Continuing for this year! Early registration discounts. Rules; discounts will only apply to the covered period. Discounts and free merchandise will NOT apply to scholarship registrations. Non refundable deposits apply to all registrations. Free merchandise does not apply to cancelled registrations.
Q & A
Question, why a new pickup time on Friday?
Answer, We are having more groups using our facility on the weekends and we need time to clean the property.
Question, Why the increase in tuition? Like everyone else, our cost have went up. Our insurance went up significantly for this year as well as all other cost.
Question, do I have to pay all at one time?
Answer, No, we have an easy method with the online registration for you to make payments. You have the option of up to 5 payment installments based upon when you register. REGISTER SOON!!!!
Question, what if I can’t afford the registration cost?
Answer, no child will be denied a week of camp because of financial difficulties. We ask that you thoroughly examine your situation and take full advantage of our easy online payment method before seeking aide. Full and partial scholarships are available.
Question, will there be a process I must go through to get financial aid?
Answer, yes, this will be done through a scholarship system on a case by case basis. Contact camp at info@campmaranatha.com. In your email to camp, please provide a brief description of your situation in needing financial aid and if you can contribute to any of the cost of tuition.
Question, do you offer discounts ?
Answer, yes, We are offering early bird discounts, see our camp schedule for details.
Question, Why is there a $50.00 non refundable deposit?
Answer, For several years we have struggled with “no shows”. People would sign up just so they could “hold” a spot in case it worked out for them with their schedule. They didn’t mind doing this because it didn’t cost them anything to do so. This left us in a bad place, we had already purchased food and staffed a full week of camp. What about the kids on the waiting list? Seldom would children attend from the waiting list because by this time the parents had made other plans.
Question, Does the registration cost really cover the cost for a week of camp?
Answer, No, this only covers some of the expenses. Our power bill averages $4500.00 per month during summer camp season. You can imagine the food cost, we will feed approx. 2000 meals per week. We have 16-20 horses on the property year round. We have continual building maintenance as well as new building projects. We have equipment and vehicle cost.
Question, Is this a fee for attending?
Answer, We understand that some may see this as a “fee”, we see it as cost sharing. If we were to charge an actual fee for the full cost of a week of camp the number would obviously be much greater. We ask that you see this as a partnership and respond responsibly.
Question, can I still donate to help in a greater way?
Answer, Please do, we want camp to grow and serve children and youth for decades to come. In order to do this we must maintain what we have as well as grow what we have. We cannot do this if we are always “treading water”.
Question, are donations up or down?
Answer, donations are down from years past and continue to trend downward. This is true with most all nonprofits as research will support. Think of it like this, as churches and families hurt financially, we hurt financially. Many churches have been faced with decreasing attendance and therefore decreased giving. Churches and families alike have been forced to make tough decisions. We have also been forced to make tough decisions to ensure camp can continue its mission. This is why it is so important for you to have a “partnership” mindset.