Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–7 · $2,500/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–7

Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program, Session 1

Adirondacks · $2,500/week

Historic boys' overnight camp in the Adirondacks with a focus on sports.

▌ Editor's read The Brant Lake Camp website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2024, confirming adherence to industry standards. The camp has been operating since 1916, founded by Robert Gersten, indicating over a century of experience. It is an overnight camp for boys, offering a diverse program including sports, waterfront activities, and creative arts. The camp has a strong online presence, with an Instagram handle @brantlakecamps and a Facebook page 'BrantLakeCamps'. Google reviews show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the camp's positive impact on their children's development and the strong sense of community. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1101916+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 6–7

Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program, Session 1 is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. overnight/sleepaway content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
110 (1916 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 6–7
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 7536 State Route 8, Brant Lake, NY 12815, USA
  • Phone: (518) 494-2406
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: 2-week program price: $5,000 USD. For boys completing 1st grade only.

Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 27 to Jul 11.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 27 – Jul 11, 2026 · 3 weeks · $5,000

↗ What parents like

  • Long-standing family ownership
  • Focus on age-appropriate programs

↘ Watch for

  • Only for boys
  • Expensive

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program, Session 1

What ages does Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program, Session 1 accept?
Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program, Session 1 is open to children ages 6–7. 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 Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program, Session 1 cost?
Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program, Session 1 publishes $2,500/week for the standard session. 2-week program price: $5,000 USD. For boys completing 1st grade only. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program, Session 1's hours?
Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program, Session 1 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.
Is Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program, Session 1 accredited?
Yes — Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program, Session 1 is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1916 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 Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program, Session 1?
Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program, Session 1 is operated by a private business, with 1916 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 Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program, Session 1 provide lunch?
Yes — Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program, Session 1 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.
Does Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program, Session 1 offer transportation?
Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program, Session 1 provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
How does Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program, Session 1 compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Brant Lake?
Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program, Session 1 is one of 7 overnight/sleepaway camps in Brant Lake 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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