Camp Walden
Parent Rankings Score
Classic Maine camp experience with exceptional arts and athletics programming
From $6,800/session
Why We Like It
Camp Walden has been a New England institution since 1916. Situated on a pristine lake in the Maine woods, the camp offers a beautifully balanced program of arts, athletics, and outdoor adventure in a coed setting. The facilities are genuinely impressive, and the camp's culture emphasizes genuine friendship and personal growth over competition.
Editor's Verdict
Best in New England in sleepaway camps.
9.2/10
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Beautiful lakefront setting in the Maine woods with exceptional facilities
- Balanced programming across arts, athletics, and outdoor adventure
- Coed camp creates natural social development alongside peers
Cons
- One of the pricier options in New England
- High demand from the NYC metro area means competitive enrollment
Score Breakdown
Overall Score
9.2
Camps were evaluated on programming breadth and quality, safety record and staff training, facilities and environment, community and values, and value relative to cost.
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