Every summer, something special happens when our kids and students step away from the everyday and into spaces designed to help them encounter Jesus. Through our impact partners Maranatha Bible Camp and Christ in Youth (CIY), young people from Christ’s Church get to experience Jesus in a whole new way, surrounded by friends, guided by leaders, and completely immersed in the goodness of God. From zip lines to small groups, from pool days to life-changing moments of worship, these summer camps and conferences aren’t just fun (though they are definitely that). They’re places where real growth happens. Here’s what our own kids and students have to say.
“I like going down the zip line. I like learning about God with my friends. I think the pool is fun.” – Josie, age 8
“I love learning about God and the zip line!” – Heath, age 8
“I want to go down the zip line because it was fuuuuun. I like swimming with my friends. I like small group with my friends. We take a picture with our friends.” Millie, age 10
“I like learning about God, the zip line, and the fun activities and food!” – Titus, age 12
“I love MOVE because it was such a different experience than anything else I’ve done. I got to be with my friends for one whole week, growing in faith together. MOVE was a life changing experience where I just constantly felt surrounded by God’s love. I got to grow so much closer to my group, especially in our faith journey. It is also just so much fun and I had so many opportunities to try new things and have fun all week.” – Olivia, age 15
Maranatha Bible Camp
Maranatha Bible Camp is a year-round ministry dedicated to bringing the best in Christian, Bible-based camp experiences. The mission of Maranatha is to challenge all people, especially children and youth, to know Jesus Christ and to mature in Him.
Christ In Youth
CIY works in partnership with the local church, providing more than 100 annual events for students and leaders across the United States and in more than ten foreign countries.
