Camp Friedenswald has been taking steps over the past six years to make camp a place where all who come to the peaceful woods feel welcomed and experience belonging, particularly those who have experienced social and systemic barriers in the past.
Our work has been multi-faceted, including adopting an inclusive hiring policy and welcome statement, training and education for staff, and renovating buildings and outdoor spaces with an eye to physical accessibility…
Snow carpeted the ground for both High School and Jr High Winter Camps at Camp Friedenswald this January, providing a magical snow-scape in which to explore “Sacred Connections.” In these days when much around us can feel less than magical, our theme of “Sacred Connections with ourselves, others, nature, and God” provided a meaningful framework from which to see, name, and celebrate the Holy mystery that perpetually connects us to ourselves, to each other, to the world around us, and ultimately, to God.
By Patrick Estell, land stewardship and program intern at Camp Friedenswald. When one thinks of the stage, we gravitate to the bright lights of Broadway, Loop theatres, and the West…
We are excited to announce that Gwen Gustafson-Zook will be serving as our new program director, starting in early September! Gwen is a gifted storyteller, musician, generative leader, administrator, and pastor in the Anabaptist faith tradition.
