Camp Ewalu
Riverside Bible Camp
- Coed
- Ages 8-17
- Traditional, Specialty
Overview
Riverside Bible Camp is a faith-based summer camp located in Story City, Iowa. We provide youth entering 3rd-12th grade with an incredibly fun and relational Christ-centered camp experience. Our desire is for campers to hear and experience the extravagant love of God and to come to know Jesus Christ as their risen Lord and Savior. Whether it’s our traditional camp experience or specialty programs like horse camp or adventure camp, all campers are in for an amazing week of nature, fun, and faith.
Read More Show LessUnique Features
- Riverside is an amazing opportunity for your child to grow in faith, build life-long relationships, and have a whole lot of fun along the way.
- Activities include games, daily Bible study, campfires, swimming, canoeing, chapel worship, arts and crafts, riding horses, and so much more.
- All are welcome! Campers from all denominations as well as youth who do not have a church home have been enjoying Riverside for 80+ years!
- Specialty weeks for horsemanship and adventure camping where kids hike, climb, swim, sleep, and cook outdoors.
Activities
Dates & Rates
2025 Season:
- Camp Season June 08 - August 08
- Session Lengths 1 week or less
- Cost $535 - $585 /week
Financial Offers:
- Tiered/sliding scale tutition: No
- Financial assistance: Yes
- Special discounts: Available
Accommodations
Bunks
- Type: Cabins, Platform Tents
- Not open air
- Electricity/lights
- Air conditioning
- Separate bathhouse
- Showers attached
- Toilets attached
Health
- Staff not certified in First Aid /CPR
- No doctor onsite
- Nurse onsite
- 24/7 medical staff
- Health Center
Dietary Needs
- Food Allergies
- Gluten Free
- Kosher
- Not peanut free
- Not tree nut-free
- Vegan friendly
- Vegetarian friendly
International Campers
- Does not enroll non-US campers
Welcome Message
Chris Dahl, Executive Director since 2018
Chris's background includes 20 years of ministry serving in Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry, Care Ministry, and Camping Ministry. God continues to grow and mold him as a leader who is dedicated to pointing others to Jesus and living out their faith in their everyday lives. He's all in with knowing Jesus Christ, and making Christ known to all through the great ministry here and raising up leaders for the local church! Chris is married to his wonderful wife, Kelly, and they have three boys.
