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 friendly recreation and outdoor enjoyment.
Installing a permanent, high quality disc golf course at Lake Michigan will give guests another leisure activity to enjoy together. “The family, or ‘ace’ course, will give all ages and abilities a fun activity that honors the beautiful landscape we have at Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat,” explained Site Director Erik Bengston. “The Professional/Amateur course we have designed will provide a wide range of challenging holes for all skill levels.”
An ace in disc golf refers to throwing a “hole-in-one” — one throw of the disc from the teepad into the basket. The first phase of the project that aims to be completed by May 2023 includes a nine-hole Family/Ace course and an 18- hole Professional/Amateur course. The Pro/Am holes range between par three and par four, meaning it should take three or four throws to get the disc into the basket. Disc golf is played much like golf. Though instead of a golf ball and clubs, players use a flying disc or Frisbee®.
Erik, a disc golf enthusiast himself, said, “We are super excited that the Lake Michigan disc golf course will be designed by well-known course designer Jim Schultz.” Jim is part of Eagles Wings Disc Golf, a nonprofit Christian organization that shares faith through the sport of disc golf.
To make this dream a reality we are asking Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat supporters/families to sponsor a hole to offset the cost of building the course and installing the equipment.
Sponsor a Hole
Each sponsor will get either name or logo recognition on a sign at each hole.
- Pro/Am Sponsors (18) $2,000 per hole or 2 sponsors per hole at $1,000 each
- Family/Ace Sponsors (9) $1,000 per hole or 2 sponsors per hole at $500 each
Contact Erik Bengston at ebengston@umcamping.org to reserve your hole sponsorship — only a limited number are available! Sponsorship donations can be made by check payable to Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat and sent to 5807 Ridge Rd, Pentwater, MI 49449. You can also donate by credit card by phone (231-869-5627) or via our donate page.
Free Retreat Center Work Weekends
Any weekend the Retreat Center is not booked between now and Spring Work Weekend, your group, family or even a couple of couples are welcome to reserve the Retreat center to come and help at camp. We’re going to need lots of help clearing brush and branches, building tee boxes and so on. If your group can give 4-8 hours over the weekend in volunteer time, you can stay in the Retreat Center for free (a $200/night value). You provide your own food and linens.
Reserve your choice weekend now. Please contact Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat info@lakemichigancamp.org or call 231-869-5627.
God’s magnificence is revealed in nature and bringing more ways for families and groups to enjoy the beauty of Lake Michigan camp will encourage more visitors to the campground. Thank you for your support!
Other Projects in Process
- 2 Bathrooms – Waiting for state approval on placement of two bath houses (north and west near bunkhouses)
- New Seasonal Sites – Now taking reservations for 2023 seasonals. Give us a call if you are interested.
Finished Projects
- Welcome Center, Coffee Bar, Restroom
- Dining Hall Renovations and Bathroom
- 4 Full Hook-up Sites (Sites 40-43)
- Pastor Cabin