United Methodist Camps

Ministry Jubilee is a way for the churches of The Detroit Annual Conference to choose which programs they would like to support through their designated giving. Every year a booklet is published and distributed to the churches. In 2010, Outdoor and Retreat Ministries has 19 programs in Ministry Jubilee. The following Ministry Jubilee items are sponsored by the Board of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries. The contact is Janet Thomas, 800-334-0544. For more information about Ministry Jubilee - www.detroitconference.org

MJ 1406 Ministry Jubilee Projects - Board of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries The Board of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries provides facilities and enables life-changing programs of Christian discipleship, evangelism, education, healing, justice and hospitality. Diverse people experience God's love in a Christian environment. Gifts to the Board of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries will be used in the area of greatest need to enhance the camp and retreat ministries of the Conference.
MJ 1104 International Camp Staff Support Christian young adults from Europe, Africa, and Australia come to be part of the Conference camp staffs to enrich our camp programs by sharing their unique perspectives on faith and culture. They bring to us the understanding that our similarities far outweigh our differences. Campers receive much from their relationships, including inspiration, global awareness, commitment to peace and growth in hospitality. Target Amount: $3,000.
MJ 1108 Hispanic Camp In order for everyone to experience God’s presence and love at camp, to provide a special program for Hispanic/Latino families, we partner with and for Hispanic UMC's. Our gifts to this ministry extend hospitality beyond ourselves, yet the recipients are part of our connectional church. This camp is offered in cooperation with the Committee on Hispanic Ministries. Increased participation has created a greater need for gifts to support this ministry. Target Amount: $4,500.
MJ 1158 Camp Scholarships – All BORM Camps Detroit Conference camps offer life-changing programs of Christian discipleship and hospitality for individuals of all ages and from all walks of life. Significant faith development as well as new friendships, skills, and self-confidence are all nurtured in the camp setting. Camping is an extension of the local church’s Christian education ministry. Scholarships will assure that every child can attend camp, regardless of financial limitations. In recent years we have had increased request for camp scholarship assistance and we urge consideration of this ministry. Target Amount: $17,000. Click here to donate now to this ministry.
MJ 1186 Camp Scholarships - Bay Shore Camp Scholarship funds allow children who would not be able to attend camp to do so. There, they experience the love of God in an environment of fun and safety. Target Amount: $5,000.
MJ 1190 Bibles for Campers Bible study is one of the primary practices that help build lifestyles of Christian discipleship, and is an important part of the camp and retreat experiences. The American Bible Society is now offering the opportunity to provide special camp and retreat edition of the Bible for our campers. The cost of a Bible is approximately $4. Your gift will help us provide Bibles for our campers. Target Amount: $10,000. Click here to donate now to this ministry.
MJ 1191 Camp Scholarships - Lake Louise Lake Louise Christian Community near Boyne Falls, is a ministry of Michigan United Methodists with a mission of "creating an environment that nurtures Christian growth and Christ-line community" on 2,400 acres surrounding a pristine lake. Our United Methodist camps sponsors elementary, middle, high school youth and adult camps in the summer, and hosts retreats throughout the year. Target Amount: $5,000.
MJ 1200 Camp Development Your financial support helps make capital improvements at our Outdoor and Retreat ministry sites, providing facilities for summer camping and for churches and their members to use throughout the year. Many people respond to God’s love at camps and retreats, returning home as more committed disciples. Camp development allows our ministry to go forward. Donations will be used where most needed at Myers Lake, Camp Kinawind, Judson Collins Center, and Lake Huron Retreat Center. Target Amount: $40,000. Click here to donate now to this ministry.
