Give Thanks affiliate camping program
Register to stay at an affiliate campground with your* rV!!
By registering on this page, you are confirming that you have access to a camping unit. *Your RV means you personally own an RV, pop-up camper, or tent, or you have access to one through a third party.
Please note: Give Hope Ministries does not provide camping units. Families must supply or have access to their own RV, pop-up camper, or tent.
registration on this page will be open until March 1, 2026.
Our goal for families staying with us is to experience rest, renewal, and meaningful connection. The Give Hope RVs are designed to provide active foster and adoptive families—who may not otherwise have the opportunity—a place to step away from daily demands and reconnect as a family.
Your stay with the Give Hope Give Thanks Affiliate Camping Program is free, made possible by the generosity of our donors. If you would like to become a donor, please click here.
:: Qualifications ::
To be eligible, families must meet the following requirements:
You must be an active foster family with an open license. You are not required to currently have foster children placed in your home.
Adoptive families are welcome, provided their adopted child(ren) still live in the home.
You must complete the entire registration form and read all rules and regulations carefully.
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Only ONE registration per household
(Not one per email address.)
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.
Information about campgrounds and certificates available may change. Give Hope is still working to solidify all details.
:: 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 2026 season.
10 four-night camping stays to be utilized anytime during the 2026 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 2026.
Two (2) stays of 3 nights each at Dunes Harbor to be redeemed after Labor Day weekend 2026.
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 2026 camping season.
40 - 4 night weekday or 2 night weekend stays in a platform tents* to be used in the 2026 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 2026 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 2026 camping season.
Please check out each location to see the best fit for your family.
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 2026 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 2026 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 2026 camping season.
*These camping certificates will be used in collaboration with the Arrowhead Lakes Resort certificates. We have 15 in total.
:: Wisconsin Location ::
Lazy Days Campground is located in West Bent, Wisconsin. This is their first year partnering with Give Hope They have generously donated ::
3 2-night camping stays this 2026 camping season.
:: 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 2026 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 2026 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 (RV, pop-up camper, or tent).
You must abide by all rules and regulations of the campground where you are staying.
You must be an active, licensed foster family, or an adoptive family with your adopted child(ren) still living in the home.
Questions
Please contact Melissa with any questions:
📧 givehoperv@gmail.com
Registration & Lottery Information
Registration does not guarantee a spot for the season.
All registrations must be submitted by March 1, 2025.
As in years past, all spaces will be filled by lottery.
Families will begin receiving acceptance notifications in mid-March 2025.
You do NOT select your location at the time of registration.
Please ensure the email address you enter is one you check regularly. We strongly encourage adding givehoperv@gmail.com to your contacts to help ensure you receive your acceptance email in mid-March.
One Registration Form
There is only one registration form for both programs:
Give Hope RV
Give Thanks Affiliate Camping Program
If you have already registered on another page, DO NOT register again.