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    Deepen your relationship with God, family, and friends as you enjoy the beauty of the West Michigan coastline.

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    For over 80 years, Maranatha has been a destination for vacation with a purpose.

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    Biblical programming and events crafted for all ages.

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    Our unparalled, beautiful campus offers a wide range of amenities to accomodate you.

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Summer Vacations

Plan Your Next Summer Vacation

A summer vacation here is more than just a trip to the beach. It’s a “Vacation with Purpose” - a chance to grow and be refreshed in your Christian faith in a beautiful lakeside setting. Each week kicks off with a fun and encouraging free concert by a well-known musical group on Saturday night. For the rest of the week, adults can learn from respected Bible teachers and mission representatives. Kids and teens enjoy fun, age-appropriate programming during the morning and evening - also giving them opportunities to grow in their faith.


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Accommodations

We have many accommodations to meet your needs and budget. Between our beautiful lodge, cozy cottages, spacious apartments and luxury condos on Lake Michigan, you will be sure to find comfort and rest during your stay with us!

Apartments

Cottages

Founder's Home

Lakeside Condos

REFERRALS AND DISCOUNTS

20% off Lodging - Clergy & Active Duty Military
10% off Lodging- Return for a Second Full Week or Labor Day Weekend.

Discount applies to full time active clergy, military, missionaries, and immediate family paying for the full amount of their stay. Verification is required. Discount must be applied prior to check in (exclusions: Cambodia, Founders, Condos, and Ecuador.) No multiple discounts. Full week only.

  • Full week Summer reservations: Register and new family and you both receive $100 for your stay! Labor Day-May nightly rates are available. Full-time pastors receive 1 night free with a minimum 2-night stay (some accommodations are excluded)"

Dining

One thing’s for sure: you will never go hungry while vacationing at Maranatha. Our food service team is committed to providing delicious and affordable meal options to all of our guests in several different venues. The Maranatha Dining Room offers delicious buffet style meals each morning and evening. In addition to their famous ice cream treats, the Sweet Shoppe offers a variety of lunch, dinner and snack options. For quick and easy eats, visit the hot dog cart or pool Snack Shoppe.

Summer Programs + Activities

Enjoy morning and evening sessions full of Bible teaching, worship, and games - and in between, join in on the abundance of activities happening around Maranatha's campus! From swinging down the zip line to swinging on the beach, from building muscle in our exercise room to building friendships over a game of pickleball - we've got something for you.

Beach Volleyball

Climbing Tower

S’mores on the Beach

Playground

Tie Dye

Popsicles by the Pool

Lower El Program

Sweet Shoppe

Campfires

 

2020 Summer Program

Each week features a different Bible teacher, mission focus, and Saturday concert as well as a variety of recreational activities for all ages. Click below to see the lineup for our Summer Program!

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Recreation Activities

Use your free time in the afternoon and after the evening program to explore our campus. From building muscle in our exercise room to building friendships over a game of pickleball, there’s something for everyone.

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Children & Teens Program

While mom and dad are soaking in the rich teaching and presentations of our featured speakers and mission organizations each day, kids and teens have tons of options that will keep them going and growing. Our sports camps and Children’s + Teens programs are specifically designed to help kids meet God in new and fresh ways.

Nursery

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Lower Elementary

Upper Elementary

Teens

 

Sports Camps

Kids and teens ages 7-17 can enjoy one (or several!) of our sports camps, led by trained Christian professionals and designed to teach physical and spiritual discipline.

2021 Sports Camp Schedule

Teen & Children Programs

Designed for ages 0-17, our summer programming offers VBS and youth camp-style programs that include group teaching, age-appropriate worship, and more!

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We asked our teens, middle school, and children’s supervisors what makes Maranatha special to them. Next up we have this amazing young lady Nikky! She helped us launch our Middle School Program this past ...

