Camp Maranatha

Camp Maranatha, 3286 N 300th St., Ramsey, IL 62080

mapCamp Maranatha, 3286 N 300th St., Ramsey, IL 62080

About

Camp Maranatha offers team building challenges, outdoor games, swimming, fishing, crafts, baking, hiking, tie-dyeing, and a nighttime game in the dark. Campers also have personal devotion time, worship, and bible study as part of the program.

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Price: Preschool Camp: $30; Beginner's Camp: $50; Primary 1 Camp: $150; Primary 2 Camp: $225; Jr. High Camp: $225; High School Camp: $225; JH/HS Spring Retreat: $50; Women's Retreat: $60.

Camp Maranatha states that it exists to reach and develop individuals for Christ and describes its desire to be a premier Christian camp where individuals may come, grow, and go in the name of Jesus Christ. The program is affiliated with the Churches of God General Conference in Findlay, Ohio. As a non-profit church camp, it notes that it is always in need of volunteers, donations, and rentals. The camp states that all electronics including phones and tablets are not permitted for campers, while the camp itself and all staff have access to phones and walkie-talkies at all times. There is a nurse on the property at all times, and there is a lifeguard on duty during u-picks at the lake. Campers are provided with three meals and two snack times each day, and Camp Maranatha states that it strives for a modest standard of dress and is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Each staff member is required to go through First Aid, CPR, and AED training prior to the camp season. The leadership team includes Camp Director Jeff Babbs; Groundskeepers John and Cathy Stevenson; Board President Drew Bolin; Board Treasurer Carol Lawson; and Board Members Mark Lawson, Tom Craig, Lora Parcel, Joe Parcel, Brandi Parcel, and Josh Parcel.

The camp provides a packing list that includes a bible, journal, pens or pencils, money for the snack shack, flashlight, sunscreen, insect repellent, medications (kept and administered by camp staff), sandals, beach towel, swimsuit, toiletries, shower towel, laundry bag, sleeping bag or twin sheets and bedding, pillow, pajamas, t-shirts, shorts, underwear, socks, sweatshirt or light jacket, sweatpants or jeans, and tennis shoes. The camp lists banned items as electronics of any kind (including cell phones), knives, firearms, drugs, alcohol, vapes, e-cigarettes, and inappropriate books.

One testimonial from a former camper and counselor, Maurah B., states that Camp Maranatha had an enormous impact on her life and faith growing up and that she believes her relationship with God is strong as an adult because of the years she spent there.

Last updated May 23, 2026.

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