MJ 1201 Camp Michigamme Development Camp Michigamme is 86 acres along Lake Michigamme in the beautiful Upper Peninsula, with a vision of becoming a year round spiritual life center for the Marquette District. Michigamme currently serves as many as 500 campers per summer, with goals of expanding to a year round program for adults, youth and children. Funds will be used for camp development, especially toward the construction of a multipurpose retreat center and indoor programming space. Target Amount: $5,250
MJ 1257 Camp Staff Training Detroit Conference Outdoor and Retreat Ministries offer life-changing programs of Christian discipleship and hospitality for people of all ages and from all walks of life. Significant faith development as well as new friendships, skills and self-confidence are all nurtured in the camp setting. Over 700 volunteer and paid staff members are deployed to provide this programming each year. It is critical that they are prepared to offer safe and effective leadership to our campers. Gifts to this fund will help underwrite the cost of dean and counselor training, including resource leaders, staff materials, first aid training, and other expenses. Target Amount: $2,500
MJ 1258 Program & Marketing Assistant Salary Support The Detroit Conference Outdoor & Retreat Ministries offer life-changing programs of Christian discipleship and hospitality for people of all ages and from all walks of life. A staff person helps to develop and provide leadership for camp programs, as well as to promote camping in the Conference. Gifts in this category help underwrite the salary of the Program and Marketing Assistant. Target Amount: $4500
MJ 1256 Outdoor and Retreat Ministry Programming Detroit Conference Outdoor and Retreat Ministries offers life-changing programs of Christian discipleship and hospitality. Significant faith development, as well as new friendships, skills, and self-confidence are all nurtured in the camp setting. Gifts for this ministry will be used to provide camp scholarships, volunteer and paid staff training and support, Christian education curriculum materials, and special programs. Gifts received from Marquette District churches will go to Camp Michigamme. Target Amount: $40,000 Click to donate now to this ministry.
MJ 1259 Judson Collins Program Director Salary Support Judson Collins Center provides year-round camp and retreat opportunities. Although their particular focus is on children and youth, the camp is committed to the process of Christian discipleship for people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds, with a particular focus on children and youth. The Program Director provides leadership, structure, and hospitality to all programs and events, and supports the counselors and program leaders. The Program Director also provides resources for program development, marketing, camper recruitment, and staff development. Target Amount: $5,000.
MJ 1260 Myers Lake Intern Support Myers Lake United Methodist Campground offers family, tent and RV camping with a Christian focus. The summer intern is responsible for Sunday worship experiences, Christian education programs, interacts with all campers and encourages churches to plan family events at the campground. The summer intern continues to be essential to the outreach of the Myers Lake ministry. Target Amount: $4,000.
MJ 1310 Camp Endowment Detroit Conference Outdoor and Retreat Ministries offers life-changing programs of Christian discipleship and hospitality for persons of all ages and from all walks of life. Gifts for camp endowment will be invested, with the income used to underwrite camp program and facility needs. This endowment will ensure the long-term vitality and viability of the camp and retreat ministries of our Conference. Target Amount: Unlimited. Click here to donate now to this ministry.
MJ 1261 Adult Retreat Ministries This fund provides assistance for “God’s Treasures Camp” (adults with special needs), “Lakeshore Interlude” (senior citizens), Adult Choir Retreat and Women’s Fall Retreat. It helps with curriculum and other necessary program materials. Target Amount: $3,000.
MJ 1353 Camps for the Mentally and Physically Challenged Each summer the Board of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries offers several weeks of camping for these special populations. These opportunities for spiritual renewal, friendship, recreation, and family respite are, in many cases, the only "outside" opportunities for these campers. Extra costs for providing these programs include (but are not limited to) higher staff ratios, special medical supplies, outside resource people, and accessible facilities. Your gift will help underwrite the expense of this very special ministry and keep the cost to the campers affordable. Target Amount: $17,000.
MJ 1366 Camp New Day Camp New Day is a joint program of the Detroit and West Michigan Conferences for children ages 9 to 15, who have an incarcerated parent. In a spirit-filled fun setting, campers will share in daily worship and Bible study, as well as participate in traditional, fun camp activities. Campers in difficult circumstances experience a caring, supportive community in which God's love is shared. Target Amount: $6,000.
MJ 1355 Family Camp Ministries The Board of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries is continually expanding it’s family camping ministry, so that families will have new programs and events to attend at Myers Lake and Judson Collins Center. The safe, positive, and innovative programs are offered during the summer and on holiday weekends. Your gifts help provide much needed resources for developing and promoting these family ministry events. Target Amount: $1500.