A Blog About Nothing
Sometimes it’s impossible to experience grace and peace without taking time away from all that there is to do and do nothing. Let’s find the courage to take a sabbath break.
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...
Grace Outside Creates Love Inside
Introducing Grace Outside We have exciting news! Michigan Area United Methodist Camping is launching its new brand, Grace Outside! This energizing new brand tells the story today’s families need to hear: experiencing God’s Grace Outside creates love inside. Grace...
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....
Lakeshore Interlude
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...
Ready, Set, GO!
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...
Disc Golf Taking Shape, Grant Gives Boost
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...
It’s a Grand Time! Grand Camp and Teddy Bear Camp 2026
GRAND CAMP & TEDDY BEAR CAMP 2026 Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center 1700 Clear Lake, Dowling, MI 49050 Sunday, June 28 – Wednesday, July 1, 2026; Arrive at 3 PM, Depart at 10 AM Grand Camp – Ages 4 – Middle School Grandparent, Aunt, Uncle &...
Survey Says: Summer Camp Really is Good for You!
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...