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Brigadoon Village - Camp Braveheart

Brigadoon Village - Camp Braveheart · $500/week

Brigadoon Village offers a specialized overnight camp for children living with heart conditions, providing a supportive

▌ Editor's read Brigadoon Village, established in 2011 by David Graham, is a non-profit overnight camp located in Aylesford, Nova Scotia, specifically designed for children, youth, and families living with chronic health conditions and other life challenges. The website loads successfully and details a comprehensive program catering to over 17 different health conditions, including Camp Braveheart for children with heart conditions. The camp emphasizes safety and support, stating that all staff undergo criminal record checks and vulnerable sector checks. Google reviews for Brigadoon Village show an excellent rating of 4.9 stars based on 104 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the dedicated staff, the inclusive environment, and the positive impact on campers' lives. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram (@brigadoonvillage) and Facebook (BrigadoonVillage) page. While not ACA accredited, it operates as a specialized medical camp, indicating a high level of care and supervision.
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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 - Camp Braveheart 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: 5525 Highway 12, Aylesford, NS B0P 1C0, Canada
  • Phone: (902) 670-3309
  • 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 - Camp Braveheart

What ages does Brigadoon Village - Camp Braveheart accept?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Braveheart 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 - Camp Braveheart cost?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Braveheart 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 - Camp Braveheart's hours?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Braveheart 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 - Camp Braveheart?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Braveheart 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 - Camp Braveheart provide lunch?
Yes — Brigadoon Village - Camp Braveheart 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 - Camp Braveheart compare to other specialty camps in Aylesford?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Braveheart 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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