Family Activities At Dunes Harbor
Activities For All Ages
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.
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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 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.
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.