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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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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

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Founder's Home

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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.

Register a new family and receive $100 off the weekly cost for both you and your guest!
Weekend packages excluded.
Enjoy a “Personal Getaway” during fall, winter and spring!

Nightly rates available. Receive a 15% discount for stays Sunday through Thursday. Full time pastors receive their first night free! One free night per year with two night stay minimum.

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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↓ 2020 Summer Program Guide

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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Sports Camps +
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.

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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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There is beauty in every storm! The day after our There is beauty in every storm! The day after our fantastic 2021 summer ended Maranatha watches a beautiful storm roll in! We could not of done summer without our amazing staff, speakers, mission groups, concert artist, and guests ! Thank you to everyone involved! Hope to see you all soon! #vacationwithpurpose #lakemichigan #puremaranatha #maranatha21

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Join us this Labor Day Weekend for Mike Fabarez, The Singing Contractors, delicious food, mini golf, pool, Lake Michigan, climbing wall, zipline, and much more! ⠀
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We are finishing our last full week of summer strong with this group! Erwin Lutzer and Rod VanSolkema are fantastic speakers, and with mission focus Good News Nepal is a dream week!

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No plans Saturday, August, 21? Grab the family and No plans Saturday, August, 21? Grab the family and join us for a show with ventriloquist David Pendleton! ⠀ ⠀ David brings to his show a cast of comedic characters including lovable but blunt Aunt Tilly, a 94 year-old spinster; the classic quick-witted trouble maker, Mack Elroy; the dopey yet adorable hound dog, Buford; and the slightly misguided albino vulture, Vern. Of course no show would be complete without a few surprise appearances from members of the audience as well!⠀ ⠀ David’s high-quality, family-friendly humor has mesmerized audiences the world over. Whether it’s a convention or conference, a corporate event or a cruise, David Pendleton makes it a night to remember!⠀ ⠀ Hope to see you Saturday, August 21, 2021! ⠀ #vacationwithpurpose #maranathasummerconcert #davidpendleton #ventrioquism

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