May 15, 2023 | Lake Michigan, News
As volunteers worked hard clearing the paths at Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat for a new disc golf course, the project got a big boost of funding thanks to a $27,000 grant from the United Methodist Camp & Retreat Ministries Association (UMCRM). “We’re pretty...
Mar 28, 2023 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, News, Wesley Woods
By Rev. David Berkey Executive Director We who love leading summer camps often say, “Camp changes lives.” We see happy campers, hear testimonies, witness a high percentage of returning campers, and hear positive feedback from parents. In our hearts we know summer camp...
Mar 13, 2023 | Lake Michigan, News, Wesley Woods
Spring Cleanup Volunteer Opportunities (2023) Grab your rake, work gloves and a friend or two to help camp get ready for the season. Your gift of time supports the camps in substantial ways. Thank you! Saturday, April 22 at Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center 9 am...
Feb 1, 2023 | Lake Michigan, News, Wesley Woods
Invite a Friend to Summer Camp! We know that once you come to camp, you’re going to come back. So when you register for the first time, you’re eligible for the First-Time Camper rebate. Returning campers can earn the rebate by inviting someone new to camp — you both...
Jan 16, 2023 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, News, Wesley Woods
By Rev. David Berkey, Executive Director In this season of Epiphany, we look for epiphanies — instant discoveries that give us a new insight or powerful feeling, the manifestation of God in our world — a spiritual moment of “awe.” Dacher Keltner, a psychologist at the...
Nov 29, 2022 | Lake Michigan, News
Become a Sponsor, Help Clear the Way for this Project Families gather at Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat to draw closer together and spend time outdoors. Disc golf, one of the fastest growing sports in the world, provides a unique opportunity to combine family...
Oct 20, 2022 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, News, Wesley Woods
by Rev. David Berkey, Executive Director Location You’ve heard the old real estate adage “Location, Location, Location!” Over the past couple of years many of us have settled into a “location” — both literally and figuratively, with regards to...
Sep 15, 2022 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, News, Wesley Woods
With gratitude we celebrate 2022 as our biggest season ever with the NOMADS volunteer organization! Nomads On a Mission Active in Divine Service (NOMADS) provide volunteer labor for United Methodist organizations. “NOMADS demonstrate God’s love through our work...
Aug 23, 2022 | Lake Michigan, News, Wesley Woods
Working at Camp What is the best summer job for a young adult? Just ask the five Summer Mission Interns who served in ministry this summer with Michigan Area United Methodist Camping. Their answer: “Working at camp!” Abby Antias, Regan Dawes, Joshua Jackson, Benito...
Jul 14, 2022 | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, News, Uncategorized, Wesley Woods
Summer Camp Delights The woods are alive with laughter and song! The waters rejoice with splashing, stillness and sunsets and sunrises. Four weeks into our summer camp season and we are reminded why we do this! Children, youth and adults growing through new...
