Ewalu Camp & Retreat Center
Lutheran outdoor ministry in Northeast Iowa with summer camp and retreat rentals
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About this camp
Ewalu Camp & Retreat Center provides an overnight outdoor ministry program in Strawberry Point, IA. This program focuses on nature education and engagement, integrating Lutheran values with environmental learning. Participants engage in activities such as insect studies, stream studies, tree identification, canoeing, archery, ropes course, backpacking, and outdoor cooking. The program emphasizes hands-on exploration of the natural world. Additional activities include survival skills, orienteering, drama, poetry, journaling, Native American studies, and pioneer lifestyles, alongside arts and crafts. Free time offers opportunities for hikes, fishing, conservation projects, field sports, and structured evening activities. This overnight program in Northeast Iowa offers a comprehensive nature-based experience.
What kids love
- Lutheran outdoor ministry
- environmental education
- ropes course
- archery
- canoeing
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