Summer Camps

Overnight Camps

Grace Outside invites you to step outside your day-to-day routine and grow into your best self. At summer camp you’ll be surrounded by friends and counselors who offer support, love and encouragement as you try new things, discover new skills, learn about God’s grace, and create your best summer memories. Overnight camp opportunities for high school, middle school and elementary students, plus Grand Camp for grandparents and their grandchildren!

 

Theme for 2025:

The GRACE Way

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Outcomes

Every camp includes outdoor fun, games, swimming, waterfront activities, crafts, devotions and age-appropriate Bible study/discussion, singing and praising God, and time to learn and grow by trying new things. Trained staff and volunteers care for you and build a welcoming community where everyone belongs.

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Personal Growth

Through fun and adventure, camp helps young people grow in self confidence, social skills, leadership, appreciation and regard for others. 

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Community Building

Summer camp creates an intentional community based on Christian hospitality — welcoming and loving everyone where they are.

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Spiritual Foundation

Campers grow closer to God and walk their own faith journey through Christian teaching and role models, the awe of connecting with nature, and living in community.

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New Campers

Once you come to camp, we are convinced you’ll want to come back and share the experience with others. First-time campers can get up to a $50 rebate and returning campers who invite a new camper also can earn up to a $50 rebate.

Camp Affordability

Affordability should never be a barrier to attending camp. If you need financial help, contact your local church. Additional funds may be available from Grace Outside, contact the registrar at the site you want to attend.

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Can you help?

When you give to the Camp Affordability Fund, you help campers experience the fun, joy and love of Grace Outside programs. Consider a monthly gift to support this mission year-round. Thank you!

Upcoming Events

2025 Summer Camp Events Coming Soon!
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Jan 10 2025

Winter Blast Elementary Recharge

Grades 1st - 5th • January 10-January 11, 2025
Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center

Introducing a Winter Blast retreat weekend geared just for elementary students! Jumpstart your New Year with an exciting weekend away in the Woods. Experience a GRACE*-filled Recharge that kids will love! Reserve your spot today and enjoy all the fun, friends, games, winter activities, powerful messages, meaningful discussions, super music, delicious food, and countless memories. […]

Jan 31 2025

God’s Treasures Winter Weekend

Ages 18 - 99 • January 31-February 2, 2025
Lake Huron Retreat Center

We’re pleased to offer a retreat opportunity for adult campers with special needs and their caregivers. Come for a weekend of Christmas fun! Our activities include music, games, crafts, Bible stories, and much more! Experience the fine hospitality of the Lake Huron staff. (Caregivers are responsible for the care of their camper during this event, […]

Feb 07 2025

Winter Blast Flat Rock UMC Recharge

Ages 8 - 18 • February 7-February 8, 2025
Grace Outside

Calling all students 3rd-12th grade to experience a Recharge in mid-winter that will give you a boost to power through the cold, dark days with purpose and joy! You will love the nonstop fun of silly games, outdoor activities, drama, music, discussion, creativity, problem-solving, delicious food and countless memories. Discover you’re not alone to face […]

Testimonials

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Testimonial 1

Wonderful staff! Counselors were loving and engaged with the kids. They were super! The food was great and healthy choices presented in at every meal.

-Wesley Woods parent

Testimonial 2

She did talk about how moved she was with seeing the love and acceptance shared between both campers and counselors alike!

-Wesley Woods parent

Testimonial 3

He has continued to do a couple of things independently that he didn’t do before camp.

-Wesley Woods parent

Testimonial 4

She loved the activities, counselors, and an opportunity to see teenagers who have been struggling with self acceptance and identity issues be surrounded by loving and accepting peers.

-Wesley Woods parent

Testimonial 5

Elise talked constantly about her counselor, Jessa, and her friends from camp. She sang the songs over and over on the way home.

-Wesley Woods parent