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“We are thrilled with how excited our daughter is about Camp Walden. Each evening she shares her experiences and relishes how much fun she’s had. To the teachers and camp counselors, we appreciate the kindness and care given. All in all, Camp Walden is a win for us! Thank you.”

— Camp Walden, Parent Review

REGISTRATION COST

Each camp session is $165/week. Sessions are scheduled Monday-Friday from either 9:15am-12:15pm or 12:45-3:45pm.

Extended Care or Early Morning Care may be added separately during camp registration. Lunch will not be available for purchase this summer at Camp Walden.

Camp Sessions: June 10-July 19

Camp Sessions

Click the images below to learn more about the details and schedule of each session

SPANISH

**INSTRUCTOR:** Bailey Hidalgo
**WEEK:** June 17-July 19 (weekly)
**GRADES:** 1st-5th
**COST:** $165/week

Framed within learning Español, campers will explore the exciting world of authentic Spanish culture, crafts, and games!

Traditional Camp

**INSTRUCTORS:** Emory Hatton & Lauren Wunsch
**WEEKS:** June 10-July 19 (weekly)
**GRADES:** K-4th
**COST:** $165/week

Games, arts, crafts, and water sports Fridays! Traditional camp is perfect for kids looking for summer indoor and outdoor activities.

BRICK BUILDERS

**INSTRUCTORS:** Jennifer Green
**WEEK:** June 17-21
**GRADES:** 2nd-6th
**COST:** $165/week

For aspiring architects and engineers - join the Brick Builders LEGO Camp to dream and build fantastic LEGO creations with Mrs. Green.

SCIENCE CAMPS

**INSTRUCTORS:** Max Haupt, Amber Korte & Donna Whitis
**WEEKS:** June 10-July 19 (weekly)
**GRADES:** K-8th
**COST:** $165/week

Ready to make delicious, edible science experiments or your own sticky oobleck? Then science camp is for you!

CUlinary CAMPS

**INSTRUCTOR:** Krissy Salmon White
**WEEKS:** June 10-14 • June 17-21 • July 8-12
**GRADES:** 1st -9th
**COST:** $165/week

Join us for an unforgettable culinary adventure where aspiring young chefs can unleash their creativity and master baking and cooking.

Awesome Athletics

**INSTRUCTOR:** Cole Sutherland
**WEEKS:** June 10-28 (weekly)
**GRADES:** K-4th
**COST:** $165/week

Get ready for sports, games, and tons of fun! Awesome Athletics will feature group activities like soccer, hockey, kickball and more!

Camp Olympus

**INSTRUCTOR:** Ayla Murrell
**WEEKS:** June 24-28
**GRADES:** 3rd-8th
**COST:** $165/week

Drawing inspiration from Percy Jackson, this camp provides an enchanting blend of mythical training, arts activities, and outdoor quests.

Disney Day Camp

**INSTRUCTOR:** Megan Smith
**WEEK:** July 15-19
**GRADES:** 1st-8th
**COST:** $165/week

Get ready for a magical week filled with Disney-inspired activities, crafts, snacks, and catchy sing-alongs!

Nature Navigators

**INSTRUCTOR:** Dr. Cody Nygard
**WEEK:** June 17-21
**GRADES:** K-4th
**COST:** $165/week

Explore the wonderful world of art, science, storytelling, and play while engaging in the beauty of nature.

Music

**INSTRUCTOR:** Dewey Kincade
**WEEKS:** June 10-14 • June 24-28 • July 8-12
**GRADES:** 8th-12th
**COST:** $165/week

What makes a great song? Learn how to write, record, and promote your own music! Perfect for aspiring musicians and sound designers.

Story Circle

**INSTRUCTOR:** Christie Bowles
**WEEK:** July 15-19
**GRADES:** K-1st
**COST:** $165/week

Each session will include read-alouds, crafts and cooperative games centered around high-quality picture books.

Mini Math Monsters

**INSTRUCTOR:** Donna Whitis
**WEEK:** June 10-14
**GRADES:** K-2nd
**COST:** $165/week

For all young mathematicians - discover math using nonconventional concepts and materials, including art, engineering, and crafts.

Basketball

**INSTRUCTORS:** Ayla Murrell & Todd Bledsoe
**WEEK:** July 8-12
**GRADES:** K-12th
**COST:** $165/week

Join the basketball team to focus on basic skills, gain an understanding of the game, and foster an appreciation for teamwork!

JEDI TRAINING CAMP

**INSTRUCTOR:** Jennifer Green
**WEEK:** June 10-14
**GRADES:** 2nd-6th
**COST:** $165/week

Go on Jedi missions, build your own foam lightsabers, play games, unravel mysteries, and of course, oppose the Sith at every turn!

ILLUSTRATION & DESIGN

**INSTRUCTOR:** Tremain Townsend
**WEEK:** June 24-28
**GRADES:** 6th-12th
**COST:** $165/week

Calling all designers and artists! Do you want to define your artistic style and apply it to a field in illustration?

SUPER SLEUTHS

**INSTRUCTOR:** Donna Whitis
**WEEK:** June 17-21
**GRADES:** 3rd-8th
**COST:** $165/week

Become a Super Sleuth as you work together to sort the evidence, decipher the codes and solve the mysteries. Each day is a different case!

