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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.

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Summer Camp Program

June – August

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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!

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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

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Retreat Center

16 rooms, each w/ two twin beds, a desk and sink with counter
Suite-style bathrooms (shared between two guest rooms)

 


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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


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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.

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Cabins

11 cabins with 5 bunk beds and two twins per cabin (10 sleep 12, 1 sleeps 10)

Total 130 beds

Seasonal


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Dining Rooms

2 Dining Rooms, each seats approximately 100 people with tables and chairs
1 VIP Dining Room, seats 41


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Chapel

Flexible Meeting Space
Seating with tables/chairs 73
Seating with chairs only 157


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Outdoor Chapel

Large outdoor meeting spaces overlooking the lake. Bench seating.

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Outdoor Chapel (North)

Small outdoor meeting space overlooking the lake. Bench seating.

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Facilities

Swimming Pool

Waterfront (canoeing/kayaking)

Sports Fields


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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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Jul 13 2025

Grow the GRACE Way-Elementary Camp 1 Mini A

Grades 1st - 3rd • July 13-July 16, 2025
Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center

Summer Camp is all about trying new things and spending time outside in a safe and friendly community. Elementary campers make new friends, learn fresh skills, make lasting memories and grow in GRACE. They leave enthusiastic about their faith and empowered to share God’s love with others as they follow the example of Jesus. Every […]

Jul 13 2025

Play the GRACE Way-MS Sports Camp

Grades 7th - 9th • July 13-July 19, 2025
Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center

Sports are fun and offer character-building opportunities. Camp coaches take a GRACE-filled approach to athletics. Play basketball, sand volleyball, golf, softball, soccer, flag football, swimming, kayaking, PLUS the camp activities you love like swimming, games and archery. Campers emerge as empowered student athletes who shine with God’s love while having lots of fun. Every week […]

Jul 13 2025

Grow the GRACE Way-Elementary Camp 1

Grades 3rd - 6th • July 13-July 19, 2025
Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center

Summer Camp is all about trying new things and spending time outside in a safe and friendly community. Elementary campers make new friends, learn fresh skills, make lasting memories and grow in GRACE. They leave enthusiastic about their faith and empowered to share God’s love with others as they follow the example of Jesus. Every […]

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Contact Us

Call or email to make reservations

Marie Mohler, Office Manager

1700 Clear Lake
Dowling, MI 49050

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