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Taproots at Camp Walden is proud to announce that it has received a generous grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Detroit. The funds will help support the continued growth and accessibility of camp programming for children from low-income households in Michigan. This funding will directly enhance the Taproots Mini-Week program held in August…

Taproots at Camp Walden is honored to receive a $7,500 grant from The Skillman Foundation in Detroit to help grow our Mini-Week Program! A voice for children since 1960, The Skillman Foundation partners with people to transform education systems, nurturing the brilliance and power of Detroit youth. It has granted over $730-million and has served as…

At Taproots, we rely on partnerships with other non-profit organizations in Michigan to help us reach kids who will benefit from our programs and camperships. We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Brilliant Detroit in Detroit, MI. “Brilliant Detroit is thrilled to partner with Taproots at Camp Walden this year! Through this partnership, children…

Taproots at Camp Walden is addressing what it sees as an “opportunity gap.” That is to say, some kids are missing out on the wonderful, life-changing experience that is summer camp. Children of color from low-income homes, from example. Taproots wants to give them the formative experience of being carefree campers at an overnight camp.