Yep, we’re ALREADY getting excited about summer 2025! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN, so check out the new programs, see the summer schedule grid, and SIGN UP today! We have a variety of programs for Grades 1-12 plus Family Camp and Grandparent Camp, and NEW TIERED PRICING. See details and register at www.ewalu.org/summer-camp.
Our fourth annual Great Give Day on May 21 raised over $33,000 in one day for True North, a new character-building, high-adventure program for high school students. Ewalu ended Great Give Day as #3 in Most Donors and #4 in Most Dollars among 220 nonprofits partnering with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque in a 7-county area. Wow! See the leaderboards ➡️ www.GreatGiveDay.org
In early May, we gave out 100 free weeks of camp, thanks to a generous gift to help more kids experience a life-changing week at summer camp. All 100 spots are filled, but financial assistance is still available for families in need. 1. You can choose “Tier 3” pricing (our lowest price) when you register, which saves an additional $100 per camper. 2. If you need more financial help to afford camp, please contact Diane in our office for a “Campership” form to fill out: 563-933-4700 or email camp@ewalu.org.
Four new board members were voted onto the Ewalu Board of Directors on March 15, so please join us in welcoming: Paul Empie (Denver, IA), Jeff Harper (Coralville), Michael Babcock (New Hampton) and Pastor Gary Hatcher (Garnavillo). Click here to see the list of current board members. The 2024 Annual Report was mailed to each member church in late February; go to www.ewalu.org/annual-meeting-2025 to see a PDF version of the report.
More than 30 volunteers helped Ewalu get ready for the summer season at our Spring Work Day in early May. Click here to see photos from the day. Many thanks to our helpers of all ages for their work on these projects:
✅Constructed a new gaga ball pit for the Southern Villages area ✅New sand spread for the volleyball area ✅Mulch, mulch and MORE mulch spread far and wide ✅Picnic tables repaired (thank you, Redeemer Waverly folks!) ✅Weeding and landscaping help ✅Tree debris cut and cleared out ✅Work on a new element in our challenge course, to honor Dale Gohl
The Wild Driftless Adventure Race will take you into some of the most scenic areas of NE Iowa, featuring trekking, biking, and paddling for teams of 2-4 or soloists. Hosted by Ewalu and designed for all ability levels. This event is a fantastic entry-level event for first-timers AND challenging the most seasoned adventure racers! Learn more at www.WildDriftless.com.
UPDATE: In December 2024, we passed the $2 million goal for the Cedar Lodge campaign! YAY! See how Ewalu’s supporters completed our Christmas challenge in this video🎁
But it’s not too late to be part of this important project… you can still join hundreds of Ewalu supporters as we finish strong! Click here to make a gift and choose “Cedar Lodge Project” under “Direct your donation.”
Construction is being planned for late summer 2025 to renew Cedar Lodge.
Click the button below to learn more about the campaign and our plans to renovate Cedar Lodge and strengthen Ewalu’s mission, and to give your support!
