Celebrating 50 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.

Give the Gift of Outdoor Ministry!

Gifts of prayer, volunteer time, financial contributions and donated items are crucial to sustain the important ministries of Ewalu. Programs here are safe, fun and effective thanks to you - the individuals, families, churches and groups who contribute so generously. These gifts also keep our facilities working well for Ewalu's busy year-round retreats. Thank you for supporting Ewalu as an extension of the Church's ministry!

Financial contributions to Ewalu 

There are many ways to contribute financially to outdoor ministry.  You can make a monetary donation, or consider another means:

   - Include Ewalu's ministry in your will
   - Charitable gift annuities
   - Encourage your kids to attend summer Bible camp
   - Gifts from Thrivent branch organizations
   - Designate Thrivent Choice dollars to Ewalu - Click Here for step by step instructions
   - Stock or property
   - Purchase a quilt at Ewalu's Fall Festival and Quilt Auction
   - Gifts in kind - see "Wish List" below

If you would like to give to Ewalu or have any questions about planned giving opportunities, please contact Dale Goodman, Executive Director.

Ewalu Camp & Retreat Center
37776 Alpha Avenue, Strawberry Point, IA  52076
Office phone:  563-933-4700

Ewalu Club Dinner: Sunday, June 3, 2012
Wagon Tours at 2 p.m., Appetizers 4:30 p.m., Meal at 5:30 p.m.
Ewalu staff will provide the program. RSVP to Kelsey or call 563-933-4700
 

Wish List

Ewalu needs your help to find these items! Retreats are 40+ weekends per year, plus 10 week-long summer Bible camp programs for around 1,000 youth, plus thousands of other overnight visitors in environmental education. Your donations will be put to use!  Ewalu currently needs the following items:

SUMMER PROGRAM 
   4 or 6 person timberline A-frame tents
   white t-shirts for tie-dies and arts/crafts
   cooking grates, for use over a fire
   trail-cam
   recurve bows for archery (a left-handed recurve bow would be esp. helpful!)

VEHICLES 
   1 ton truck with dumpbox or flatbed
   mid-size tractor with loader (50-60hp)
   John Deere Gator, Kawasaki Mule or other UTV
   aluminum canoes

   1 ton truck with dumpbox or flatbed
   mid-size tractor with loader (50-60hp)
   John Deere Gator, Kawasaki Mule or other UTV
   aluminum canoes
   snowmobile/trail groomer
   4 or 5' tiller for back of tractor
   Dumping trailer
   100' winch

PROPERTY 
   hand tools - all varieties
   extension cords, 12+ gauge if possible
   vacuum cleaner (standard household style)
   refridgerator with freezer (household model)
   air compressor, gas-powered

KITCHEN 
   steam table
   ice bar
   freezers
   heavy duty washer and dryer
   food processor

OTHER
   recent ELCA national church directory/yearbook
   CD player / radio
   DVD player

On behalf of the Ewalu staff, board and approximately 9,000 people each year who
benefit directly through participation at camp, and around 193 churches supporting Ewalu through prayer, participation and gifts, THANK YOU for your faithful support!