Summer Camp Builds Lifelong Faith Pathways

Summer Camp Builds Lifelong Faith Pathways

Making Friends in Christ is Sacred and Special By Rev. David Berkey, Executive Director Christian Camp and Retreat ministries empowers guests to have foundational and transformative experiences. Because of your support, they get to: Commune with the Creator God Live...
Sharing Stories – Lake Huron Retreat Center

Sharing Stories – Lake Huron Retreat Center

Recently a group from Newburg UMC stayed at the Retreat Center. One attendee shared how her love of Lake Huron Retreat Center has spanned many years. Her daughters attended choir camps here along the lakeshore. Their family enjoyed winter weekends here over the years...
4 Steps to Planning a Family Camp

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...
Shorelines Quarterly Newsletter

Shorelines Quarterly Newsletter

Your quarterly Grace Outside camp and retreat newsletter brings you updates from Grace Outside and Michigan Area United Methodist Camping, as well as our waterfront destinations: Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat, Lake Michigan Family Campground and Lake Huron Retreat...
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 moments? Let’s find community together and get charged up to walk with God and make a difference in the world!...
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 formative to their faith journey. Together we offer far-reaching, long-lasting faith formation. You are a vital part of...
ACA Accreditation Renewed for Wesley Woods

ACA Accreditation Renewed for Wesley Woods

Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat, a Grace Outside destination, has received American Camp Association® (ACA) ACA-Accredited® Camp status. “ACA accreditation means that Wesley Woods/Grace Outside submitted to a thorough review (up to 266 standards) of its...
Spiritual Scrapbooking Retreat

Spiritual Scrapbooking Retreat

 Scrapbooking at Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Wesley Woods is pleased to invite scrapbookers and crafters to two Spiritual Scrapbooking Retreats in Dowling, Michigan: • Oct. 18-20, 2024 register ALL CRAFTERS WELCOME Enjoy time for scrapbooking or crafting in Wesley...
Volunteers Shine at Camp

Volunteers Shine at Camp

Volunteers Shine at Camp We are grateful for scores of volunteers who helped clean up all three sites this spring! Volunteers are still needed for several summer programs. Consider being part of a meaningful summer camp experience, sharing God’s love and Grace...