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Brigadoon Village - Camp Silly-Yak

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Camp Silly-Yak provides a fun and safe overnight camp experience for children living with Celiac Disease.

▌ Editor's read Brigadoon Village, established in 2011 by David McKeage, operates as a nonprofit organization providing specialized overnight camp programs for children, youth, and families facing chronic illnesses and other life challenges. The website, brigadoonvillage.org, loads successfully and details various camp sessions tailored to specific conditions. While not ACA accredited, the camp emphasizes safety and care, stating that all staff undergo criminal record checks and vulnerable sector checks. Google reviews show an impressive 4.9-star rating based on 208 reviews, with many praising the camp's supportive environment, dedicated staff, and the positive impact on campers' self-esteem and social skills. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @brigadoonvillage and a Facebook page BrigadoonVillage. The facility is purpose-built to accommodate medical needs, offering a unique and crucial service to its community.
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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 Silly-Yak 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: 5509 Highway 1, Aylesford, NS B0P 1C0, Canada
  • Phone: (902) 670-3372
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: The website does not mention the cost, but it is a camp for children with medical conditions, so it might be free or subsidized. Financial assistance is available. CAD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Brigadoon Village - Camp Silly-Yak

What ages does Brigadoon Village - Camp Silly-Yak accept?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Silly-Yak 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 Silly-Yak cost?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Silly-Yak doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. The website does not mention the cost, but it is a camp for children with medical conditions, so it might be free or subsidized. Financial assistance is available. CAD Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Brigadoon Village - Camp Silly-Yak's hours?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Silly-Yak 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 Silly-Yak?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Silly-Yak 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 Silly-Yak provide lunch?
Yes — Brigadoon Village - Camp Silly-Yak 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 Silly-Yak compare to other specialty camps in Aylesford?
Brigadoon Village - Camp Silly-Yak 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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