FAMILY CAMP
Somerset Beach Campground & Retreat Center
Somerset Center, MI
July 11 - 17, 2025
Friday, July 11, 2025
7:00 PM Evening Concert w/ Jordan Janzen [Big Tent]
9:00 PM Evening Snack
Saturday, July 12, 2025
7:00 AM - Coffee [West Campground, Site 60]
8:00 AM - Breakfast [Cedar Center]
10:00 AM - Zipline
12:00 PM - Lunch [Cedar Center]
1:30 PM - Teen Fun
5:00 PM - Dinner [Cedar Center]
7:00 PM - Evening Service [Big Tent]
- Mark Cryderman, Emcee
- Worship led by Adam Davidson and Team Southern Michigan
- Bruce Rhodes, Superintendent of Southern Michigan Free Methodist Church Conference
8:00 PM - Reception w/ Dave and Cindy Luke [Cedar Center]
9:00 PM - Evening Snack
Sunday, July 13, 2025
7:00 AM - Coffee [West Campground, Site 60]
8:00 AM - All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast [Cedar Center]
10:00 AM - Morning Service [Big Tent]
- Indiana Wesleyan University worship team
- Erin Owens, ordained elder and conference evangelist
- Stephen Forrester and puppet friends
12:00 PM - Lunch [Cedar Center]
5:00 PM - Dinner [Cedar Center]
6:00 PM - Dessert hosted by Spring Arbor University
6:30 PM - Arbor Games on the Road hosted by Spring Arbor University
🎁Don't forget to wear your SAU gear to be entered into a drawing!
7:00 PM - Evening Service [Big Tent]
- Mark Cryderman, Emcee
- Concert by Modern Day Cure
- Cyle Young, Executive Director of Somerset Beach Campground & Retreat Center
9:00 PM - Evening Snack
10:00 PM - Fireworks
Monday, July 14, 2025
7:00 AM - Coffee [West Campground, Site 60]
7:30 AM - Prayer Meeting [Big Tent]
8:00 AM - Breakfast [Cedar Center]
10:00 AM - Morning Programming
- Children (K-5th Grade) w/ Patty and Carver Young [Field House]
- Teens (6th-12th Grade) w/ emcee Bryce Karafa and worship with Indiana Wesleyan University [Wagon Wheel Pavilion]
- Adults | w/ emcee Mark Cryderman, missionary moment w/ Keith Winslow, and bible study w/ Adam Davidson [Big Tent]
12:00 PM - Lunch [Cedar Center]
1:00 PM - Sandcastle Contest
3:00 PM
- Staff vs. The World Softball Game [Softball Field]
- Archery
- Crafts
5:00 PM - Dinner [Cedar Center]
7:00 PM - Evening Service [Big Tent]
- Mark Cryderman, Emcee
- Worship led by Heart of the Lakes Church Brooklyn, Michigan
- Cyle Young, Executive Director of Somerset Beach Campground & Retreat Center
8:00 PM - Concert
9:00 PM - Evening Snack
10:00 PM - Evening Zipline
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
7:00 AM - Coffee [West Campground, Site 60]
7:30 AM - Prayer Meeting [Big Tent]
8:00 AM - Breakfast [Cedar Center]
10:00 AM - Morning Programming
- Children (K-5th Grade) w/ Patty and Carver Young [Field House]
- Teens (6th-12th Grade) w/ emcee Bryce Karafa and worship with Indiana Wesleyan University [Wagon Wheel Pavilion]
- Adults | w/ emcee Mark Cryderman, missionary moment w/ Keith Winslow, and bible study w/ Adam Davidson [Big Tent]
12:00 PM - Lunch [Cedar Center]
1:00 PM
- Zipline
- Animal Magic 1
1:30 PM Zipline
3:00 PM
- Volleyball Tournament
- Archery
- Tie-Dye
4:00 PM - Animal Magic 2
5:30 PM - BBQ Dinner
7:00 PM - Evening Service [Big Tent]
- Mark Cryderman, Emcee
- Worship led by Arbor Church Spring Arbor, Michigan
- Cyle Young, Executive Director of Somerset Beach Campground & Retreat Center
8:00 PM - Concert
9:00 PM - Evening Snack
10:00 PM - Young Adults
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
7:00 AM - Coffee [West Campground, Site 60]
7:30 AM - Prayer Meeting [Big Tent]
8:00 AM - Breakfast [Cedar Center]
10:00 AM - Morning Programming
- Children (K-5th Grade) w/ Patty and Carver Young [Field House]
- Teens (6th-12th Grade) w/ emcee Bryce Karafa and worship with Indiana Wesleyan University [Wagon Wheel Pavilion]
- Adults | w/ emcee Mark Cryderman, missionary moment w/ Keith Winslow, and bible study w/ Adam Davidson [Big Tent]
12:00 PM - Lunch [Cedar Center]
1:00 PM - Canoe Race
1:30 PM - Teen Fun
3:00 PM
- Corn Hole Tournament
- Archery
- Crafts
5:00 PM - BBQ Dinner [Cedar Center]
6:00 PM - Ice Cream Social hosted by Greenville University
7:00 PM - Evening Service [Big Tent]
- Mark Cryderman, Emcee
- Worship led by Adam Davidson and Team Southern Michigan
8:00 PM - Teen Concert w/ DJ Code and message w/ Josh Turner, Jackson Free Methodist
9:00 PM - Evening Snack
10:00 PM - Evening Zipline
Thursday, July 17, 2025
7:00 AM - Coffee [West Campground, Site 60]
7:30 AM - Prayer Meeting [Big Tent]
8:00 AM - Breakfast [Cedar Center]
10:00 AM - Morning Programming
- Children (K-5th Grade) w/ Patty and Carver Young [Field House]
- Teens (6th-12th Grade) w/ emcee Bryce Karafa and worship with Indiana Wesleyan University [Wagon Wheel Pavilion]
- Adults | w/ emcee Mark Cryderman, missionary moment w/ Keith Winslow, and bible study w/ Adam Davidson [Big Tent]
12:00 PM - Lunch [Cedar Center]
