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,
Where Education Meets Creation!
2026-2027 Registration Is Open!
The CranHill Outdoor Recreation Education Program (CORE) is an 8-month recreation-based alternative education initiative for homeschooled kids ages 6-16. CORE takes place once a month and seeks to partner with homeschool families in providing a high-quality, outdoor-driven education experience. CORE students will explore the outdoors, be physically active, build friendships, and learn through the course of each term. The CORE curriculum is built on a foundation of biblical truth brought to life through practical application. CORE is focused primarily on teaching and training students in recreation activities and will include educational learning each month.
Pricing
$155 / student
Multiple Children Discount*:
1st Child: Full price at $155
2nd Child: $145
3rd Child: $135
4th Child and Beyond: $125
*Multi Child discount is available only to siblings that reside at the same home address.
Daily Rhythm
Student Drop Off: 8:45am - 9:00am
Program Runs 9:00am - 3:00pm
Drop Off and Pick Up at the Barn Store
Students must bring a sack lunch.
Students may bring extra money to purchase snacks from the barn store.
2026-27 Dates
Session A Dates (Wednesdays)
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September 23
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October 14
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November 11
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December 2
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January 20
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February 17
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March 17
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April 14
Session B Dates (Thursdays)
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September 17
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October 8
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November 5
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December 10
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January 14
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February 11
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March 11
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April 8
Session C Dates
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September 30
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October 21
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November 18
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December 16
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January 27
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February 24
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March 24
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April 21
All sessions will offer the same programming each month. Sign up for sessions A, B, or C when you register!
Sample Monthly Themes
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Waterfront (boating, swimming, aqua park, fishing)
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Adventures (ropes, rock climbing, ninja lines, team building, hiking)
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Target sports (archery, slingshots, tomahawks, riflery)
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Horses (horse care, small animal care, saddling, arena rides, intro lessons)
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Crafts
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Snow sports (snowshoe, ski, skate, tubing, broomball, quinzee huts, etc.)
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Wilderness survival (fire building, fire cooking, shelter building, tents)
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Animal study (mammals, birds, etc)
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Local flora (trees, flowers, grasses, etc)
