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.  Looking for Adults Camps? Click here.

  • Ages 4 through middle school
  • June 30-July 2
  • Ages 4 through 3rd grade
  • June 30-July 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

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Personal Growth

Through fun and adventure, camp helps young people grow in self confidence, social skills, leadership, appreciation and regard for others. 

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Community Building

Summer camp creates an intentional community based on Christian hospitality — welcoming and loving everyone where they are.

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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.

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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.

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boy in kayak

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!

Jan 10 2025

Winter Blast Elementary Recharge

Grades 1st - 5th • January 10-January 11, 2025
Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center

Introducing a Winter Blast retreat weekend geared just for elementary students! Jumpstart your New Year with an exciting weekend away in the Woods. Experience a GRACE*-filled Recharge that kids will love! Reserve your spot today and enjoy all the fun, friends, games, winter activities, powerful messages, meaningful discussions, super music, delicious food, and countless memories. […]

Jan 31 2025

God’s Treasures Winter Weekend

Ages 18 - 99 • January 31-February 2, 2025
Lake Huron Retreat Center

We’re pleased to offer a retreat opportunity for adult campers with special needs and their caregivers. Come for a weekend of Christmas fun! Our activities include music, games, crafts, Bible stories, and much more! Experience the fine hospitality of the Lake Huron staff. (Caregivers are responsible for the care of their camper during this event, […]

Feb 07 2025

Winter Blast Flat Rock UMC Recharge

Ages 8 - 18 • February 7-February 8, 2025
Grace Outside

Calling all students 3rd-12th grade to experience a Recharge in mid-winter that will give you a boost to power through the cold, dark days with purpose and joy! You will love the nonstop fun of silly games, outdoor activities, drama, music, discussion, creativity, problem-solving, delicious food and countless memories. Discover you’re not alone to face […]

Testimonials

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Testimonial 1

Wonderful staff! Counselors were loving and engaged with the kids. They were super! The food was great and healthy choices presented in at every meal.

-Wesley Woods parent

Testimonial 2

She did talk about how moved she was with seeing the love and acceptance shared between both campers and counselors alike!

-Wesley Woods parent

Testimonial 3

My camper talked about how impactful Thursday night firebowl was with the hand washing and all of the campers running to the field to stargaze.

-Wesley Woods parent

Testimonial 4

She loved the activities, counselors, and an opportunity to see teenagers who have been struggling with self acceptance and identity issues be surrounded by loving and accepting peers.

-Wesley Woods parent

Testimonial 5

Bev, the camp nurse was AMAZING! My son has epilepsy and I was hesitant to send him to camp. She communicated with me every day to assure me that my son was doing well and having fun.

-Wesley Woods parent