Walden Weavers

**INSTRUCTOR:** Jess Prestigiacomo
**WEEKS:** June 10-28 (weekly)
**GRADES:** 3rd-8th
**COST:** $165/week

Whether you're a weaving enthusiast or a beginner, this session promises to delight as you dive into the world of textiles and design.

Bee Builders

**INSTRUCTOR:** Ayla Murrell
**WEEKS:** July 15-19
**GRADES:** 1st-6th
**COST:** $165/week

Welcome to the Bee Builders camp, where you embark on a hands-on journey into the enchanting world of bees!

Game Camps

**INSTRUCTORS:** Amber Korte & Stacy Nickle
**WEEK:** June 10-14 • July 15-19
**GRADES:** 2nd-8th
**COST:** $165/week

Get your game on! Learn and play game shows like Family Feud, board games, and different surprise activities every day!

Laser Camp

**INSTRUCTOR:** Ben Luken
**WEEKS:** June 10-July 19 (weekly)
**GRADES:** 6th-9th
**COST:** $165/week

New! Use design software and learn the process of transferring designs to laser etching devices to create engraved works.

Puppets and Pourquoi

**INSTRUCTOR:** Christie Bowles
**WEEK:** June 10-14
**GRADES:** 3rd-5th
**COST:** $165/week

Explore pourquoi (folklore) stories from different cultures, write your own stories, and craft puppets to tell your tales!

Yoga & MIndfulness

**INSTRUCTOR:** Shelby Mills
**WEEK:** June 10-14
**GRADES:** 1st-4th
**COST:** $165/week

Practice mindfulness, and improve physical and emotional well-being with this creative yoga session - like yoga with real tortoises!

PokÉMon Camp

**INSTRUCTOR:** Jennifer Green
**WEEKS:** June 17-21
**GRADES:** 2nd-6th
**COST:** $165/week

Delve into the exciting world of Pokémon through games, crafts, and the chance to catch 'em all in a fun-filled, immersive experience.

Craft Camp

**INSTRUCTOR:** Lesley McKenzie
**WEEKS:** June 10-14
**GRADES:** 1st-4th
**COST:** $165/week

Unleash your creativity at Camp Walden! Join us in making fun things such as jewelry, paper crafts, painting, and enjoy outdoor playtime.

KINDER CAMP

**INSTRUCTORS:** Kelly Kunkel & Ericha Winters
**WEEKS:** June 10-July 19 (weekly)
**GRADES:** PreK-1st
**COST:** $165/week

For preschoolers and young learners, Kinder Camp is a fun session on early literacy and sensory development.

VOLLEYBALL

**INSTRUCTORS:** Leslie Logsdon
**WEEK:** July 15-19
**GRADES:** 5th-12th
**COST:** $165/week

Sessions will cover introduction to passing, serving, setting, blocking techniques, defense, and mixed in with some volleyball game play!

Theater Camp

**INSTRUCTOR:** Loren Crawford
**WEEKS:** July 8-12 • July 15-19
**GRADES:** 3rd-8th
**COST:** $300/two weeks

In this two-week session, students will engage in theater games to build skills, create a new play based on a folk tale, and perform their show!

Swifty Summer Splash

**INSTRUCTOR:** Megan Smith
**WEEKS:** June 10-14 • June 24-28 • July 8-12
**GRADES:** 1st-8th
**COST:** $165/week

Calling all Swifties! Join us for a summer camp experience full of fun activities inspired by different Taylor eras.

Baxter’s Corner

**INSTRUCTORS:** Stephanie Logsdon & Mary Ellen Stottmann
**WEEK:** July 8-12
**GRADES:** 1st-3rd
**COST:** $165/week

Experience the unique magic of Baxter’s Corner Kids’ Camp that combines reading, writing, crafting, singing, and skits.

Dungeons & Dragons

**INSTRUCTOR:** Olivia Smith
**WEEKS:** June 10-July 19 (weekly)
**GRADES:** 5th-12th
**COST:** $165/week

Spend five days of adventure playing a custom-made Dungeons & Dragons campaign with professional Game Master Olivia Smith!

Trickster Tales

**INSTRUCTOR:** Christie Bowles
**WEEK:** June 17-21
**GRADES:** 3rd-5th
**COST:** $165/week

Crafts, music, and more! Read great books every day, learn to write your own trickster tales, and have fun with language.

Why Camp Walden

**We think summer camps should be innovative, fun, and different.**
They should challenge and engage your child both creatively and academically. Camp Walden provides the total package in an exciting, five-week program packed with sessions ranging from athletics, arts and crafts, STEAM activities, cooking, and more!
A positive social-emotional experience for our campers is a top priority. In addition, instructors strive to get kids outside to learn and play through nature.

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Walden School

Since 2011, Camp Walden has provided fun, summer experiences for campers throughout the local Louisville community. Since 1975, Walden School (founder and host of Camp Walden) has offered outstanding educational opportunities for K-12 students in a vibrant, diverse learning community.

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We are more than just a school

We are a tight-knit community that nurtures partnerships with families, building the foundation of success for each child.

We do more than just teach

We embrace students as individual learners, investing in each child’s potential.

We focus on more than just academics

We provide social-emotional support for students based on compassion, empathy, and acceptance.

We are more than just college prep

We guide young people to value and respect themselves, preparing them for the challenges and opportunities of life beyond school.

Discover Walden

We can tell you all the fantastic things about Walden School but why not discover for yourself? The first step towards learning more about our exciting curriculum, classroom environments and vibrant school culture is visiting our campus! Click on the link below to get started.

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