Brigadoon Village

Brigadoon Village Brigadoon Village is a non-profit pediatric medical camp facility in the Annapolis Valley. The generous support of our donors makes camp possible!

Brigadoon Village is a non-profit pediatric medical camp facility on Aylesford Lake in the Annapolis Valley. With our partners, we deliver year-round camp programming to children, youth, and families living with health conditions or other life challenges in Atlantic Canada. Our mission is to passionately transform the lives of our campers by helping them reach their full potential through experien

tial learning, meaningful connections and exceptional fun. We’ve experienced tremendous growth over 10 years in operation and can now accommodate over 3,500 children & youth at the nearly 30 camp programs we host throughout the year. Our model offers the magic of camp to all kids in the Nova Scotian community & beyond through options such as on-site camp programs 12 months of the year, group and corporate retreats, teen leadership training, in-hospital programs, and a variety of virtual options for children and their families. Brigadoon is the first facility of its kind in Atlantic Canada and is now the largest pediatric medical camp in Canada. Our guiding principles lead program development: to live sustainably, to be innovative, to be environmentally mindful, to be creative, to be compassionate, to be accountable, to be accessible, to create and build partnerships, to be community–orientated, and of course, to have exceptional fun.

25 days until Summer Camp at Brigadoon kicks off! Even more exciting? It's our 16th season! Consider it our sweet sixtee...
06/10/2026

25 days until Summer Camp at Brigadoon kicks off!

Even more exciting? It's our 16th season! Consider it our sweet sixteen 🎂🎉🤗

So join us in the fun: If you were to make a wish for your upcoming summer - what would it be?

On October 29, we're gathering ‘round the campfire. 🔥Not on the shores of Aylesford Lake, but in the heart of Halifax.In...
06/09/2026

On October 29, we're gathering ‘round the campfire. 🔥

Not on the shores of Aylesford Lake, but in the heart of Halifax.

Introducing Campfire Circle, Brigadoon Village's signature fundraising event, presented by Verecan Group of Companies.

This inaugural event is inspired by one of Brigadoon's most cherished traditions and brings the warmth, connection, and spirit of camp to the city for one unforgettable evening.

✨ Storytelling.
🎶 Live music.
🔥 Camp-inspired experiences that capture the warmth, connection, and wonder of those campfire nights you never wanted to end.

All in support of creating life-changing camp experiences for children and youth living with chronic health conditions and life challenges.

Because we believe every child should have an opportunity to gather around the campfire. 🔥

📅 October 29, 2026
📍 Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

🔥 Be part of the first Campfire Circle. Reserve your seat today: https://brigadoonvillage.org/campfirecircle/

✨ Meet the Team Mondaysssss! ✨Our incredible spring team has spent the last month facilitating amazing programs for scho...
06/09/2026

✨ Meet the Team Mondaysssss! ✨

Our incredible spring team has spent the last month facilitating amazing programs for school and community groups at Brigadoon Village 🛶🌲🎨🔥

From climbing walls to campfires — they’ve been helping create meaningful experiences for hundreds of participants already this season 💙

And the best part? They’re sticking around for Summer Camp 2026 ☀️🏕️

Here’s the crew behind the scenes making the magic happen every single day ✨👏

Bringing the magic of camp to the IWK 💛It's a long year from one summer to the next, which is why we create touchpoints ...
06/06/2026

Bringing the magic of camp to the IWK 💛

It's a long year from one summer to the next, which is why we create touchpoints throughout the year to stay connected with our Campers, families, and healthcare partners.

In March, Brigadoon Village brought the spirit of camp to the IWK through Camp Week in the Goldbloom Pavilion.

Throughout the week, staff and volunteers connected with patients, families, and healthcare professionals sharing information, answering questions, and building meaningful relationships within the healthcare community. In partnership with the Ronald McDonald House Maritimes, the team also delivered interactive, camp-inspired activities, creating moments of connection, creativity, and joy for children and families in the hospital setting.

Initiatives like Camp Week play an important role in increasing awareness and helping more families discover the programs and support available through Brigadoon Village.

It's also a great example of our LAB Philosophy in action — testing new ideas, evaluating outcomes, and finding new ways to connect with children and families beyond the Camp experience.

Thank you to everyone who made it such a memorable week!

IWK Health

Recently, we asked campers and alumni to share their Brigadoon walls, and we were so moved by what came back. Here are a...
06/04/2026

Recently, we asked campers and alumni to share their Brigadoon walls, and we were so moved by what came back. Here are a few of them, along with what these walls mean to the people who created them...

