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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.

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17 Awesome Programs
    Sign up today to reserve your awesome experience at camp! Register online or print a registration form.
    Explore 17 exciting options in outdoor ministry! At Ewalu you can strengthen your faith, build healthy confidence, and enjoy positive, memorable outdoor adventures in Christian community. Click the menu (left) to see all your options.

Retreats & Facility Rental

Cabins, Lodges and Meeting Spaces  Ewalu has affordable facilities open all year! New cabins are nearing completion, and lodges in our basecamp area are being rebuilt or remodeled. The road, lodges and other facilities are up-to-date, beautiful and ready for your group!

You can experience beautiful scenery, heated cabins, rustic lodges with wood-burning fireplaces, trails on nearly 800 acres at two scenic locations, fun activities like the challenge course and hayrides, and even "family-style" meals! Ewalu is the ideal place for church events, youth retreats, family reunions, college training events, weddings, workforce trainings, team-building, and business meetings. Explore more... Call (563) 933-4700 today. Make your next retreat a wonderful experience in a true place apart!

CALENDAR

Early Discount
(Summer Camp)
April 20

Job Opening:

Director of Environmental Education

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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. 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, March 12-14.

   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...

Capital Campaign
Thanks to your generous donations, improvements are being made to your camp facilities! Construction is underway on new and rebuilt cabins! Your prayers and gifts have added geothermal heating, improved energy efficiency by replacing windows in Cedar Lodge, built a more hospitable road, a new septic system and much more! Click for a summary or check out construction photos.

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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