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Brigadoon Village

Brigadoon Village · $500/week

A camp for children and youth living with chronic illnesses, health conditions, or other life challenges, offering

▌ Editor's read Brigadoon Village is an overnight camp in Aylesford, Nova Scotia, specifically designed for children, youth, and families living with chronic illnesses, conditions, or special needs. The camp was founded by Dave McKeage and has been operating for 12 years, opening its doors in 2011. It is a registered non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo criminal record checks and vulnerable sector checks. Google reviews show a strong positive reputation with a 4.9-star rating based on 104 reviews, frequently praising the dedicated staff, inclusive environment, and the positive impact on campers' lives. The camp offers a diverse range of programs, each tailored to specific conditions such as diabetes, celiac disease, and autism spectrum disorder, among others. While not ACA accredited, it operates under Canadian non-profit regulations and emphasizes medical supervision and specialized care.
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Since 201412+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 7–18

Brigadoon Village is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2014 (12 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 7–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 1650 North River Rd, Aylesford, NS B0P 1C0, Canada
  • Phone: (902) 670-2130
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Pay What You Can model. Suggested minimum contribution of $500 per week. Full cost is $1800 per week. CAD.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Brigadoon Village

What ages does Brigadoon Village accept?
Brigadoon Village is open to children ages 7–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Brigadoon Village cost?
Brigadoon Village publishes $500/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $500 median for specialty camps in Aylesford. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Brigadoon Village's hours?
Brigadoon Village runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Brigadoon Village?
Brigadoon Village is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 12 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Brigadoon Village provide lunch?
Yes — Brigadoon Village includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Brigadoon Village compare to other specialty camps in Aylesford?
Brigadoon Village is one of 25 specialty camps in Aylesford that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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