Our Facilities

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Lodging
   Edwards offers 2 modern lodges, 13 rustic cabins and a 4 bedroom loft available year round. Three additional platform tents are used during summer camping. Each lodge and the loft have bathroom facilities. The KYBO is the central bathhouse for the cabin area.

Hoffer Lodge                                                 A modern air-conditioned lodge with country charm, will sleep 34 people. Each room sleeps four and shares bath and shower facilities with another room. The VIP room sleeps two with a private bathroom. This year-round lodge offers two meeting areas, two fireplaces, an outdoor patio, TV/VCR, and a snack kitchen. Linen/towel services are available to Hoffer guests for a minimal charge.

Hoffer Floor Plan (click to view larger)

                                                                                                                   This comfortable lodge has a sunken fireplace, cathedral ceiling and loft balcony that creates an old-fashioned ski resort atmosphere. This year-round lodge sleeps 32 people, Six rooms with shared bathrooms and two rooms with private bathrooms. This lodge offers three separate meeting areas, a snack kitchen, an outdoor deck, TV/VCR, a fireplace and piano. Linen/towel services are available to Runge guests for a minimal charge.

Runge Floor Plan (click to view larger)

  The Rustic Cabin: 13 half-log heated cabins provide sleeping accommodations for up to 160 people. Twelve cabins have bunks to sleep 12 and one cabin has bunks to sleep 18. All cabins are located in main camp with a spacious central shower house/restroom facility (KYBO).

  The Platform Tents: Three Adirondack style platform tents are screened in with tin roofs. Each with bunks to sleep 12. Platform tents are located a short walk from main camp and the central bathhouse.

  The Loft: Located in Micklewright lodge above the business office, the loft has four bedrooms that can sleep eleven people. The loft has a shared common room, two bathrooms, snack kitchen, air-conditioning, and a TV/VCR.

Food Service
   Delicious family style meals are a tradition at Edwards that keeps groups returning year after year. Our kitchen staff works hard to provide you with a variety of options; a fresh vegetable salad bar, yummy soups, hot and cold foods, and great desserts are all part of the deal. Coffee and tea are available all day long in the main lodge. Email Food Service at: gdigieso@campedwards.org

Other Facilities
   Edwards is blessed with some distinctive features. Our 132 acres consist of marshlands, pine forests, prairies, and wooded dells; all with easy trail access. Our buildings are rich with history and tradition. Our program facilities are unique and create an excellent opportunity for learning and fun outdoors.

  Micklewright Lodge: Originally named Totem lodge, this lodge was built in 1929 when the camp was first opened. Early photos show that the lodge stood strong and tall back in 1929, as it does today. Named after EE Micklewright, Micklewright lodge is a multi-purpose facility and serves as the primary indoor program area for cabin groups. Micklewright Lodge houses the dining hall, kitchen, business office, the loft, two staff apartments, the infirmary, a covered porch overlooking the lake, the environmental education center, the program office, and deck overlooking the marsh and lake.

  Edwards Lodge: Home of the famous Trading Post (camp store). This lodge has two levels and is built into the back of Sunset Hill. Edwards lodge doubles as a classroom or indoor meeting space.

  Outdoor Study Stations: Three outdoor study stations; pines, marsh and ropes, are used as sheltered meeting spaces and classrooms. Each station is complete with bench seating, a table/workspace, and two skylights.


  Boardwalk: This elevated pathway stretches across acres of marshland. The boardwalk is one-half mile long connecting main camp to Tamarack and Edwards Island.

  Chapel on Sunset Hill: Our outdoor chapel sitting on top of Sunset Hill overlooks the amazing sunsets on Lake Beulah. Wooden benches and a simple wooden cross make a great place to have a service or a place to sit quietly and reflect.

  Campitheater: The Campitheater is our open air stage and performance building. Complete with costume shop and dressing room, lights and sound, and comfortable seating for the audience this new building will be used for many events.

  Lueck Boat House: Checking in and putting on a life jacket are a must before going boating. All summer boating participants make their first stop at the boathouse. Boating at Edwards includes canoes, rowboats, sailboats, and kayaks. This covered building doubles as a classroom or meeting space with lights and benches.

  Observatory: A night under the stars and a great opportunity to explore astronomy is available using the Edwards telescopes. Edwards has a small Monolux telescope and a large Meede Series 4000 with microprocessing control and a LX Quartz pulse drive. The telescopes are housed in the slide-back-roof observatory.

  The Great Deck Built off the side of Micklewright lodge, our new deck overlooks the wetlands, the lake, and Edwards Island. This spacious deck has four picnic tables and plenty of open space.

  Pontiac Hill and Pines Fire Circle: These sites have great fire circles and seating for a wonderful campfire experience. Pontiac Hill lies in the heart of the hardwood forest and Pines Fire Circle lies between the old pines and new pines plantation.

 The Waterfront: With a large swimming area and surrounding dock, all Edwards participants can enjoy the fresh waters of Lake Beulah. The swimming area is divided into three main sections, white (1ft-3ft), red (3ft-7ft), and blue (8ft-12ft).

  The Seawall: Our new rock foundation sea wall is practical and wildlife friendly. Red granite rocks stretch along the waterfront area to help protect erosion and control access to the water. The biggest advantage to the new seawall is its beautiful and natural appearance.