Upcoming Camp Events
Please click on the Event Name to see a description.
Judson Collins Center
Families and adults – choose your lodging, cook out, swim, enjoy the camp. Fee covers lodging only. New this year: Food service available a la carte and favorite camp activities such as crafts and low ropes course.
Priced by lodging – per family for all 3 nights:
Lodge Room – (Sleeps 4, bath and shower in building) $150
Dormitory Room – (Sleeps 8, bath and shower in room) $120
Tent/RV site, no electricity – $60
Tent/RV site, electricity – $75
The second level of our leadership development program, CIT (Counselor-in-Training) is a two-week session (campers go home during Fourth of July week) designed to equip teens for camp leadership.
Dates: June 23-28 and July 7-12
Check-in, 3 pm; check-out, 3 pm
Servant leadership program for teens, with service projects and programs. You live on-site for a two-week program (campers go home during Fourth of July week) and serve alongside our staff in a variety of camp departments.
Dates: June 23-28 and July 7-12
Check-in, 3 pm; check-out, 3 pm
All your favorite sports that can only happen at camp, such as archery and gaga ball.
Check-in 3 pm, checkout 3 pm.
All your favorite sports that can only happen at camp, such as archery and gaga ball.
Check in 3 pm, checkout 3 pm.
Lights, camera, action! Create and perform a production from script to stage to YouTube.
Check-in 3 pm; checkout 3 pm.
Lights, camera, action! Create and perform a production from script to stage to YouTube.
Check-in 3 pm; checkout 3 pm.
Offsite road trips mixed with your favorite camp activities. The best of both worlds.
Check-in, 3 pm; check-out, 3 pm
Go BIG! Archery, low ropes course, canoe trip, and new ninja warrior challenge.
Check-in 3 pm, checkout 3 pm.
Traditional camp fun for young campers with an adult. Includes swimming, crafts, and Bible study.
When registering, begin the account in the adult’s name, then add the child’s name. Register the adult first, and then register the child, clicking the option for the First Child Free. Each person must have a registration for the event.
Check-in 3 pm, checkout 3 pm.
Are you ready for extreme? Participate in archery, kayak trip, and the new ninja warrior challenge.
Check in: 3 p.m. Check out: 3 p.m.
Are you ready for extreme? Archery, kayak trip, and the new ninja warrior challenge.
Check-in is 3 pm, checkout 3 pm.
Create memories with your grandchild as you sing, play, swim, and laugh together throughout this three-day/two-night event. Price is per adult, with first grandchild free.
$35 each additional grandchild.
When registering, begin the account in the adult’s name, then add the child’s name. Register the adult first, and then register the child, clicking the option for the First Child Free. Each person must have a registration for the event.
Check in: 3 p.m. Check out: 3 p.m.
Young campers enjoy nature, games, swimming, and crafts, in a mini camp.
Check-in: 3 pm – Check-out 3 pm
A wet week packed with waterfront fun. Soak your body and soul while growing in faith.
Check-in 3 pm; checkout 3 pm.
A wet week packed with waterfront fun. Soak your body and soul while growing in faith.
Check in: 3 p.m. Check out: 3 p.m.
Offsite road trips mixed with your favorite camp activities. The best of both worlds.
Check-in, 3 pm; check-out, 3 pm
Create memories with your grandchild as you sing, play, swim, and laugh together throughout this three-day/two-night event. Price is per adult, with first grandchild free.
$35 each additional grandchild.
When registering, begin the account in the adult’s name, then add the child’s name. Register the adult first, and then register the child, clicking the option for the First Child Free. Each person must have a registration for the event.
Check-in 3 pm; checkout 3 pm.
Lake Huron Retreat Center
This experience is designed for adults who are mentally and physically challenged. Campers experience a variety of activities including crafts, outdoor recreation, swimming, music, drama, and Bible story time. Our Talent Show is a camp highlight, along with Friday evening’s Awards Ceremony and Dance. Camp concludes with a Closing Program in Poole Chapel. Campers stay in Littleton and Ragland Lodges and are assigned counselors according to basic care needs. A questionnaire is sent to applicants and must be returned prior to acceptance into this program.
