Upcoming Camp Events
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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
Max RV size: 35ft, Most sites are for RVs under 30ft
Platform canvas tents: available by reservation
What makes the campground special?
- Beautiful, wooded sites just on the other side of the dune from Lake Michigan.
- Our campground’s primary focus is family / group / church camping. 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.
Reservations: email campgroundregistrations@umcamping.org or call 517-212-5395
Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat Office: 231-869-5627
Celebrate Presidents Day experiencing the winter wonderland at Lake Michigan Camp! Make new friends and renew friendships of the past during this weekend full of wild winter games, snow tubing, ice broom, snow painting and late nights around the fireplace drinking hot cocoa playing US History Trivia…or not. Event includes 2 nights lodging, pizza on Friday night, Saturday meals and brunch on Sunday.
Check-in 7 pm; checkout noon.
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.
Elementary Faith Builders will explore Biblical towns, villages, and the heroes of the scriptures. This week will be full of fun, friends, and exploration.
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.
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. Exploe 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.
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. Register yourself as parent here, if you wish to stay in a platform tent.
For an RV site or to use your own tent, please call Lake Michigan Camp at 231-869-5627.
Extreme Faith Challenge is an action-packed week full of high-energy games, days on the beach of Lake Michigan, and challenging Bible studies.
Check-in: 3 pm; check-out 10 am
Campers will create magic with just some cardboard, doodads, and tape. Join us for a wild making-and-building week of fun! With your camper’s imagination and a bit of cardboard, the sky’s the limit! A $25 supply fee is included in the price, and campers will take home an art box with all leftover supplies.
Check-in, 3 pm; checkout, 10 am
High School Faith Challenge Camp plus daily sailing lessons on beautiful Lake Michigan with certified sailing instructors each afternoon.Campers must be able to swim.
Total enrollment limited to 10 campers.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Register yourself as parent here, if you wish to stay in a platform tent.
For an RV site or to use your own tent, please call Lake Michigan Camp at 231-869-5627.
Middle School Faith Challenge Camp plus daily sailing lessons on beautiful Lake Michigan with certified sailing instructors each afternoon.Campers must be able to swim.
Total enrollment limited to 10 campers.
Check-in, 3 pm; checkout, 10 am
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.