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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.

High School Programs

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ROCK 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! 
Regular Fee: $479 Early Fee: $439 
Dates: June 24-29, August 5-10

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'll explore river country by canoe in scenic Northeast Iowa. Each day includes Bible studies, picnics, cooking meals over a fire, fun conversations, games, campfires and more adventures than you can imagine.  Regular Fee: $429 Early Fee: $389 
Dates: June 10-15, July 15-20, August 5-10  Additional weeks may be available for youth groups by request. Call 563-933-4700 for details.

RANCH CAMP
Completing Grades 7-9
Spend a week with horses!  Learn the basics of riding and caring for horses. Enjoy great camp activities as well, like swimming, cookouts, Bible studies, and campfires. Adopt one horse for the week, and by the end you'll be going on trail rides around camp, picking hooves, saddling your horse and learning to communicate with him/her. Play ranch games and try your hand at the lasso! Now, Intermediate Ranch Camp is available July 24-29 for experienced riders who have done Ranch Camp before or have lots of experience owning/working with horses. Check out our horse friends on Facebook!
Regular Fee: $419 Early Fee: $379 
Dates: June 17-22, July 8-13, July 22-27 (Intermediate)

MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP
Completing Grades 7-9
Whether you're new to the sport or a seasoned trail rider, this program at Ewalu is built for you! Learn new riding tricks, conquer challenging terrain, practice safe techniques - you'll even learn and get to practice basic bike maintenance skills. Review the basics and then ride awesome off-road routes! Bring your bike and helmet, or simply ask about borrowing one. We will provide extra tools, helmets and gear. Staff and special guests will guide riders of all skill levels. In addition to lots of ride time, enjoy bonding with new friends, honest conversations, great Bible studies and other activities. Regular Fee: $439 Early Fee: $399 
Dates: June 17-22, August 5-10.

 
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.
Regular Fee: $479 Early Fee: $439
Dates: June 17-22, June 24-29, July 8-13, July 15-20,
July 22-27, July 29-August 3

 
ISLANDERS  - Completing Grades 9-12 
Camp on beautiful Rock Island on the tip of Door County in Northern Wisconsin! It's gonna be a fun and relaxing week... Hike and explore the island, relax on the beach, warm around the campfire, make new friends, enjoy in-depth Bible studies, have unforgettable times and great talks about faith and life. 
Regular Fee: $479 Early Fee: $439  
Dates: July 22-28 (Note: Islanders program runs Sunday through Saturday.)

BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE TRIP
Completing Grades 9-12
Our most extreme, leave-no-trace camping voyage. Canoe across deep, clear lakes and hike the remote forests of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Along the Minnesota-Canadian border you will canoe, swim, hike, portage, cook out, have daily Bible studies and do primitive camping. Keep your camera handy for loons, pine squirrels, large wildlife and the northen lights! Come experience the awesome wonder of God's incredible creation and deepen your personal relationship with Christ.
Dates: July 8-13
Regular Fee: $519 Early Fee:  $479

LEADERSHIP TRAINING (LT)
Completing Grades 10-12
Have you ever thought about becoming part of the Ewalu staff? Or a stronger role model to your peers and young kids? As an LT you'll practice effective leadership to use in your home, school, town, and church. Be a positive role model for younger campers in this life-changing four-week program! The LT program lets you experience many sides of camping ministry while growing in faith, boosting your confidence and building a community. Weekends are time off. Room and board plus a small stipend are provided. 

LT program dates (choose one):
Session I: June 10 - June 29 and July 8-13
Session II: July 15 - August 10

       2012 LT Application and Letter
       2012 LT Re-Application