POSTPONED: Kip Ladage to speak January 15
Due to the weather, the December 11 Enrichment Event has been POSTPONED to Thursday, January 15: Join us at Ewalu to hear speaker Kip Ladage, a self-taught outdoor/nature photographer and writer who lives in Bremer County. He will present “Adventures Close to Home,” sharing images and stories of nature and the outdoors from not-so-far-away places. A paddler and backpacker, Kip has learned to adapt to the unexpected while continuing his outdoor photography passion. This FREE event is from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, January 11, and afternoon refreshments will be served. All are welcome! RSVP at the link below.
12 Days of 5Ks with Frank & Emily
To add some Christmas spirit and encourage donations for Cedar Lodge, Frank Johnson (executive director) and Emily Dreessen Tull (program director) are having a friendly competition to help “close the gap”! Frank and Emily will each run (or maybe ski!) a 5K for 12 consecutive days, starting December 8. Make a donation through our online giving page, choosing “Cedar Lodge – Cedar at 60” as your designation. Then in the “Donation Notes” or “In Honor Of” section, type “Team Emily” or “Team Frank” for the team you want to support, and we’ll see which team raises the most money for Cedar Lodge by Christmas! Click here to see the video announcing ’12 Days of 5Ks.’
Summer registration NOW OPEN!
It’s that time of year… to start thinking about SUMMER! Registration for Ewalu’s summer programs are now open! We have 8 weeks of youth summer camp from June to August, plus 2 sessions of Family Camp and 2 sessions of Grandparent Camp. Get out your calendar and start making your summer plans now! Remember, our best discount ($40 off) is available if you register by February 28! Plus, tiered pricing lets you select the best price for your family. Schedule grid and pricing details at the link below.
Help us “Close the Gap” on rising construction costs
On October 25, at a special meeting for the association of Camp Ewalu, voters overwhelmingly approved a motion from the Ewalu board to pursue a mortgage of up to $1.4 million for additional costs associated with the Cedar Lodge renovation project. The Ewalu board will not pursue a mortgage loan until necessary, and fundraising for the project has been restarted to cover the shortfall and to minimize (or eliminate!) borrowing. Click the button below to learn more about project and the rise in construction costs, and help us “Close the Gap”!
Bring the family for winter fun ❄️
Families of all shapes and sizes are invited to a FREE family-friendly Enrichment Event from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Our Winter Family Fun Day will have outdoor winter fun (based on conditions), plus indoor activities like arts and crafts, a hot chocolate bar, and more in the Creation Center and Cedar Lodge! We’ll have sledding and snowshoeing if weather permits (please bring your own sleds and snowshoes if you have some; we will have a few extra). Click below for details. Perfect for a church group, families and friends!
