Ewalu Camp & Retreat Center is an ELCA Lutheran overnight camp near Strawberry Point in northeast Iowa's Driftless region, founded in 1961. It runs eight weeks of accredited youth summer camp for grades 1–12, plus minicamps for grades 4–6 and a leadership-training program for grades 10–12. Campers swim, hike, creek-stomp, visit farm animals, and take part in Bible studies; the camp welcomes all faiths.
The practical details
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★★★★Carolyn DepferI bring daughters every summer and they love it. One of my daughters cried the way home this summer after leaving because she is going to miss Bojta very much. It would make her last 1-2 year(s) at Camp Ewalu fantastic if Bojta were to be there one last time. Though I have questions: 1 How long does it take for a letter to get there and read? 2: How soon or long does a new letter from the camper's counselor get sent back to the camper? 3 Are you still able to give counselors letters from certain campers they've had before after they leave?
★★★★★Paul WehlingA beautiful camp for kids to experience and explore God’s wonderful creation and to fellowship with one another.
★★★★★Samuel SWe go here for a men’s church retreat most years. It’s such a beautiful area in the fall. It’s relaxing and the staff is really kind. The facilities are good as well.
★★★★★Alan HautekeeteMy family has been sending people here for 2 generations now. Truly and amazing place.
★★★★★Kirk ZA great place to camp as a family, a better place to be a camper, and the best place to be a camp counselor !!! I took a walk down memory lane here, in the form of a 2-hour hike over low impact to moderate trails. Got lost for a bit (been a long time) but found my way after a short time, and was reminded how much I love walking in the woods...