Camp Boggy Creek
Camp Boggy Creek offers free, medically-sound camp experiences for children with serious illnesses, providing a safe and fun environment for campers and thei...
▌ Editor's read Camp Boggy Creek's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp for children with serious illnesses. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards. The camp was founded in 1996 by Paul Newman and General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, and has been operating for 29 years as a nonprofit organization. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo extensive background checks. Camp Boggy Creek offers overnight programs at no cost to families, focusing on providing a safe and medically-sound environment. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 349 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on children and the dedicated staff. The camp emphasizes a high volunteer-to-camper ratio to ensure personalized care and support for campers with diverse medical needs.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 199729+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
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
- Yes
- Established
- 1997 (29 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 30500 Brantley Branch Road, Eustis, FL 32736, USA
- Cost notes: FREE, USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- 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 7–17. 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.
- What are Camp Boggy Creek's hours?
- Camp Boggy Creek runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Boggy Creek accredited?
- Yes — Camp Boggy Creek is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 29 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Boggy Creek?
- Camp Boggy Creek is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 29 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?
- Camp Boggy Creek does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
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- Camp Boggy Creek · Ages 7–16
- Camp Boggy Creek - Summer Camp · Eustis, FL · Ages 7–17