Brant Lake Camp - Full Summer
Brant Lake Camp is a traditional, family-owned overnight summer camp for boys in the Adirondacks, focusing on...
▌ Editor's read Brant Lake Camp's website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering a comprehensive overview of their program. It is ACA accredited, with accreditation valid through 2025, as confirmed by the ACA directory. The camp, founded in 1926 by Robert Gersten, has been continuously family-owned and operated for over 90 years, now led by the third and fourth generations. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mention that all staff undergo background checks. The program is exclusively overnight for boys, emphasizing sports, waterfront activities, and a traditional camp experience. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the supportive environment and positive impact on their sons. Social media presence includes an active Instagram (@brantlakecamp) and Facebook (brantlakecamp) page.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1001926+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
Brant Lake Camp - Full Summer is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway 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
- 100 (1926 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 7536 State Route 8, Brant Lake, NY 12815, USA
- Phone: (518) 494-2406
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Full session price: $17,300 USD.
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 27 to Aug 14.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Full Summer Jun 27 – Aug 14, 2026 · 7 weeks · $17,300
↗ What parents like
- Over 100 years of family ownership
- Focus on age-appropriate programs
↘ Watch for
- High cost of attendance
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Brant Lake Camp - Full Summer
- What ages does Brant Lake Camp - Full Summer accept?
- Brant Lake Camp - Full Summer is open to children ages 7–16. 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 - Full Summer cost?
- Brant Lake Camp - Full Summer publishes $2,471/week for the standard session. Full session price: $17,300 USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Brant Lake Camp - Full Summer's hours?
- Brant Lake Camp - Full Summer 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 - Full Summer accredited?
- Yes — Brant Lake Camp - Full Summer is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1926 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 - Full Summer?
- Brant Lake Camp - Full Summer is operated by a private business, with 1926 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 - Full Summer provide lunch?
- Brant Lake Camp - Full Summer 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 Brant Lake Camp - Full Summer compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Brant Lake?
- Brant Lake Camp - Full Summer 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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