Meet the Owners

Dear Friends,

Since 1970, Camp Walden has helped children discover the joys of summer. It is with honour and pleasure that we have the opportunity to carry on this tradition as Directors and Owners of such a wonderful camp year after year. We are committed to providing the very best in creative camp programming and hiring a talented, committed, and highly skilled staff to facilitate camp activities. As experienced campers and staff, we bring a passion for our work (and play!) owning and operating beautiful Walden.

As teachers, we both understand and appreciate the importance of nurturing independence, developing social skills, and building lasting relationships. We strive to create an environment where all of this happens while enjoying the outdoors and having fun! We take great pride in the fact that our campers stay with us for many years to grow and to become our dedicated staff.

We can’t think of a better place to grow, play, and make lasting memories.

We hope you'll join us!
Sol & Jen

About Sol & Jen

Sol has over twenty-five years of camping experience at Ontario camps as a Camper, Counsellor, Area Head, and Director, as well as a Bachelor of Science and training and certification as a teacher. Sol is a past recipient of the prestigious Ron Johnstone Memorial Award given annually by the Ontario Camping Association recognizing outstanding contributions in the field of camping. Sol currently sits on the Executive Board of the Society of Camp Directors. Throughout Sol’s 10 years of working with partners, Howie and Sari, at Camp Robin Hood he gained invaluable experience and a strong philosophy of camping that is committed to the growth and development of children and young adults. His involvement in Camp Robin Hood not only brought him to Camp Walden, but also to his wife Jen, partner in life and all things camp.

Jen has over ten years of overnight camping experience as a camper and staff member as well as a Bachelor of Commerce and training and certification as a teacher. Jen’s background in business and experience working with children has proven to be a perfect balance of skills to support Sol in all aspects of camp.

Sol and Jen work full time managing all aspects of camp. During the off-season, Sol devotes hundreds of hours to interviewing potential camp staff and traveling with Jen to camp fairs throughout Canada and the United States. Sol assembles a Leadership Team of which Jen is a part that meets throughout the off-season to plan for and enhance camp programs. Sol and Jen do regular “home visits” to meet with inquiring campers and their families in their own homes during the winter and live at Walden through the months of June – September.