The basics

Walden is a coed overnight camp in Northern Michigan for ages 7 to 17. We’re in the state’s Lower Peninsula on a pristine 150 acres outside the city of Cheboygan.

As a traditional summer camp, we offer a huge range of activities, from sports and arts to horseback riding and star-gazing. Walden campers roast marshmallows, sing songs, go on scavenger hunts and drink “bug juice.” And they do not-so-traditional stuff, like mountain biking, wakeboarding and yoga.

Kids choose their own classes and, with the guidance of a committed and highly professional staff, find out what it’s like to be “on their own” for part of the summer.

The details

2008 will be Walden's 49th summer. And there’s a reason for its continued success: campers love it here — for the adventures; for the friendships; for the relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere; even for the food (we’re not kidding; just wait until you try the cinnamon toast!).

Our philosophy is this: Summer camp should be a place where kids feel accepted, safe and confident; where having fun is more important than winning; where campers gain new skills and craft lifelong memories.

That’s The Walden Way. And as thousands of former campers will tell you, it’s an unforgettable way to spend the summer… Come see for yourself!