Summer Camps
2025 The GRACE Way
Life is hard, but Summer Camp with GRACE OUTSIDE empowers campers to rise to the challenge. Campers learn a different way of doing life — a grace-filled way based on the unexpected things Jesus taught, including how to be a friend, how to encourage others and how to love ourselves. Campers gain confidence as a child of God, and grow in a safe community where everyone feels welcome and loved.
Let’s GO! Choose a camp below based on the grade you are going into Fall 2025. Youth Summer Camps take place at Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat in Dowling, Michigan.
Adventure Camps take off from Lake Michigan Family Campground in Pentwater, Michigan.
Looking for Adults Camps? Click here.
- Grades 10-13
- June 15-13
- Grades 3-12
- June 22-28
- Ages 4 through middle school
- June 30-July 2
- Ages 4 through 3rd grade
- June 30-July 2
- Grades 10-13
- July 6-12
- Grades 7-9
- July 6-12
- Grades 7-9
- July 13-19
- Grades 3-6
- July 13-19
- Grades 1-3
- July 13-16
- Grades 1-3
- July 16-19
- Grades 3-6
- July 20-26
- Grades 1-3
- July 20-23
- Grades 1-3
- July 23-26
- Ages 14-17
- July 27-Aug. 2
Activities
Every camp includes outdoor activities, games, swimming, waterfront (kayaks, canoes, paddle boards), archery, age-appropriate Bible study/devotions, small group time, unstructured time for rest, music and worship, crafts, and more. Parents appreciate how camp builds resilience, independence and fosters personal growth. Campers come back each year because amongst the fun and friends, they are empowered by God’s love to be their best selves.
Archery
Campfires
Swimming Pool
Crafts
Field Games
Hiking
Nine Square in the Air
Gaga Ball
Playground
Standup Paddle Boarding
Kayaking
Canoeing
Bible Study
Praise & Worship
Legos
Sand Volleyball
Basketball
Soccer Field
Overnight Camps
Grace Outside invites you to step outside your day-to-day routine and grow into your best self. You’ll be surrounded by friends and counselors who offer support, love and encouragement as you try new things, discover new skills, learn about God’s grace, and create your best summer memories.
2025 Theme:
The GRACE Way
Personal Growth
Through fun and adventure, camp helps young people grow in self confidence, social skills, leadership, appreciation and regard for others.
Community Building
Summer camp creates an intentional community based on Christian hospitality — welcoming and loving everyone where they are.
Spiritual Foundation
Campers grow closer to God and walk their own faith journey through Christian teaching and role models, the awe of connecting with nature, and living in community.
New Campers SAVE $50
Once you come to camp, we are convinced you’ll want to come back and share the experience with others. First-time campers can get up to a $50 discount on full week camps ($25 on mini camps).
If you are a returning camper who invites a new camper, you can earn up to a $50 rebate! (One discount or rebate per camper. Conditions apply. See rebate coupon.)
Camp Affordability
Affordability should never be a barrier to attending camp. If you need financial help, contact your local church. Additional funds may be available from Grace Outside, contact the registrar at the site you want to attend.
Upcoming Events
Can you help?
When you give to the Camp Affordability Fund, you help campers experience the fun, joy and love of Grace Outside programs. Consider a monthly gift to support this mission year-round. Thank you!
Family Fun Day
Families, All Ages • April 27-April 27, 2025
Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center
For a fun and exciting afternoon together outside, come to Wesley Woods’ free Family Fun Day!
Free Camping Volunteer Weekend (Spring)
Families, All Ages • May 1-May 4, 2025
Lake Michigan Family Campground
Enjoy a weekend of fellowship, hard work and camping while helping get Lake Michigan Family Campground ready for the season. We need wood split, brush cleared, holes dug, picnic tables cleaned and prepped, program areas set up, archery range and disc golf areas set up, painting, shelving projects, and more. Relax in the evenings at […]
Explore the GRACE Way-High School Camp
Grades 10th - 13 • June 15-June 21, 2025
Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center
High school students entering grades 10-13 are invited to a life-changing week of worship, community, discussion, encouragement, rest, campfires, swimming, kayaking, archery, games, fun, and serving full of GRACE! Every week includes outdoor activities, age-appropriate Bible study and devotions, small group time, unstructured time for rest, music and worship, crafts, and more. Trained staff and […]