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

Base Camp - Session 2

Eagle Village · $800/week

Eagle Village offers specialized summer camps, including Base Camp, designed for youth facing behavioral and emotional challenges, focusing on adventure and ...

▌ Editor's read The Eagle Village website loads as a legitimate site for specialized summer camps, including 'Base Camp - Session 2'. Eagle Village is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards. They are also licensed by the State of Michigan with license number C700000001. The organization is a nonprofit, providing therapeutic and adventure-based overnight camps for youth with behavioral and emotional challenges. While specific Google reviews for 'Base Camp - Session 2' were not found, Eagle Village as a whole has a 4.2-star rating from 104 reviews on Google, with reviewers often praising the positive impact on children and the dedicated staff. The website mentions a focus on creating a safe and supportive environment, though explicit language about staff background checks was not found. Social media handles include @eaglevillageinc on Instagram and eaglevillageinc on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–11

Base Camp - Session 2 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
Yes
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 2

What ages does Base Camp - Session 2 accept?
Base Camp - Session 2 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 2 cost?
Base Camp - Session 2 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.
Is Base Camp - Session 2 accredited?
Yes — Base Camp - Session 2 is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). 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 Base Camp - Session 2?
Base Camp - Session 2 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 2 provide lunch?
Base Camp - Session 2 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 2 compare to other adventure camps in Hersey?
Base Camp - Session 2 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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