Camp Boggy Creek - Summer Camp
Camp Boggy Creek offers free, medically-supported overnight camp experiences for children with serious illnesses, fostering joy and independence in a safe en...
▌ Editor's read Camp Boggy Creek's website loads successfully and clearly outlines its mission to provide free, safe, and medically-supported camp experiences for children with serious illnesses. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to high standards of safety and program quality. Founded in 1996 by Paul Newman and General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, the camp has been operating for 30 years, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to its mission. The website explicitly states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks, ensuring a secure environment for campers. Camp Boggy Creek operates as a nonprofit organization and offers overnight programs. Google reviews average 4.9 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many praising the camp's positive impact on children's lives and the dedicated medical support provided.
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Camp Boggy Creek - Summer Camp 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
- Yes
- Established
- 1996 (30 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 7–17
- Address: 30500 Brantley Branch Rd, Eustis, FL 32736
- Phone: (352) 483-4200
- Cost notes: Camp Boggy Creek is a free camp for children with serious illnesses.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Boggy Creek - Summer Camp
- What ages does Camp Boggy Creek - Summer Camp accept?
- Camp Boggy Creek - Summer Camp is open to children ages 7–17. 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 Boggy Creek - Summer Camp cost?
- Camp Boggy Creek - Summer Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Camp Boggy Creek is a free camp for children with serious illnesses. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Is Camp Boggy Creek - Summer Camp accredited?
- Yes — Camp Boggy Creek - Summer Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 30 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Boggy Creek - Summer Camp?
- Camp Boggy Creek - Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 30 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 Boggy Creek - Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Camp Boggy Creek - Summer Camp 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.
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