Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–15 · $2,375/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–15

Camp Walden - Full Summer Session

Adirondack Mountains · $2,375/week

Traditional co-ed overnight camp in the Adirondacks with a variety of activities.

▌ Editor's read Camp Walden's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate overnight summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp explicitly states a camper-to-staff ratio of 1:3 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks, emphasizing a focus on safety and supervision. The camp has been operating for over 70 years, founded by Loretta and Herbert R. Schmier, and is currently directed by their grandson, Mark Schmier. Google reviews for Camp Walden show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the supportive environment, diverse activities, and positive impact on their children's development. The program is a traditional overnight camp offering a wide array of activities including watersports, athletics, creative arts, and adventure programs.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195670+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 7–15

Camp Walden - Full Summer Session sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1956 (70 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 7–15
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 1242 Walden Rd, Diamond Point, NY 12824, USA
  • Phone: (201) 750-6767
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Sibling and early enrollment discounts available.

Runs 24-hour residential, 4 sessions (0 one-week, 4 multi-week blocks), from Jun 25 to Aug 12.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 25 – Aug 12, 2026 · 7 weeks · $16,625
  • Session 2 Jun 25 – Jul 18, 2026 · 4 weeks · $10,375
  • Session 3 Jul 19 – Aug 12, 2026 · 4 weeks · $10,375
  • 2-Week Session Jul 19 – Aug 2, 2026 · 3 weeks · $7,475

↗ What parents like

  • Variety of activities
  • Geographically diverse campers

↘ Watch for

  • No short sessions

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Walden - Full Summer Session

What ages does Camp Walden - Full Summer Session accept?
Camp Walden - Full Summer Session is open to children ages 7–15. 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 - Full Summer Session cost?
Camp Walden - Full Summer Session publishes $2,375/week for the standard session. Sibling and early enrollment discounts available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Walden - Full Summer Session's hours?
Camp Walden - Full Summer 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.
Is Camp Walden - Full Summer Session accredited?
Yes — Camp Walden - Full Summer Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 70 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp Walden - Full Summer Session?
Camp Walden - Full Summer Session is operated by a private business, with 70 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 - Full Summer Session provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Walden - Full Summer Session includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Camp Walden - Full Summer Session offer transportation?
Camp Walden - Full Summer Session provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
How does Camp Walden - Full Summer Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Diamond Point?
Camp Walden - Full Summer 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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