Simpson Park Camp

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Established in 1865, Simpson Park Camp is a nonprofit, interdenominational Christian organization. The camp's grounds are located in Romeo, Mich., approximately 30 miles north of Detroit. History: In the early nineteenth century Methodists began holding camp meetings, an outgrowth of their early revivals. Revival services were held during the winter months, and late summer was generally reserved for the district camp meeting. Read more Simpson Park Campground was begun as the Romeo District Summer Camp for the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1865. It is one of the oldest camp meetings in continuous service in Michigan. The Rev. John Russell, District Presiding Elder, was its founder. (In 1869 he also helped found the Prohibition Party.) During the late 1860's families came from over fifty miles away to gather under the foliage for three weeks of almost uninterrupted religious exercises. Since the late 1890's Simpson Park Campground has been operated by private association made up predominantly of United Methodists. In 1907, it was reorganized and the Rev. William G. Nixon was elected its first president. A tabernacle was built and named in his honor in 1910. Many of of the children and young people who have attended camp meetings have been become preachers and missionaries, as well as camp leaders. Today only ten-day camps are held. The meetings are less rigid than in the 1860's, and social and recreational activities are included. The annual Simpson Park Camp Meeting is held during the first two weeks of August. The original camp of thirteen acres has grown to forty-four acres. Statement of Faith: We believe in one God, eternally existent in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe in the Holy Scriptures as originally given by God, divinely inspired, infallible, entirely trustworthy; and the supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct. We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, His virgin birth, His sinless human life, His divine miracles, His atoning death, His bodily resurrection, His ascension, His work as high Priest and mediator, and His personal return in power and glory. We believe in the Holy Spirit, by whose infilling subsequent to regeneration and in response to full surrender, the believer is enabled to live a holy and blameless life. We believe in the Salvation of lost and sinful man through the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ Update description

Address:

70199 Campground Rd
Romeo

Telephone:

(586) 752-3202

Web site:

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Marilyn E. H. 2016-03-02

Simpson Park Camp is close to our family's heart. Great messages, great teen program, great children's program, great friends, great camping; but,...

Terry F. 2015-09-18

Simpson Park is an amazing place! The atmosphere is impossible to describe. It shaped my life and is the place of my fondest memories. It is a place...

Dani L. 2015-08-03

Closest example on earth of what heaven will be like

Shawna H. 2015-07-31

5 stars doesn't even cut it.. This place is home. I look forward to it every year and miss all my friends and family when it's over.. We have 7...

Jimmy W. 2015-05-05

I think it's a great place to go , with great people and and a great place to worship the Lord.

Nicole W. 2014-07-30

I grew up going here and it was the best. Trying to get off work for next years camp!!

Updates from Simpson Park Camp

Simpson Park C. 2017-08-29
Simpson Park Camp announces winners of 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk. Congratulations to Todd Kelly, our overall male winner with a time of 21:55; Congratulations to Kelsey Hunt, our overall female winner with a time of 23:26. Our thanks go out to the organize

Simpson Park C. 2017-07-31
We are excited for the Hawk Nelson concert this Saturday, August 5th! Tickets are complimentary for those of you attending Annual Camp Meeting, but don't forget to tell all of your friends!!

Simpson Park C. 2017-07-27
The 152nd seating of Annual Camp Meeting starts tomorrow night! Come for 1 worship service or all services.

Simpson Park C. 2017-06-05
Simpson Park Camp Annual Golf Outing today! Pray for a good time of fellowship, nice weather and funds to continue Simpson Park Camp's mission in building God's Kingdom!

Simpson Park C. 2017-06-01
Annual Camp Meeting July 28 - August 6, 2017! You're coming, right? It's time for the annual pilgrimage to Simpson Park Camp, and the time-honored tradition celebrates its 152nd year this summer. When the Israelites made their way to Jerusalem each year

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Simpson Park Camp has a total of 5130 visitors (checkins) and 920 likes.

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