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The ChautauquaWawasee is dedicated to the exploration of the best in human values and the enrichment of life through a program of events focused on Art, Education, Faith, and Recreation. Our goal to to provide unique programs that enrich the individual, families and community.

Art

We celebrate, encourage and study the arts and believe they are integral to all of learning. Learn More

Education

A cornerstone principal of Chautauqua is the belief in consistence self-improvement through lifelong learning. Learn More

Faith

At Chautauqua, religious faith is perceived, interpreted and experienced as central to the understanding and expression of our social and cultural values. Learn More

Recreation

We believe the recreation experience and a healthy lifestyle are essential to the Chautauqua experience and fuller life overall. Learn More

Our goal is to “raise the bar” continually by improving the quality of programs, authors, and presenters. Your support enables us to grow and carry out our mission of providing valuable programs related to education, arts, faith and recreation. Our vision is for Chautauqua-Wawasee to be cited as one reason a business and/or people choose to move and live in Syracuse, Kosciusko County, and Indiana. We promise to use all gifts wisely and responsibly toward this vision.

We are a non-profit corporation 501-c3. Consult with your tax advisor. Donations may be tax deductible.

Mail Donations to:

Oakwood Foundation Inc.

Chautauqua-Wawasee
702 E. Lake View Rd
Syracuse, IN 46567

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Events, Recreation

The Chautauqua Fun Film Festival is this Saturday

The Chautauqua Fun Film Festival is this Saturday, August 7, at 10am at the Pickwick Theater in Syracuse. Attendance is free. The Festival consists of video clips shot by Syracuse-area residents of fun family times around the lake or home. Over fifty clips were submitted by area residents showing dogs having fun in the water, […]

CHQW Family Movie Night

Please upload your short video HERE and visit our Facebook Page for more details!