Celebrating over 45 years of Christian camping in Iowa


Camp Ewalu Mission Statement:

In the rhythm
of Christian life,
Ewalu serves as
a place apart
to connect
the Word of God
with the world
of God
.

Summer Camp

Registration Begins!
    Sign up soon for a $40 early discount on week-long summer camp programs! Come to grow in your faith, build your self-confidence and enjoy awesome adventures in Christian community.

NEW Summer Camp Programs
    Mountain Biking... Geocaching... Hiking in the Rockies... Three exciting new summer programs begin in 2010! Learn more here.

Retreats & Facility Rentals

Cabins, Lodges and Meeting Space  Did you know? Ewalu has affordable facilities open all year! A new cabin is currently under construction, while other cabins in the basecamp area are now being rebuilt or remodeled. Improvements to the road, lodges and other parts of Ewalu are also underway!

Here you'll enjoy heated cabins, beautiful lodges (each with a wood-burning fireplace), trails across 800 acres at two scenic locations, a high ropes challenge course, family-style meals and more in a special "place apart." Perfect for youth retreats, church functions, family reunions, meetings and conferences... Learn more here or call 563-933-4700 to book your next event!

 



EVENT
CALENDAR

Fall Festival & Quilt Auction
Everyone
September 20

Dirty Feet Retreat
(Grades 6-9)
March 12-14

Elementary Retreat
(Grades 3-6)
March 27-28

Adult Enrichment Day
(Adults)
November 5

 

 

Capital Campaign Update

 

Recent Events

   Holden Village  Ewalu hosted a voyage by train to Holden Village, an ecumenical Christian renewal center in the state of Washington. Rooted in the Lutheran tradition and situated in the breathtaking beauty of the Cascade Mountains near Lake Chelan, Holden Village hosted over 20 participants from Ewalu. We ventured west by train through Glacier National Park, across prairies and mountains to the village, for rich worship, spiritual learning, hiking, crafts, fellowship and renewal. Read more...

   Adult Enrichment Day in November hosted about 60 guests in Cedar Lodge. Speakers Leanne Harrison of Heartland Acres entertained guests by explaining barn quilts, and Marlene Fenstermann of the Iowa Barn Foundation talked about the history, diversity and variety of purposes of traditional barns.

   Outdoor Education hosted schools - both public and private - at Ewalu this Fall. Teachers and Ewalu staff led classes, fostered teamwork on the Ewalu Cooperative Course, and taught kids hands-on environmental stewardship. Students and adults continue to enjoy this unique opportunity together to learn character and build lasting community in schools and churches. More...

   Two Dirty Feet Retreats for middle school youth in October: Faith talks, fellowship, the Zipline, new friends, awesome counselors, games, tasty food and a hilarious variety show marked a fantastic weekend retreat for youth. Click here for information on the 2010 Spring DFR.

   Volunteer Work Weekend   Ewalu is preparing for the summer season! The first weekend of May is reserved each year for volunteers...like you, your family or a group from your church or community. All are welcome! Have fun while accomplishing important work for this extension of your church's ministry. Meals and lodging are provided. More...

 


Photo Gallery
See the action at camp: the online Photo Gallery has pics from summer camp, retreats and the Fall Festival! View photos here.


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Camp Ewalu
37776 Alpha Avenue, Strawberry Point, IA  52076
Phone: 563-933-4700  Fax: 563-933-6022  E-mail: camp@ewalu.org