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Student Ministry Lake Cookout Day
Crossroads Students + Families
Lake Day Cookout
Saturday, July 18, 2026. Greenbrier State Park, Boonsboro MD.
A swimming beach with lifeguards, lunch hot off the grill, beach games, and a caravan road trip with your favorite people. Middle schoolers, high schoolers, parents, siblings: this one is for the whole family.
until we meet in the church parking lot
Sign up by Wed, July 15
Lifeguards on duty
The Plan for the Day
One easy rhythm: meet at church, roll out together, soak up the lake, and get everyone home for dinner.
- 8:30 am
Meet at Crossroads UMC (43454 Crossroads Dr, Ashburn). Check in, find your carpool, load up.
- 8:45 am
Caravan departs. Sharp. The drive is about 65 minutes, so on-time really matters.
- 10:00 am
Toes in the sand at Greenbrier State Park (21843 National Pike, Boonsboro MD).
- 11:00 am
Lifeguards go on duty at the swimming beach (they stay on until 6:00 pm).
- 12:00 pm
Cookout lunch, hot off the grill.
- Afternoon
Beach games, swimming, and hangout time until we pack up.
- 3:00 pm
Pack up and caravan home.
- 4:10 pm
Back at Crossroads for pickup (give or take traffic).
Driving separately? Plan to meet us at the Greenbrier beach around 10:00 am. Your day-use pass will be reserved under our group as long as you are registered by July 15.
Why We Caravan
The 65 minutes to the lake are not wasted time. They are part of the day. Here is why we want as many people carpooling as possible.
More Room for Friends
Every open seat means another student can come, even if their family cannot make the drive that day.
Parents Share the Driving
Split the wheel time with other families. Drive one way, ride the other, or take a Saturday off entirely.
The Caravan Is Half the Fun
Playlists, snacks, car games, and rolling into the park together as one big crew. Trust us on this one.
The registration form asks whether you can drive (and how many open seats you have), whether you need a ride, or whether you are meeting us there. We will match riders with drivers before the 18th.
What to Bring
Pack light, pack smart. Here is the whole list.
- Swimsuit (wear it or pack it)
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- A nut-free snack for the road
- Camp chair or beach blanket
Lunch is covered. We will have the grill, the sides, and the drinks at the lake.
Cost and Deadline
Per Person
Everyone attending counts, students and adults alike. It helps cover park day-use passes and the cookout.
Sign-Up Deadline
Greenbrier requires advance reservations for weekend day-use passes, and we reserve passes for everyone registered. After the 15th we cannot guarantee your family a spot at the gate.
One thing to know, said with love: per church policy, payments made within two weeks of an event cannot be refunded. Since sign-ups close just three days before Lake Day, that means your $5 per person is non-refundable once paid. Thanks for understanding, and please reach out with any questions.
Save Your Family’s Spots
One form covers your whole crew. Register by Wednesday, July 15 so we can reserve your park passes and set up carpools.
Help Make Lake Day Happen
A beach day for this many students and families runs on a few generous grown-ups. Grab one job, do it well, and still get a full day at the lake. Pick the role that fits you.
Load and Pack Crew
Beach Games Lead
Waterline Watcher