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.

Elementary Programs


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mini2012MINI CAMP
Completing 2nd Grade 
This is it - your first chance to come learn all about summer camp! For two nights and three days you can sleep in bunk beds, meet new friends, and experience the fun of outdoor youth ministry at Ewalu. You'll have a blast! Get set for cool games, campfires, nature hikes, fun at the swimming pool, arts & crafts, friendly & funny counselors, and active Bible studies.
Choose either Sunday-Tuesday or Wednesday-Friday program.  
Regular Fee: $199 Early Fee: $179
Dates: June 17-19, June 20-22, June 24-June 29,
July 15-17, July 18-20, July 29-30, Aug 1-3

 

explorers2012EXPLORERS
Completing 3rd Grade
You'll LOVE your first week at camp! Make your home in the cabins and begin to venture out, exploring and learning about the wonders of nature.  Meet new friends, sing around a campfire, cook out, swim in the pool, hike on trails, do arts & crafts, games, Bible studies and exploring - all in one cool, faith-filled week. Please note that there was a mis-print in the printed copy of our summer camp brochure and the Explorer program is being offered during the 1st week of summer camp..
Regular Fee: $399 Early Fee: $359 
Dates: June 10-15, June 24 - 29,
July 8-13, July 15-20, August 5-10

trailblazers2012

TRAILBLAZERS
Completing 4th Grade 
Move into your own village and explore what it means to follow Christ daily, in new frontiers. Make new friends in your cabin. Head out for exciting nature hikes, outdoor cooking, adventurous Bible studies, campfires, friends, fun counselors and special activities just for Trailblazers.  
Regular Fee: $399 Early Fee: $359  
Dates: June 17-22, June 24-29, July 15-20,
July 22-27, July 29 - August 3, August 5-10

 

natives2012NATIVE AMERICANS
Completing 5th Grade 
Spend your nights at camp sleeping in a teepee! Cook over a fire, hear Native American stories, try new crafts, have special campfires and learn about the traditions and cultures of the Native Americans. Enjoy daily Bible studies, solid friendships, food, prayer, praise and new adventures!
Regular Fee:$399 Early Fee: $359
Dates: June 17-22, June 24-29, July 15-20,
July 22-27, July 29 - August 3, August 5-10


 


RANCH DAY CAMP
Completing 4-5th grades
New Ranch DAY Camp is offered for kids in grades 4 and 5 to learn to ride horses! As "Day" camp, the program runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, Monday-Friday, without overnights. Our experienced wranglers will teach basic horse care and horsemanship, including arena and trail riding in the mornings. Participants are each assigned "their own horse" for the week! Afternoons include a taste of camp activities like hiking, Bible studies, crafts, swimming and more. Price: $199
Dates: June 10-15

 

pioneers2012PIONEERS
Completing 6th grade 
Wagons Ho!  Outdoor cooking, community building, games, craft making, swimming, nature and Bible study will fill your days before you gather around a campfire, then hit the hay in a covered wagon on the big Iowa prairie. Take care of the animals at the farmstead: ducks, rabbits, horses, chickens, goats, sheep, piglets, cats... and more! On your final night, you'll even get to check out the hoe-down with traditional foods, games and music. Experience the 'good old days' as a Pioneer. :-) 
Regular Fee: $399 Early Fee: $359 
Dates: June 10-15, June 24-29, July 15-20,
July 22-27, July 29 - August 5

 

Registration Info: We must receive your registration and deposit to reserve your spot. Additional sibling discount of $15 for each additional camper from the same family. To recieve the first early discount price listed above, registrations must be recieved by the end of February. Financial assistance is available. Contact Ewalu for more information.

 

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Camp Ewalu
 
For more information contact: Lynette Matter, Program Director.
Phone: (563) 933-4700 Fax: (563) 933-6022. E-mail: lynette@ewalu.org

Registration forms are available at your local Lutheran Church

EWALU is a non-profit organization and serves all people regardless of race, creed, sex or national origin.