Camp Walden
A traditional overnight summer camp in Ontario, Canada, providing a diverse program of activities on a private lake.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to Camp Walden's listing on the Ontario Camps Association (OCA) website, not the camp's direct site. The OCA listing confirms it is an accredited camp, suggesting it meets specific standards for safety and program quality in Ontario. The camp is described as a traditional overnight camp for children aged 7-16, offering activities like watersports, arts, and land sports. Google reviews for 'Camp Walden Ontario' show a rating of 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, with many parents praising the supportive staff and diverse activities. The OCA listing does not provide details on staff-to-camper ratios or specific background check policies. Social media handles found are @campwaldenontario on Instagram and 'campwaldenontario' on Facebook, indicating an active online presence.
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
Camp Walden is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 7–16
- Address: 1400 Camp Walden Rd, Palmer Rapids, ON K0J 2E0, Canada
- Phone: (613) 758-2222
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Walden.
- KidsCAN Whitewater Day Camp · Paddler Co-op · Ages 8–14 · $553/week
- Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program · 38483 Hwy. 28 (R.R. #2) Palmer Rapids · Ages 16–16 · $2,071/week