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We asked our teens, middle school, and children’s supervisors what makes Maranatha special to them. Next up we have this amazing young lady Nikky! She helped us launch our Middle School Program this past summer, and has been an awesome member of Maranatha “Maranatha has always been an amazing place for me to call home. I’ve been attending classes since I was a baby, and always aspired to someday work for Maranatha and teach children in the same ways that I was guided to accepting Christ. I love working for Maranatha for many reasons, but the key component to truly feeling like supervising work is worthwhile is seeing the children fall in love with Jesus through your teaching and guidance. No feeling is more beautiful than knowing that another one of God’s children get to spend eternity with him, simply because they made the choice to surrender to Him at Maranatha. Supervising middle school was an amazing new challenge this past summer, but proved to be the most rewarding experience due to the deep Godly connections made with the kids throughout the week. Supervising children’s at Maranatha combines the vision of both fun and Godly intentionality, while living with and working along side your brothers and sisters in Christ. (not to mention the amazing sunsets and ice cream!) What more could you ask for? 💕” #vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #camp #summer
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This may not be our main tree, but we’re bursting with holiday spirit! 🎄🌟🎁

Christmas time is here at Maranatha and we’re so excited to see what the new year will bring.

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This may not be our main tree, but we’re bursting with holiday spirit! 🎄🌟🎁 Christmas time is here at Maranatha and we’re so excited to see what the new year will bring. #vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #christmas #christmastree #decor
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Here at Maranatha we are blessed with so many gifts. We have the gift of community and fellowship, but today we are asking that you support Maranatha through financial gifts. As a spiritual nonprofit, your ...

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Here at Maranatha we are blessed with so many gifts. We have the gift of community and fellowship, but today we are asking that you support Maranatha through financial gifts. As a spiritual nonprofit, your donation would be fully tax deductible and help keep Maranatha affordable and attainable for all the people we serve. Our mission isn’t possible without your support. You can give online at vacationwithpurpose.org! #vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #givingtuesday2022 #donations
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Maranatha just wouldn’t be able to function without our supervisors like Claire! We asked our children’s supervisors what makes Maranatha special to them, and this was her answer!

“Hi there! My ...

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Maranatha just wouldn’t be able to function without our supervisors like Claire! We asked our children’s supervisors what makes Maranatha special to them, and this was her answer! “Hi there! My name is Claire Johnson and I have had the incredible opportunity of working at Maranatha in the Lower Elementary room for 5 summers and leading as a supervisor for 3 of those summers. Maranatha has been a second home to me all of my life and I have found such great joy in being able to serve and give back a little bit of what Maranatha has given me! I love working at Maranatha and in the Children’s Department for a number of reasons! The staff are all great people to work with and I have made countless friends while working alongside them! The stories and activities are fun and engaging for the kids and there is a lot to learn by teaching others. The kids that come into class each day are the best part of the job though. They bring light and laughter each day and you can truly see the joy of the Lord in them. I grow in my faith while helping kids grow in theirs which is an incredible thing I have been able to experience! I love being able to connect with kids outside of class and meet their families as well and share what we have been learning throughout the week! I love Maranatha with all my heart and encourage everyone I meet to attend or serve because of the amazing opportunities, mission, and people.” We are so lucky to be able to have a staff that’s dedicated and able to serve. What do you love about Maranatha? Tell us down in the comments below! #vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #camp #summer
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Join us on February 11 & 12 for the 2023 Valentine’s Day Getaway!

Skip the long restaurant lines and come have dinner at Maranatha this year! Our amazing chef is ready to deliver gourmet food, ...

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Join us on February 11 & 12 for the 2023 Valentine’s Day Getaway! Skip the long restaurant lines and come have dinner at Maranatha this year! Our amazing chef is ready to deliver gourmet food, and there will be a concert by renowned artist Michael O’Brien to enjoy. To purchase your ticket call us at 231-798-2161 or visit https://www.vacationwithpurpose.org/event/valentines-getaway/ . We hope to see you there! ❤️ Be sure to share this post with all of your friends - make it a night to remember! #vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #valentinesday #event #concert
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Maranatha fam ROCKED IT at Cedarville University today!!! It was so fun seeing and talking to so many different people. We can’t wait to do it again!

#vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #recruitment

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Maranatha fam ROCKED IT at Cedarville University today!!! It was so fun seeing and talking to so many different people. We can’t wait to do it again! #vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #recruitment
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Do you want to become part of the BEST crew in West Michigan?

‼️TOMORROW 11/16‼️
We will be at Cedarville University recruiting employees!
There will be a table in the Stevens Student...

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Do you want to become part of the BEST crew in West Michigan? ‼️TOMORROW 11/16‼️ We will be at Cedarville University recruiting employees! There will be a table in the Stevens Student Center from 9am-5pm, and a pizza party in the Dixon Ministry Center (DMC 103) at 6pm. We can’t wait to see you there! Even if you can’t make it tomorrow, you can apply if you go visit vacationwithpurpose.com! #recruiting #vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #staff
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Maranatha has always been a place to preach the word of God and worship His name. We are so lucky to have such an amazing worship team and a space that we can utilize to praise the Lord.

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Maranatha has always been a place to preach the word of God and worship His name. We are so lucky to have such an amazing worship team and a space that we can utilize to praise the Lord. #vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #worship #tabernacle
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Even though winter is coming fast, there are so many things to do when the weather gets warm again! Mini Golf, rock climbing, swimming, and more! Maranatha has it all.

To book your stay or to get more ...

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Even though winter is coming fast, there are so many things to do when the weather gets warm again! Mini Golf, rock climbing, swimming, and more! Maranatha has it all. To book your stay or to get more information about conferences or summer trips visit vacationwithpurpose.org #vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #activities #vacation #rockclimbing #minigolf #pool
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Did you know that you can schedule your own conference or gathering at Maranatha? There's a variety of ameneties and meeting spaces for use through the entire year.

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Did you know that you can schedule your own conference or gathering at Maranatha? There's a variety of ameneties and meeting spaces for use through the entire year. Go to vacationwithpurpose.org or call to schedule your event or learn more infromation! #vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #events #conference
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Fall colors are finally showing here at Maranatha! 🍁🌾🍂

#vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #fall

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Fall colors are finally showing here at Maranatha! 🍁🌾🍂 #vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #fall
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It’s already been a little over a month since Summer 2022 ended 🤯

There’s nothing that can compare to having the streets of Maranatha filled with eager guests and residents ready to have a ...

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It’s already been a little over a month since Summer 2022 ended 🤯 There’s nothing that can compare to having the streets of Maranatha filled with eager guests and residents ready to have a vacation with purpose! To reserve your spot for Summer 2023 or book a spot for an event visit vacationwithpurpose.org #puremaranatha #vacationwithpurpose #vacation #summer2022
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Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the beautiful Lake Michigan views in the fall!

Just because it’s colder out doesn’t mean that there’s less to enjoy. We love being ...

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Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the beautiful Lake Michigan views in the fall! Just because it’s colder out doesn’t mean that there’s less to enjoy. We love being able to have such an amazing spot that we can admire year round. #vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #lakemichigan
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Last weekend we had the Senior Conference at Maranatha! It was such a great time to spend with this group doing different activities and enjoying the time spent together.

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Last weekend we had the Senior Conference at Maranatha! It was such a great time to spend with this group doing different activities and enjoying the time spent together. #vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #seniorconference #conference
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This past weekend Maranatha was able to host the amazing Christian writers’ conference! So many writers became authors over the weekend and we are truly blessed to be able to see this growth in the writers ...

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This past weekend Maranatha was able to host the amazing Christian writers’ conference! So many writers became authors over the weekend and we are truly blessed to be able to see this growth in the writers who attended. This conference happens annually, so be sure to keep a lookout for when sign ups open next year! #vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #conference #writersconference
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