Summer Camp Internships

Summer Camp Internships

More Than a Summer Job Grace Outside announces the return of its summer intern program.  We are grateful to the Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church for the funding grant that fuels the summer camp internship program. The ideal candidates are...
A Blog About Nothing

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.

Confirmation Weekend

Confirmation Weekend

SPARK: Study, Peace, Act, Relate, Kickoff Students 6th-12th grade who are ready to make their confirmation will enjoy a weekend at Lake Michigan Family Campground including activities, music, and God-filled conversation. United Methodist pastors from local churches...
Rebates & Scholarships

Rebates & Scholarships

$25-$50 Rebate So you want to go to summer camp! Great! Register with a deposit, then invite some friends and get them to register, too. Use our First-Time Camper Instant Rebate Coupon to get $50 off a week-long summer camp (most youth camps are eligible, but check...
Grace Outside Creates Love Inside

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...
New Director Hired for Lake Huron Retreat Center

New Director Hired for Lake Huron Retreat Center

Lake Huron Retreat Center will have a new director starting in January. Karen Hand comes highly recommended to Lake Huron from the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church where she served first as camp manager and more recently as manager of program and...
Giving Back

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....
Why ‘Fun’ Is Important

Why ‘Fun’ Is Important

By Rev. David Berkey, Executive Director The number-one answer to, “How do you feel about your week of camp?” “It was FUN!” Parents rank “FUN” second only to safety in describing what they look for in a summer camp.   We want everyone to have fun at camp, but there’s...
Lakeshore Interlude

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...