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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.
Events
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Cost
Grades
Dates
Event ID
Title
Cost
$399 Through 4/30/22; $420 from 5/1/22
Grades
10-13
Dates
06/18/2023-06/24/2023
Event ID
WW22HS
Enjoy all the fun camp activities like games, swimming, boating, archery, 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 Saturday
Title
Cost
$120 per person age 13-adult; $50 per child age 4-12; Free for children age 3 and under
Grades
All ages
Dates
07/05/2023-07/07/2023
Event ID
WW22GRAND
Grandkids and their grandparents enjoy a three-day adventure with camp games, crafts, music, swimming and worship. Grandparents serve as the cabin counselors for their grandkids, and camp staff provide the program. “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.
Title
Cost
$399 Through 4/30/22; $420 from 5/1/22
Grades
6-9
Dates
07/09/2023-07/15/2023
Event ID
WW22M1
Enjoy all the fun camp activities like games, swimming, boating, archery, 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 Saturday
Enjoy all the fun camp activities like games, swimming, boating, archery, 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 Saturday
Title
Cost
$220
Grades
1-3
Dates
07/23/2023-07/26/2023
Event ID
WW22E1A
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
Title
Cost
$420
Grades
6-9
Dates
07/23/2023-07/29/2023
Event ID
WW22M2
Calling all energetic campers who want to have fun playing a variety of sports including soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, touch football, ultimate frisbee, archery, swimming, boating – and some crazy new games, too! Gain some skills and share in the joy of being a community while accepting the God-given abilities of each player! No previous experience is needed – just a desire to play! 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: 10:00 am Saturday
In The News
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It’s a Grand Time!
April 20, 2023
By Rev. David Berkey As I write this, I am spending...
Rebates & Scholarships
April 2, 2023
$25-$50 Rebate So you want to go to summer camp! Great!...
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“This is the first time I felt that someone really cared about what I was sharing.”
2021 Camper
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Thank you so much for having us! We had such an amazing time!
Marquette University Women's Soccer Team
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"I loved firebowl because it gave me a moment to have a conversation with God and notice how much he loves us."
Olivia
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"I learned that serving others is the best fuel for your relationship with God."
Counselor
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“The best part of camp this week was that you got to know everyone, and nobody was excluded.”
Middle School Camper
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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
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"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
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1700 Clear Lake
Dowling, MI 49050Nicole Holton, Site Director
Office: 269-721-8291Summer Camp Registrar: 989-534-6587, registrar@umcamping.org
- 269-721-8291
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Remember, when you bring a friend new to camp, you both can save $50 on a full week camp! Are you registered?
Pentecost Sunday! If you were near me in back you would definitely hear me singing this hymn; one of my favs! Thank you for the message Pastor Metzer!
