orthodox youth
take the challenge
CrossRoad is a ten-day academic summer institute that prepares high school juniors and seniors to make big life decisions and invites them to connect with the Orthodox Christian theological and spiritual tradition in a deep and meaningful way. CrossRoad offers a space for young people to form authentic and lifelong friendships, ask hard questions, and explore their calling as an Orthodox Christian in the 21st century.
SESSION 1
June 12 – 22, 2021
Boston, MA
SESSION 2
June 29 – July 9, 2021
Boston, MA
SESSION 3
July 19 – July 29, 2021
Chicago, IL
Ask Hard Questions
Dig into the wellspring of Orthodox Christian theology, spirituality, and scripture with some of the best professors in the country. At CrossRoad we encourage you to bring your hard questions about life, faith, and vocation, while providing mentors who will help you explore the depth and wisdom that Orthodoxy has to offer.
Discover
Your Purpose
During a time when you may be questioning what you are meant to do with your life, CrossRoad will help you understand your deeper God-given purpose and guide you in beginning to discern how you are being called to serve.
Make Friends
for Life
You will have the opportunity to connect with Orthodox peers from across the country in a meaningful and lasting way. Develop a support system of deep relationships grounded in your shared faith.

Ask Hard Questions
Dig into the wellspring of Orthodox Christian theology, spirituality, and scripture with some of the best professors in the country. At CrossRoad we encourage you to bring your hard questions about life, faith, and vocation, while providing mentors who will help you explore the depth and wisdom that Orthodoxy has to offer.

Discover
Your Purpose
During a time when you may be questioning what you are meant to do with your life, CrossRoad will help you understand your deeper God-given purpose and guide you in beginning to discern how you are being called to serve.

Make Friends
for Life
You will have the opportunity to connect with Orthodox peers from across the country in a meaningful and lasting way. Develop a support system of deep relationships grounded in your shared faith.
“My time here has been truly life-changing. […] I have grown stronger in my Orthodox faith during my ten days here than I have in my past 17 years. I don’t know where my life will lead me but I do know that my experience here will be one I always treasure.”
“CrossRoad has been the missing piece to my puzzle, that I did not know was missing until I got here. The experiences that I have had here have shaped me, are shaping me, and will continue to shape me for the rest of my life.”
“I applied with the notion that the program was essentially 10 days of Sunday School, but I can now confidently say that these 10 days have given me some of the most profound moments of my life, whether spiritually, emotionally, or intellectually.”
“My time here at CrossRoad has changed my life. […] I have made friends who will not just last a lifetime, but who also experience the same spiritual struggles that I do. Together, we can grow closer to Christ and learn more about our faith. I am proud to call myself a CrossRoad alumni and I am eager to spread my faith to the world.”
“My time here has been truly life-changing. […] I have grown stronger in my Orthodox faith during my ten days here than I have in my past 17 years. I don’t know where my life will lead me but I do know that my experience here will be one I always treasure.”
“CrossRoad has been the missing piece to my puzzle, that I did not know was missing until I got here. The experiences that I have had here have shaped me, are shaping me, and will continue to shape me for the rest of my life.”
“I applied with the notion that the program was essentially 10 days of Sunday School, but I can now confidently say that these 10 days have given me some of the most profound moments of my life, whether spiritually, emotionally, or intellectually.”
“My time here at CrossRoad has changed my life. […] I have made friends who will not just last a lifetime, but who also experience the same spiritual struggles that I do. Together, we can grow closer to Christ and learn more about our faith. I am proud to call myself a CrossRoad alumni and I am eager to spread my faith to the world.”







APPLICATION DEADLINE:
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
We will accept applications until 11:59pm (Pacific) on February 16, 2021. Please make sure to have all your application materials submitted by this deadline!

CrossRoad is a ten-day academic summer institute that prepares high school juniors and seniors to make big life decisions and invites them to connect with the Orthodox Christian theological and spiritual tradition.