Ages
6-16 years
Hours
Operating during summer camp season; specific daily hours not provided
Programs
6 available
Seasons
Summer
Camp Walden is a traditional overnight summer camp located in Palmer Rapids, Ontario, serving children and youth primarily from grades 1 through 10. The camp offers a unique, nature-immersed experience with a strong emphasis on community, music, canoe tripping, and a supportive, screen-free environment. It is known for its vibrant camper units, diverse activities, and a nurturing approach to picky eaters and dietary needs.
Programs (6)
Colour Unit
For campers who have completed grades 1, 2, and 3, this unit is a protected space with cabins near the dining hall and waterfront, featuring activities like overnight crash site trips and a field trip to a movie and McDonald's.
Comic Unit
For campers who have completed grades 4 and 5, located at the top of camp near arts, sports courts, and includes a 3 day, 2 night canoe trip in July.
Zodiac Unit
For campers who have completed grades 6 and 7, this unit is near the waterfront and challenge sports, includes a 4 day, 3 night canoe trip and a July field trip.
Seeker Unit
For campers who have completed grades 8 and 9, located in a private wooded area, includes 4-5 day canoe trips in August and a July field trip to a high ropes course and McDonald's.
CIT Program
For campers who have completed grade 10, the Counsellors in Training program includes 5 practical placements, a 6 day, 5 night canoe trip in July, and a field trip in August featuring white water rafting and McDonald's.
Weekend Program
Younger Colours Weekenders program offers a weekend camp experience from Friday to Monday for the youngest campers.
- Camper cabins grouped by gender
- Head Staff cabins
- Fire pits for evening campfires
- Shower houses
- Dining Hall
- Basketball courts
- Tetherball courts
- Waterfront with swimming area
- Challenge Sports area
- Medical facility (MASH)
- Screen-free camp environment
- Strong community and leadership development
- Extensive canoe tripping programs
- Central role of folk music and group sing songs
- Nut-aware food program with accommodations for dietary restrictions including kosher options
- Multiple camper units tailored by age and grade
- Family-style meals served three times daily
- Healthy and varied menu with salad bars, homemade soups, and BBQs
- Supportive approach to picky eaters
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