Radio, newspaper and darkroom
Host a WLDN 90.9 FM show, make short documentaries, develop black-and-white photographs or write for the camp newspaper.
2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / Camp Walden
Cheboygan, Michigan
Camp Walden
A lakeside camp where children shape their schedules, from sailing to radio production, darkroom photography and lapidary crafts.
Camp Walden in Cheboygan puts activity choice in campers’ hands, extending friendships beyond the cabin to interest groups across ages. Alternating A/B days and evening Twilight choice create varied schedules. Long Lake activities sit alongside well-equipped spaces for crafts, media and performance.
ACA-accredited camp
CAMP-MI-001
Courses & activities
Ceramics and lapidary
Pottery wheels, stone polishing, jewelry, weaving and printmaking turn ideas into tangible projects.
Long Lake watersports
Sailing, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, waterskiing and swim instruction provide different ways onto the lake.
Performance and story play
First Session produces a musical and Second Session a talent show. WOW adds tabletop quests, costumes, props and live-action storytelling.
Riding and outdoor life
Extra-cost English riding serves beginners and intermediate riders; outdoor options include animal care, gardening, wilderness skills and camping.
Camp features & life
Camper-created schedules
Choosing activities brings responsibility for one’s schedule and opportunities to connect across age groups.
Cabins with indoor bathrooms
Cabins have electricity, showers, toilets, opening windows, exhaust fans and heaters for cooler Northern Michigan nights.
Social-emotional support
On-site social workers meet with senior staff and counselors about camper adjustment and encourage campers to share feedback.
Who might enjoy this camp?
- Campers interested in arts, media and water activities
- Children ready to choose activities and meet different peers
- Families seeking grade-specific shorter residential introductions
Mini I, Mini II, Two Weeks Second Session and Mini Mini have different grade limits. LIT and Counselor Assistant require prior Walden experience and director permission. Confirm individual support and allergy arrangements.
2027 dates & tuition
2027 dates & tuition
2027-06-21 to 2027-08-07Full Season · Regular camp ages 7–16; confirm placement
Full season; confirm visiting-weekend arrangements
USD 13,800
2027-06-21 to 2027-07-17First Session · Regular camp ages 7–16; confirm placement
4 weeks / 26 nights
USD 8,900
2027-07-05 to 2027-08-07Five Weeks · Regular camp ages 7–16; confirm placement
5 weeks; confirm visiting-weekend arrangements
USD 9,800
2027-07-19 to 2027-08-07Second Session · Regular camp ages 7–16; confirm placement
3 weeks / 19 nights
USD 6,750
2027-06-21 to 2027-07-05Mini I · Rising grades 2–7
14 nights
USD 5,100
2027-07-05 to 2027-07-17Mini II · Rising grades 2–6
12 nights
USD 4,800
2027-07-19 to 2027-08-01Two Weeks Second · Rising grades 2–6
13 nights
USD 4,900
2027-08-01 to 2027-08-04Mini Mini · Rising grades 1–3
3 nights
USD 1,100
Contact an advisorLeader in Training · Returning rising 11th graders with director permission
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Contact an advisorCounselor Assistant · Rising 12th graders with prior Walden experience and director permission
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Tuition includes off-camp trips and weekly laundry for sessions longer than two weeks. Riding and Detroit/Chicago transport are extra. Contact an advisor for 2027 deposit, payment and cancellation terms.
Visiting weekend is July 17–18, 2027. Confirm collection, accommodation and return arrangements for longer sessions.
Contact an advisor for early-enrollment and sibling discounts and current availability.
Travel & participation
Travel: group transport is available from selected cities. International families should confirm airport pickup, connections, accompanying adults and arrival/departure arrangements; ask about 2027 charges.
Diet and support: the camp operates peanut/tree-nut-free food arrangements and offers vegetarian options; discuss each allergy and support requirement before enrollment.
Communication: routine contact uses letters and paid one-way email. Campers normally do not call home, with birthday calls possible; directors contact parents when needed.
Past-program photos (5)
Enquiries & Applications
Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.
Enquiries & Applications