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,
FRIENDSHIP CAMP
RETREAT
November 7-9, 2025
Registration Opens May 1!
2023
The Friendship Camp Retreat at CranHill is a weekend getaway opportunity that provides a safe, fun, and Christian camp experience for people with developmental challenges. This weekend retreat is built to allow campers to forge new friendships and make lasting memories. This weekend will be packed with activities, songs, and tons of fun!
The Friendship Retreat is a 3-day/2-night experience in late fall with check-in beginning on Friday at 7:00 PM and pick up at 2:00 PM on Sunday.
Cost for the retreat is $200.00
Ready to sign up?
Every camper is required to register and apply to attend our Special Needs programs. CranHill staff must approve each camper in order to be eligible to attend. If you did not attend a Summer Friendship Camp, please click the button below to apply. Once we have approved your application you can contact our office to get registered for the retreat.
If you were with us this summer, registration is super easy! Just call the office today to reserve your spot. Your application and medical information from Summer Camp are still valid.
IMPORTANT FORMS
CAMP POLICY
CranHill is a place with plenty of hills, gravel roads, and steps. Campers need to be independently mobile and have reasonable balance. The Friendship Camp level of instruction, activities, and staffing specifically targets the needs of campers who are relatively physically independent. Our camp setting, facilities, and schedule, as well as our staff numbers and training, provide a rewarding, safe experience for campers who can participate.
CranHill holds the right to deny acceptance of applicants or require the early dismissal of campers due to evidence of an applicant or camper not meeting the camper eligibility listed here (insert link to Friendship Camp Eligibility section in the summer section). The denial or dismissal decision will be made after careful consideration by the camp Program Director.
