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Rock n RaftROCK AND RAFT - Completing Grades 8-10 
Two big adventures in one week! Go rafting down the Wolf River in Northern Wisconsin AND rock-climbing at the best location in the Midwest, Devil's Lake State Park. It's a week full of camping adventures to remember for the rest of your life! Learn to trust more in God, yourself and friends. Remember your camera - you'll want lots of pictures of your exciting adventure!
Early Fee: $439  Dates:
June 20-25 (full), June 27 - July 2, August 8-13

 

 

 

 
Houseboating!
HOUSEBOATING - Completing Grades 9-12 
Experience a week of "fun and sun" on the Mississippi River! Take your sweet time exploring as you travel up and down one of the largest rivers in the world. Explore sandbars, swim, relax, talk, go fishing or just chill and enjoy great conversations. Grow in your faith and make new friends while sailing up and down the Big Mississippi. Early Fee: $439
Dates: June 13-18,
June 20-25 (full), June 27 - July 2 (full), July 11-16, 18-23, 25-30, August 1-6, 8-13

 

Pack & Paddle PACK & PADDLE - Completing Grades 7-9
Combine the best of three worlds: camping, backpacking and canoeing. Try your hands at backpacking and rock-climbing in the majestic Backbone State Park. Then, switch gears and head to the water's edge: For three days you can improve your canoe skills by exploring river country! Each day includes Bible studies, cooking tasty meals over the fire, interesting conversations, games, campfires and more adventures than you can imagine. 
Early Fee: $389  Dates: June 13-18, July 18-23, August 8-13  Additional weeks may be available for youth groups by request. Call 563-933-4700 for details.

 

M.A.D. CampM.A.D. CAMP - High School 
Go M.A.D. at camp!  (Music, Arts, Drama)  Enjoy a week of new expressions, plus all the best of our summer camp like daily swimming, Bible studies, exploring nature, and evening campfires. Electives during the week include playing guitar, practicing photography, making clay sculptures and doing fun skits. Develop your pictures in our dark room, dig up your own blue clay at our clay-dig site, then shape, glaze and fire it to completion. Learn to use your gifts to make the world a better place. Woot!
Early Fee: $369  Dates: June 21-26 (grades 6-8)

 

NEW!  MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP - Completing Grades 7-9 or 9-12
Whether you're brand new to the sport or a seasoned trail rider, Mountain Bike Camp at Ewalu is perfect for you! Learn new riding tricks, practice safe techniques for conquering the most challenging terrain, and hone your basic bicycle tuning/maintenance skills. Practice skills at Ewalu, then camp and ride other nearby scenic off-road routes! Ewalu staff and special guests will guide riders of all skill levels to celebrate "all things mountain bike" in this new adventure. Ewalu has basic mountain bikes, helmets, tools and other gear are available for your use during the week, or bring your bike if you are able.
Early Fee: $409  Dates: August 8-13 (grades 7-9)



ISLANDERS   Completing Grades 9-12 
Explore beautiful Rock Island, on the tip of Door County in Northern Wisconsin. Hike and explore the island, relax on the beach, warm up around a campfires, meet new people, enjoy in-depth Bible studies and great times together in Christian fellowship. It's a fun and relaxing week! Early Fee: $439
Dates: July 11-17 (Note: the Islanders program runs Sunday through Saturday)


LT ProgramLEADERSHIP TRAINING
Completing Grades 10-12

Have you ever thought about becoming a camp counselor? Maybe a stronger role model for your peers? As an LT, you can practice effective leadership for your home, school, and community. You will serve as a positive role model for younger campers in this four-week program (weekends are off). The LT program lets you experience many sides of camping ministry while growing in faith, boosting your confidence and building a community. Room and board plus a small stipend are provided. 

LT program dates:
Session I: June 13 - July 2 and July 11-16
Session II: July 18 - August 13

(Send application by March 1 for first priority)
Downloads: LT Application  -   Information Letter

 

YOUTH GROUP TRIPS - Now you can bring your whole youth group on an Ewalu Out-Trip! You can reserve a week just for your group. Pick from many of our Out-Trips and work with our outdoor ministry staff to set up an unforgettable bonding week for your crew. Minimum group size and cost varies depending on the trip. Contact Jesse, Ewalu Program Director, for more information. Spaces fill early; reserve your dates soon!

 

Registration Information:Register by April 20 for the Early Fee (reflects a $20 discount off the normal cost of week-long programs. $10 early discount for Mini-Camp and Family Camp.) Additional sibling discount of $15 for each additional camper from the same family. Our office must receive both your registration form and deposit to reserve your spot. Financial assistance is available. Contact Camp Ewalu for more information.

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

Registration forms are available at your local Lutheran Church (ELCA)

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