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Brigadoon Village - Camp Brainiac

Brigadoon Village - Camp Brainiac · $500/week

Brigadoon Village offers a specialized overnight camp for children living with neurological conditions, providing a

▌ Editor's read Brigadoon Village's website, brigadoonvillage.org, loads successfully and provides comprehensive information about their programs. The camp is a registered charity and has been operating for 10 years, founded by David McKeage. They explicitly state that all staff undergo criminal record checks and vulnerable sector checks. Brigadoon Village has a Google rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the dedicated staff, inclusive environment, and positive impact on campers' lives. The camp offers overnight programs specifically designed for children, youth, and families living with various health conditions, making it a unique and vital resource in Atlantic Canada. While not ACA accredited (as it's a Canadian camp), its focus on medical support and specialized programming highlights a high level of care and safety.
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Since 201610+ 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 Brainiac 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
2016 (10 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: 5525 Highway 12, Aylesford, NS B0P 1C0, Canada
  • Phone: (902) 681-8100
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Pay What You Can model. Suggested minimum contribution of $500 per week. Full cost is $1800 per week. CAD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Brigadoon Village - Camp Brainiac

What ages does Brigadoon Village - Camp Brainiac accept?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Brainiac 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 Brainiac cost?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Brainiac publishes $500/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $500 median for specialty camps in Aylesford. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Brigadoon Village - Camp Brainiac's hours?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Brainiac 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 Brainiac?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Brainiac is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 10 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 Brainiac provide lunch?
Yes — Brigadoon Village - Camp Brainiac 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 Brainiac compare to other specialty camps in Aylesford?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Brainiac 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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