Brant Lake Camp - Half Summer
A traditional overnight summer camp for boys in the Adirondacks, focusing on sports and personal growth.
▌ 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 accreditation valid through 2024, confirming adherence to industry standards. The camp, founded in 1922 by Robert Gersten, has been operating for over a century, indicating extensive experience. It is a for-profit entity. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks, demonstrating a focus on supervision and safety. Brant Lake Camp is an overnight program for boys, offering a wide array of sports and outdoor activities. Google reviews for Brant Lake Camp show an average rating of 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with many parents praising the strong community, dedicated staff, and positive impact on their children's development.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1041922+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–15
Brant Lake Camp - Half Summer 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 overnight/sleepaway 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
- 104 (1922 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–15
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 7586 State Route 8, Brant Lake, NY 12815, USA
- Phone: (518) 494-2406
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Half summer tuition is $11,000 for 4 weeks.
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 27 to Jul 25.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Half Summer Jun 27 – Jul 25, 2026 · 5 weeks · $11,000
↗ What parents like
- Long-standing family ownership
- Focus on age-appropriate programs
↘ Watch for
- No registration link on website
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Brant Lake Camp - Half Summer
- What ages does Brant Lake Camp - Half Summer accept?
- Brant Lake Camp - Half Summer is open to children ages 7–15. 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 - Half Summer cost?
- Brant Lake Camp - Half Summer publishes $2,750/week for the standard session. Half summer tuition is $11,000 for 4 weeks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Brant Lake Camp - Half Summer's hours?
- Brant Lake Camp - Half Summer 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 - Half Summer accredited?
- Yes — Brant Lake Camp - Half Summer is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1922 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 - Half Summer?
- Brant Lake Camp - Half Summer is operated by a private business, with 1922 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 - Half Summer provide lunch?
- Brant Lake Camp - Half Summer 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.
- Does Brant Lake Camp - Half Summer offer transportation?
- Brant Lake Camp - Half Summer provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
- How does Brant Lake Camp - Half Summer compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Brant Lake?
- Brant Lake Camp - Half Summer 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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