Maranatha Bible Camp Inc
About Maranatha Bible Camp Inc
At Maranatha Bible Camp, people come for camp, retreats, discipleship, and a place to get away and quiet down on a wooded campus in west-central Nebraska. Children, youth, families, and groups find Bible teaching, worship, lodging, and fellowship all in one place, with space to grow in Christian living. For donors, that means supporting a ministry that welcomes more than 10,000 guests a year and helps keep camp within reach for families who need scholarship help.
What sets Maranatha apart is the setting and the pace. On a large wooded campus near Maxwell, it gives people room to step out of daily noise and focus on Christian teaching, worship, and discipleship. It also serves as a place for retreats, guest-group stays, and community events, so the campus stays active year-round.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Primary, Junior, Middle School, and High School camps
Summer camp programs for children and teens at different grade levels.
Family Camp
A week for parents and children to spend time together renewing their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Retreats for youth, families, individuals, couples, men, women, and grandparents
Year-round retreat programming for different ages and life stages.
Christian discipleship programs
Programs focused on Bible teaching, prayer, worship, and growing in Christian living.
Guest-group retreats and private events
Camp facilities for church retreats, family reunions, school groups, nonprofit groups, and business team-building events.
Community events
Public events such as 4th on the 3rd, waterfront days, skate nights, pumpkin patch activities, and school field trips.
Teens 'n Training (TnT)
A teen service and mentoring program for ages 14 to 16.
Gap Year Program
A year-long faith immersion experience for high school graduates and college undergraduates.
Summer Ministry Team
Seasonal ministry staff roles for people serving at camp during the summer.
Short-stay getaways
Self-service lakeside house stays for friends and alumni when space is available.
Powder Creek Sports clay shoots
Community sporting clay shoots and the annual scholarship shoot that supports camper scholarships.
Scholarship assistance
Financial assistance for families who need help sending children to camp.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Glorify God by introducing people to Jesus as Savior, training them in Christian living, and sending them out to represent Christ in the world.
Who they serve
Children, youth, families, adults, church groups, school groups, nonprofit groups, and businesses.
Their impact
- Over 10,000 guests come through Maranatha each year.
- Approximately 145 households receive over $20,000 in scholarships each year.
- Over 5,000 campers attend at least one of the events sponsored by Maranatha Bible Camp each year.
- The annual Powder Creek Sports Scholarship Shoot has raised up to $16,000 per year.
- Over 100 kids, teenagers, and adults gave their lives to Christ in one summer.
How your donation helps
- General operating expenses
- Scholarship funds for camper registrations
- Staff support for year-round and seasonal workers
- Building upgrades and remodeling
- New dorm-style building and staff housing
- Security cameras and network upgrades
- Septic replacement, chapel paint and carpet, pool upgrades, and waterslide repair
Our story
Maranatha Bible Camp began in 1938 with its first session on a farm east of North Platte, Nebraska. Within a few years, leaders secured land near Maxwell, and the ministry grew from tents and slab cabins into a permanent campus shaped by prayer, volunteers, and year-round programming.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Maranatha Bible Camp Inc’s services.
Families who need financial help can apply for a scholarship during camp registration by selecting the scholarship option and completing registration with the minimum deposit. Scholarships can cover up to 50% of the registration cost by default, and in some situations full-ride scholarships may be available.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
The flame first lit in 1938 still burns today.
We are honored to steward a ministry of spiritual refreshment and impact.
The camp's mission is to glorify God by introducing people to Jesus as Savior, training them in Christian living, and sending them out to represent Christ in the world.
Events
Family Camp
annualAn annual week for parents and kids to renew their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Junior Camp
annualA summer camp for students entering 3rd through 6th grade.
Primary Camp
annualA summer camp for children in kindergarten through 3rd grade.
Middle School Camp
annualA summer camp for middle school students.
High School Camp
annualA summer camp for high school students.
4th on the 3rd
annualA community Independence Day celebration.
Scholarship Clay Shoot
annualA fundraising clay shoot that supports the camper scholarship fund.
Sporting Clay Shoot
four times per yearCommunity clay shoot events with tournament and concession options.
Skate Nights
weekly during the winter seasonCommunity skate nights with activities such as skating, a rock wall, inflatables, a snack bar, and a coffee shop.
Fall Festival
annualA family event with activities such as a petting zoo, hay maze, giant slide, crafts, face painting, and a photo booth.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Maranatha Bible Camp Inc has shared.
Current needs
- General operations support
- New dorm-style building
- Building upgrades
- Security cameras and network upgrade
- Septic tank replacement
- Staff housing
Volunteer opportunities
- Serve at events and retreats
- Recruit and lead a camp project workgroup
- Join POWER TEAM prayer support
- Apply to volunteer for an event
- Organize a service day with a church or group
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How do families apply for scholarship help for camp?
Families register for camp, choose the scholarship option during registration, and pay the required minimum deposit. Staff review the request and usually respond within 7 business days.
What kinds of groups can use the camp facilities?
The camp can host church retreats, youth and adult retreats, family reunions, school groups, nonprofit groups, and business team-building events when the schedule permits.
What is available with a short-stay getaway?
Short-stay guests can use lakeside houses with kitchens, bathrooms, laundry machines, and bedrooms. When available, they also have access to camp trails and seasonal lake activities.
What does Teens 'n Training offer?
TnT gives teens ages 14 to 16 a chance to serve, work hard, have fun, grow in their spiritual walk, and develop as leaders of the next generation.
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