The Auxiliary, organized in 1988, serves at the direction of and in cooperation with the Camp Okoboji Board of Directors. The purpose of the Auxiliary is to serve as a “helpmate” to the Board of Directors; to Pray for, Promote, and Participate in God’s ministry at Camp Okoboji. The Auxiliary prays that SERVICE in God’s Kingdom is always its purpose and that everything it does brings praise and glory to God.
Please take the opportunity to read what the auxiliary has accomplished with the money they have raised from the quilt and basket auctions, bake sales, and cans for camp. All of this is a wonderful blessing from God for Camp Okoboji.
Over the past years, the Auxiliary has funded all or part of these projects, plus many more TOTALING OVER $950,749:
- Air conditioning in the CLC and Ginny DeWall Dining Hall
- Audio visual in CLC
- Beds
- Bed Linens
- Black top road throughout Camp Okoboji
- Deck tables and chairs
- Family Center amenities
- Ginny DeWall Dining Hall Deck
- Kitchen Ovens
- Mattresses
- Outdoor Freezer
- Pans
- Pillows
- Playground Swings
- Silverware
- Tables and Chairs
- Updates to the Christian Life Center
- Walk-in Freezer/Cooler for the Kitchen
- Washers
- Windows for several buildings
REBUILT/REMODELED:
- Ecclesiastes
- Laundry/Shower House
- Maintenance Shed
- Siding and Windows for Joppa Hall
- Weber Units
Please encourage your friends and family members to become auxiliary members and continue to support Camp Okoboji by giving of your time, talents, prayers and financial support. We can always use more help. Most of all share about your experience of Camp Okoboji!
The 2026 Camp Okoboji Auxiliary Quilt Auction is June 20 starting at 12:30 P.M. in the Christian Life Center.
2026 Quilt Auction
Click here to download the quilt description form to send with your quilt donations.
PROXY BIDDING – Not able to attend the Quilt Auction? Proxy bidding is available! Call the Camp Office at 712-337-3325 with the number of the quilt and what your maximum bid would be.
Quilt-6
Made and donated by Carole Schultz, Denison. 34 X 54 Wall hanging. New materials, custom machine quilted. Happy Birthday! Hang this little beauty to celebrate that special birthday month. It is created with deep rich 100% cotton fabrics, machine pieced and appliqued. The batting is 80/20 cotton/polyester blend. Pocket on back for hanging.
Quilt-8
Made and donated by Marlene Armbrecht, Pilgrim, Lake City. 35 X 42 Baby. New materials, machine quilted, purchased and enhanced. A prequilted printed Precious Moments panel was used to create this baby quilt. Binding was added to enhance the colors in the panel. Approx. cost of materials- $15 Estimated hours to complete = 3
Quilt-13
Made and donated by Carole Schultz, Denison. 31 X 31 Table Topper. New materials, custom machine quilted. Enjoy a touch of summer on your table with this quilted table topper. The top is machine pieced and backed with 100% cotton fabrics in bright pink and green. The batting is 80/20 cotton/polyester blend.
Quilt-15
Made and donated by Carole Schultz, Denison. 41 X 50 Baby. New materials, custom machine quilted. This lovely baby quilt uses an assortment of 100% cotton pastel fabrics with yellow background in churn dash design. Yellow back and a unique pipped binding. The batting is 80/20 cotton/polyester blend.
Quilt-17
Made and donated by Marlene Armbrecht, Pilgrim, Lake City. 32 X 60 Wall Hanging, table topper or bed runner. New materials, machine quilted by Marilyn Oberhelman. One fabric was used to create this small One Block Wonder Christmas quilt. Six layers of fabric are carefully matched up and cut into triangles, then assembled into hexagons! Batting is 80/20 Hobbs Heirloom. Approx. cost of materials- $100 Estimated hours to complete = 20
Quilt-20
Made and donated by Jean Jacobson, Pilgrim, Lake City. 41 X 49 Baby. New materials, machine quilted. This baby quilt features pinwheels in primary colors on a white background. Custom machine quilted by Tip Top Quilts using a butterfly and swirl motif. A scrappy binding completes the quilt.
Quilt-21
Made and donated by Carole Schultz, Denison. 24 X 53 Wall hanging. New materials, custom machine quilted. Celebrate the winter season with this handsome snowman wall hanging. He’s created with a variety of cozy 100% cotton fabrics using machine piecing and applique. The batting is 80/20 cotton/polyester blend. Pocket on back for hanging.
Quilt-23
Made and donated by Connie Sensanbaugh Stearns, Shepherd of the Valley, West Des Moines. 55 X 30 Throw. New materials, tied. Bright colorful squares make up this nice throw for a youth! The arrangement of the ties give it an interesting look. Approx. cost of materials- $50 Estimated hours to complete = 4
Quilt-24
Donated by St. Paul Quilters, Ames. 62 X 87 Twin. New materials, machine quilted. These bear paw blocks were donated to our quilters. They were assembled by Janelle Swenson who also added the borders. It was machine quilted by Julie Groh using an adorable bear, bear paw and tree motif. Gray cotton back, cotton batting. Approx. cost of materials- $40 Estimated hours to complete = 15
Quilt-29
Made and donated by Janet Ronfeldt, St. Paul, Schaller. 61 X 47 Throw. New materials, machine quilted. Pattern is Cascade by Melissa Milligan. Red and green squares with Christmas stripe on the back and binding. Cotton batting. Approx. cost of materials- $60 Estimated hours to complete = 40
Quilt-30
Unknown maker, donated by Peace, Rock Rapids. 78 X 98 Full. This beautiful, antique, crocheted bed cover was handmade in Lyon County in the mid 1900’s. Background is cream with striking pink flowers. Item will remain in a protective cover during the viewing. Please ask one of the auxiliary workers if you would like it opened.
