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
.

Read more about the Mission
Statement and Core Values of Camp Ewalu
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Volunteer Weekend
May 1-3, 2009

Help prepare Ewalu for the arrival of 1,000 campers for summer Bible camp! May 1-3 is reserved for volunteers... like you! You, your family or a group from your church or community are invited to a weekend at camp doing important work...and having some fun! Meals and lodging are provided free of charge. We are grateful for your helping hands in preparing, planning and praying for the summer season. All are welcome!

View a flyer here.

Call (563) 933-4700 or email to sign up today!

 


More Adult and Family Opportunities...

Ewalu offers retreats and outdoor ministry programs for all ages!  Click here to see what else is coming up...

 

 

Download a
Registration Form
for overnight youth programs


 

Recent Retreats & Events

Dirty Feet Retreat

Zipline at DFR! 

March 27-29, 2009

Come to Camp Ewalu for an exciting weekend! Enjoy live music, fun, the high ropes challenge course, games, food, fellowship and Bible studies. Come learn about the life-changing love we have been given in Christ.

Print a Registration Form

For 6th - 9th grade youth. Cost is $75/person, $50/chaperone. Register by March 1 for a $10 discount (youth only). 1 adult per 10 youth requested. The weekend runs from Friday at 8 p.m. to Sunday at 11 a.m. 

Bring a sleeping bag, pillow,
two pair of shoes and a Bible.

Contact Jesse Klosterboer for info:
jesse@ewalu.org


"Iowa Hometown History"

Iowa Hometown HistoryMarch 17, 2009

Come for a fun-filled Adult Enrichment Day with 3 engaging speakers! Hear stories about early settlements in our state and learn where our towns came from - as well how our natural surroundings came to be what they are. Lunch will be provided.

For more information, click here to view a flyer.

Cost: $15
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Please register by calling
(563) 933-4700
or email camp@ewalu.org.

 


 

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March 7-8, 2009

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Kids will learn about the sacrament of baptism in a wet, wild, and watery way!  Come be immersed in God's love and grace poured out through the waters of baptism.The weekend is packed with tons of camp fun, including a river hike, water olympics, a scavanger hunt, evening campfire, s'mores, stargazing, and Sunday morning worship.  Ewalu counselors will be here to lead all the faith talks, activities, games, bedtime devotions, and so much more!Kids will return home refreshed by God's love, renewed in their faith, and encouraged to walk daily in the waters of their baptism. For kids in 3rd - 6th grade.

Cost is $40
Register by Feb. 23
1 adult per 5 youth requested.
The retreat runs from
Sat. 11 a.m. - Sun. 11 a.m.

See a Registration Form
 
Read about last year's
elementary retreat!  here

Contact Jesse for more info.
jesse@ewalu.org



Holiday Heritage Sampler

November 6, 2008

Have fun learning about our Christmas traditions. Come prepare for the holidays at this special Adult Enrichment Day!

Why is Santa Claus depicted as jolly and wearing red?  Did "The First Nowell" really originate in France?  How do you make lefse? You'll learn to make cultural Christmas treats and decorations. Sample holiday goodies, hear special presentations on Christmas traditions, and enjoy traditional narration and timeless music.

Cost: $15
Thursday, Nov. 6, 9-3 p.m.

Please register by calling (563) 933-4700
or email camp@ewalu.org.

View a flyer for the event here.