
Why We Have a Playground at Walden
Swinging, climbing, twirling, jumping—the Walden playground is one of camp’s oldest features and still one of its most popular gathering spots. And yes, we understand

Video Games: The Good, The Bad, and the Outdoorsy
Question: How many 10-year-old boys would opt for a week of screen-free overnight camp versus ready access to their sofa, their snacks, and their Playstation?

What Camp Can do for Boys
Over the past few years, we’ve spoken to many parents of boys who are reticent about sending their sons to camp—much more than daughters. “He’s a home

Hire our Staff this Spring!
One of the most urgent issues for the summer-camp industry these days is not a lack of campers: It’s finding and retaining good counselors. But you can

Welcome to the Neighborhood
Last spring, a group of Walden alumni, parents, and current staff got together over Zoom for a brainstorming session: How can we explain, to people