Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program
Brant Lake Camp is a long-standing, family-owned overnight summer camp for boys in the Adirondacks, offering a wide range of sports, arts, and outdoor activi...
▌ Editor's read Brant Lake Camp's website, brantlake.com, loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation expiring in 2024, as confirmed by the ACA's Find a Camp directory. The camp has a long history, stating on its 'About Us' page that it has been operating since 1926 and is still family-owned, founded by Robert B. Gerstenzang. The camp is an overnight program for boys. While a specific staff-to-camper ratio is not explicitly published, the website's 'Staff' section mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The camp has a strong online presence with an Instagram handle @brantlakecamp and a Facebook handle 'brantlakecamp'. Google reviews for 'Brant Lake Camp' show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the camp's traditions, facilities, and positive impact on their children.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1001926+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–7
Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. overnight/sleepaway content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 100 (1926 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–7
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 7586 State Route 8, Brant Lake, NY 12815, USA
- Cost notes: USD, 2-week program is $5,000 for boys completing 1st grade.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program
- What ages does Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program accept?
- Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program is open to children ages 6–7. 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 Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program cost?
- Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program publishes $2,500/week for the standard session. USD, 2-week program is $5,000 for boys completing 1st grade. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program's hours?
- Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program 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.
- Is Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program accredited?
- Yes — Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1926 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 Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program?
- Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program is operated by a private business, with 1926 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 Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program provide lunch?
- Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program 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 Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Brant Lake?
- Brant Lake Camp - 2 Week Program is one of 7 overnight/sleepaway camps in Brant Lake 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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