Camp Guts & Glory, Camp Silly-Yak
Brigadoon Village offers specialized overnight camp experiences for children and youth living with chronic illnesses, conditions, or special needs in Nova Sc...
▌ Editor's read The website https://brigadoonvillage.org/camps/ loads successfully, detailing Brigadoon Village, which hosts various specialized camps including 'Camp Guts & Glory' and 'Camp Silly-Yak'. Brigadoon Village is a non-profit organization founded by David McKeage, operating since 2011, making it 12 years in operation. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo criminal record checks and vulnerable sector checks. It offers overnight programs designed for children and youth with chronic illnesses, conditions, or special needs. Brigadoon Village has an excellent reputation, with a 4.9-star rating from 103 Google reviews, frequently praised for its inclusive environment and dedicated staff. The camp's Instagram handle is @brigadoonvillage and its Facebook handle is BrigadoonVillage. There is no indication of ACA accreditation or specific provincial licensing numbers on the site, which is common for Canadian camps.
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Since 201412+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–18
Camp Guts & Glory, 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
- 2014 (12 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 7–18
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 1650 North River Rd, Aylesford, NS B0P 1C0, Canada
- Phone: (902) 765-0000
- Cost notes: The website does not mention the cost, but it is a camp for children with medical conditions, so it might be free or subsidized. Financial assistance is available. CAD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Guts & Glory, Camp Silly-Yak
- What ages does Camp Guts & Glory, Camp Silly-Yak accept?
- Camp Guts & Glory, 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 Camp Guts & Glory, Camp Silly-Yak cost?
- Camp Guts & Glory, Camp Silly-Yak doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. The website does not mention the cost, but it is a camp for children with medical conditions, so it might be free or subsidized. Financial assistance is available. CAD Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Camp Guts & Glory, Camp Silly-Yak's hours?
- Camp Guts & Glory, 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 Camp Guts & Glory, Camp Silly-Yak?
- Camp Guts & Glory, Camp Silly-Yak 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 Camp Guts & Glory, Camp Silly-Yak provide lunch?
- Camp Guts & Glory, Camp Silly-Yak does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Camp Guts & Glory, Camp Silly-Yak compare to other specialty camps in Aylesford?
- Camp Guts & Glory, 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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