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Focus
Traditional (multi activity) -
Cost
$1,475 to $1,600/week -
Main language
English -
Ages (Gender)
6 to 16 (Coed) -
Capacity
120 to 150
At Cedar Ridge Camp, campers get outside and active through participation in canoeing, high ropes, horseback riding, rock climbing, swimming, sports, camp-wide games, and more. We emphasize personal development and living together comfortably in an outdoor environment. Cedar Ridge campers develop self-confidence and independence while creating relationships that last a lifetime.
- Special needs: Yes, mild support. A few of our campers have special needs.
- LGBTQ+ friendly community
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Programs, Rates & Dates
Programs and Sessions Calendar
Cedar Ridge Camp currently has 4 programs available.
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Ages: 16 - 17Overnight Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity)
$2,950 to $4,900Bancroft, ON
RR # 1Jun 22-Jul 24 $4,900 Bancroft, ON
RR # 1Jul 27-Aug 08 $2,950 Ages: 6 - 15Overnight Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity)
$5,900/monthBancroft, ON
RR # 1Jun 27-Jul 24 $5,900/month Ages: 6 - 15Overnight Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity)
$2,900 to $3,150Bancroft, ON
RR # 1Jun 27-Jul 10 $3,150/2 weeks Bancroft, ON
RR # 1Jul 11-24 $3,150 Bancroft, ON
RR # 1Jul 27-Aug 08 $2,900 Ages: 6 - 15Overnight Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity)
$1,600Bancroft, ON
RR # 1Jun 27-Jul 03 $1,600/week Bancroft, ON
RR # 1Jul 04-10 $1,600 Bancroft, ON
RR # 1Jul 11-17 $1,600 Bancroft, ON
RR # 1Jul 18-24 $1,600 Bancroft, ON
RR # 1Jul 27-Aug 02 $1,600 Bancroft, ON
RR # 1Aug 02-08 $1,600
Financial Aid & Payment Details
Payment Options:
Deposit required with acceptance Yes Credit card payment Yes Maximum installments available 6 Discounts
Discount for 2nd child 10% Discount for 3rd child 10% Discount for 4th child 10% -
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Meet the Staff
Director's Message
Hello Campers and Parents, My name is Grayson Burke and I am proud to be the Director of Cedar Ridge Camp. In 2005, Cedar Ridge was founded by Peter Ruys de Perez, who wanted to create a camp where children could develop both life and outdoor skills, while making new friendships and memories. Having grown up as a camper at Camp Mazinaw in Bon Echo Park, Peter understands the value and impact that camp can have on a child’s life and is committed to making this this experience possible for others. Cedar Ridge truly has a family feel, as almost all of our staff has grown up here as campers and Leaders in Training. I have always felt that camp is a great place to get away from the city and connect with the natural environment, all while learning a variety of new outdoor skills. At Cedar Ridge we focus on skill development in areas such as canoeing, swimming, horseback riding and climbing. Since 2005, it’s been a pleasure to watch the Cedar Ridge community grow and I look forward to another amazing summer in 2022. If you have any questions about the camp, please don’t hesitate to contact us anytime.
Happy Camping,
Grayson Burke
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Location & Operations
Address
RR # 1, McArthurs Mills, Ontario, K0L 2M0, Canada
Busing
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Toronto Bus (Bus fee: 80)
Location Address Pick up Drop off Toronto - Armour Heights Public School 148 Wilson Ave, Toronto 8:00 am 12:30 pm -
Ottawa Bus (Bus fee: 65)
Location Address Pick up Drop off Ottawa - Canadian Tire Centre 1000 Palladium Dr. Ottawa 10:00 am 12:30 pm -
Toronto Airport Bus (Bus fee: 140)
Location Address Pick up Drop off Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) 6301 Silver Dart Dr, Toronto Not provided Not provided
Property Details
Sports facilities
- Archery Range
- Baseball Diamond
- Basketball Court
- Climbing Wall
- Horseback Riding Arena (indoor/outdoor)
- Ice Rink
- Rope Course
- Soccer Field
- Weight Room
Landscape
- Beach
- Forested Area
- Lake/Pond/River
- Nature Trails
- Open Field
More details about property: Please note that the ice rink is on our lake and is only available in winter.
Accommodations
Sleeping Accommodations
- Cabins
- Dorm or Building
Amenities
- Electricity in Sleeping Area
- Shower in Sleeping Area
- Toilet in Sleeping Area
Washrooms Facilities
- Flush Toilets
- Outhouses
- Showers (indoor)
- Showers (outdoor)
More details about accommodations: Cedar Ridge Camps facilities are widely spaced across our expansive waterfront location. They include our main dining hall and activity centre (seats up to 200), winterized lodge (sleeps 80), separate dining area and great room with fireplace, bathrooms and showers as well as 25 lakefront cabins (sleeps 8 - 14 each) which are serviced by modern shower houses and bathrooms.
