Plan a Retreat

Enjoy a restful time away for fellowship, learning, worship, and exploring nature.
Camp is open for retreats of all sizes year-round. Plan your own gathering for church, work, or family. Enjoy an opportunity to connect with God’s creation at Ewalu.

Summer Camp

Fun. Friends. Faith. Join us this summer for your adventure at Ewalu!
3 campers playing in the pool
Summer camp at Ewalu provides a unique opportunity for kids of all ages to enjoy God’s creation, explore their faith, make new friends, and challenge themselves.

Support Ewalu

Explore a variety of many ways to support Ewalu’s mission and ministry.
Dozens of people gather in the Creation Center for a presentation at Ewalu.
Your financial support and ongoing prayers powerfully impact our mission. Thanks to your generosity, people of all ages have life-changing and faith-filled experiences at Ewalu.

Make plans today to join us at camp!

NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

Click each card below for a link with more details!

National Park Radio in concert at Ewalu

Nationally touring indie-folk “power duo” National Park Radio is coming to Camp Ewalu for an outdoor concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 13. All are welcome! Suggested ticket price: $20 donation to support Ewalu’s Campership Fund; we’ll “pass the hat” during the concert. Bring your blanket or lawn chair! 2MIT Burgers food truck from Elkader will also be on site, starting at 5 p.m. Come on out with friends and family for a great night at camp! CLICK HERE for details.

“Clean Out Cedar” work day 🧹 

All hands on deck! We need help on Wednesday, August 13, getting Cedar Lodge cleared of furniture, bunk beds and more before renovations and construction begin! We will have clean-up from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (might end earlier with enough volunteers) and we plan to have the pool open in the afternoon if we have a few lifeguards staying from summer staff. Check out the schedule and sign up if you can make it at THIS LINK.

Autumn Odyssey for 55+ seniors this fall

Our 2nd annual fall retreat for those ages 55+ at Ewalu’s Stone Retreat Center will be October 13-15! Join us for a featured speaker, wagon rides through the fall colors, time for reflection and renewal, optional hiking, and simple relaxation. Meals and lodging (2 nights) included. See pricing and sign up at THIS LINK.

Volunteers needed for October 4 adventure race

Take part in this NEW event that is bringing adventure racing to northeast Iowa! Sign up as a volunteer for the day, helping at headquarters at Ewalu or at various transition areas. Want to compete in a team or as a soloist? The Wild Driftless Adventure Race will take you into some of the most scenic areas of NE Iowa, featuring trekking, biking, and paddling, with your choice of a 4-hour or 9-hour race. Hosted by Ewalu and designed for all ability levels, this event is a fantastic entry-level event for first-timers AND challenging the most seasoned adventure racers! Learn more at www.WildDriftless.com.

Generous gift pays for 100 weeks of camp 

In early May, we gave out 100 free weeks of camp, thanks to a generous gift to help more kids experience a life-changing week at summer camp. All 100 spots are filled, but financial assistance is still available for families in need. 1. You can choose “Tier 3” pricing (our lowest price) when you register, which saves an additional $100 per camper. 2. If you need more financial help to afford camp, please contact Diane in our office for a “Campership” form to fill out: 563-933-4700 or email camp@ewalu.org.

Big news for Cedar Lodge!

UPDATE: In December 2024, we passed the $2 million goal for the Cedar Lodge campaign! YAY! See how Ewalu’s supporters completed our Christmas challenge in this video🎁

But it’s not too late to be part of this important project… you can still join hundreds of Ewalu supporters as we finish strong! Click here to make a gift and choose “Cedar Lodge Project” under “Direct your donation.”

Construction is being planned for late summer 2025 to renew Cedar Lodge.

Click the button below to learn more about the campaign and our plans to renovate Cedar Lodge and strengthen Ewalu’s mission, and to give your support!