Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–16 · $2,750/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–16

Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Option

Adirondacks · $2,750/week

Boys' overnight camp with a focus on sports.

▌ Editor's read The Brant Lake Camp website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards. The camp has been operating for 108 years, founded by Robert Gersten, and is a for-profit entity. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The program is exclusively overnight, catering to boys. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the camp's positive environment, diverse activities, and dedicated staff. Social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @brantlakecamp and a Facebook page 'brantlakecamp', showcasing camp life and activities.
ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
Since 1918108+ years operating

Who thrives here Ages 7–16

Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Option 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
1918 (108 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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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: Half-summer option price: $11,000 USD.

Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 27 to Jul 25.

Sessions

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

  • Half-Summer Option Jun 27 – Jul 25, 2026 · 5 weeks · $11,000

↗ What parents like

  • Long-standing family ownership
  • Focus on sports development

↘ Watch for

  • High cost

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Option

What ages does Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Option accept?
Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Option 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 - Half-Summer Option cost?
Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Option publishes $2,750/week for the standard session. Half-summer option price: $11,000 USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Option's hours?
Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Option 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 - Half-Summer Option accredited?
Yes — Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Option is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 108 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 - Half-Summer Option?
Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Option is operated by a private business, with 108 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 - Half-Summer Option provide lunch?
Yes — Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Option 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 - Half-Summer Option offer transportation?
Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Option 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 - Half-Summer Option compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Brant Lake?
Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Option 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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