Camp Boggy Creek
A camp for children with serious illnesses, offering a safe and fun experience at no cost to families.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL, seriousfun.org, is the website for SeriousFun Children's Network, which lists Camp Boggy Creek as one of its member camps. Camp Boggy Creek itself is located in Eustis, Florida, and provides free, medically-supported camp experiences for children with serious illnesses. The network was founded by Paul Newman in 1988, making Camp Boggy Creek, established in 1996, part of an organization with over 30 years of operation. The SeriousFun website explicitly states that all staff and volunteers undergo thorough background checks. While Camp Boggy Creek is not directly listed in the ACA directory, SeriousFun Children's Network emphasizes safety and medical care. Google reviews for Camp Boggy Creek show an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 300 reviews, with many parents praising the compassionate staff and the joy their children experience. The camp operates as an overnight program, offering a traditional camp experience adapted for children with various medical conditions, and is a nonprofit organization.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
Camp Boggy Creek 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
- 1996 (30 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 7–16
- Address: 30500 Brantley Branch Rd, Eustis, FL 32736
- Phone: (352) 483-4200
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Free of charge
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Boggy Creek
- What ages does Camp Boggy Creek accept?
- Camp Boggy Creek is open to children ages 7–16. 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 Camp Boggy Creek cost?
- Camp Boggy Creek doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free of charge Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Camp Boggy Creek?
- Camp Boggy Creek is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 30 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 Camp Boggy Creek provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Boggy Creek 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.
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