Feb 12, 2026 | Lake Michigan
Share Your Picture Perfect Memories Submit your best camping photos from 2026 and you could win free camping in 2027! To enter you must email your full resolution photos taken at the campground/disc golf course, with your full name and what you love about camping at...
Jan 21, 2025 | Lake Michigan, Previous Events
So you’re thinking about planning a Family Camp for your church or organization, but where to start? It’s OK to start small and allow your event to grow as word spreads about what a great time it is for families of all ages and sizes. Pray for inspiration at every...
Jun 1, 2024 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Previous Events, Wesley Woods
June 2024 Updates Michigan Area United Methodist Camping’s Board of Directors dedicated the income from the sale of camp properties to site improvements and investments (not for operations). In the last few years, over $2 million has been invested in site renovations...
Mar 6, 2024 | Lake Huron, Previous Events
By Rev. Cora Glass “The retreat helped me intentionally be present before God through scripture and prompts.” Fifteen participants gathered at Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center in February for the Introduction to Contemplative Prayer retreat. They immersed...
Feb 22, 2024 | Lake Michigan, Previous Events, Wesley Woods
More Than a Summer Job Grace Outside announces the return of its summer intern program. We are grateful to the Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church for the funding grant that fuels the summer camp internship program. The ideal candidates are...
Jan 2, 2024 | Lake Michigan, Previous Events, Wesley Woods
Local Church Scholarships If you, or someone you know, need extra help paying for summer camp, check with your local church. Churches are very supportive of United Methodist Camping, and many offer camp scholarships. Michigan Area United Methodist Camping Scholarships...
Sep 21, 2023 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Previous Events
Servant Leadership Includes Giving Back to the Community Since 2007 Lake Huron Retreat Center guests have supported the center’s Food for God’s People Ministry. All guests have the opportunity to bring nonperishable food items and/or toiletries to the Center....
Sep 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Rev. David Berkey, Executive Director The number-one answer to, “How do you feel about your week of camp?” “It was FUN!” Parents rank “FUN” second only to safety in describing what they look for in a summer camp. We want everyone to have fun at camp, but there’s...
Jun 30, 2023 | Lake Huron, Previous Events
Lakeshore Interlude invites seniors (65 years +) back to camp. You’ll love meeting new friends, diving into Bible Study, singing the hymns that keep your faith alive — all at beautiful indoor and outdoor settings overlooking Lake Huron. Plus, enjoy all the...
May 16, 2023 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Previous Events, Wesley Woods
UM CAMPING Brand Getting Makeover Michigan Area United Methodist Camping has been taking big strides in improving the physical state of buildings, grounds and infrastructure over the past few years. During this time, we’ve also dug into our core values and mission to...