Quilt-34
Made and donated by Carole Schultz, Denison. 39 X 49 Baby. New materials, custom machine quilted. Adorable baby quilt with colorful blocks and pinwheels. It’s created with a variety of pastel 100% cotton fabrics using machine piecing and applique. The batting is 80/20 cotton/polyester blend. Pocket on back for hanging. Approx. cost of materials- $75 Estimated hours to complete = Labor of Love!
Quilt-40
Made and donated by Sherry Bredehoeft, St. Paul, Emmetsburg. 39 X 50 Throw or wall hanging. New materials, machine quilted. Stunning bargello quilt with Hymns of Praise cotton fabric (look closely) in navy, mint green and peach. Batting is 80/20 cotton/polyester. Approx. cost of materials- $150 Estimated hours to complete = 30
Quilt-41
Made and donated by Carole Schultz, Denison. Donated by Carole and Trinity, Algona. 80 X 80 Full. New materials, custom machine quilted. Think summer at the beach! The blue and white blocks are 100% polyester from a precut kit. The tan and white background and blue binding are 100% cotton. The batting is 80/20 cotton/polyester blend. The custom machine quilting compliments a beachy vibe. Approx. cost of materials- $200
Quilt-49
Made and donated by Julie Groh, St. Paul, Ames. 53 X 72 Throw. New materials, machine quilted. Multi-colored tumbling blocks design quilted with a fun ice cream cone and popsicle motif. Light weight flannel back. Cotton batting. Can’t you just hear the grandkids say “Grandma, can I cuddle with the ice cream quilt?” Approx. cost of materials- $100 Estimated hours to complete = 20
Quilt-54
Made and donated by Sherry Bredehoeft, St. Paul, Emmetsburg. 47 X 62 Youth throw. New materials, machine quilted. Encouragement quilt in lavender, black and yellow. All cotton materials. Quilted with swirls. Batting is 80/20 cotton/polyester. Approx. cost of materials- $120 Estimated hours to complete = 20
Quilt-57
Made and donated by Sue Rehwaldt Hays, St. John, Clarinda. Machine quilted by Jeff Rehwaldt of Deerwood Quilting. 44 X 52 Throw. Crossing Iowa 2014 All Iowa Shop Hop fabric and pattern. Machine quilted with an Iowa motif featuring the state of Iowa and the state flower. Approx. cost of materials and quilting- $200 Estimated hours to complete = 15
Quilt-60
Made and donated by Sherry Bredehoeft, St. Paul, Emmetsburg. 50 X 53 Youth/throw. New materials, machine quilted. Colorful batik fabrics make up this striking quilt. Quilted with multi-colored thread in hearts and swirls. Cotton back and binding. Batting is 80/20 cotton/polyester. Approx. cost of materials- $115 Estimated hours to complete = 25
Quilt-62
Donated by St. John LWML, Charter Oak. Top made by Jackie Heyne. Custom machine quilted by Carole Schultz. 50 X 50 Wall hanging. New materials. Flower center with unique blocks around it. Take note of the special quilting designs to enhance the quilt. Approx. cost of materials- $50 Estimated hours to complete = 30
Quilt-65
Quilt-66
Made and donated by Marlene Armbrecht (Pilgrim, Lake City) and Barb Heetland (Immanuel, Spirit Lake). 83 X 93 Queen. New materials, machine quilted by Barb. Striking pieced star with gray background and multiple borders. Bamboo batting. Approx. cost of materials- $300 Estimated hours to complete = Many!!!
Quilt-72
Made and donated by Marlene Armbrecht, Pilgrim, Lake City. 35 X 42 Baby. New materials, machine quilted. An I Spy panel was used to create this educational baby quilt. Machine quilted in a crosshatch pattern. Hobbs 80/20 batting. Would be a fun addition to any nursery or a great quilt for a toddler to drag around. Approx. cost of materials- $25 Estimated hours to complete = 10
Quilt-81
Made and donated by Jean Jacobson, Pilgrim, Lake City. 70 X 52 Wall hanging. New materials, machine quilted by Tip Top Quilts. Brightly colored panel by Stephanie Brandenburg bordered with shades of green, orange and blue and backed with geometric burst fabric. Attractively quilted in sunflower motif.
Quilt-86
Made and donated by Sherry Bredehoeft, St. Paul, Emmetsburg. 58 X 53 Wall hanging. New materials, machine quilted. Snowmen, snowflakes, boots and hats adorn this attractive wall hanging made up of all cotton fabrics. **Buttons make this unsuitable for children.** Batting is 80/20 cotton/polyester. Approx. cost of materials- $150 Estimated hours to complete = 30
Quilt-92
Made and donated by Julie Groh, St. Paul, Ames. 55 X 65 Throw or wall hanging. New materials, machine quilted. “Americana” designed by Stacy Hsu with Moda fabrics. Unique 250 Anniversary label on back. Quilted with a star motif and red, white and blue variegated thread. Cotton batting. Great gift for the veteran in the family. Approx. cost of materials- $250 Estimated hours to complete = 30
Quilt-105
Donated by Steve & Judy Rozek. 94 X 94 Queen. Embroidered blocks were made by Vivian Frank of Wall Lake. The blocks were assembled by Miriam Karstens (Erickson) and Kathy Lennier (Erickson). It was hand quilted by “Busy Thimbles” of Westside in 2007. Steve and Judy purchased the quilt as a previous auction. It was never used and kept in a moth free container.