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Cheboygan Brewing Co. Raises Thousands for Taproots
Next time you're in Cheboygan, stop by Cheboygan Brewing Co. and thank them for their support of Taproots. In the past two years, the brewery has developed a strong fundraising partnership with Taproots. While enjoying your favorite lager or ale in the brewery, you can also scan a QR code...
Mini-Week 2026 a Huge Success
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...
Taproots at Camp Walden Receives $10,000 Gift from The Diamond Family Foundation
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...
Taproots Earns Grant Award from Variety the Children’s Charity of Detroit
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...
Taproots Mini-Week 2025 Brings More Kids to Camp
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...
Taproots Earns Grant Award from The Skillman Foundation
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...
Welcome Brilliant Detroit!
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...
Taproots Earns Small Grant Award from Kars4Kids
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...
Embracing Growth and Fun: Exploring the Benefits of Summer Camp
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...
The First Summer: Taproots Campers Attend Mini Session
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...