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Give Thanks affiliate camping program
Register to stay at an affiliate campground with your* rV!!
*By registering on this page, you are saying that you have access to a camper - by definition “your” means that you personally have a RV/Pop-up/Tent, or you have access to a RV/Pop-Up/Tent through a third party. In short, we, Give Hope Ministries, are NOT providing a camping unit for your family.
registration on this page will be open until March 1, 2025.
:: Qualifications ::
You must be an active foster family with an open license. You are not required to have foster children in your home.
If you are an adoptive family your adopted child(ren) must still live in the home with you.
You MUST provide your own RV/Pop-Up/Tent to use during your stay
only ONE registration per household
not per email addreSS.
Our goal for foster and adoptive families to find rest and connection with those in their family while camping. This ministry is designed to give active foster and adoptive families an opportunity to get away and reconnect. Your stay at the Give Hope Ministries affiliate campground is completely free and made possible by the campground in which you stay.
If you would like to become a donor please click here.
Your stay time at these campgrounds is FREE!
*if you would like to add additional time to your stay, outside of what is provided in the certificate you certainly can at your own expense
You can click on any of the logos to find out more information about each campground.
:: Michigan Locations ::
Kibby Creek Campground is located in Ludington, MI. Kibby Creek currently houses two of our Give Hope RVs and has generously donated the following ::
10 weeklong camping stays to be utilized anytime during the camping 2025 season.
10 four-night camping stays to be utilized anytime during the 2025 camping season.
Dunes Harbor Family Camping is located in Silver Lake, MI. They have generously donated the following:
Two (2) stays of 3 nights each at Dunes Harbor to be redeemed before Memorial Day weekend 2025.
Two (2) stays of 3 nights each at Dunes Harbor to be redeemed after Labor Day weekend 2025.
Lake Michigan Camp and Retreat is located in Pentwater, MI. With a half-mile of Lake Michigan waterfront you are sure to have a fantastic time! They have generously donated ::
20 - 4 night weeknight OR 2 night weekend stays in the 2025 camping season.
20 - 4 night weekday or 2 night weekend stays in a platform tents* to be used in the 2025 camping season.
*The time available in the platform tents will be dispersed with the rest of the certificates in the store.
TriPonds Family Camp Resort is located in Allegan, MI. TriPonds offers excellence in family camping. Come and enjoy 90 acres of beautiful shade trees, hiking trails, peaceful ponds, spacious fields, large lots, friendly staff, and clean facilities. They have generously donated ::
4 - $100 gift cards to cover the expenses of your stay during the 2025 camping season.
Ivan’s Campground and Cabins is located on 15 acres in the heart of the Manistee National Forest, south of Baldwin right on M-37. Ivan’s Campground & Cabins is a wonderful place to enjoy your vacation or sportsman’s getaway. They have generously donated ::
3 - 2 night weekend camping certificates*
*not eligible for redemption on holiday weekends or in the month of July. Must be used in the 2025 camping season
Outdoor Adventures has 5 locations throughout Michigan. YOU get to choose the location you want! In Michigan you can choose from :: Lake Shore Resort in Davison, Saginaw Bay Resort in Standish, Kalamazoo, and Mt. Pleasant. They also have a location in Lockport, New York. They have generously donated ::
30 - 2 night camping certificates for the 2025 camping season.
Please check out each location to see the best fit for your family.
:: Michigan Locations ::
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Dumont Lake Family Campground is located in Allegan, MI. This is Dumont Lakes Family Campgrounds second year partnering with Give Hope. They have generously donated the following ::
2 Three night camping certificates that include kayak rental and firewood.
CranHill Family Campground is located in Rodney, MI. This is CranHills second year partnering with Give Hope. They have generously donated the following ::
5 2-night midweek stays to be utilized during the 2025 camping season.
Lincoln Pines Resort is located in Gowen, MI. This is Lincoln Pines first year partnering with Give Hope. They have generously donated the following ::
2 2-night midweek stays to be utilized during the 2025 camping season.
:: Ohio LocationS ::
Back 40 Campground is located in Rushsylvania, OH. This is their first year partnering with Give Hope and I’m SO EXCITED! They have generously donated ::
1 weekend of camping each month - May, June, July, August, September, and October!
Arrowhead Lakes Resort is located in Wapakoneta, OH, and is a part of the Venture Out Resorts. This is their first year partnering with Give Hope and I’m SO EXCITED! They have generously donated ::
15* 2-night camping stays this 2025 camping season.
*These camping certificates will be used in collaboration with the Blackhawk Valley Resort certificates. We have 15 in total.
:: ILLINOIS Location ::
Blackhawk Valley Resorts is located in Rockford, IL, and is a part of the Venture Out Resorts. This is their first year partnering with Give Hope and I’m SO EXCITED! They have generously donated ::
15* 2-night camping stays this 2025 camping season.
*These camping certificates will be used in collaboration with the Arrowhead Lakes Resort certificates. We have 15 in total.
:: ALABAMA LOCATION ::
Mountain Lakes RV Resort is located in Langston, Alabama, and is a part of Ocean Canyon Resorts. This is their first year partnering with Give Hope and I’m SO EXCITED! They have generously donated ::
10* 2-night camping stays this 2025 camping season.
*These camping certificates will be used in collaboration with Tres Rios RV Park is located in Glen Rose, Texas certificates. We have 10 in total.
:: TEXAS LOCATION ::
Tres Rios RV Park is located in Glen Rose, Texas, and is a part of Ocean Canyon Resorts. This is their first year partnering with Give Hope and I’m SO EXCITED! They have generously donated ::
10* 2-night camping stays this 2025 camping season.
*These camping certificates will be used in collaboration with Mountain Lakes RV Resort in Langston, Alabama certificates. We have 10 in total.
:: RULES ::
You MUST provide your own camping unit.
You must abide by all of the rules associated with the campground in which you stay at.
You must be an active, licensed foster family or an adoptive family with your adoptive child(ren) still living in the home.
Please contact Melissa with any questions :: givehoperv@gmail.com
Registration does not guarantee you a spot during this season. All registrations must be submitted by March 1, 2025. All spaces this season, as in years past, will be filled by lottery. We will begin to notify families of their acceptance mid-March 2025.
You do NOT select your location at this time.
Make sure the email address entered is one you check regularly. We encourage you to put our email address in your contacts - givehoperv@gmail.com. This will ensure that you see and receive your acceptance email in mid-March.