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Children + Teen Program

There's Something for Everyone

While mom and dad are soaking in the rich teaching and presentations of our featured speakers and missions organizations each day, kids and teens aged 0-17 can participate in programming designed specifically for them . Our staff is passionate about helping kids meet God in new and fresh ways through VBS and youth-camp style programs that include group teaching times, small group discussions, age-appropriate worship times and fun on-campus activities .

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Nursery

0-18MO

Your newborn is in good hands with our caring staff in the nursery. No need to worry if they need to go down for a nap during the service – we have a dark, quiet room just for that. Location: FLC – Huron

 

Toddlers

TODDLERS: 18MO – 3 YRS

If your child is walking and talking, they’ll fit perfectly in our Toddlers class. They’ll participate in games and Bible-learning activities inside, and move and wiggle around on the playground outside. Location: FLC – Ontario Room

 

Preschool

3 YRS – KINDERGARTEN (Must be potty-trained)

This class is for children aged  3 years – Kindergarten who have been potty trained. Your child will learn songs, dive into age-appropriate Bible stories, and get their wiggles out with fun indoor and outdoor games. Location: FLC – Erie Room

Lower Elementary

ENTERING 1ST – 3RD GRADE

If your child is entering 1st – 3rd grade, they belong here. The engaging program will lead your child through group worship, craft and snack times, interactive Bible stories, memory verses, and of course, recreation time with the staff! Location: FLC – Michigan East Room

Upper Elementary

ENTERING 4TH – 6TH GRADE

For children entering 4th-6th grade, this class is designed for them to take a deeper look into God’s word while creating valuable connections with the staff and their classmates! Your child will engage in group worship, craft and snack time, Bible learning, and games galore.  *If you have a sixth grader, we let you as parents decide which class better suits them. Location: FLC – Michigan West Room

Teens

ENTERING 6TH – 12TH Large-group activities all together, small groups divided by middle school and high school.*

This program is for young men and women entering 6th-12th grade. Don’t worry about the age gap; though large group activities are done together, the intentional discussions and small group time are divided into middle school-age and high school-age. Preteens and teens in this program will interact with staff, engage in prayer and worship times, look with a Biblical lens into issues relevant to their age group, and learn crazy new games (just ask anyone about Kiddie Pool Kickball). *If you have a sixth grader, we let you as parents decide which class better suits them. Location – Lebanon

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It’s February 4 which means there’s only one week until our Valentine’s getaway! 💖❤️💛 Trust us this is not an event you want to miss. There’s going to be delicious food and an amazing concert ...

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It’s February 4 which means there’s only one week until our Valentine’s getaway! 💖❤️💛 Trust us this is not an event you want to miss. There’s going to be delicious food and an amazing concert by Michael O’Brien, and if you stay overnight you get to take part in devotions with a great breakfast.

Spread the word and check out the website to book your seat! 

#vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #valentinesday #valentinesgetaway #event
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Up next to answer the question “What makes Maranatha special to you?” Is this amazing lady Grace! Grace was one of our supervisors for Upper El Summer ‘22

“Maranatha is such an amazing ...

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Up next to answer the question “What makes Maranatha special to you?” Is this amazing lady Grace! Grace was one of our supervisors for Upper El Summer ‘22

“Maranatha is such an amazing community and I have made priceless memories from being apart of the staff throughout the past few summers! I know I can always lean on coworkers for support emotionally and spiritually. Maranatha staff are loving and supportive and I know whoever I turn to has got my back and wants to see me succeed. I’ve also been able to gain leadership experience at a young age! I wouldn’t trade the summers I’ve worked at Maranatha for anything ❤️”

#vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #summer #camp #supervisor
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Hey Geneva students! We’re coming your way next Tuesday February 7. Keep an eye out for our table in the Brig from 11am - 2pm. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Hey Geneva students! We’re coming your way next Tuesday February 7. Keep an eye out for our table in the Brig from 11am - 2pm. We can’t wait to see you there!

#vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #recruitment #recruitmentevent #genevacollege
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Our Summer 2023 program guides are in! If you want to take a look and see who’s speaking or performing we have an online version live at vacationwithpurpose.org. If online isn’t your thing then you can sign...

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Our Summer 2023 program guides are in! If you want to take a look and see who’s speaking or performing we have an online version live at vacationwithpurpose.org. If online isn’t your thing then you can sign up for the mailing list and have one sent right to your door! Just contact the front desk at 231.798.2161

#vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #program #guide #summer2023
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Look out Hope students we’re heading your way! Monday January 30, 2023 from 10am to 2pm look for our table in the Bultman Student Center. We’re so excited to be able to bring our mission to your campus! ...

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Look out Hope students we’re heading your way! Monday January 30, 2023 from 10am to 2pm look for our table in the Bultman Student Center. We’re so excited to be able to bring our mission to your campus! 

#vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #recruiting #recruitment #event
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Valentine’s Day is just 19 days away!😱

Our Valentine’s getaway dinner is here! The chef has created a delicious assortment of dishes for the special night.

Be sure to get your tickets ...

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Valentine’s Day is just 19 days away!😱

Our Valentine’s getaway dinner is here! The chef has created a delicious assortment of dishes for the special night.