"I’ve been going to Brigaboon Village for 5 years now, and this year will be my 6th ❤️. I honestly love it so much. I’ve made some really amazing, long-time friends there that I still talk to every day, and I miss them all the time when camp isn’t on.""

"Camp means a lot to me—it’s such a special place and always the highlight of my year. I can’t wait to be back again. Camp Watcha-Say! 💙"

"Brigadoon has always had a huge impact on my life, giving me the chance to be myself and connect with those with similar life challenges. I have met my lifetime friends through camp and I couldn’t be more grateful for that! I have been blessed every summer with counsellors that go above and beyond for their campers and I hope to return to camp and do the same as a JC! My brigadoon wall holds so many important things camp has given me, it also holds friendships, memories, stories, laughter, see you laters, reminders, and everyday I look at this wall and it gives me all the strength I need!! Thank you Brigadoon for giving me the chance to be extraordinary 🌀"

"My Brigadoon wall, all of my PPAs from my first year in 2017 to my last in 2025. It felt so weird this year not sending in a camper application in February, Brigadoon will always be my home away from home!"

Keep sending us your Brigadoon Walls!

Happy Pride Month from all of us at Brigadoon Village 🌈Pride reminds us that there is real power, freedom, and joy in sh...
06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month from all of us at Brigadoon Village 🌈

Pride reminds us that there is real power, freedom, and joy in showing up exactly as you are. 🌀

This month, and always, we proudly celebrate our 2SLGBTQIA+ campers, as well as the greater community!

Brigadoon Village is excited to partner (for the first time!) with Camp Fromaway: a virtual summer camp experience for y...
05/30/2026

Brigadoon Village is excited to partner (for the first time!) with Camp Fromaway: a virtual summer camp experience for youth aged 13+ across Canada living with cystic fibrosis.

Camp Fromaway gives campers the chance to connect with others who understand their journey, build friendships, and take part in fun daily activities led by Child Life Specialists, camp staff, and young adults living with CF... all from the comfort of home!

Registration is open until June 12th. Sign up today with the above QR code and let the camp magic begin!

Cystic Fibrosis Canada Cystic Fibrosis Canada - Atlantic Region UPOPOLIS

05/29/2026

This wasn’t just an Annual General Meeting.

It was a reminder of what happens when a Village shows up.

As Brigadoon Village enters its 16th season, our 2025 AGM offered a powerful moment to pause and to reflect on what’s possible when a whole community commits to giving extraordinary kids a chance to be ordinary.

Here’s what that commitment made possible in 2025:

✨ Nearly 780 children and youth participated in 19 specialized Camps, with 97% of Campers saying they felt they truly belonged

💛 90% of families reported increased Confidence in their child after Camp

🌱 85% of families received financial support through our pay‑what‑you‑can model, ensuring no Camper in Atlantic Canada is turned away due to financial barriers

🔥 7,500+ Campers have now been welcomed since 2011, including 203 new Campers in 2025

🌱 Brigadoon ended the year in a strong, sustainable position, with a balanced surplus and 0% debt-to-asset ratio

🧭 We launched the Briga‑Trail Map to 2030, setting a clear, intentional path for year‑round excellence, belonging and accessibility, investment in our people, and long‑term sustainability

Beyond the numbers were the moments that matter most, shared stories, reflections, and gratitude…

They reminded us of something we see time and again:
The magic of Camp doesn’t stop at the Lake.
Thank you for being part of our Village.

Brigadoon Village isn’t just a place — it’s a whole Village 💙Campers, families, staff, volunteers, partners, and donors ...
05/27/2026

Brigadoon Village isn’t just a place — it’s a whole Village 💙

Campers, families, staff, volunteers, partners, and donors all coming together so children across Atlantic Canada living with health conditions and life challenges can truly feel like they belong.

In 2025 alone, nearly 780 Campers experienced the magic across 19 specialized, medically-supported camps — building Confidence, Connection, and Resilience at Aylesford Lake and beyond ✨

Because of this Village, kids aren’t just supported…
they discover what’s possible.

Since 2011, more than 7,500 Campers have found that sense of belonging — and we’re just getting started.

A special thank you to Scott Newlands for generously donating the design work — your creativity helped bring this story to life 🙌

📖 Read our 2025 Annual Report: chrome-extensio://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://brigadoonvillage.org/wp-content/uploads/Brigadoon_2025AnnualReport_v8_WEB.pdf

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