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Everyone Is Welcome at Methodist Camps
May 31, 2022
Michigan Camps Stand Together on Welcoming Statement As camp and retreat centers historically related and currently affiliated with the Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church we offer places and experiences of hospitality, common ground, and safety for all. That doesn’t change and it never will. We are uniquely positioned to...
Read MoreCamp Brings Faith Alive
May 31, 2022
Spirituality, Faith-Formation Practices Nurtured at Camp By Rev. David Berkey, Executive Director Most U.S. parents, regardless of their faith identity or practice, want their children to “have a...
Read MoreA New Day for Camp New Day
April 7, 2022
Volunteers are needed for Camp New Day -- You Can Make a Difference in a Child's Life! By Irene Wise On a hot day in July 2017,...
Read More2021 Flashlight Report
December 7, 2021
Camp has never felt more aligned with what people needed than it did this year as we welcomed children, youth and adults back to Wesley...
Read MoreCamp Coordinator Workshops
April 26, 2022
Two virtual workshops will take place Monday, May 9 at 3-4 pm & 7-8 pm on Zoom. Anyone working or volunteering with a local church...
Read MoreWesley Woods Grant Paves the Way for NOMADS
March 30, 2022
Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat will be installing five RV camping sites for volunteers to use while working at the camp thanks to a $43,000...
Read MoreSite Improvements & Investments
November 2, 2021
We are planning for a bright future for camp and retreat ministries in Michigan! Read each Vision Statement, then share your response through a short,...
Read MoreMeaningful Summer Jobs
April 21, 2022
Meaningful Summer Jobs for Today’s Young Adults By Rev. David Berkey, Executive Director As you drive around the state you likely see “Help Wanted” signs everywhere you go....
Read More3 Gifts of Camp
March 8, 2022
By Rev. David Berkey, Executive Director, Michigan Area United Methodist Camping If you have a child or grandchild, kids in your church or neighborhood, people you...
Read MoreSummer Camp 2021 Report
September 7, 2021
2021 Summer Camp Beyond the Numbers ReConnect. ReCreate. ReNew. Rev. David Berkey, Executive Director It was a wonderful blessing to have summer camp return in 2021 at Wesley...
Read MoreCamp Brings Faith Alive
May 31, 2022
Spirituality, Faith-Formation Practices Nurtured at Camp By Rev. David Berkey, Executive Director Most U.S. parents, regardless of their faith identity or practice, want their children to “have a...
Read MoreCamp Coordinator Workshops
April 26, 2022
Two virtual workshops will take place Monday, May 9 at 3-4 pm & 7-8 pm on Zoom. Anyone working or volunteering with a local church...
Read MoreMeaningful Summer Jobs
April 21, 2022
Meaningful Summer Jobs for Today’s Young Adults By Rev. David Berkey, Executive Director As you drive around the state you likely see “Help Wanted” signs everywhere you go....
Read MoreA New Day for Camp New Day
April 7, 2022
Volunteers are needed for Camp New Day -- You Can Make a Difference in a Child's Life! By Irene Wise On a hot day in July 2017,...
Read MoreWesley Woods Grant Paves the Way for NOMADS
March 30, 2022
Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat will be installing five RV camping sites for volunteers to use while working at the camp thanks to a $43,000...
Read More3 Gifts of Camp
March 8, 2022
By Rev. David Berkey, Executive Director, Michigan Area United Methodist Camping If you have a child or grandchild, kids in your church or neighborhood, people you...
Read More2021 Flashlight Report
December 7, 2021
Camp has never felt more aligned with what people needed than it did this year as we welcomed children, youth and adults back to Wesley...
Read MoreSite Improvements & Investments
November 2, 2021
We are planning for a bright future for camp and retreat ministries in Michigan! Read each Vision Statement, then share your response through a short,...
Read MoreSummer Camp 2021 Report
September 7, 2021
2021 Summer Camp Beyond the Numbers ReConnect. ReCreate. ReNew. Rev. David Berkey, Executive Director It was a wonderful blessing to have summer camp return in 2021 at Wesley...
Read More