The horse corral has finally been completed for this year's horseback riding activity.  We have partnered with True Vine Equestrian Center to provide horseback riding for both of the grade school camp sessions.  Riding will be available as an activity class for extended times of learning and also as a recreational activity during free time for campers.  Free time riding will take place in this corral that was just completed.  Classes will be able to participate in trail rides around the camp property.  We are excited about this new opportunity.

A special thanks to the men from man camp who were able to help out with the construction of this corral.

It is Spring at Miracle Camp and everything is breathing new life...even among the staff here!

Kyle and Nikki Douglass are celebrating the birth of their daughter Genevieve Joy (Evie) who was born on February 27th of this year.

Jason and Emily Coon are celebrating the birth of their son Braden Roy who was born just this past week on April 15.

If you missed Man Camp this past weekend, you missed out!  This is quite possibly the manliest weekend you have ever experienced.

The weekend included a Miracle Man competition with a Scottish caber toss, paintball, zip line, trap shooting, and much more.  The highlight was our 30 foot long grill in which every man hand selected and grilled their own steak!

Don't miss out on this awesome retreat next year.  Pictures from this year's retreat are available in our photo gallery.

Congratulations to Alex Moore for the winning photograph for our Ice Camp 2008 Photography contest.  As winner of this year's competition he has won a free Ice Camp registration at a weekend retreat next year!

Here are some other honorable mention photographs that we also noticed...

Photographs above by JBeezy2x, Photo-98 and Nicky T respectively.

Miracle Camp and Retreat Center has recently partnered with True Vine Equestrian Center to bring Horse back Riding to Miracle Camp summer camps!  The horse back riding will be available during the two grade school camp sessions.  The class will occur during the student's elective activity portions of the day.  Each student will receive an hour of riding and an hour of horse instruction.  For more information check our our summer camp brochure online.

Construction has begun on Bankson Lodge to make changes necessary to comply with fire code regulations.  Work teams will be organized to accomplish various sections of the project.  Projects include modifications to the concrete stairwell, enclosing the fire exits, and extending the balcony of the second floor.  If you are interested in heading up a task with a work team please contact Larry, our director here at the camp office.  We also welcome donations to help us with the $100,000 cost associated with these projects.  Thanks for your help as we continue to move Bankson Lodge and Miracle Camp into the future!

Miracle Camp and Retreat Center is now accepting credit cards for individual retreat registration payments, summer camp payments, and store payments.  Visa, Mastercard, and Discover are all accepted.  Look for the credit card option on all registration brochures or call our office for more information.

If you would like to make a donation via credit card you can call our camp office.

Please note that we do not accept credit card payments for group events or group rentals.

The first snowfall of the year brough 3 inches to the ground here in West Michigan on Monday.  Over the past few days a couple more inches have been added creating a beautiful December in the area.

Jon Classen, our outdoor adventure coordinator, has the snow gun fired up and is covering the toboggan run with lots of snow for Ice Camps.

Miracle Camp and Retreat Center has a new opportunity for college students and recent graduates. We have just started LAUNCH: ministry year at Miracle Camp. This is a opportunity for young adults to experience full time ministry in a christian camp setting.

Check out our LAUNCH page for more information or email jason@miraclecamp.com.

Miracle Camp and Retreat Center is raising money to help with several special projects for next year.  We have posted these projects in a Christmas Catalog that should be coming to your house if you are on our mailing list.

If you did not receive a catalog and would like to please email us at info@miraclecamp.com to be put on the mailing list.

This year's projects include a new sound system for the chapel, Bankson Lodge redecorations, a blob tower and waterslide for the waterfront, and new playground equipment.

You can view the catalog online on our donation page.