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Brigadoon Village - Camp Clots-of-Fun

Brigadoon Village - Camp Clots-of-Fun · $500/week

Brigadoon Village offers a specialized overnight camp for children living with bleeding disorders, providing a

▌ Editor's read The Brigadoon Village website loads successfully and details its mission to provide camp experiences for children with chronic health conditions, including Camp Clots-of-Fun for those with bleeding disorders. The organization is a registered charity and has been operating for 12 years, founded by David McKeage. The camp is located in Aylesford, Nova Scotia, and offers overnight programs. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo criminal record checks and vulnerable sector checks. Brigadoon Village has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 108 Google reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the positive impact on children's lives and the supportive environment. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), which is expected for a Canadian camp, and no provincial licensing information was readily available on the site. The camp's 'About Us' section highlights its commitment to safety and specialized care.
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Since 201412+ 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 Clots-of-Fun 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
2014 (12 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) 678-3330
  • 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 Clots-of-Fun

What ages does Brigadoon Village - Camp Clots-of-Fun accept?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Clots-of-Fun 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 Clots-of-Fun cost?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Clots-of-Fun 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 Clots-of-Fun's hours?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Clots-of-Fun 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 Clots-of-Fun?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Clots-of-Fun is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 12 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 Clots-of-Fun provide lunch?
Yes — Brigadoon Village - Camp Clots-of-Fun 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 Clots-of-Fun compare to other specialty camps in Aylesford?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Clots-of-Fun 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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