Grace Outside

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Encounter the love of God outside
of your everyday experiences

Winter Blast: Recharge

With all that life throws at us, what does it mean to connect to God, even amidst the ups and downs of life and our most joyous moments? Let’s find community together and get charged up to walk with God and make a difference in the world!

Grace Outside Destinations

Creating camp and retreat experiences fueled by God’s extravagant love

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Winter Blast

Winter Blast

Recharge 2025 With all that life throws at us, what does it mean to connect to God, even amidst the ups and downs of life and our most joyous...

Summer Camp 2025 Embraces the Grace Way

Summer Camp 2025 Embraces the Grace Way

Life is hard, but Summer Camp with GRACE OUTSIDE empowers campers to rise to the challenge. Families can now register for the 2025 Summer Camp schedule at GraceOutside.org/Summer-Camps.

Camp Coordinator Workshops

Camp Coordinator Workshops

Virtual Workshop for Local Church Camp Coordinators Camps, retreat ministries and churches need each other. Many people name summer camp as...

Summer Camps for All Ages

Discover Fun, Faith & Adventure

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Bethann, Camper Guardian

“She loved fire time in the evening when they met to sing and talk about God.”

– Bethann, Camper Guardian

Alec, Middle School Camper

“I now have a greater understanding how God would like us to live, and it is easier to pray about my struggles.”

– Alec, Middle School Camper

Parent 1

“Our daughter’s overall experience was wonderful. She still hasn’t stopped talking about it…the highlight of her summer!”

– Parent

Parent 2

“We were thrilled to know that she felt so accepted by other campers. She loved the experience and plans to return next year.”

– Parent

Michigan Area United Methodist Camping

“Campers of all faith backgrounds (or none at all) are welcome at all events and locations.”

– Michigan Area United Methodist Camping

Retreat Participant 1

“Beautiful facility in a spectacular location. Very accommodating and friendly staff. Great meals.”

– Retreat Participant

Isaac, Summer Camper

“My favorite is morning worship. I get to sing and dance and praise God.”

– Isaac, Summer Camper

Camper 1

“One of my family’s most favorite places to be! We have been going here for 30 years! Beautiful setting!”

– Camper

Counselor 1

“I learned that serving others is the best fuel for your relationship with God.”

– Counselor

Parent 3

“I will be an advocate at our church to get other kids to attend next year.”

– Parent

Parent 4

“When we picked the kids up, their first question was, ‘When can we go back to camp?’”

– Parent