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Summer Camp FAQs

Camp Ewalu is open.  None of our buildings or program areas are adversely affected by recent flooding.  All our campers and staff are safe.   Ewalu has power and is fully functioning.  All programs are open and will continue with any necessary adjustments due to weather.

Travel Information:   For information about road and bridge closings go to the Iowa DOT website here.
You may need to use an alternate route and allow extra time to get to camp.

Out-Trips

Pack and Paddle - These trips will continue as scheduled, but in a different location due to river levels.

Houseboating - This program will take place.  If the Mississippi is too high, we will instead host a road trip to visit area camps and state parks in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa.

Rock and Raft - These trips will continue as scheduled.  The storms did not affect northern Wisconsin where we go river rafting.  We will still do the rafting and rock climbing on this trip.  We are in contact with the rafting company to make sure river levels are safe.

Chicago Immersion - These programs will continue as scheduled.

Boundary Waters Canoe Trip - This program will continue as scheduled.

On-Camp Programs

Mini-Camp, Explorers, Trailblazers, Native Americans, Pioneers, Night Camp, Ranch Camp, MAD Camp, Confirmation Camp, and Family Camp - These programs will continue as planned.

FAQs

Is Camp Ewalu closed?   No, Ewalu is open as normal.

Are roads or bridges closed near Ewalu?  For information about road or bridge closings go to the Iowa DOT website here.  You may need to use an alternate route and allow extra time to get to camp.

Have any camp buildings been damaged?  No

Is the camp pool open?  Yes

Are Ewalu staff trained in weather safety procedures? Yes. Our staff are trained to respond in any situations involving threatening weather. We use a network of walkie-talkies for use in severe weather. We have practiced systems of storm notification during our intensive two-week staff training. Moreover, we have weather radios which are monitored during severe storms, and an advanced warning system in place which we have implemented successfully several times.

Does Ewalu have storm shelters? Yes. Ewalu has concrete basements and storm shelters throughout our site, including a concrete shelter across the river specifically built to serve the Trailblazer, Night Camp, and Native American villages.

Is Ewalu accredited by any national organizations? Yes. Camp Ewalu is accredited by the American Camping Association. We adhere to the professional safety standards set forth by the ACA. Go to www.acacamps.org for more information.