About Us
Our Mission
To Impact People With Jesus Christ
Our Mission
Ministry Pillars
Grace Adventures Stands on it’s five ministry pillars:
Camps
Retreats
Trainings
Community Worship
Dunes Harbor Family Camp
Our History
Founded as Grace Youth Camp
Established in 1946 as a ministry of the Grace Gospel Fellowship. Originally, GYC consisted of a traditional summer camp program hosted at various camp locations in Illinois and Michigan.
Upper Silver Lake Location
In 1966 Grace Youth Camp was given land on the newly developed Upper Silver Lake through partnerships with the GGF and many others. Grace begins running Community Worship.
Paradise Ranch Started
Paradise Ranch, an extension of the ministry of Grace Youth Camp was founded and started running summer horse camps
Ministry Moves Forward
The Board of Directors approved the site plan, laying out the facilities needed to meet the current and future ministry demands. Significant changes were made in developing and expanding Grace’s facilities, resulting in a comprehensive Leadership Training Center.
Grace Adventures
In October 2004, Grace Youth Camp officially changed its name to Grace Adventures to reflect the year-round ministry.
Beacon Was Built
The Keep Was Built
Dunes Harbor Family Camp
Dunes Harbor Family Camp, a Christian Family Campground and extension of the family ministry of Grace Adventures opens.
A Year Of Growth
Grace Adventures Ministries completes the construction of Lakeview Commons, a new dining facility, and acquires The Shack, a log lodge conference and retreat center.
About Grace Adventures Ministries
Grace Adventures Ministries is a year-round Christian organization in northwest Michigan that is passionate about helping students, adults, and families strengthen their personal, professional, and spiritual relationships.
Through our diverse ministry pillars, including training, retreats, camps, and family camping, we provide incredible evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development opportunities. With a rich history dating back to our founding as Grace Youth Camp in 1946, we have continuously adapted to meet the ever-changing needs of our those we serve. Our commitment to creating Experiences that Live On is exemplified on our four campuses and in our programs.
Grace Adventures Ministries’ goal is to equip youth and strengthen families so that they can impact their world with Jesus Christ. We believe that one life touched by God can change their family, school, church, community, and even the world!
