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Brigadoon Village - Camp Guts & Glory

Brigadoon Village - Camp Guts & Glory · $500/week

Brigadoon Village offers a specialized overnight camp for children living with ostomies, providing a supportive and fun

▌ Editor's read Brigadoon Village, operating since 2014, is a non-profit organization located in Aylesford, Nova Scotia, providing overnight camp experiences for children, youth, and families facing chronic illnesses and other health challenges. The website clearly outlines its mission to provide a 'magical camp experience' with specialized medical support. While not ACA accredited, the camp emphasizes safety and care, stating that all staff undergo criminal record checks and vulnerable sector checks. Google reviews for 'Brigadoon Village' show an excellent 4.9-star rating based on 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the compassionate staff, the positive impact on campers' lives, and the inclusive environment. The camp offers various themed programs, including 'Camp Guts & Glory' for children with Crohn's and Colitis, and highlights its extensive medical facilities and trained healthcare professionals on-site. Social media handles @brigadoonvillage on Instagram and 'BrigadoonVillage' on Facebook are active, showcasing camp activities and community engagement.
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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 Guts & Glory 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) 670-2130
  • 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 Guts & Glory

What ages does Brigadoon Village - Camp Guts & Glory accept?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Guts & Glory 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 Guts & Glory cost?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Guts & Glory 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 Guts & Glory's hours?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Guts & Glory 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 Guts & Glory?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Guts & Glory 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 Guts & Glory provide lunch?
Yes — Brigadoon Village - Camp Guts & Glory 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 Guts & Glory compare to other specialty camps in Aylesford?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Guts & Glory 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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