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The 2026 Taproots Mini-Week was a tremendous success! For five days and four nights, campers had the opportunity to step outside their everyday routines, explore the outdoors, try new activities, and experience the magic of life at Camp Walden. From swimming in the lake and sharing campfire stories to making new friends and discovering new…

Taproots is excited to announce a gift of $10,000 from The Diamond Family Foundation in support of our mission. “We are thrilled to support Taproots at Camp Walden and their vision for a magical Camp Walden experience for all,” said John Diamond. “My entire family is incredibly proud of the work being done at Taproots.” John and his two…

The Taproots Mini-Week celebrated its fourth summer this year and welcomed 57 Taproots Mini-Week campers and LITs to Camp Walden. This was an increase of 32% over the number of campers who attended Mini-Week the previous year. Mini-Week continues to grow in popularity and demand among the families and communities with which we partner Mini-Week…

As the summer sun begins to warm the earth, children and parents alike eagerly anticipate the season of adventure, growth, and new experiences. One hallmark of summertime is the tradition of summer camp, where children immerse themselves in a world of outdoor activities, friendships, and personal development. While the notion of sending a child off…

By Liz Stevens, Camp Walden director and Taproots board member They stepped off the camp bus on June 26 as veteran Walden campers. The eight returning Taproots Campers had already participated in a Taproots Mini-Week the previous summer. They’d sung with Peggy around a campfire in the Pit and played tether ball at the B7 pole. Everyone was…

Summer camp is a time-honored tradition. It’s a place where memories are made, friendships are formed, and lifelong lessons are learned. While the activities and adventures of camp are undoubtedly exciting, there’s another crucial element that contributes to the richness of the experience: diversity. In this blog post, we’ll explore why diversity is not just…