Welcome to Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center

Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center is a purpose-driven, year-round ministry site. You’ll feel right at home in our 300 acres of beautiful grounds and you’ll be cared for by our staff who live out our mission of Growing in Faith and Serving in Strength. It has been a place of significant spiritual impact for children, youth and families where they have made lifelong commitments to God. Guests have enjoyed spiritual renewal and family time here for over 65 years.

Summer Camp: We welcome you to experience God’s love through summer camp for children, teens, families and grandparents. You’ll be pumped up through high-energy worship, creative and unique programs, and exploring our diverse ecosystems of woods, water and prairie.

Year-Round Retreat Options: Your group, family or team-building event will love our versatile meeting spaces, delicious food service and accommodating overnight lodging.

Outdoor Fun and Adventure: From our swimming pool to our kayaks, canoes and paddle boards, water-lovers have a grand time! Fire bowl, chapel and scenic views help every day become more sacred and each guest grow closer to God through Jesus Christ.

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Grades
Dates
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Title
Cost
$220
Grades
1-3
Dates
07/23/2023-07/26/2023
Event ID
WW23E1A

Enjoy all the fun camp activities like games, swimming, boating, crafts and more! Spend time making friends, sharing stories and great memories in large and small groups. Stay in cabins with bunk beds and nearby bath house. Two counselors per cabin.

“FruitFULL Faith: A Spirit-Filled Life” – You know life can be complicated and challenging no matter how old you are. When you can understand and grow into your God-given gifts (the fruits of the spirit), you are assured that you are on the right track and you never walk alone.

Check in: 3 pm Sunday Check out:10 am Wednesday

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Cost
125
Grades
Adult
Dates
10/05/2023-10/07/2023
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Enjoy a weekend apart with Bible study and fellowship at Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat. Meals and lodging included (bring your own bedding and towels). Thursday, 1 pm through Saturday at 12 pm.
$125 per person
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Cost
$175 (Single); $150 (Double)
Grades
Adult
Dates
11/03/2023-11/05/2023
Event ID
WW2311SCRA

Enjoy time for scrapbooking or crafting in Wesley Woods’ spacious Upper Room in the Main Lodge. Participants will get their own table space to spread out for the entire event. Check in 4 pm Friday. Check out 12 pm Sunday.

Included in retreat:

  • Use of Cricut on site
  • Optional craft project
  • 4 Meals, coffee and tea
  • Two Nights Lodging the newly remodeled Retreat Center. Single or double room (linens included) with a bathroom shared with one other room.
  • Optional activities: hiking, kayaking, campfire.

Register by Oct. 27

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Cost
Free
Grades
Dates
11/11/2023-11/11/2023
Event ID

We love our volunteers! You can help support the camp by volunteering to changeover the camp from summer activities and prepare for its “second season.” Groups and individual volunteers are encouraged to come and share some love with the camp. The coffee will be on to welcome you at 8:30am and lunch will be provided at noon. RSVPs required for meal preparation. For more information, and to sign up, please contact Nicole Holton, info@wesleywoodsmi.org.

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  • “This is the first time I felt that someone really cared about what I was sharing.”

    2021 Camper

  • Thank you so much for having us! We had such an amazing time!

    Marquette University Women's Soccer Team

  • "I loved firebowl because it gave me a moment to have a conversation with God and notice how much he loves us."

    Olivia

  • "I learned that serving others is the best fuel for your relationship with God."

    Counselor

  • “The best part of camp this week was that you got to know everyone, and nobody was excluded.”

    Middle School Camper

  • Wesley Woods has had a huge impact on all 3 of my kids. It has helped shape their lives and given them confidence to make decisions about their future:

    2022 Camper Parent

  • "My daughter said she had an awesome time, commenting that at first everyone was kind of quiet but [in] no time it felt like they had all been friends for years."

    2021 Parent

Contact

  • 1700 Clear Lake
    Dowling, MI 49050

    Nicole Holton, Site Director
    Office: 269-721-8291

    Summer Camp Registrar: 989-534-6587, registrar@umcamping.org

  • 269-721-8291
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