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Brigadoon Village - Camp Carpe Diem

Brigadoon Village - Camp Carpe Diem · $500/week

Brigadoon Village offers a specialized overnight camp for children living with Crohn's and Colitis, providing a

▌ Editor's read Brigadoon Village's website loads successfully, presenting a comprehensive overview of its programs for children and youth with chronic health conditions and special needs. The camp is a registered charity and non-profit organization, founded by David Graham, and has been operating for 12 years, since 2011. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks and extensive training. Brigadoon Village has an excellent reputation, with a 4.9-star rating from 208 Google reviews, where reviewers frequently praise the compassionate staff, accessible facilities, and the positive impact on campers' lives. The camp offers overnight programs tailored to various conditions. While not ACA accredited, as it is a Canadian camp, it appears to be a well-regarded and specialized facility. Social media handles are @brigadoonvillage on Instagram and BrigadoonVillage on Facebook.
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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 Carpe Diem 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) 670-2130
  • 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 - Camp Carpe Diem

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