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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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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.

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

 

2019 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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↓ 2019 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.

Nursery

Preschool

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.

2019 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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Instagram post 2225584389679538404_1537845498 #MeetOurMissionFocus is back with our Week Three Mission CURE International⠀ ⠀ The children CURE serve have conditions like clubfoot, bowed legs, cleft lips, untreated burns, and hydrocephalus. Without treatment, they will have little hope for a future. Many will die from their condition.⠀ ⠀ That’s why CURE exists. They're a non-profit organization that operates charitable hospitals and programs in 14 countries worldwide where patients experience the life-changing message of God’s love for them, receiving surgical treatment regardless of gender, religion, or ethnicity.⠀ ⠀ Since their founding in 1996, CURE hospitals have performed more than 213,800 procedures, and surgeons trained by CURE have performed more than 15,000 procedures to treat hydrocephalus and spina bifida.⠀ ⠀ Most importantly, CURE has seen God move in the lives of their patients, the families, and their communities and they have had the opportunity to witness more than 190,200 expressions of faith in Jesus Christ.⠀ ⠀ Learn more about CURE during their week at Maranatha Summer 2020⠀ #Vacationwithpurpose #Maranathaweekthree2020
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Instagram post 2200472037217230966_1537845498 We are so excited to introduce our first Valentine's Getaway! Purchase your tickets now for a perfect Valentine’s gift for your significant other or gift them for a couple you know who deserves a Valentine's Getaway! This February 14-15 Maranatha will be hosting a Valentine's Getaway with a dinner menu designed to satisfy your taste buds and a performance by Josh Wilson that you will surely enjoy! With two options the evening issure to be a romantic getaway for you and your significant other! Option 1 includes: Dinner, Concert, Lodging, Breakfast & Devotional $190 per married couple before Jan 17 Option 2 includes: Dinner & Concert (No Lodging) $90 per couple before Jan 17 Prices increase after January 17! Church groups of 5 or more couple receive a 10% discount! Visit http://Vacationwithpurpose.org to purchase tickets!
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We are back with our #MeetOurMaranathaSpeaker for our final week of the summer, our Labor Day Weekend!⠀
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