Check-in, 9:00 am; Check-out, 11:00 am
This experience is designed for adults who are mentally and physically challenged. Campers experience a variety of activities including crafts, outdoor recreation, swimming, music, drama, and Bible story time. Our Talent Show is a camp highlight, along with Friday evening’s Awards Ceremony and Dance. Camp concludes with a Closing Program in Poole Chapel. Campers stay in Littleton and Ragland Lodges and are assigned counselors according to basic care needs. A questionnaire is sent to applicants and must be returned prior to acceptance into this program.
Check-in, 9:00 am; Check-out, 11 am
This retreat experience is designed for men and women ages 65 and older. Step away from the busyness of everyday life and come to the lakeshore for fellowship, rest and worship. Bible study music, campfires, outdoor recreation and time for relaxing along the waterfront are all activities built into this mid-week event. Meals are designed with the senior adult in mind and a nurse is available during the event to assist guests in any way necessary. Guests stay in Littleton and Ragland Lodges. Single: $240; Double: $200; Triple: $168; Commuter: $75
Check-in 1 pm; checkout 11 am
This overnight retreat is for all adults who love music. Arrive Friday evening and jump right into rehearsals and fellowship. Rehearsals continue through Saturday, with a break in the afternoon for enjoying the local sights in the Blue Water area. The weekend concludes with a special concert in Poole Chapel for the local community. Retreat fees include a full set of sheet music that covers the liturgical year for each participant. Single: $151; Double $126; Triple: $115; Commuter: $60
Check-in 3 pm; check-out, 4 pm
Lake Michigan
Beautiful, wooded sites just on the other side of the dune from Lake Michigan.
Season: May 1 – Oct 15. Please call for post-season sites without hook ups. Now taking reservations for 2019!
Max RV size: 35ft. Most sites are for RVs under 30ft.
Platform canvas tents & cabins: Available by reservation
- Our campground is open to the public and offers a positive Christian camping experience for individuals, families, groups and churches.
- Reservations are strongly encouraged, though walk-ins are possible, especially weekdays.
- Pavilion with kitchen facilities attached is available for group use.
- Large gathering area with seating for campfires and worship services.
- Restrooms and shower facilities convenient to campsites.
- Bikes and kayaks available to registered campers.
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Individual Reservations: email campgroundregistrations@umcamping.org or call 989-272-1116.
Group Reservations: Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat Office, 231-869-5627 or lakemichigancampdirector@umcamping.org.
Enjoy a week of camping develop friendships with home school families from across Michigan and Indiana. Guest speakers will challenge our students. Campers will have time to explore the ecosystems at Lake Michigan Camp, learn about predators, and participate in crafts, archery, soccer, and volleyball. RV and tent sites, bunkhouses, and cabins are available. Contact Lake Michigan Camp and Retreat Center at 231-869-5627 for more information.
Or, select Register to indicate your interest in attending this camp. Fill out the contact information, check out, and complete. There is no charge for telling us you are interested! We will contact you with more information.
Enjoy a weekend of free fishing (no State of Michigan license required) while camping at Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat Center. Choose a housing and meal package, or choose your housing and and add the optional meals.
For more information, call Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat Center at 231-869-5627.
Check in: 3 p.m. Check out: 10 a.m.
Elementary Faith Builders will explore Biblical towns, villages, and the heroes of the scriptures. This week will be full of fun, friends, and exploration.
Optional activity: Horseback riding lessons, including 3 trail rides. Choose this option when registering – additional fee of $151.
If choosing horse option, registration for this event must be paid in full by May 21, 2019.
Check-in 3 pm; check-out 10 am
Younger Elementary Faith Builders will explore Biblical towns, villages, and the heroes of the scriptures. This mini week (Sunday to Wednesday) will be full of fun, friendships, and exploration.
Check-in, 3 pm; checkout 10 am
Are you a night owl? Does staying up late and sleeping in sound like your speed? How about Lake Michigan sunsets, star gazing, beach bonfires, glow games, and a small group atmosphere? This is camp at a different pace.
Optional activity: Horseback riding lessons, including 3 trail rides. Choose this option when registering – additional fee of $151.
If choosing horse option, registration for this event must be paid in full by May 21, 2019.
