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Let’s GO Play!
It’s all good in the Woods!
Wesley Woods is a full-service, year-round camp and retreat center in southwest Michigan (Dowling is 20 minutes northwest of Battle Creek, or one hour southwest of Lansing). Guests have found this to be a grace-filled, natural retreat setting for over 65 years. As a Grace Outside Destination, you’ll find Wesley Woods offers fun, outdoor activities and comfortable retreat lodging.
Grace Outside Hospitality
Our Promise: Offering spaces and programs where everyone is welcome, safe and free to explore your faith in the beautiful outdoors and comfortable facilities.
Summer Camp Program
June – August
Retreat Season
August – mid June: Schools, sports teams (cross country, football, soccer, etc.), band camps, reunions, church groups and nonprofits may book Wesley Woods. Ask for an estimate for your group! Let us know the size of the group, your preferred dates, how many meals you want included, etc. We’ll make it easy for you!
2024-2025 Dates Still Available
Guest Groups: Ask about special rates for 2024!
Facilities
Book Your Event: 269-721-8291 or info@wesleywoodsmi.org
Contact us to book a tour, reserve part or all of the camp for your next event. Call, email or use the inquiry form to reach out. Download Event Planner Guide
Retreat Center
16 rooms, each w/ two twin beds, a desk and sink with counter
Suite-style bathrooms (shared between two guest rooms)
Daisy/Trillium Lodge
8 bunk beds plus 1 single bed in each in 2 rooms (34 Beds Total)
Bathrooms with a shower in each room
Lounge, Kitchen
Main Lodge
Flexible Meeting Space
2 Bunkrooms
- North bunkroom: 7 bunks and 2 twin beds (16 beds).
- South: 4 bunks and 2 twin beds (10 beds). Two bathrooms with showers.
Cabins
11 cabins with 5 bunk beds and two twins per cabin (10 sleep 12, 1 sleeps 10)
Total 130 beds
Seasonal
Dining Rooms
2 Dining Rooms, each seats approximately 100 people with tables and chairs
1 VIP Dining Room, seats 41
Chapel
Flexible Meeting Space
Seating with tables/chairs 73
Seating with chairs only 157
Outdoor Chapel
Large outdoor meeting spaces overlooking the lake. Bench seating.
Outdoor Chapel (North)
Small outdoor meeting space overlooking the lake. Bench seating.
Facilities
Activities
Enjoy nature’s playground at Wesley Woods’ 300 acres of forest, fields and waterfront. These awesome activities will get you energized and connected with friends. Summer campers enjoy these plus crafts, Legos, games, Bible study, chapel, singing, science, and more.
Archery**
Campfires
Swimming Pool**
Field Games
Canoeing
Kayaking
Soccer Field
Basketball
Standup Paddle Boarding
Baseball Field
Hiking
Sand Volleyball
Gaga Ball
Crafts
Nine Square in the Air
Legos
Playground
Broomball (Winter)
Bird Watching
Sledding (Winter)
** Additional fees may apply to rental groups (not summer camp)
Upcoming Events
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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. […]
Winter Blast Middle School and High School Recharge
Grades 6th - 12th • February 14-February 15, 2025
Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center
Calling all Middle School and High School students to a weekend away in the woods to experience a GRACE*-filled Recharge. What does it mean to connect to God amidst the ups and downs of everyday? Discover you’re not alone to face all that life throws at you. Let’s find community together and get charged up […]
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 […]
Contact Us
Call or email to make reservations
Marie Mohler, Office Manager
1700 Clear Lake
Dowling, MI 49050
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