Camp · Adventure · Ages 8–11 · $800/week
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▌ Adventure · Ages 8–11

Base Camp - Session 1

Eagle Village · $800/week

Base Camp at Eagle Village offers a specialized overnight summer camp experience for children aged 8-12, focusing on outdoor adventure and personal growth.

▌ Editor's read The Eagle Village website loads successfully and details their specialized summer camps, including 'Base Camp' for ages 8-12. The organization is a non-profit, as indicated by their 'About Us' section and mission statement. While the specific 'Base Camp - Session 1' does not have individual Google reviews, Eagle Village as a whole has a Google rating of 4.3 stars from 106 reviews, with reviewers often praising the positive impact on children and the caring staff. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The program is clearly an overnight camp, offering activities like hiking, fishing, and team-building. Social media handles found are @eaglevillageinc for Instagram and eaglevillageinc for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–11

Base Camp - Session 1 sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right adventure fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 8–11
  • Address: 4507 170th Ave, Hersey, MI 49639

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Base Camp - Session 1

What ages does Base Camp - Session 1 accept?
Base Camp - Session 1 is open to children ages 8–11. 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 Base Camp - Session 1 cost?
Base Camp - Session 1 publishes $800/week for the standard session. That sits 54% below the $1,725 median for adventure camps in Hersey, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Base Camp - Session 1?
Base Camp - Session 1 is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Base Camp - Session 1 provide lunch?
Base Camp - Session 1 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.
How does Base Camp - Session 1 compare to other adventure camps in Hersey?
Base Camp - Session 1 is one of 11 adventure camps in Hersey 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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