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Brigadoon Village - Camp Guts & Glory

Camp Guts & Glory, Camp Silly-Yak - Camp Guts & Glory

Camp Guts & Glory is for children and youth living with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

▌ Editor's read Brigadoon Village operates as a non-profit organization, founded by David McKeage, and has been operating for 13 years, serving children and youth with chronic illnesses and special needs. The website, brigadoonvillage.org, loads successfully and details a wide array of specialized overnight camps, including 'Camp Guts & Glory' for Crohn's and Colitis and 'Camp Silly-Yak' for Celiac Disease. The camp emphasizes safety and care, stating that all staff undergo background checks and receive extensive training. Google reviews for Brigadoon Village show an impressive 4.9-star rating based on 104 reviews, with many praising the compassionate staff and the positive impact on campers' lives. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles include @brigadoonvillage on Instagram and BrigadoonVillage on Facebook.
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Since 201313+ 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 Guts & Glory 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
2013 (13 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, Canada
  • Phone: (902) 678-3330
  • Email: [email protected]
  • 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: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Brigadoon Village - Camp Guts & Glory

What ages does Brigadoon Village - Camp Guts & Glory accept?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Guts & Glory 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 Guts & Glory cost?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Guts & Glory 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 Brigadoon Village - Camp Guts & Glory's hours?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Guts & Glory 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 Guts & Glory?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Guts & Glory is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 13 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 Guts & Glory provide lunch?
Yes — Brigadoon Village - Camp Guts & Glory 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 Guts & Glory compare to other specialty camps in Aylesford?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Guts & Glory 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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