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Elementary Retreat “Teach us to Pray”
Are your elementary students ready for an awesome adventure at Camp Ewalu? Youth will explore their faith while learning about prayer, prayer practices and different ways to tune in and talk to God. Time will fly by with fun games, meaningful Bible studies, yummy meals, and even a campfire! Enjoy a sleepover in cool cabins with your new friends and caring camp counselors. Check-in is from 10-10:30 a.m. on Saturday and campers can be picked up after worship at 11:00…
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2020 Annual Meeting
The annual meeting for Camp Ewalu and Retreat Center is postponed indefinitely at this time in compliance with the Iowa Department of Health and CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We will continue to operate with the current board of directors, policies and interim board approved budget until a meeting can be convened under safer circumstances. Find more information about how Ewalu is practicing safety in the COVID-19 Pandemic Here. We want to remind you that each…
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Spring Volunteer Work Weekend
COVID-19 Update: Camp Ewalu will be open this Saturday, May 2nd, for Volunteer Work Weekend with some changes and safety precautions. Work projects are only scheduled for Saturday We will no longer be offering lodging. We will keep all work groups under the ten-person limit. A sack lunch will be provided rather than a buffet-style meal. We also encourage volunteers to bring face masks to wear while working. Join other volunteers, families, and church groups to help Ewalu get ready…
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First Day of Summer Camp 2020
We’ve been waiting all year for the first day of the summer season! It isn’t too late to register for your summer adventure. Join us for a week or a few days! Register now!
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Family Camp Weekend
Your whole extended family is invited to Ewalu for a wonderful 3-day weekend! Come stay in comfy cabins or pitch your tent in our beautiful family campground. You’ll enjoy classic campfires, Bible studies, games and quality time together. Take this opportunity to hike, swim, grill, or just relax in the outdoors with other families and the Ewalu staff. Activities for kids and adults are offered throughout the weekend, as well as less structured family time. Family Camp is your chance to step away…
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Second Early Discount Deadline for Summer Camp
The Second Early Discount has been extended to all summer camp registrations for the entire summer 2020. Take a $20 Discount on week-long programs, or $10 off on shorter (or non-overnight) programs.
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2020 Fall Festival & Quilt Auction
Join us online for the Quilt Auction this year! Quilt viewing, bidding, and recorded worship service will take place on a secure online silent auction platform. Schedule Bidder registration and quilt viewing is now open! The event will run as a silent auction with bidding open from 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 10 - Thursday, October 15 at 5:00 p.m. A recorded opening worship will be posted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 10. A Thanksgiving and prayer devotional will…
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Fall Volunteer Work Days
Join other volunteers, families, and church groups to help Ewalu get ready for the winter season. We hope you take time to explore camp in your free time, get to know some of the camp staff and other volunteers, and return home renewed and refreshed from your time in this special place in God’s kingdom. In order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we will keep all work groups under the ten-person limit. Face masks will be required indoors…
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First Early Discount Deadline for Summer Camp
Enroll for Summer Camp before March 1, 2021 for a $40 Early Discount on week-long programs, or $20 off on shorter (or non-overnight) programs.
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2021 Annual Meeting
We have decided to move our 2021 Annual Meeting to Zoom. Anyone may attend the meeting. Each Ewalu member congregation can send two voting delegates to the meeting. Click to view the Annual Report Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82684249663?pwd=eENtS0R6NFRMS2VpdW94bGhodHBrUT09 For questions: Call the office at 563-933-4700 or email camp@ewalu.org.
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