Check-in, 3 pm; checkout, 10 am
Experience the awe of being surrounded by trees and wildlife. Listen to the sounds of the forest and the waves on the beach. Explore the 150+acre camp’s plants, animals, and nature connections. Rain or shine, campers will sleep in tents, in a hammock in the woods, or under the stars on the beach. Campers will learn basic survival skills and cook meals on a fire.
Optional activity: Horseback riding lessons, including 3 trail rides. Choose this option when registering – additional fee of $151.
If choosing horse option, registration for this event must be paid in full by May 21, 2019.
Check-in, 3 pm; checkout, 10 am
This camp is designed to prepare youth to be involved in the ministry of camping. Teens will receive training, and successful completion will allow teens to return and assist in camps during the week of July 14 and/or July 21.
This camp is for the parents of children attending one of our youth camps. If you want your child to participate in the youth camp experience but are unsure about them sleeping at camp, this is for your family. Your youth will attend all youth camp events beginning with breakfast each morning and ending with fire bowl each evening. After fire bowl your camper will be escorted to your campsite for sleeping. Registration includes 6 nights (or 3 for mini) camp site rental for your RV or use of one platform tents and a continental breakfast on Saturday. Call it a day camp, call it a retreat, this is your time to have days to yourself!
Note: Parents will not be allowed to participate or be with youth during the day. Price is for one RV or one platform site and one breakfast on Saturday. Youth camps are at normal price. This is a two-part registration: Register your camper in the event he or she wants to attend. For an RV site, platform tent, or to use your own tent, please call Lake Michigan Camp at 231-869-5627 or 989-272-1116.
Check in: 3 p.m. Check out: 10 a.m.
Horse option is full. Sailing option still has openings. Basic camp still has openings.
Extreme Faith Challenge is an action-packed week full of high-energy games, days on the beach of Lake Michigan, and challenging Bible studies.
Optional choice: daily sailing lessons on beautiful Lake Michigan with certified sailing instructors each afternoon.Campers must be able to swim.
Optional choice: daily morning horseback riding with a full-day trail ride on Friday.
If choosing horse and/or sailing options, registration for this event must be paid in full by May 21, 2019.
Check-in: 3 pm; check-out 10 am
Horse option is closed – but the regular camp still has openings.
Come spend a week with us listening to what God has to say! Campers will have the opportunity to hear God through music, chapel, Bible study, nature, art, and emojis! Emojis?! What?! Yes, we will explore how even emojis can contain a message about God’s love for us. Choose to participate in multiple fine art activities including arts and crafts, creative writing, drama, dance, card making, outdoor cooking, chimes, choir, journalism, sewing, jewelry making, origami, woodworking, and more! We will also have plenty of sports, games, and other fun things to do including swimming or kayaking in Lake Michigan.
Optional addition of horseback riding in the mornings. Spaces for this option are limited!
If choosing horse option, registration for this event must be paid in full by May 21, 2019.
Check-in 3:00 pm; checkout 10:00 am
Dean: Diane Earles dianeearles11@gmail.com
Horse option is closed; sailing option is still open. Basic camp still has openings.
Experience the awe of being surrounded by trees and wildlife. Listen to the sounds of the forest and the waves of the beach. Explore the 150+ acres of the camp’s plants, animals, and nature connections. Rain or shine, campers will sleep in tents, in a hammock in the woods, or under the stars on the beach. Cook on a fire and learn basic survival skills.
Optional choice: daily sailing lessons on beautiful Lake Michigan with certified sailing instructors each afternoon.Campers must be able to swim.
Optional choice: daily morning horseback riding with a full-day trail ride on Friday.
If choosing horse and/or sailing options, registration for this event must be paid in full by May 21, 2019.
Check-in 3 pm; checkout 10 am
Middle School Faith Challenge will encourage you to find answers to specific questions during your daily walk with God. Grow friendships during funny and wacky games, unique crafts, or relaxing but wild days on the beach of Lake Michigan.
Optional choice: daily sailing lessons on beautiful Lake Michigan with certified sailing instructors each afternoon.Campers must be able to swim.
Optional choice: daily morning horseback riding with a full-day trail ride on Friday.
