Cross Bar X Youth Ranch is a Christian nonprofit youth camp on a 150‑acre ranch near Durango, Colorado, providing seasonal summer camping and year‑round youth services aimed at serving socially and economically disadvantaged children.
Cross Bar X Youth Ranch is a Christ‑centered youth ministry operating from a 150‑acre ranch near Durango, Colorado. The organization focuses on providing seasonal summer camping experiences and other youth services for children from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
The programmatic emphasis is explicitly Christian and gospel‑centered; spiritual growth, discipleship and encouragement toward church participation are stated priorities.
The property includes multiple lodges and cabins, staff housing, barns, a lake and an outdoor challenge course. Outdoor and adventure activities mentioned for participants include horseback riding, backpacking, archery, a climbing wall, a giant swing, a zip line, rafting, swimming and fishing.
Services described include training for seasonal staff and a range of youth services intended to support participants and their families. The organization describes efforts to keep camp financially accessible to families with limited resources.
Seasonal training for camp counselors, described as a two‑week training period offered each summer.
A day camp option for younger children (described on the site as serving 8–9 year olds).
Group and facility rentals for retreats and events, with on-site lodging, dining facilities and access to challenge-course and outdoor activities.
A mentoring program that matches young people with caring adult role models to provide academic, social, spiritual and personal support.
Outdoor-education programs hosted in partnership with the Colorado Outdoor Learning School (COLS) for public, private and independent schools, delivered by the camp's staff and facilities.
Residential camp sessions described for older elementary and secondary age groups, including separate sessions for middle‑ and high‑school participants.
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Respite care services for local foster families that include a regular parent-night-out program once a month and additional on-demand respite as available.
Respite care provided to local foster families, including a regular parent night out program and additional as‑needed care.
A student leadership program intended to develop leadership skills among older participants.
A primary, Christ-centered summer camp program offering weekly sessions with outdoor adventure, Bible teaching, one-on-one counseling and a range of high-adventure activities.
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