explore your faith like never before

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 9 – June 19, 2023
Boston, MA

SESSION 2

June 23 – July 3, 2023
Boston, MA

SESSION 3

July 5 – July 15, 2023
San Francisco in
Marin County, CA

SESSION 4

July 22 – August 1, 2023
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

Discover
Your Purpose

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.”

Roman K. 2019 Alumnus

“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.”

Anna K.2018 Alumna

“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.”

Lucas A.2018 Alumnus

“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.”

Dimitri G.2015 Alumnus

“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.”

Roman K. 2019 Alumnus

“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.”

Anna K.2018 Alumna

“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.”

Lucas A.2018 Alumnus

“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.”

Dimitri G.2015 Alumnus

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
FEBRUARY 22, 2023

We will accept applications until 11:59pm (Pacific) on February 22, 2023. Please make sure to have all your application materials submitted by this deadline!

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BEFORE YOU DECIDE WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR LIFE, DECIDE WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR SUMMER

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explore your faith like never before

explore your faith like never before

orthodox youth take the challenge

SESSION 1

SESSION 2

SESSION 3

SESSION 4

Ask Hard Questions

Discover Your Purpose

Make Friends for Life

Ask Hard Questions

Discover Your Purpose

Make Friends for Life

“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 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.”

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 22, 2023

BEFORE YOU DECIDE WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR LIFE, DECIDE WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR SUMMER

orthodox youth
take the challenge

Discover
Your Purpose

Make Friends
for Life

Discover
Your Purpose

Make Friends
for Life

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
FEBRUARY 22, 2023