Camp is a place of connection. A key place where this connection happens is eating meals together in the dining hall. I began to see eating with campers as more than a practical matter – I needed to eat – and instead as an extension of my work in the camp office.
Summer 2025: Wisdom of Trees
Our 2025 summer theme is The Wisdom of Trees: Instructions for Living. Throughout the season we will pay attention to the trees that surround us. We will ask questions, both scientific and theological: What does it mean to be deeply rooted? And how do those roots nurture community? How are trees able to withstand the storms of life, and what might we learn from them?…
Remembering the Trees: A reflection by Cal Graber
As I begin to remember my first days at Camp Friedenswald I’ll always remember the trees. Growing up in Iowa and driving through Illinois and then coming down that narrow winding road into the entrance of Camp and seeing all those beautiful trees was truly remarkable for a young kid…
A Blessing for Land Stewardship
Today, on this Earth Day, our camp staff gathered outside to take a little bit of time to talk about land stewardship at Camp Friedenswald. Here is what was shared…