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Brigadoon Village - Camp Silly-Yak

Brigadoon Village - Camp Silly-Yak · $500/week

Camp Silly-Yak is a summer camp for children and youth living with Celiac Disease.

▌ Editor's read Brigadoon Village, established in 2014 by David McKeage, operates as a non-profit organization providing specialized overnight camp experiences for children with chronic health conditions. The website, brigadoonvillage.org, loads successfully and details various camp programs, including Camp Silly-Yak for children with celiac disease. 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 average rating of 4.9 stars based on 104 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the dedicated staff, inclusive environment, and positive impact on campers' lives. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), which is expected for a Canadian camp. Brigadoon Village's mission is to provide a fun and enriching camp experience while ensuring medical needs are met by on-site healthcare professionals.
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Since 201610+ 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 Silly-Yak 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
2016 (10 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: 5505 Highway 1, Aylesford, NS B0P 1C0
  • Phone: (902) 670-3373
  • 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 Silly-Yak

What ages does Brigadoon Village - Camp Silly-Yak accept?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Silly-Yak 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 Silly-Yak cost?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Silly-Yak 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 Silly-Yak's hours?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Silly-Yak 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 Silly-Yak?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Silly-Yak is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 10 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 Silly-Yak provide lunch?
Yes — Brigadoon Village - Camp Silly-Yak 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 Silly-Yak compare to other specialty camps in Aylesford?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Silly-Yak 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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