Camp Walden - 2-Week Session
Camp Walden is a traditional overnight summer camp in the Adirondacks offering a wide range of activities for campers aged 7-16, focusing on personal growth ...
▌ Editor's read Camp Walden, located in the Adirondacks, is a traditional overnight camp for children aged 7-16, offering 2, 4, 6, and 8-week sessions. The camp has been family-owned and operated by the Ronsani family for over 60 years, with the current directors, Mark and Jamie, being third-generation leaders. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, and the camp maintains a full-time nurse and doctor on staff. Activities include waterfront sports, creative arts, athletics, and outdoor adventure. Google reviews average 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the supportive environment and the positive impact on their children's independence. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Since 196660+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–9
Camp Walden - 2-Week Session fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given overnight/sleepaway program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–9
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 1242 Walden Rd, Diamond Point, NY 12824, USA
- Cost notes: USD, For new campers only.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Walden - 2-Week Session
- What ages does Camp Walden - 2-Week Session accept?
- Camp Walden - 2-Week Session is open to children ages 6–9. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Walden - 2-Week Session cost?
- Camp Walden - 2-Week Session publishes $3,737/week for the standard session. USD, For new campers only. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Walden - 2-Week Session's hours?
- Camp Walden - 2-Week Session runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Walden - 2-Week Session?
- Camp Walden - 2-Week Session is operated by a private business, with 60 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Walden - 2-Week Session provide lunch?
- Camp Walden - 2-Week Session does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Camp Walden - 2-Week Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Diamond Point?
- Camp Walden - 2-Week Session is one of 5 overnight/sleepaway camps in Diamond Point that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Walden - 2-Week Session.
- Camp Walden - Full Summer Session · Adirondack Mountains · Ages 7–15 · $2,375/week
- Camp Walden - First Half Session · Adirondack Mountains · Ages 7–15 · $3,033/week
- Camp Walden - Second Half Session · Adirondack Mountains · Ages 7–15 · $3,033/week
- Camp Walden - CIT Program · Adirondack Mountains · Ages 16–16 · $2,375/week