Dakotas United Methodist Camps

05/13/2026

If you know someone who would love camp, now is the perfect time to invite them along! Whether it’s a sibling, cousin, teammate, neighbor, or friend from church, bringing someone new to camp can make the experience even more meaningful.

And there’s a bonus for sharing the adventure: our Bring-a-Friend Discount has doubled! Campers receive $50 off their registration for each new camper they bring to a Dakotas UM Camps program at Storm Mountain Center, Lake Poinsett Camp & Living Waters Retreat Center, and Wesley Acres Camp & Retreat Center. (New campers are those who have not attended a Camp Minnesota event in the past three years.)

Find details and register on the website!
https://www.dakotasumc.org/camping/camps-and-events/discounts-and-incentives

05/09/2026

Bring-a-Friend for double the fun and $50 off your program fee at Wesley Acres Camp & Retreat Center, Lake Poinsett Camp & Living Waters Retreat Center, and Storm Mountain Center!

The Bring-a-Friend Discount has doubled! Campers will now receive $50 off the price of their camp for each new camper that they bring to camp! (New campers are those who have not been to any Dakotas UMC Camps event in the past three years)

We believe every camper should have access to the joy, adventure, friendship, and faith-building community of camp. That’s why we offer discounts, incentives, and need-based camperships to help make camp possible for more families.

Camperships are designed to work alongside support from local churches, family contributions, and other sources to help cover the cost of one camp program each year.

You can find details and instructions on the website: https://www.dakotasumc.org/.../discounts-and-incentives

05/04/2026

If you've met Blake, you know how much energy and joy he brings to camp! He shared with us one of the top things he has learned during his time on camp staff:

"What I've learned from working at camp is how to build relationships with people from any age. You work with a wide variety of people and it's all great. I love to see new faces and get to know them."

These are skills and relationships you'll carry for the rest of your life!
If you’ve been holding out for a meaningful opportunity this summer, it’s worth exploring what time on camp staff has to offer.

We have a few open summer staff positions at Storm Mountain Center, Wesley Acres Camp & Retreat Center, and Lake Poinsett Camp & Living Waters Retreat Center.

Learn more or start the online application here: https://www.dakotasumc.org/camping/job-openings

04/30/2026

Hi campers! Our website is currently down, but don’t worry—camp registration is still open!

Today is the final day to grab the Early Bird discount, so head straight to Campwise to register:

http://cwngui.campwise.com/Customer/DakCamps/browser-check-reg.html

Link to the 2026 Summer Brochure in comments.

04/30/2026

Today’s the day! Catch the Early Bird before it flies at midnight.

Summer is just around the corner. This is the perfect time to get your camper registered for a program at Lake Poinsett Camp & Living Waters Retreat Center, Storm Mountain Center, and Wesley Acres Camp & Retreat Center.

With programs for all ages, strong Christian community, and plenty of time outdoors, camp is a special place where lasting faith and friendships grow. Sessions are already filling and Early Bird savings end tonight.

👉 Register by midnight to reserve your camper’s spot and secure the $25 Early Bird Camp Store credit:
https://www.dakotasumc.org/camping/camps-and-events

We can’t wait to welcome everyone to camp this summer!

04/29/2026

🐦 A little birdy told us there's only one day left till the Early Bird deadline!

If you have a camper joining us this summer, this is the perfect time to sign them up. Every camper who registers for a summer or fall program by April 30 will receive a $25 Camp Store credit.

You'll find the online registration link and a full list of all the cool programs at Wesley Acres Camp & Retreat Center, Lake Poinsett Camp & Living Waters Retreat Center, and Storm Mountain Center here:
https://www.dakotasumc.org/camping/camps-and-events

04/29/2026

The countdown is on! Fortunately, the to-do list is short.

✅Check out our 2026 line-up at https://www.dakotasumc.org/camping/camps-and-events
✅Register your camper by April 30 for a summer or fall program at Storm Mountain Center, Wesley Acres Camp & Retreat Center, or Lake Poinsett Camp & Living Waters Retreat Center
✅They automatically receive a $25 Early Bird Camp Store credit!
✅They use their credit at camp to buy tasty snacks, drinks, and souvenirs!

You only need to complete the camper registration by April 30, you'll still have a few weeks to finish the health form, liability release, and other required documents.

04/23/2026

📣 One week, folks! That's seven days till the Early Bird Deadline! 📣

Register your camper by April 30 to be sure they get a spot in their chosen program AND a $25 camp store credit at Storm Mountain Center, Wesley Acres Camp & Retreat Center, and Lake Poinsett Camp & Living Waters Retreat Center!

We have program options for all ages and interests!
Check out the full list here: https://www.dakotasumc.org/camping/camps-and-events

04/21/2026

Storm Mountain Center is looking for a weekend kitchen assistant. If you know someone who enjoys cooking, serving others, and being part of a great ministry team, send them our way! For more information please visit: https://www.dakotasumc.org/camping/job-openings

**NEW!** Weekend Kitchen Assistant - Storm Mountain Center - South Dakota

Storm Mountain Center, a 247-acre wilderness United Methodist Camp and Retreat Center located 20 minutes outside of Rapid City, South Dakota, seeks a Weekend Kitchen Assistant. This critical position will assist in weekend (Fri-Sun) food-service operations of the camp, by following a menu and ensuring high quality meals are served to our guests. The ideal candidate will have a radical hospitality mindset, experience in cooking in an institutional or large food service setting, be self-driven, organized, creative, and have an understanding of ministry as a lifestyle. Reporting directly to the Food Service & Housekeeping Manager, this is a part-time, seasonal position. On-site housing during weekend shifts may be available depending on camp availability, but not a guarantee. For more details, see the job description.

Complete a staff application at https://www.dakotasumc.org/camping/job-openings to apply. For any questions, please reach out to Tanner Clark, director of Storm Mountain Center, at [email protected].

04/17/2026

We're already halfway through April. 😮
That means only two weeks left until the Early Bird deadline!

We're looking forward to a summer of singing, s'mores and much, much more with all our campers. Get your camper registered before midnight on April 30 and they'll receive a $25 Early Bird camp store credit to spend on snacks and souvenirs at Storm Mountain Center, Wesley Acres Camp & Retreat Center, and Lake Poinsett Camp & Living Waters Retreat Center!

Check out our programs and register for a session here 👉 https://www.dakotasumc.org/camping/camps-and-events