Are meals provided? Yes.
Is Cedar Ridge Camp technology free? Yes. We strongly believe that camp is a great place for a digital detox.
Rentals & Services
Offers children's birthday party packages: Yes
Cedar Ridge is open for small family rentals and parties. Please contact [email protected] for more information.Offers outdoor education program for schools or corporate groups: Yes
Cedar Ridge Camp’s outdoor education centre runs year round from mid-August to late June. At Cedar Ridge, groups choose from our wide range of program options and activities, or rent the facilities to run their own programs. We host groups from schools, universities, religious, commercial, and community organizations, amongst others.
Cedar Ridge Camp prides itself on customizing programs that meet the individual needs and goals of each group. Our staff is highly committed to outdoor education and brings years of experience.
Cedar Ridge helps design the following programs:
Leadership and Team Building
Earth Education and Environmental Awareness
Adventure Recreation
High School Graduation and student council retreats
Certification programs: First Aid, ORCKA canoeing
To set up an information meeting or arrange for an in-school slideshow,
please contact us at [email protected]Available for private rentals: Yes
Looking for a great place to host your wedding, cooperate retreat, family reunion or private event? Cedar Ridge provides years round getaway opportunities. For more information please contact [email protected] or 613-332-6675.Associations
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Toronto Bus (Bus fee: 80)
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What's New
Stories
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International Campers – You’re Always Welcome in Canada
Imagine you’re 12-years-old, you just finished school for the summer, and you’re about to go on an adventure: you’re headed to summer camp. Now imagine you live outside of Canada. So, you pack your bags, say “au revoir,” “adios,” or “Zài jiàn” to your parents, and you hop on a flight. Waiting at the arrivals gate, an enthusiastic – sometimes too enthusiastic – counsellor holds up a sign with your name on it and you embark on a summer full of fun, friendship, and lifelong memories.
For a growing number of international campers, this is a familiar story – a routine they excitedly anticipate every year. Thousands travel here from all over the world, speaking an array of languages, practicing a range of religions, and coming from a variety of cultures. And regardless of these differences, whether they’re from Lebanon, China, or just down the road, summer camp unites them all.
While certain countries talk about closing borders, Canadian summer camps await international campers with open arms. As they settle into their cabins, find their bunks, and meet friends old and new, they all find a shared home right here. These are places where kids are free to be kids, whatever their backgrounds.
International parents see how valuable this experience can be for their children, giving them a way to connect with the incredible Canadian wilderness, a chance to forge different relationships, and an opportunity to develop their English. In fact, some kids that arrive not knowing a word of English end the summer carrying out all manner of conversations. Similarly, local parents often request that their child bunk with international kids to expose them to new cultures and foster learning opportunities.
Of course, in canoes, on swim docks, atop rock walls, and across soccer fields, everyone speaks the same language: camp. They communicate through laughter, smiles, and in-jokes. They’re all in it together.
So, why does this work at camp? Camp is – and always has been – a safe-haven for children. It’s a place designed to bring people together and bring out the best in all of them. Here, they can learn and grow, free from judgement in an environment where diversity is celebrated and individuality is encouraged.
A camp’s culture may start with its staff and its traditions, but every year it is bolstered, enhanced, and redefined by the people that call it “home” – even if only for a couple of weeks. No matter where children come from, the languages they speak, or the customs they keep, they’re all in this together – they’re all summer campers.
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Camp Activities
Cedar Ridge campers participate in a full range of activities including canoeing, rock climbing, horseback riding, kayaking, archery, sailing, arts and crafts, woodcraft, swimming, and a wide variety of sports. Campers are encouraged to try every activity on a rotational basis, and lessons are catered to interest and skill level. Our location also offers excellent opportunities for more adventurous forms of recreation such as mountain biking, white water canoeing, and climbing/hiking expeditions. Each camper gets to experience an overnight camping trip guided by experienced and qualified staff members. Trips range from 1 to 6 nights depending on age. In addition, there are many special events such as camp games, regattas, and talent nights.
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Camp Location and Philosophy
Cedar Ridge Camp is located 28 km east of Bancroft, Ontario, close to the Little Mississippi, York and Madawaska rivers, while only 30 minutes from Algonquin Park. The site is a secluded bay with 3400 feet of beautiful beach shoreline on 150 acres of private terrain bordered by a 900-acre parcel of crown land. The private setting is an ideal environment for Canadian camp living and activities. Our site's diverse landscape offers opportunities for canoeing, climbing,swimming, biking and hiking. Cedar Ridge opened in 2007 as a traditional summer camp for boys and girls ages 6 -16 emphasizing personal development and team building skills. Our professional staff communicate these values through active participation in various outdoor activities.
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International Campers – You’re Always Welcome in Canada
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