Brigadoon Blog
Brigadoon Village Announces New Board Chair
NEWS RELEASE / October 4, 2022 Brigadoon Village Announces New Board Chair Halifax, N.S. – In many of the relay games played by kids during camp at Brigadoon Village – Canada’s largest pediatric medical camp program - the next person up builds on the momentum of those...
Upcoming Brigadoon Village Annual Gathering
This year's Brigadoon Village Annual Gathering will be held on Tuesday, May 13th at 6:00pm. This event is open to the community to attend. The meeting is being held at the St. Mary's Boat Club, 1641 Fairfield Road, Halifax, NS.
Brigadoon Launches a New Mixed Condition Family Camp!!
We are excited to launch Brigadoon's first mixed condition family camp in May! This program is open to families of returning Brigadoon campers and those confirmed for their first camp this upcoming 2024 camp season. Families will have an opportunity to join in on the...
Camp offers sanctuary for young survivors of sexual abuse
Watch here: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2284028483601
Win Dinner in the Sky from NSCC Kingstec!
We are excited to announce that the incredible team at NSCC Kingstec is holding a raffle in support of Brigadoon Village! One lucky winner is going to have the chance for them and 5 friends to have Dinner in the Sky at Brigadoon Village*. Our high ropes course is...
Brigadoon Village names Heather MacDonald as new CEO
Canada’s largest pediatric medical camp, located in Aylesford Lake, NS, appoints a new CEO to lead the organization through its next chapter of growth. Halifax, N.S.: Brigadoon Village is pleased to introduce our new Chief Executive Officer, Heather MacDonald,...
Brigadoon partners with pharmacies to deliver camp ‘prescription’ messages
Brigadoon partners with pharmacies to deliver camp ‘prescription’ messages Special pill bottles being distributed to children eligible for various camps Saltwire.com / By Kirk Starratt / Published Thursday, March 30, 2023. Click here to read original Brigadoon Village...
Brigadoon partners with NS pharmacies to offer kids a new prescription: a week at summer camp
HALIFAX, NS, Feb. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Nova Scotian caregivers picking up medication for their kids this month could find a new prescription in their bags—an invitation to a unique summer camp that supports children with health conditions and other life challenges. The...
Brigadoon Village Seeking New CEO
Dave, Briga-thank you, from the bottom of all of our hearts, for all that you have done for Brigadoon, and the children that walk through our doors. We appreciate you more than we can put into words. Sending you best wishes as you enter this next chapter! Brigadoon...
Brigadoon Village celebrating Maritime Kids Health Day with social media campaign
Original Article here / Saltwire.com / September 15, 2022 AYLESFORD, N.S. — Brigadoon Village is encouraging Maritimers to join in on a social media campaign highlighting children with illness and their families by posting a picture of a paper boat. The Kids’ Health...
Simone Sewell goes from camper to counsellor at Brigadoon Village’s Aylesford Lake, N.S., children’s camp
Original Article Posted Here / by Jason Malloy · Lead editor, Annapolis Valley Register / August 4, 2022 AYLESFORD, N.S. — Simone Sewell was in a low place. The 10-year-old Halifax resident had endured a series of tests during the previous year and a half to determine...
Camp Treasure Chest Cancelled Due to Small COVID Outbreak Among Staff
Due to a small COVID outbreak among our staff team, we have had to make the unfortunate decision to cancel Camp Treasure Chest - a week-long summer camp that was set to begin on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Our staff team is tested regularly for COVID, and we were...