the Cross is an ELCA and UCC affiliated camping and retreat ministry just outside of Garrison, ND on gorgeous Lake Sakakawea. We offer summer camp experiences for youth and young adults, and a year round retreat season for all.

06/10/2026

We are all clear and out of the storm shelter!

06/09/2026

Campers are safe and we just moved everyone to the storm shelter. We have an evening of activities planned!

06/08/2026

Power is restored!

06/08/2026

Everyone is safe and had a party in the storm shelter until around midnight! We are still without power and could use some generators if anyone knows of some 🙂

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06/05/2026

Are you seeing us?

Did you know that the Prairie Lake Festival is just a few weeks away? Some of us have no idea how to quilt, but have ot...
06/04/2026

Did you know that the Prairie Lake Festival is just a few weeks away? Some of us have no idea how to quilt, but have other talents. Camp of the Cross will be having a bake sale. If you love to bake and would like to help the kitchen out, we would love to put your goodies into our bake sale fundraiser. Contact Willow, she will be glad to help you.

Did you go to Camp of the Cross in past years? Did you go to any camps? What was your fondest memory of camp?
06/02/2026

Did you go to Camp of the Cross in past years? Did you go to any camps? What was your fondest memory of camp?

This spring we have been gifted an amazing cook! Willow joined the CCM family mid February and has jumped right in. We a...
05/21/2026

This spring we have been gifted an amazing cook! Willow joined the CCM family mid February and has jumped right in. We are thrilled to have her with us.

A little bit about Willow:

I am from Garrison North Dakota, graduating from here in 92”. Married to Dave and have 4 sons, Dustin, Dillon, Eric, and Avery. A daughter in law Kim, and two grandsons, Joseph and Myles. My life has always been circled around them. I love animals, especially my babies. 2 goldens, Jax & Bear and 1 cat, Ash. In my spare time, I love to DIY, cook, bake, and work on the dollhouse that my boys got me. The main thing that I look forward to at camp is the kids, everyone of them is different and bring something new to each day. Fun fact: there are not many pictures out there of me by myself. 😊 My youngest, Avery is in this picture and will be working on summer staff!

Help us in welcoming Willow to the year round staff!

We are thrilled to announce that Pastor Michon Weingartner has accepted a call to serve as our Director of programs and ...
05/18/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Pastor Michon Weingartner has accepted a call to serve as our Director of programs and retreats.

Michon is originally from Kansas, and she joins us after 15+ years in congregational ministry, here in North Dakota. She has been the whittling instructor at camp for the past 12 years. Before becoming a pastor she taught middle school Math/Science/Technology, was a Youth and Education Director, and worked for Cessna Aircraft in their computer department.

​Her passions for learning, the outdoors, wood, people, crafts, ministry, and sharing her gifts, make camp a perfect fit. Her service dog Max, actually spent his first summer at camp as a puppy.

Pastor Michon can be reached at [email protected]

Help us give her a big camp welcome!

Address

1228A 47th Avenue NW/physical & Legal Address PO Box 1257/mailing Address
Garrison, ND
58540

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17013372246

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