1:30 PM - Zipline
3:00 PM
- Family Soccer Game [Soccer Field]
- Archery
- Tie-Dye
5:00 PM - Dinner [Cedar Center]
7:00 PM - Evening Service [Big Tent]
- Mark Cryderman, Emcee
- Worship led by Adam Davidson and Team Southern Michigan
- Joao and Stacy Muniz, Redford Detroit Free Methodist Church
8:00 PM - Concert w/ Skylight Quartet
9:00 PM - Evening Snack
10:00 PM - Movie Night & Young Adults
Schedule is subject to change and weather permitting.
NARROW
"But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." Matthew 7:14
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Dedicated programming and teaching for all ages during Family Camp week.
ADULTS
YOUNG ADULTS
TEENS
CHILDREN
NURSERY
SPECIAL EVENTS
A variety of special events are hosted throughout the week from sand castle building contests, softball games, canoe races to corn hole tournaments.
Plus:
- an opening concert
- a puppet ministry with Stephen Forester
- multiple shows from Animal Magic
- and much more
THINGS TO DO
Somerset Beach Campground and Retreat Center offers many outdoor recreational activities. Your family will have opportunities to try new activities together.
FOOD SERVICE
Families are invited to dine with us in the Cedar Center during Family Camp.
ABOUT FAMILY CAMP
The “Family” in Family Camp includes you. When you come to SBC, you become a part of our family. Whether you’re married or single, young or old, a parent or childless . . . you belong here.
God moves at Family Camp. Lives are changed and people experience Him in new ways. Through our evening services, fun on the beach, fellowship with friends and even just quiet time to yourself, you might experience your Creator in away you haven’t before.
Check out what others say about Family Camp
FAMILY CAMP PACKAGES
All packages include access to morning and evening programming for children, teens, young adults and adults. Also include is waterfront access, boating, organized recreation such as archery, tournaments, special events and much more.
Lodging Package*
$123/night
$99/1st night
$123/each additional night
Package covers up to 6 people
Lodges are currently full for Family Camp 2025.
*There is an additional $5 non-refundable fee for all registrations.
Ready to register for Family Camp?
Drop us a line will be glad to help you.
Questions? Give us a call a 517-688-3783
FAMILY CAMP FAQS
Family Camp will run from Friday, July 11 through Thursday, July 17. Details on speakers and events are listed above.
You can sign up for activities and tournaments when you arrive at Family Camp.
We have a new Food Services Director at SBC, and we are excited to offer you a week of delicious food with a variety of choices.
Please stop at the Welcome Center when you check in as our Guest Services team will be able to assist you at your arrival. The only thing you need to bring along is yourself and your belongings for the week!
At check in, you will receive a full Family Camp guide with all details for the week included as well as a Family Camp bracelet to remember your special week at SBC.
We are excited to announce additional options and consistent store hours during Family Camp week. The Trading Post will be open daily from 10 AM to 4 PM. The snack bar will be open daily from 1 PM to 4 PM.
Availability and pricing can be found online by visiting www.somersetbeach.org/family-camp. For cabin rentals, please contact our Guest Services team for rates and availability at (517) 688-3783.
The Welcome Center is your Guest Services hub for the week! Hours of operation during Family Camp will be from 8 AM to 8 PM. Any questions or concerns, please stop in the Welcome Center and visit with Kurt, Sophie, and Izzy!
K-5th Grade
- The children K-5th grade will have dedicated programming Monday - Thursday at 10:00 AM in the White Field House. Families can expect age appropriate bible teaching, games, songs and much more.
- In the evenings, we encourage families to gather together under the Big Tent. Children may participate in the worship service and will be dismissed during the sermon. The counseling staff will lead the children in interactive games, outdoor activities and much more. Children will return to their families, under the Big Tent, for the concert following the sermon.
Nursery
- During the evening services nursery is provided, up to age 4, near the Tot Lot.
We get it—finding that work/life balance is tough, and not every job allows for a full week away. But guess what? We still want you at Family Camp—even if you need to sending a few emails here and there. This year, we’re offering a dedicated space, in the Field House Annex, with internet access. Check in with work when needed and still make the most of camp with your family.
STAY IN THE LOOP
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