My name is Hannah Lehman, and I recently joined the year-round staff at Camp Friedenswald as the Assistant Program Director. I first stepped foot in the peaceful woods in…
Remembering Hilary Bertsche: A Reflection on the impact of volunteers and camp staff across the decades
Earlier this spring I had the opportunity to attend a memorial service for Hilary Bertsche, a long-time friend and Builder of Camp Friedenswald. He was a true encourager and believed in the impact camp has on peoples’ lives, in part, I believe, because he knew the impact on his own life.
Reflections from Iowa: A gathering of Mennonite Camping Association
I didn’t anticipate experiencing such awe in Iowa (no offence, Iowans) – but I did! Underneath the expansive sky, I felt small. And yet, at the same time, part of something much bigger than myself.
Summer 2026: Walkin’ in Wonder
This summer at Camp Friedenswald we are going to practice Walkin’ in Wonder. So what is this Walkin’ in Wonder about?
Walkin’ in Wonder… is about taking cues from Jesus’ life among his disciples to empower us to live our lives (aka: live out our faith!) perpetually tuned into the presence of the HOLY in our midst…