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Camp Walden

Camp Walden

Camp Walden

Classic Maine camp experience with exceptional arts and athletics programming

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.

✓ 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

Scores

Overall
9.2
Programming
9.3
Safety
9.4
Facilities
9.5
Community
9.2
Value
8.5

Specifications

locationDenmark, ME
ages8–15
sessions4 and 8-week options
specialtyTraditional coed
accreditationACA Accredited
founded1916