Upcoming Events
Crave Camp
Crave Camp is an incredible 5-day-long experience at a new location - Rock River Christian Camp in Polo, IL. From outdoor activities like paintball, high ropes, and swimming, to laughing and making memories with your small group, there is something for everyone! During camp, your student(s) will eat great, sleep comfortably, meet new friends, create lifelong memories, and experience summer break in a whole new way as they learn, discover, or try something new. The best part of summer camp is getting away from all of the noise and encountering the presence of God! Get ready for a new place and new life change!
Next Is Now
Our Kidzlink and Crave leaders are the lifeblood of our NextGen ministry at Crossroads! If you serve or are interested in serving in NextGen, join us for a night of encouragement, equipping, and fellowship at the Freeport Campus Small Auditorium. Next Is Now starts on February 21, from 6-9 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm).
Dinner will be provided
Childcare is provided
Registration ends on February 9th.
Have any questions? Ask our Kidzlink Team at kidzlink@crossroadscn.com or call (815) 233-9004.
Crave Winter Retreat
Hey Crave Students & Parents! We're excited to announce that we're trying something new this year - Winter Retreat! On February 7th-9th, Crave is going to be a part of Lake Geneva Youth Camp's Arctic Blast (Winter Retreat). We get to go be a part of this awesome retreat where they provide lodging, food, speaker, winter outdoor activities, and worship! This retreat will include other youth groups that will be there while we are there, so it will allow us to meet new people and make new friends. They take sharing the Word of God and having fun very seriously - you don't want to miss it! All information is listed on this page. We will be using Lake Geneva Youth Camp's website to register, so please follow the instruction sheet for important Crave-specific registration information.
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Crave | Lock-In 2024
WHEN: November 1st │ Doors open at 6 pm
Dinner is served from 6 pm-7 pm & service starts at 7 pm. Continuing for 17 hours until November 2nd │ ending at 11 am
WHERE: Freeport Campus – Crossroads Community Church
1668 Crossroads Lane N, Freeport, IL 61032
WHO: You and your fellow Crave Students (6th – 12th graders)
COST: $20 for existing Crave Students │ First Time Guest of Crave students for free, use code FRIEND24)
OPTIONAL: Merch (recommended $20-$50), snacks & drinks will be available for purchase.
For more details and to register click the button below
Color Blast
Color Blast is a night of fun and relationship for our Crave Youth family. It is on July 31st from 6:30-8:30 PM and all campuses are invited to attend. We will have food and games, and we will be doing a color blast event with paint and colored powder in the field at our Freeport Campus. Make sure to wear white and bring a friend. You won’t want to miss Color Clast this year!
Adopt a Cabin - Crave Camp ‘24
This year for our Crave Camp we want YOU to be involved! Starting June 9th, you, your small group, or your family can Adopt a Cabin of Crave students. You can pick up a basket in the lobby to fill with snacks, toiletries, games (new or used), notes of encouragement, prayers, and decorations for the room (streamers, balloons, etc.). Anything given to show love to our students is a blessing! You can pick a boy’s or girl’s cabin basket; each cabin will include 5 students and a leader. Please return your filled basket to your campus by June 23!
Promotion Weekend
All kids that have completed Kindergarten and going into 1st grade will transition from Kidzlink Jr. to Kidzlink Elementary!
All kids that have completed 5th grade and going into 6th grade will graduate to Crave!
Parents, please come this weekend as we celebrate your child’s/children’s accomplishments during service.
One Night
One Night is a network-wide youth gathering for any students in 6th - 12th grades. This event is hosted at our Freeport Campus and we will have fun games, prizes, and free food! We will worship the Lord passionately and have a message that will inspire and challenge us to live lives FOR HIS GLORY! Your student will not want to miss this! We encourage students to arrive when doors open at 5:30 pm and the event is from 6-9 pm. If you have any questions about the night or need help with transportation, please reach out to your Crave leaders or champion.