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Brigadoon Village - Camp-O-Sore-Us

Brigadoon Village - Camp-O-Sore-Us · $500/week

Camp-O-Sore-Us is for children and youth living with Rheumatoid Arthritis and other rheumatic conditions.

▌ Editor's read Brigadoon Village, established in 2011 by David McKeage, is a non-profit organization providing specialized overnight camp experiences for children, youth, and families facing various health conditions and life challenges. The camp operates year-round, offering 17 different programs tailored to specific needs, including Camp-O-Sore-Us for children with arthritis. The website mentions that all staff undergo criminal record checks and vulnerable sector checks. Brigadoon Village has a strong online presence, with a 4.9-star rating from 104 Google reviews, where reviewers frequently praise the supportive staff, inclusive environment, and positive impact on campers' lives. The camp's social media handles are @brigadoonvillage on Instagram and 'brigadoonvillage' on Facebook. While the website does not explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio, the specialized nature of the programs suggests a high level of care and supervision.
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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-O-Sore-Us 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: 5505 Highway 1, Aylesford, NS B0P 1C0, Canada
  • Phone: (902) 670-2133
  • 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-O-Sore-Us

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