If choosing horse and/or sailing options, registration for this event must be paid in full by May 21, 2019.
Dean: Corey Michael, michaelfam05@gmail.com
Check-in: 3 pm, check-out 10 am
Learn about the craftspersons and artists in the Bible and discover new God-given talents, as guest demonstrators expose you to a wide variety of art forms. This session may include mosaic design, forging, pottery, paper making, weaving, wire works, or many other art forms. A $50 material fee is included in the price.
Optional choice: daily afternoon sailing lessons on beautiful Lake Michigan with certified sailing instructors each afternoon.Campers must be able to swim.
Optional choice: daily morning horseback riding with a full-day trail ride on Friday.
If choosing horse and/or sailing options, registration for this event must be paid in full by May 21, 2019.
Check-in, 3 pm; checkout 10 am.
Experience the awe of being surrounded by trees and wildlife. Listen to the sounds of the forest and the waves of the beach. Each day we will hike to some area of the camp to explore the wonders of the ecosystem. Campers will sleep in tents and some meals will be cooked over the open fire. Beginning campers will be taught the basics of camping outdoors.
Optional choice: daily morning horseback riding with a full-day trail ride on Friday.
If choosing horse and/or sailing options, registration for this event must be paid in full by May 21, 2019.
Check-in, 3 pm; checkout 10 am
This camp is for the parents of children attending one of our youth camps. If you want your child to participate in the youth camp experience but are unsure about them sleeping at camp, this is for your family. Your youth will attend all youth camp events beginning with breakfast each morning and ending with fire bowl each evening. After fire bowl your camper will be escorted to your campsite for sleeping. Registration includes 6 nights (or 3 for mini) camp site rental for your RV or use of one platform tents and a continental breakfast on Saturday. Call it a day camp, call it a retreat, this is your time to have days to yourself!
Note: Parents will not be allowed to participate or be with youth during the day. Price is for one RV or one platform site and one breakfast on Saturday. Youth camps are at normal price. This is a two-part registration: Register your camper in the event he or she wants to attend. For an RV site, platform tent, or to use your own tent, please call Lake Michigan Camp at 231-869-5627 or 989-272-1116.
Check in: 3 p.m. Check out: 10 a.m.
Come explore the majestic and wild waters of eastern Lake Superior as we journey to Lake Superior Provincial Park north of Sault St. Marie. We will kayak on the largest freshwater lake in the world, as well as the numerous rivers and inland lakes of this beautiful and remote wilderness. We will stay at a campground near the shore of Lake Superior where moose sightings are not uncommon, and also visit ancient native petroglyphs. No previous kayaking experience needed—just a spirit of adventure and desire to be immersed in God’s creation.
Deans: Dan Duncan and Chris Lane
Check in: 3 p.m. Check out: 10 a.m.
Cost includes 3 meals: Saturday Breakfast & Dinner, Sunday Breakfast, Snacks, Hot Cocoa, Coffee, workshops and entertainment. Guest Speakers are Rev. Tim Broyles from Dexter UMC and Rev. Mandy Baldwin from Indianapolis, Indiana.
Arrive Friday in time for opening Fire Bowl at 7 pm.
Departure: Sunday 12 pm.
Lakeview Camp
Camping Season: May 1 to October 15. Now taking reservations for 2019.
Everyone is welcome at Lakeview Family Camp. We are a secluded campground on a beautiful inland lake in Montcalm County. It’s an easy drive from Grand Rapids, Mt. Pleasant, and Big Rapids, Michigan.
Our peaceful campground welcomes families and friends to renew, refocus, and reconnect in Christian fellowship surrounded by natural beauty.
We offer family and group grassy camping sites for RVs, trailers, and tents with electric, water, and more (including some 50 amp sites). We have also six cabins available.
Activities are offered most weekends, with extra special fun planned near holidays.
Reservations: campgroundregistrations@umcamping.org or call 989-272-1116
Wesley Woods
We can’t wait for the best week of summer 2019! Come find your place to belong, be accepted, and be loved. Come join the fun, we want you here!
