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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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Create the GRACE Way-All Ages Arts Camp
Ages 8 - 18 • June 22-June 28, 2025
Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center
Campers explore various art forms to express themselves, discover the unique character of Jesus and learn about the many facets of GRACE. In addition to your favorite camp activities, choose creative activities like drama/improv, dance, digital storytelling and animation, music, drawing, painting and crafts. Small group camp model where elementary, middle and high school campers […]
Follow the GRACE Way-Teddy Bear Camp
Ages 18 and up • June 30-July 2, 2025
Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center
Children and their special adult (parent, aunt/uncle, etc.) enjoy a three-day adventure with camp games, crafts, music, swimming and worship. Together they’ll make new friends and follow the way of Jesus as they grow in joy, peace and love. Adults serve as the cabin counselors for their child, and camp staff provides the program. Trained […]
Follow the GRACE Way-Grandparent Camp
Ages 4 and up • June 30-July 2, 2025
Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center
Grandkids and their grandparents enjoy a three-day adventure with camp games, crafts, music, swimming, canoeing and worship. Together the generations make new friends and follow the way of Jesus. The GRACE way helps each grow in joy, peace and love. Grandparents serve as the cabin counselors for their grandkids, and camp staff provides the program. […]
Contact Us
Call or email to make reservations
Marie Mohler, Office Manager
1700 Clear Lake
Dowling, MI 49050
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