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Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center
Dowling, Michigan
Visit Our Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center Website
Office: 269-721-8291
Summer Camp Registrar: 833-588-2267, option 1
wesleywoodscampdirector[AT]umcamping.org
1700 Clear Lake
Dowling, Michigan 49050
CAMPER AGES: k-adult
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. United Methodist
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center is a purpose-driven, year-round ministry site. You’ll feel right home in our 300 acres of beautiful grounds and cared for by our staff who live out our mission of “Growing in Faith, and Serving in Strength.”
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Horses/Equestrian, and more. River Camp - Canoe Trip
CAMP LOCATION: 1 hour southwest of Lansing. 20 minutes northwest of Battle Creek.
CAMP FACILITIES: Swimming pool with slide. Waterfront for canoeing/kayaking, etc. Sports fields and courts. Playground. Indoor and outdoor chapels. Gaga ball, paint ball, go karts, mountain boarding.
Adult Retreat Center
17 rooms w/two beds each, plus 6 roll-aways
Total of 40 beds
Conference room
Kitchenette
Laundry facilities.
Daisy/Trillium Lodge
8 bunk beds plus 1 single bed in each in 2 rooms
Total 34 beds
Main Lodge
11 bunk beds
Total 22 beds in one room
Cabins
14 cabins with 5-6 bunk beds per cabin
total of 10-12 beds per cabin)
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Make new friends at youth summer camps for elementary through high school. You’ll love our fun, creative outdoor activities while growing closer to God through high energy worship, exciting programs and living in community.
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 our beautiful outdoor setting.
Outdoor Fun and Adventure: From our swimming pool with slide to our kayaks, canoes and paddle boards, water-lovers have a grand time! Our go-karts, paint ball and mountain boarding give the high-adventure types lots to do! Fire bowl, chapel and scenic views help every day become more sacred and each guest grow closer to God through Jesus Christ.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Contact your local church first for scholarships. Some aid is available from Michigan Area United Methodist Camping.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Come share in awesome camp activities and make memories as a family before school starts back up. Great for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, to introduce your special family members to church camp! If you have questions please contact the Camp Registrar at 989-227-1989.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Facilities are available for private rental. Fall scrapbooking retreat. Winter Blast for Middle School, High School and elementary students.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Lots of options for elementary, middle and high school students. Our Camp Website Link: umcamping.org
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Contact the director, for seasonal openings.
wesleywoodscampdirector[AT]umcamping.org
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