After the CEO got involved I did receive a full refund. That doesn't excuse their major medical…read moreoversight, but at least we didn't have to pay for such an experience.

Amazing place for young boys and men to learn leadership. They have so much to do. Sailing,…read moreswimming, archery, rifles, high-ropes, camping, kayaking, crafts. Plus out of camp trips to Alaska, Caribbean and Canada.

My grandsons have been going to this camp for several years and they have been transformed with…read moreconfidence and care for others! I cannot say enough wonderful things about the camp in their staff. Recently, we discovered a glitch in registering a family. The Camp staff knocked themselves out in order to provide a space for a child in need. I cannot say enough about the professionalism and integrity of the camp staff and everyone related to Lake Louise Christian Community!

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My husband and I came for a ride on 10/4/25 and had the best time! The owners were very friendly,…read morethe horses were the sweetest! The property was beautiful! We can't wait to come back!

We had a beautiful winter trail ride. The experience was truly one of a kind! The horses were…read moreperfectly matched to our abilities and the guides were knowledgeable.

HIGHLY RECOMMED! The owners are very nice and very accommodating. We've been to Paddle Brave 3x's,…read morewe tent the first time and rented Cabin #3 last two times HIGHLY recommend! We rented it again for this Memorial Holiday weekend 5/2026.

My family has been going to paddle brave for years. 8 years was the last time we were there. But…read morethey have new owners who are amazing and care bout the campers. They are working very hard on improving the campground and it shows. I wish I had before pictures of the "love shack". That is what everyone I know calls it sorry don't know the actual name. Lol. But it was disgusting inside. I took these pic to and omg what a huge improvement. The bathroom and showers wow. I can't wait to go back

I truly can't imagine a more beautiful, peaceful and FUN to spend summers. I was lucky enough to…read morespend my childhood summers as a camper and then many as a counselor. I learned many new skills, how to be (somewhat) self sufficient & (most importantly) established lifelong friendships. 18 years later (yet feels like I was siting around the campfire yesterday) it's time to start looking into overnight camps for my own kids. I heard Liz, who has now taken over camp from her father, is going to be in the North Shore giving a presentation. While I wasn't ready to send my daughter away quite yet, figure I could start the brainwashing since I can't imagine sending my kids to any other camp than this one. I drag my very reluctant 7 year old daughter there who tells me in the car "I'm not going. Walden is your dream, mom...not mine." However, 5 minutes within Liz's presentation she tells me she's going for the entire summer and has already listed out all her activities...lake swimming, horseback riding, nature. She also informs me she won't be showering the entire time. Lovely...that part not part of my "dream" The brainwashing worked so well that she insists on going to Walden this summer. However, I still think she's too young so compromise by saying we'll make the drive up to camp so she can see it and we can spend a few days in Northern Michigan. We also conveniently time our visit with when a few of my lifelong camp friends will be picking up their older kids from the 2 week session. After a 7+ hour drive from Chicago to Northern Michigan with a 7 year old in tow I begin to wonder if the trip was really worth it. However, within minutes of stepping onto camp grounds I realize it was so worth it. Camp looks more beautiful than ever (hello new Mess Hall!). I felt like I was in a time warp when I saw that all the Area Heads (Waterfront, Athletics, Horseback Riding, etc) are STILL there. And these people don't seem to age...perhaps I need to start drinking Cheboygan water? And everyone was so smiley and friendly...both staff and campers. Like my future campers there are so many 2nd generation campers there living the same dream their parents lived many years ago. And every camper or counselor we chatted with seemed to be on their 6th, 7 are so many 2nd generation campers are there. My friends kids who we picked up were all smiles after their first Walden experience. My daughter loved visiting camp even more than she loved Liz's presentation. We ran into Liz within minutes and she was extremely welcoming and really made the effort to chat with Devon and get to know her...and her husband, Scott, was very friendly as well. She was also in awe of all the (messy) cabins and made me take pictures of all the cool stuffed animal holders, pillows etc that she wanted to bring to camp when she was lucky enough to attend as a camper. She even revised her previously made schedule to include waterskiing and tubing after watching the fun. One of things I love about walden is that you get to make your own activity schedule so you can do all the things that you really love to do! I also love that it's not overly competitive when it comes to sports and activities so everyone feels like a winner at camp...I appreciated that philosophy as a camper and even more as a parent of future campers. They are very flexible with the length of camp- perhaps more flexible than when I was a camper. Campers have the option of staying 2,4, 6 or 7 weeks. And they even offer a mini mini 3 day camp for their youngest campers, which I really hope they continue to offer since I think it's a great way to get a taste of Walden..and have heard from others who have sent their kids that it's a really well run program (just like the rest of their programs). So excited for my future campers to make memories at this magical place during future summers! As the saying goes...Walden Days. Walden Nights...there's nothing to do back in the city.

Life changing 3 weeks for my 11 year old son! He grew into himself and worked through the…read morechallenges of being homesick the first week. He came home more confident and comfortable in his own skin. He loved kitten and bunny care, water sports, and outdoor cooking. He will return this year and he can't wait. Thank you Camp Walden!!!!!

I went to a concert here last weekend. It was the Traverse Symphony orchestra- they played the…read moreBrandenburg Concertos. So beautiful, fyi. Love me some classical music. The symphony is rebranding and becoming the TC philharmonic soon. Due to this venue, Corson Auditorium, being an indoor concert hall at a school for theater and music students from all over the world- expect good acoustics. The end.

I had such high hopes for this camp but it sadly was awful. I was served a moldy cheese sandwich…read morewhile there which terrified me of eating their food, the cabins were crowded and very sandy and the programs were long. The counselors were amazing though! It made me so sad that I went home early. Oh also- the bathrooms are awful and the cabins don't have ac. Interlochen if you read this please fix some of these things because I had an awful first camp experience.