This is Chautauqua. Community events for the whole family hosted in Syracuse Indiana and Lake Wawasee.
We celebrate creativity through performances, exhibitions, and hands-on opportunities that inspire expression, imagination, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
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We foster lifelong learning through lectures, conversations, and shared learning that encourage curiosity, reflection, and personal growth at every stage of life.
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At Chautauqua, faith plays an important role in shaping shared values, reflection, and connection within our social and cultural life.
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Recreation and healthy living are essential to life at Chautauqua, supporting connection, balance, and enjoyment through shared activity.
Learn MoreOur 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.
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Oakwood Foundation Inc.
Chautauqua-Wawasee
702 E. Lake View Rd
Syracuse, IN 46567
Join Us for a Traditional Hymn Sing Remember a time when families would gather on Sunday evenings for a heartfelt hymns of praise service? The melodies and words filled our souls as we joyfully sang together in worship. Music and singing are essential components of faith, allowing the Word of Christ to dwell within us […]
2025: The Best Year Yet with Chautauqua-Wawasee Programs Get ready for an unforgettable year with Chautauqua-Wawasee! Our 2025 schedule is packed with enriching programs inspired by the Four Chautauqua Pillars: Arts, Education, Faith, and Recreation. There’s something for everyone, starting in February with the lively performance of the Ball State Singers, setting a vibrant tone […]
Ball State University Singers to Perform in Syracuse: A Musical Event You Won’t Want to Miss! Chautauqua-Wawasee’s 2025 Spring Musical Program is set to delight audiences with a performance by the renowned Ball State University Singers. Known as an elite musical show choir, this group of talented students—singers, dancers, instrumentalists, and sound technicians—will bring their […]
We’re Hosting the Annual Meeting of all North American Chautauquas.
The Chautauqua movement began in the 1870s. Teddy Roosevelt hailed it as “the most American thing in America.” On September 27-30, we will host the annual gathering of the 19 North American Chautauqua organizations at the Oakwood Resort. During the meetings, the Chautauqua organizations report on their activities and share common experiences. See More
Chautauqua Wawasee second annual Family Fun Film Festival
The second annual Chautauqua Family Fun Film Festival, held at Pickwick Theater on August 6th , included more than 50 video clips and a few still photos. Ellie Johnston won the “Fun with Animals” award for her video showing her paddle board adventures with her dog. Sydney Lamb’s winning “Fun with Water” video showed Sydney […]
Taps Across the Water at Dusk (Location details included)
Taps Across the Water at Dusk Chautauqua-Wawasee and Syracuse American Legion Post #223 are collaborating for a Memorial Day tribute to honor veterans and those who have died in the performance of their duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Both solo and echo renditions of Taps will be audible depending on your location. Participating […]