Ewalu needs your help to find these items! Retreats are 40+ weekends per year, plus 10 week-long summer Bible camp programs for around 1,000, plus thousands of other overnight visitors in environmental education. Your donations are important and will be put to use. Browse our wish list items below. Our most urgent needs are in bold below. Please email or call the camp office at 563-933-4700 for more details about any item(s) on our list!

VEHICLES & PROPERTY | NEED FOR: |
ATV with Utility Bed, John Deere Gator, Kawasaki Mule, or UTV | Property maintenance |
Cars, Trucks, Vans – especially MINIVANS | Transportation, or Fundraising |
Pallet Forks, standard quick-attach for tractor | Property maintenance |
Automotive Lift | Property maintenance |
Weed trimmers | Property maintenance |
Power tools, hand tools (any; used is ok!) | Property maintenance & volunteer project groups |
Chainsaws | Property maintenance |
Dehumidifiers | Property maintenance |
Metal Cut Off Saw | Property maintenance |
Wire Welder (MIG), 110 V or 220 V | Property maintenance |
Wheel Barrows | Property maintenance |
Garden Hoses | Property maintenance |
Building materials: general | Property maintenance, repairs |
Menard’s Gift Cards | Property maintenance |
SKILLED VOLUNTEERS | NEED FOR: |
Electrician | Property Maintenance |
Carpentry | Minor repairs, construction, etc. |
Auto Mechanic | Repairs on camp vehicles |
Arrow repairs & upkeep (basic) | Environmental Education |
Construction | Property Maintenance |
Grant Writing | Youth Programs, Property |
Painting | Various property improvements |
KITCHEN | NEED FOR: |
Refrigerators and Freezers (used is ok) | Kitchen Use / hosting guests |
8-quart crock pot (click here for Amazon link) | Kitchen Use |
12-cup coffee makers (Mr. Coffee brand, click here for Amazon link) | Lodges & Hosting Guests |
Commercial roasters (20 quart or higher) | Summer Camp, Special Events |
Commercial cutlery & utensils | Kitchen Use |
OTHER | NEED FOR: |
New twin-size bed blankets (click here to purchase at Amazon.com), khaki color | Hospitality/lodging |
Bagless vacuum cleaners (click here for suggested Shark vac at WalMart and click here for suggested model on Amazon, but anything similar is great) | Housekeeping |
Christian Flag | Main Site Flagpole |
Brooms and mop heads | Housekeeping |
Laundry Baskets | Housekeeping |
Flat Screen TV (30 inch or larger) | Lodging, hospitality |
Snow Shoes | Winter nature activities |
Cross Country Skis and Boots | Winter nature activities |
Large Rubbermaid totes | Program materials & storage |
Washers & Dryer (used is ok) | Lodging, hospitality |
Mini fridge (used is ok) | Lodging, hospitality |
Volleyball Net | Lodging, hospitality |
Vacuum Cleaners with Hoses | Housekeeping |
1 Gallon Shop-Vacs | Housekeeping |
Surge protectors / “power strips” | Lodges & maintenance shop |
Extension Cords | Lodges & maintenance shop |
Smoke Detectors | Lodges |
Carbon Monoxide Detectors | Lodges |
YOUTH MINISTRY PROGRAMS | NEEDED FOR: |
1″ 3-Ring Binders | Summer staff program binders |
WhisperLite Stove | Summer camp: outdoor cooking |
White Gas Refill (MSR Super Fuel) | Summer camp: outdoor cooking |
Tents: “Eureka Timberline Outfitter 4” or any used tents are great, too! | Campers/Counselors on summer camping trips |
Tarps | Summer camping trips |
Hay or Straw | Feed animals at the Pioneer farm |
Canoe paddles | Summer Camp & Outdoor Education |
Life Jackets (Keyhole Style, Youth and Adult Sizes) | Summer Camp & Outdoor Education |
Marshmallow Roasting Sticks | Summer camp: outdoor cooking |
Orienteering Compasses | Summer Camp & Outdoor Education |
Cricut Machine with Cartridges | Summer Camp Arts & Crafts |
Sidewalk Chalk | Summer Camp Arts & Crafts |
OFFICE SUPPLIES | NEED FOR: |
Autofeed Paper Shredder (150-sheet, micro-cut; please contact office for specific features needed); click here for Amazon link | Office use |
General Office Supplies | Office use |
Scissors (Adult Size) | Office use |
Printer Paper Cases (Letter sized, white or pastel colored) | Office use |
Paper Towels | Office use |
Glue Sticks | Office use, mailings |
Blue Painter’s Tape | Office use, Quilt Auction |
Paper Cutter | Office Use |
Staplers | Office Use |
Thank You!
THANK YOU for your generosity! You are taking part in God’s work of changing lives as you help sustain this important, highly impactful ministry.