
The Essential Packing Items Every Camper Needs
You may have heard while doing your summer camp research that it’s important to pack light, and it’s true! So, here’s some of the items

How to Prepare Your Child for Sleepaway Camp
Sending your child off to sleepaway camp is a big step for both of you! But before you drop them off, there are a few

A Different Kind of Camp Experience
By Dave Fairman, Independent Film Director My name is Dave Fairman and I’m a writer, director, and producer. I’ve spent the last decade plus

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