Be sure to get your tickets by visiting vacationwithpurpose.org or calling 231.798.2161 

#vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #valentinesday #event #dinner #concert
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We had a great time repping Maranatha at Cornerstone University yesterday! It was such a good chance to meet so many new people and get to tell them about our mission. Thank you Cornerstone for hosting us!
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We had a great time repping Maranatha at Cornerstone University yesterday! It was such a good chance to meet so many new people and get to tell them about our mission. Thank you Cornerstone for hosting us!

#vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #recruitment #recruit #cornerstoneuniversity
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Have you been looking for a way to join the Maranatha family? Well you’re in luck! Tomorrow, January 24, 2023, we will be at Cornerstone University located in Grand Rapids, MI. Make sure to look out for our ...

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Have you been looking for a way to join the Maranatha family? Well you’re in luck! Tomorrow, January 24, 2023, we will be at Cornerstone University located in Grand Rapids, MI. Make sure to look out for our table in the Corum Student Union. We’ll see you there!

#vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #recruitment #recruitementevent #event #cornerstoneuniversity
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Hang in there everyone! We’re only five months away from Summer’23! 🎉☀️🧗‍♀️

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Hang in there everyone! We’re only five months away from Summer’23! 🎉☀️🧗‍♀️ 

#vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #ropescourse #summer23 #summer #vacation
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Don’t fall behind when planning for Valentine’s Day! Make sure to mark your calendars and tell your friends that Maranatha’s annual Valentine’s Day concert and getaway packages are available!

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Don’t fall behind when planning for Valentine’s Day! Make sure to mark your calendars and tell your friends that Maranatha’s annual Valentine’s Day concert and getaway packages are available!

The getaway package is $250 per couple, but if you don’t want to stay the night we have tickets to dinner and a show for just $150

To claim your spot or find out more information about our two bundles go to vacationwithpurpose.org or call us at 231.798.2161 

#vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #michaelobrien #concert #getaway #valentinesday2023
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Next up on our roster of supervisors is Emily! She is one of two toddler and nursery supervisors and the next to answer the question “What makes Maranatha special to you?”

“Hello!! My name is ...

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Next up on our roster of supervisors is Emily! She is one of two toddler and nursery supervisors and the next to answer the question “What makes Maranatha special to you?”

“Hello!! My name is Emily Byrd and I have been working at Maranatha for 2 years now, serving last summer as a Nursery supervisor! I have loved every single minute of working with this wonderful camp and ministry! Maranatha and the people that come point me towards showing the love of Christ everyday, whether they stay for a week or the whole summer! Sharing the Gospel with kids as low as the age of 2 has really changed me life and I think it can remind each of us to have a childlike faith! The other supervisors and workers at Maranatha have truly made a difference in my life as well as they truly are an example of what the body of Christ should look like! Maranatha has such a unique and special place in my heart because there is no other place where I feel the Lord’s presence more!!”

#vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #summer #camp #supervisor
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📢 Don’t forget to save the date and spread the news! 📢

We have had an amazing early response for our Valentine’s Day getaway, so we’re EXTENDING our early bird pricing!

Check out ...

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📢 Don’t forget to save the date and spread the news! 📢

We have had an amazing early response for our Valentine’s Day getaway, so we’re EXTENDING our early bird pricing! 

Check out our website vacationwithpurpose.org or call (231)-798-2161 to book your spot!

#vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #valentinesday #getaway #concert #michaelobrien
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Maranatha teens had a groovy summer with Lydia as the awesome leader 🕺🪩💃 She’s next to answer the question “What makes maranatha special to you?”

“There is no place quite like the ...

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Maranatha teens had a groovy summer with Lydia as the awesome leader 🕺🪩💃 She’s next to answer the question “What makes maranatha special to you?”

“There is no place quite like the Maranatha Teens program. When I came to Maranatha in the summer as a teenager, I got to be mentored and discipled by my incredible teen leaders. That experience was formative in my walk with Christ and my personal growth. The impact was immeasurable. By God’s grace, He opened the door for me to lead as a member of Teen Staff for three summers and each summer I got to see the Lord work mightily in every one of our teens. I have found that Middle School and High School are such tumultuous seasons of life, that what our teens truly need is someone to listen to them, engage with them, and see them. In this way, Teen Staff is able to show the teens how Christ listens to them, engages with them, and loves them so deeply. We have SO much fun in this program, our games and activities have given me some of the most treasured laughs of my life. The staff I have had the opportunity to lead with are some of my best friends and have walked with me through every season, both good and bad. Getting to serve on Teen Staff is an opportunity I thank Maranatha and Jesus for every day, and I pray that every person, whether staff or teen, who engages with the teen program will get to see Jesus in the sweetest of ways.”

#vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #camp #summer #supervisor
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A little winter #asmr for your Thursday! Just a few more months and it’ll be summer again. Isn’t that hard to believe on this snowy January day? We are so excited to see you all again, and can’t wait for ...

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A little winter #asmr for your Thursday! Just a few more months and it’ll be summer again. Isn’t that hard to believe on this snowy January day? We are so excited to see you all again, and can’t wait for Summer ‘23 to start.

#vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #lakemichigan
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“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving”

Let’s welcome in the new year and welcome in our new theme for Summer 2023! Steadfast in Prayer Colossians 4:2 ESV is our...

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“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving” 

Let’s welcome in the new year and welcome in our new theme for Summer 2023! Steadfast in Prayer Colossians 4:2 ESV is our theme for this summer. We can’t wait to see you there!

#vacationwithpurpose #puremaranatha #theme #summer23
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