A group of Camp Walden campers in Walden shirts standing together by the lake

What our 2026 Families are Saying

Every year, we ask our camp families for feedback.
Here’s a sample of what they told us.

Walden magic★best camp, best time★lived her best life★counting the days★home away from home★known and loved★by far, their favorite★the food is awesome★didn’t want to leave★can’t wait to go back★one of the best experiences of my life★
Three campers walking arm in arm under the trees
Camper in a baseball cap with a big smile

“One of the best experiences of my life and I can’t believe I have to wait a year to go back.”

Theo, two-week camper

“There is a certain Walden magic that powers Zach through his whole year.”

Walden parent

“As a new family we were so impressed with the quality of the programming, extra adventures (camping and Mackinac Island), and the clear concern for camper safety and well-being. We look forward to sending our child back!”

First-year Walden parent

“My kids have gone to several different camps and this was, by far, their favorite. They are already looking forward to next year!”

First-year Walden parent

“Asher had an incredible first camp experience! … All we heard was ‘the food is awesome, I’m sleeping great, and I’m having so much fun!’”

First-year Walden parent
Smiley-face pancakes on plates in the dining hall

“Best camp, best time. Thank you for creating a home away from home!”

First-year Walden parent

“I’ve already been referring! Thank you for providing such a wonderful experience! … My kids felt like the counselors actually wanted to be there, which helped make the experience even better.”

First-year Walden parent

“This was my daughter’s first time at camp and she LOVED it. She didn’t want to leave! We are extremely happy with the experience.”

First-year Walden parent

“My son would live at Camp Walden if he could. Camp Walden is his happy place and where he feels like the best version of himself. He feels known and loved by the camp directors, counselors (many of whom come back year after year) and other campers, which is a huge gift.”

Walden parent for six summers

“My daughter had a wonderful time at camp again this year. Thank you for being such a positive and important part of her childhood!”

Returning Walden parent
Two smiling campers, one giving the other a piggyback ride on the field
Camper with wet hair grinning at the waterfront

Thank you, Walden families!

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diversity, equity, inclusion

Walden understands that a relevant camp community requires the harmonies of many voices—not only those that inspire, but also those that instruct and challenge. We strive to be a camp where diversity is celebrated and supported, and where each camper and staff member is provided the resources and opportunities to succeed. Our mission of teaching empathy and respect is incomplete if it only serves those who think and look like we do. We believe that our camp can be anyone’s camp, and that our greatest strength lies therein.

Walden is an Equal Opportunity Employer that hires qualified staff regardless of their race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.