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Family Experiences

When you arrive at Dunes Harbor Family Camp, you will immediately experience the difference between an ordinary campground and an exceptional family adventure in a faith-based environment. Families and campers are not just paying for a campsite. Guests will enjoy family-focused programs and activities in a unique Christian environment centered on teaching Christian family values.

Our staff plan fun activities on a weekly basis. With Silver Lake and the Sand Dunes only a mile away, you can also explore all of the wonders of this one-of-a-kind area with ease.

2025 Themes & Activity Schedules

May Activity Schedules

May 8-11, 2025

Opening
Weekend

May 12-18, 2025

Spring
Week

May 19-25, 2025

Spring
Week

May 26-1, 2025

Spring
Week

June Activity Schedules

June 2-8, 2025

Spring
Week

June 9-15, 2025

Spring
Week

June 16-22

Theme:
Medieval

June 23-29

Theme:
Medieval

June 30-6

Theme: Stars & Stripes

July Activity Schedules

July 7-13

Theme:
Wild West

July 14-20

Theme:
Wild West

July 21-27

Theme:
Christmas In July

July 28-3

Theme:
Circus

August Activity Schedules

August 4-10

Theme:
Circus

August 11-17

Theme:
Circus

August 18-24

Fall
Weekend

August 25-31

Fall
Weekend

September Activity Schedules

September 1-7

Fall
Weekend

September 8-14

Fall
Weekend

September 15-21

Harvest Festival
Weekend

September 22-28

Fall
Weekend

Staff Led Activities:

*All activities vary by week and season | $ Designates activities with additional cost.

($) Horseback Trail Rides

($) Pony Rides

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides

Ga-Ga Ball Tournaments

Pool Trivia

Family Movie Nights

Lawn & Field Games

Archery

Arts & Crafts

Dodgeball

Worship At The Pavilion

Morning Devotionals

Recreational Activities:

These activities are always available.

9-Square In The Air

Volleyball

Playground

Sandbox

Pool & Waterslide

Hammock Village

Basketball

Lawn Games

Nature Hike & Prayer Walk

Ga-Ga Pit

Paradise Ranch Logo

Paradise Ranch Activities:

Paradise Ranch is a place where horses and lives meet for the glory of God. The unique experiences provided by Paradise Ranch are intended to give your family an opportunity to make memories and work together to grow closer as a family.

See Dunes Harbor’s activity schedule for weekly offerings.

Pony Rides

Brighten your cowpoke's day by letting them experience a guided arena ride on one of our horses.

Ages 2-9
Price: $5 per rider

Location: Dunes Harbor Riding Arena, next to the Welcome Center

Wagon Rides

Get your family or group together to enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride.

Price: Free

Location: Wagon Rides leave from the field next to the Dunes Harbor Riding Arena, next to the Welcome Center

Trail Rides

Enjoy the beauty of Grace Adventures Ministries' trails on horseback!

1 Hour Ride (Ages 9+)
Price: $30 per rider

1.5 Hour Ride (Ages 12+)
Price: $40 per rider

Location: Dunes Harbor Riding Arena, next to the Welcome Center

Parable Of The Horse

See Biblical principles and life lessons taught through engaging and captivating demonstrations of the partnership between a horse and rider.

Teaching Topics Include:

  • Leadership and Responsibility
  • Mentorship and Discipleship
  • Parenthood
  • Dealing With Change
  • Living Our Personal Values

Price: Free

Location: Dunes Harbor Riding Arena, next to the Welcome Center

Family Ranch Experience

See if your family has what it takes to move cattle together, learn to rope, horseback ride, & other ranch activities! All members, ages 7+, can participate in the paid cattle activities. There are free fun activities for family members of all ages!

Price: $10 per person

Location: Paradise Ranch Campus, 8175 W Juniper Beach Rd, Mears, MI 49436

Experience Silver Lake, MI

Come and enjoy all the wonders and beauty of the Silver Lake Area. Generations of families have called this area their #1 vacation spot.

1 Mile away from dune ORV entrance
Just down the road from Silver Lake Sand Dunes
1 mile from Lake Michigan
Minutes from Little Sable Point Lighthouse
Pristine quiet setting on Lake Holiday

There are so many things to do in Silver Lake and West Michigan that your family will keep coming back for generations.

Community Worship at Grace Adventures

Sunday Morning
Community Worship Service

Each summer, all are invited to come as you are and worship together through live worship and Biblical teaching.

Our family-friendly atmosphere will allow your whole family to enjoy a Sunday morning worship service. Kids classes are available for ages 0-6.

Services Memorial Day Through Labor Day At 10am