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…
Nature as Theatre
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…
The Story of Alfredo
As the summer comes to a close, we pause to reflect on the stories that shaped us. This first story comes from two-year returning summer staff Hannah Lehman (Goshen College)….
Reflecting on our story of welcome & inclusion
Earlier this year, the Camp Board approved and adopted a Welcome Statement at Camp Friedenswald. While the statement affirms and welcomes all people regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity,…