Camp Walden: Magical Days and Extraordinary Evenings
The fun never stops at Walden! Walden campers enjoy so many spectacular special events and exciting evening activities throughout the summer. Each magical day at Walden culminates in an exhilarating Evening Program where campers can enjoy celebrating and bonding with friends. From special performances by campers and outside entertainers, to sports leagues, hobby nights, camp fires, late night pool parties, and so much more, Walden campers experience fun and friendship from morning till night. Special Events also abound at Walden keeping camp fresh and fun all summer long! Campers love joining in on themed days such as Carnival Day, Sports/Adventure Days, Survivor Day and many others. And everyone loves our awesome out-of-camp trips such as hiking, island overnight trips and travelling to water and amusement parks. Another highlight of the summer is the Walden Games and Color War. These timeless traditions let campers experience fun and friendly competition as they join in the incredible spirit of Camp Walden.
Sensational Special Events
- Color War Multi-day competition at the end of the summer, where the entire camp is split into two teams
- Walden Games Multi-day competition before visiting day, where the entire camp is split into four teams
- Optional Sports/Adventure Days Hiking, trekking, Sailing, and Fire Building / March Madness, Stanley Cup Day, Superbowl, and World Cup
- Carnival
- Color Run
- Survivor
- Birthday Day
- Girls’ Camp Day
Extraordinary Evening Activities
- Camp Musicals
- Campfires
- Counselor Hunt
- Dancing with the Staff
- DJ Dance Parties
- Game Show Nights
- Hobby Nights
- Lip-Sync Contests
- Live Challenge
- Nighttime Pool Parties
- Silent Disco
- Special Guest Performers
- Sports Leagues
- Talent Shows
- Walden Idol
- Walden Night Live
- …and many others!
Terrific Trips
- Hiking around the Lake George Area
- Six Flags Great Escape
- Water Parks
- Rafting/Tubing
- Boat Trips on Lake George
- Day Trips Bolton Landing, Lake George, Saratoga Springs
- Extensive multi-day trips for older campers to places like Niagara Falls, Burlington, VT, Newport, RI, Boston, MA, and Montreal, Canada