Celebrating 50 years of Christian camping in Iowa

 

Summer Theme of 2012 is....

... Led by the Spirit!

"For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God."

~Romans 8:14

For more information click Here

 
Dirty Feet Retreat
Grades 6-9
March 9-11, 2012

Baptism Retreat
Grades 3-5
March 24-25, 2012


Adult Enrichment Day
April 12, 2012

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.

 
 KWWL
Camp Ewalu Celebrates 50 Years
Featured on KWWL News! Click for video.

Wish List

Retreats & Facility Rental

Barred Owl Lodge

Rustic cabins and high-comfort lodges are available year-round! Enjoy gorgeous scenery, new cabins, spacious lodges with wood-burning fireplaces, 12 miles of trails on nearly 800 acres at two locations, a high ropes course and group challenge course, wagon rides, campfires, programs, hot "family-style" meals, and much more...

Ewalu is the ideal place for your family reunion, church event, college training, youth retreat, weddings, office conference, team-building and other meetings, all year! See more or call (563) 933-4700 for pricing. Make your next event a memorable outing in a true "place apart."
 



New Cabins, Lodges and
Meeting Spaces

 

Ewalu has new cabins and lodges! Our beautiful and affordable facilities are available year-round. You'll also enjoy geothermal heat and indoor facilities in the new cabins.

Our buildings are woodsy, modern, clean, updated and ready for your group event!




Browse
Event Calendar

Camp Menu

Download Center

Wish List

 


Camp Ewalu is on

See Ewalu on Facebook!
"Like" Ewalu?
See updates and announcements, photos and meet other fans
.

Position Opening: Executive Director

Ewalu Camp and Retreat Center is seeking an Executive Director to build on 50 years of innovative camping and retreat ministry and committed relationships with constituent ELCA congregations in eastern Iowa.  The Director will oversee development of an outdoor ministry program for all generations and will further develop financial resources.  The candidate must be grounded in Lutheran Theology, work well with a year-round staff of 16, and manage the camp facilities and finances.  Position will begin September 1, 2012.   Salary will be commensurate with experience. If interested please read the qualifications and fill out an application. Application deadline is March 15, 2012. Any additional questions contact The Ewalu Search Committee.



Campfire/Worship at Camp Ewalu
Photo Gallery

See the action at camp! Click for pics!

Upcoming Events

Dirty Feet Retreat: March 9-10, 2012 for grades 6 to 9. Click on the title for more information.

Baptism Retreat: March 24-25, 2012 for grades 3 to 5. Click on the title for more information.

Adult Enrichment Day: April 12th!!! Please come join us for a day of fellowship starting at 9am until 3pm. Cost is $18 with lunch included. Call 563-933-4700 to register or email Camp. (The topic will be posted closer to the date.)

Outdoor Education  Winter dates are open for schools to come for environmental education at Camp Ewalu.  Each year, Ewalu hosts schools - both public and private. Teachers and Ewalu staff lead classes, foster teamwork on the Ewalu Cooperative Course, and teach 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...__________________________________________________________________________________

GoodSearch: You Search...We Give! Search the Web or even shop online with Good Search powered by Yahoo, and raise money for Camp Ewalu!  It's easy and free!

GoodSearch: You Search...We Give!Get updates & announcements about camp, check out photos of new construction at Ewalu, and connect with your fellow supporters of camping ministry on Facebook.

Stay up to date with the current events of Ewalu by following us on twitter.

Ewalu is a proud member of the Lutheran Outdoor Ministies Network.

 

Camp Ewalu
37776 Alpha Avenue,
Strawberry Point, IA  52076

Phone: 563-933-4700 
Fax: 563-933-6022

E-mail: camp@ewalu.org