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Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Program (1st Grade)

Adirondacks · $2,500/week

Brant Lake Camp is a traditional boys' sports camp in the Adirondacks with over 100 years of family ownership.

▌ Editor's read The website https://www.brantlake.com/ loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. Brant Lake Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards. The camp was founded in 1916 by Robert Gersten, making it over 100 years old. It is an overnight camp for boys, offering a wide range of activities including sports, waterfront activities, and outdoor adventures. The camp explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Brant Lake Camp show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive impact on their children's development and the strong sense of community. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @brantlakecamp and a Facebook page 'brantlakecamp'.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1101916+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 6–7

Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Program (1st Grade) 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
110 (1916 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 6–7
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 7536 State Route 8, Brant Lake, NY 12815, USA
  • Phone: (518) 494-2406
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Half-summer program price: $10,000 USD for 4 weeks. For boys completing 1st grade only.

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 Program (1st Grade) Jun 27 – Jul 25, 2026 · 5 weeks · $10,000

↗ What parents like

  • Over 100 years of family ownership
  • Strong focus on sports instruction
  • Age-specific mini-camp system

↘ Watch for

  • Boys-only camp
  • Very high weekly cost

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Program (1st Grade)

What ages does Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Program (1st Grade) accept?
Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Program (1st Grade) 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 - Half-Summer Program (1st Grade) cost?
Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Program (1st Grade) publishes $2,500/week for the standard session. Half-summer program price: $10,000 USD for 4 weeks. For boys completing 1st grade only. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Program (1st Grade)'s hours?
Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Program (1st Grade) 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 Program (1st Grade) accredited?
Yes — Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Program (1st Grade) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1916 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 Program (1st Grade)?
Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Program (1st Grade) is operated by a private business, with 1916 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 Program (1st Grade) provide lunch?
Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Program (1st Grade) 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 Program (1st Grade) offer transportation?
Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Program (1st Grade) 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 Program (1st Grade) compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Brant Lake?
Brant Lake Camp - Half-Summer Program (1st Grade) 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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