Volunteer NOMADS Make a Big Impact
Volunteers are the lifeblood for many nonprofit organizations, and we are no exception. We are grateful for their hard work and joyful energy for our mission.
Lake Huron Retreat Center Celebrates 80 Years of Ministry
You are invited to celebrate all the sparks that happen at camp and the 80th Anniversary of Lake Huron Retreat Center’s ministry at the lakeshore.
The GRACE Way – Summer Camp Theme
Grace Outside uses United Methodist curriculum that is biblically-based and energizes campers and staff alike on their discipleship journey. Campers learn a different way of doing life — a grace-filled way based on the unexpected things Jesus taught, including how to...
Summer Camp Builds Lifelong Faith Pathways
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 in a safe, nurturing community
Bubble up with the joy of God’s love
And share it with the world!
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
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
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...
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.
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...