Dear CranHill Campground and Cottage Friends,
It is with great sadness that I am writing this email to you today. If you’re like me you’ve been looking forward to coming to CranHill for your stay. Well, that stay is, unfortunately, going to have to wait just a little while longer.
Yesterday, Governor Whitmer announced that the Stay-At-Home order will remain in effect until May 28th. With this order, she has essentially required CranHill’s Campgrounds and Cottage Rentals to remain closed until at least May 28th. As difficult as this is for us, we rejoice because as a Christian organization we get to represent Christ in honoring the authorities over us (Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2:13).
Believe me, we really want to be open, and we really want you here. We not only desperately need the revenue, but we simply love the ministry that happens while you’re here. You’re not just like family… you are family.
You are entitled to a full refund without cancellation fees because we are required to cancel your reservation.
You may choose one of the following options:
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DONATE your received payments to CranHill to help support the current financial needs of this ministry. In this case, you will receive a tax receipt for 100% of the funds donated and you can then make another reservation for a future date.
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REBOOK your received payment for a future date during the 2020 camping season. In this case, we would love to help you find another date this summer.
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REFUND Your received payment will be 100% refunded to you. Refunds will be processed within two weeks of your reservation date and credited back to your credit card or sent by check.
If you choose Option 1 or Option 3, we will process your request and you will receive the proper communication showing your donation or your refund.
If you choose Option #2, we will give you a phone call to assist your rebooking. Or feel free to give us a call during normal office hours at your convenience.
We are still planning to open the campground and cottages this season just as soon as we can. Please stay tuned to our website and social media for further updates. You might also want to catch a new weekly update video called “The Porch.”
Thank you so much for your partnership and prayers during these unique days. We continue to pray for all our guests, that the Lord would make these days a great time of family connectedness to each other and to the Lord regardless of all that is happening around us.
Blessings, and we look forward to seeing you soon here at the Ranch.
In Christ,
CranHill is seeking dedicated students aged 15-17 to embark on a transformative 3-week journey of service, discipleship, and leadership training. As an ACTS (A Call to Serve) participant, you'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact while growing in your faith.
What to Expect
During your time with us, you'll serve as a volunteer in various areas, including horsemanship, adventure activities, aquatic programs, youth programming, and fulfilling operational needs. This comprehensive experience will empower you to learn, serve, and lead within the CranHill community.
Each participant will receive lodging and meals for the entire duration of their stay. This opportunity serves as a stepping stone towards potentially becoming future summer staff, equipping young individuals with the faith and skills to make a lasting difference in the world for Christ. Join fellow believers as you work side by side, leaving an enduring impact on the lives of campers and families.
There is no cost to participate!
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
ACTS (A Call to Serve) participants register for one of three 3-week sessions. Participants arrive on Saturday, serve 3 weeks, and leave on Saturday. Each week will have a different focus:
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Week 1: Skills Training and Service
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Week 2: Service and Leadership Development
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Week 3: Leadership and Sending
CHOOSE A 3-WEEK SESSION
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Session 1: June 17 - July 8
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Session 2: July 8 - 29
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Session 3: July 29 - August 19
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
Participants will serve in different areas of the ministry:
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Ranch Hand (Barn): Feeding and watering horses, prepping horses for trail rides and wagon rides, grooming animals, cleaning stalls and petting farm areas, assisting with programs.
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JCL (Junior Cabin Leaders): Assist Cabin Leaders with the supervision of campers, help lead games.
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Activity Team (Adventure, Beach, Crafts, Games, Events): Assist with facilitating activities, setting and cleaning up games and events, maintain activity equipment.
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Support Crew (Kitchen, Maintenance, Accommodations, Store)
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Kitchen: Prepare dining room for meals, serve food and drinks, clean dining room and kitchen, assist with food preparation, wash dishes and pots/pans
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Maintenance & Grounds: Maintain lawns and flower beds, split and bundle firewood, clean firepits, assist with work projects
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Accommodations: Clean and maintain facilities, sweeping, mopping, laundry, trash removal
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Store: Serve guests, manage inventory, run register, scoop ice cream, clean and maintain building.
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IMPACT
Our goal is for participants to leave the ACTS Service Team program transformed and strengthened in their faith, joyfully serving the Savior. Through their service, they'll not only support the transformation of others into the image of Christ but also experience the power of Christ working within them.
To discover more about the ACTS Service Team, please reach out to our office at 231-796-7669 or via email at info@cranhillranch.com. Join us on this incredible journey of faith and service!
2023 ACTS Session 1
2023 ACTS Session 2
TESTIMONIES
"I had a great experience participating in the ACTS group. It gave me the opportunity to not only hang out with campers but watch them be transformed over the week. I had the opportunity to watch some of my campers accept Christ for the first time and/or recommit their lives to Christ. I got to experience what pure joy looks when I was with the friendship campers. Overall I had a great experience and I loved volunteering at CranHill especially because I have had so many good memories there as I’ve grown up. It was a great chance to give back to the place that gave me all of those amazing experiences as a camper." ~Lilly
"I really enjoyed getting to know the full time staff as well as the summer staff. This was a great experience and just a lot of fun. I have made a lot of friends there and I am very thankful I got this experience. Something that was challenging for me in these three weeks was leaving so soon. I made so many good relationships and it was hard to say goodbye. The ACTS program was a life changing experience for me, I enjoyed it very much and would recommend others to do this program too." ~Riley