Camp · Specialty · Ages 15–18 · $2,900/week
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Camp Akeela - Beyond Akeela

Camp Akeela - Beyond Akeela · $2,900/week

Beyond Akeela is a program for older teens to prepare for life after high school, focusing on social skills,...

▌ Editor's read Camp Akeela's website loads as a real camp site, clearly outlining its mission to provide a supportive summer experience for children with social learning challenges. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating a commitment to industry standards. The 'About Us' page states that Camp Akeela was founded in 2007 by Debbie and Kevin Gordon, making it 17 years old. The camp explicitly states a 1:2 staff-to-camper ratio on its 'Staff' page, emphasizing individualized support. The website also mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Camp Akeela is an overnight program. Google reviews for Camp Akeela show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the camp's understanding staff and positive impact on their children's social development.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 192007+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 15–18

Camp Akeela - Beyond Akeela serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
19 (2007 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 15–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: One Thoreau Way, Thetford Center, VT 05075, USA
  • Phone: (802) 333-4843
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. $8700 for a 3-week session.

Runs 24-hour residential, 2 sessions (0 one-week, 2 multi-week blocks), from Jun 27 to Aug 5.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 27 – Jul 15, 2026 · 3 weeks · $8,700
  • Session 2 Jul 18 – Aug 5, 2026 · 3 weeks · $8,700

↗ What parents like

  • College readiness program
  • Focus on independence

↘ Watch for

  • High cost per week

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Akeela - Beyond Akeela

What ages does Camp Akeela - Beyond Akeela accept?
Camp Akeela - Beyond Akeela is open to children ages 15–18. 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 Camp Akeela - Beyond Akeela cost?
Camp Akeela - Beyond Akeela publishes $2,900/week for the standard session. USD. $8700 for a 3-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Akeela - Beyond Akeela's hours?
Camp Akeela - Beyond Akeela 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 Camp Akeela - Beyond Akeela accredited?
Yes — Camp Akeela - Beyond Akeela is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 2007 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 Camp Akeela - Beyond Akeela?
Camp Akeela - Beyond Akeela is operated by a private business, with 2007 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 Camp Akeela - Beyond Akeela provide lunch?
Camp Akeela - Beyond Akeela 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 Camp Akeela - Beyond Akeela offer transportation?
Camp Akeela - Beyond Akeela 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.

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