Dean: Kelsey Werner, hscamp@wesleywoodscamp.com
Check-in: 3 pm; check-out 10 am
Be real, middle school is hard.Things change constantly: your voice drops, cooties disappear just in time for your face to break out – the struggle is real. Join us at camp and discover how God draws us closer in faith.
Deans: Joe and Kate Hogoboom, epic@wesleywoodscamp.com
Check-in: 3 pm; check-out 10 am
Learn that you are created by God and built for a purpose. Fun with gears, robotics, Legos, and your faith.
Check-in 3 pm; checkout 10 am.
Serve in local communities during the day, praise God and have fun in the evenings! Join us for this mission-minded camp, and serve others this week.
Check-in 3 pm; check out Friday 10 am
Learn the basics of canoeing, and prepare for day trips on various rivers around southwest Michigan.
Check-in 3 pm; checkout 10 am.
New at Wesley Woods – a horseback riding camp! For grades 4 to 8. Participate in all the fun camp activities in the morning and then receive two and a half hours of riding instruction in the afternoons.
Space is limited to 10 riders – sign up today!
Check-in 3 pm; checkout 10 am.
Power UP. you won’t need your X-Box for this week of fun; we’re kickin’ it old school! Join us as we power up, go for the high score, and learn about how God is our ultimate 1 up!
Deans: Jon Sherwood; Erin Charnley; Alyshia Garrett; act456@wesleywoodscamp.com
Check-in: 3 pm; check-out 10 am
Power UP. you won’t need your X-Box for this week of fun; we’re kickin’ it old school! Join us as we power up, go for the high score, and learn about how God is our ultimate 1 up!
Deans: Jon Sherwood, Erin Charnley, Alyshia Garrett, act456@wesleywoodscamp.com
Check-in: 3 pm; check-out 10 am
Power UP. you won’t need your X-Box for this week of fun; we’re kickin’ it old school! Join us as we power up, go for the high score, and learn about how God is our ultimate 1 up!
Deans: Jon Sherwood, Erin Charnley, Alyshia Garrett, act456@wesleywoodscamp.com
Check-in: 3 pm; check-out 10 am
Ignite the flame in your life, and follow Jesus Christ! Worship, fun, and friendships abound during this fast and fun week of camp.
Deans: Ryan and Kim Whitney, act123@wesleywoodscamp.com
Check-in: 3 pm; check-out 10 am
Ignite the flame in your life, and follow Jesus Christ! Worship, fun, and friendships abound during this fast and fun week of camp.
Deans: Ryan and Kim Whitney, act123@wesleywoodscamp.com
Check-in: 3 pm; check-out, 10 am
Ignite the flame in your life, and follow Jesus Christ! Worship, fun, and friendships abound during this fast and fun week of camp.
Deans: Ryan and Kim Whitney, act123@wesleywoodscamp.com
Check-in: 3 pm; check-out 10 am
Prepare for catching up with old friends, making new friends, crazy awesome games, screaming and jumping around, and learning about your faith all week long.
Dean: Kelsey Werner, act789@wesleywoodscamp.com
Check-in: 3 pm; check-out 10 am
Prepare for catching up with old friends, making new friends, crazy awesome games, screaming and jumping around, and learning about your faith all week long.
Dean: Kelsey Werner, act789@wesleywoodscamp.com
Check-in: 3 pm; check-out 10 am
Prepare for catching up with old friends, making new friends, crazy awesome games, screaming and jumping around, and learning about your faith all week long.
Dean: Kelsey Werner, act789@wesleywoodscamp.com
Check-in: 3 pm; check-out 10 am
This camp provides an opportunity for grandparents to bring one or more of their precious grandchildren (ages 5-13) to share songs, games, Bible stories, and more. Spend a weekend enjoying the many activities at camp, celebrate Christmas in August together, and create memories that will last.
When registering, begin the account in the adult’s name, then add the child’s name. Register the adult first, and then register the child, clicking the option for the First Child Free. Each person must have a registration for the event.
Check-in 3:00 pm; check-out 10:00 am
Last chance of the season – come and share in memorable family activities before school starts again!
Price is $110 per adult and children 14 and over. Children under 3 are free; each additional child 13 or under is $35 for the entire weekend. All fees payable in full at registration.
Check-in 3 pm; checkout 10 am.