Confirmation Weekend
SPARK: Study, Peace, Act, Relate, Kickoff Students 6th-12th grade who are ready to make their confirmation will enjoy a weekend at Lake Michigan Family Campground including activities, music, and God-filled conversation. United Methodist pastors from local churches...
4 Steps to Planning a Family Camp
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...
Camp Coordinator Workshops
Virtual Workshop for Local Church Camp Coordinators Camps, retreat ministries and churches need each other. Many people name summer camp as formative to their faith journey. Together we offer far-reaching, long-lasting faith formation. You are a vital part of...
Building & Remodeling for You!
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...
Summer Camp Internships
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...
Grace Outside Hires New Program Director
Grace Outside recently hired Allison Vitale as full-time program director for the Michigan-based camp and retreat ministry. The move represents a commitment to growing the spiritual experiences for summer campers and retreat guests at all the Grace Outside destinations.
Scholarships
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...
Giving Back
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....