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InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Grand River
Brantford, Ontario, N3T 5L4
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Type:Day camp, Overnight camp
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Focus:Traditional (multi activity)
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Cost:$240 to $995/week
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Ages:5 to 16
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Gender:Coed, All Girls, All Boys
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Main language:English
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Capacity:Varies
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Programs:View 21 available; 5 TBD
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Summary Profile
About InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Grand River
Circle Square Ranch is a Christian summer camp offering memorable overnight and day camps. We specialize in offering a multi-level horsemanship program – with decades of experience teaching everyone from total beginners to advanced riders. Aside from the barn, campers can enjoy swimming, high/low ropes, climbing, archery, campfires, tomahawks and many other activities instructed by passionate and qualified leaders. We offer dynamic leadership programs for ages 13 -16. Our programs, including age-appropriate Bible discussions, are designed to give campers opportunities to grow spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. We are prioritizing safety and excited to have campers join us again.
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- Special needs: Yes, mild support. A few of our campers have special needs.
- Religious affiliation:Christian
COVID-19 Response
We can't wait to be back on horses and with campers.
If 2020 has taught us one thing, it's that we need to stay flexible. As a result, we've: -delayed registration -planned with flexibility in mind -updated health and safety protocols -explored reduction in camper capacity -modified activities
Safety and training have always been a priority for us, but in 2021, they take on a new dimension. Here is what we are doing to ensure camper safety: -public health guidelines will be met or exceeded -staff training will include enhanced health and safety training -contact tracing protocols may be initiated -COVID-19 and symptom management and care measures will be established.
We are looking forward to creatively welcoming campers back on 2021. We will keep camper families and registrants updated as plans progress.
View recent COVID-19 updates from InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Grand River
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Programs, Rates & Dates
Programs and Sessions Calendar
Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Grand River currently has 21 programs available; 5 TBD.
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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 8 - 12
Traditional (multi activity)$610Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 04-10 $610 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 25-31 $610 Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 8 - 13
Horseback Riding/Equestrian$995Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 04-10 $995 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 25-31 $995 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 01-07 $995 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 22-28 $995 Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 8 - 15
Horseback Riding/Equestrian$695Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 04-10 $695 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 18-24 $695 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 25-31 $695 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 01-07 $695 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 08-14 $695 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 22-28 $695 Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 15 - 16
CIT/LIT Program$1,050Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 04-17 $1,050 Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 10
Traditional (multi activity)$295Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 05-09 $295 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 12-16 $295 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 19-23 $295 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 26-30 $295 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 09-13 $295 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 23-27 $295 Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 10 - 13
Traditional (multi activity)$330Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 05-09 $330 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 12-16 $330 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 19-23 $330 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 26-30 $330 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 23-27 $330 Overnight Camp
All Girls
Ages: 7 - 13
Traditional (multi activity)$595 to $610Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 11-17 $595 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 15-21 $610 Overnight Camp
All Girls
Ages: 9 - 15
Horseback Riding/Equestrian$995Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 11-17 $995 Overnight Camp
All Girls
Ages: 8 - 15
Horseback Riding/Equestrian$695Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 11-17 $695 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 15-21 $695 Overnight Camp
All Girls
Ages: 14 - 15
Leadership training$525Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 18-24 $525 Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 7 - 14
Traditional (multi activity)$610Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 18-24 $610 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 01-07 $610 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 22-28 $610 Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 14
Horseback Riding/Equestrian$995Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 18-24 $995 Overnight Camp
All Boys
Ages: 14 - 15
Leadership training$525Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Jul 25-31 $525 Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 14 - 15
Leadership training$595Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 01-07 $595 Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 5 - 9
Traditional (multi activity)$240Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 03-06 $240 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 30-Sep 02 $240 Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 9 - 13
Traditional (multi activity)$265 to $330Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 03-06 $265 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 09-13 $330 Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 30-Sep 02 $265 Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 15
Traditional (multi activity)$610Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 08-14 $610 Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 15
Horseback Riding/Equestrian$995Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 08-14 $995 Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 15
Horseback Riding/Equestrian$695Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 08-14 $695 Overnight Camp
All Girls
Ages: 11 - 15
Horseback Riding/Equestrian$995Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 15-21 $995 Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 9 - 13
Horseback Riding/Equestrian$330Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Aug 30-Sep 02 $330 Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 10
Traditional (multi activity)$290Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Date TBD Cost TBD Day Camp
All Girls
Ages: 10 - 13
Traditional (multi activity)$325Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Date TBD Cost TBD Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 9
Traditional (multi activity)$490Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Date TBD Cost TBD Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 14 - 15
Leadership training$525Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Date TBD Cost TBD Overnight Camp
All Girls
Ages: 6 - 9
Traditional (multi activity)$490Brantford, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.,Date TBD Cost TBD
Financial Aid & Payment Details
Payment Options:
Deposit required with acceptance Yes Credit card payment Yes Scholarships & awards:
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Circle Square Ranch Scholarship Program
Type: Need basedAmount: 80% Deadline: June 01, 2021 annually
Details: We have a scholarship program available towards Discovery Camp, Boys Camp, and Leadership camps for ages 8-16. Please contact our office at [email protected] or by calling 519-754-0171 to receive a scholarship application.
Application Details: Completed application form, proof of income, letter from child wishing to attend camp.
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Insider Reviews & Perspectives
The Our Kids review of InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Grand River
InterVarstiy Circle Square Ranch Grand River was founded in the 1970s as a program of Crossroads Christian Communications TV program, Circle Square. The popularity of the show created an initial interest in the camp programs, though in time the quality of the camps themselves were the draw independent of it. In 2011 Circle Square was bought by InterVarsity, becoming one of nine camps that organization runs across the country. Begun 1929, the InterVarsity camps contribute to the goal of creating unique opportunities to bring young people together around the personal challenges that a camp setting can provide. At camp kids unplug and turn their attention to the community they find there. The activities facilitate a greater understanding of campers’ talents and abilities, as well as the Christian values that inform the programming. The equestrian programs at Circle Square date back to the camp’s founding four decades ago; as strong as ever, they are a particular draw for many of the families that enrol here.
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User reviews of InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Grand River — Read all 17 reviews
Day Camp
Camper Parent (Parent)Again, I found the explore counselors to be energetic, extremely welcoming and deliberate in their attempts to get to know my daughter (And my son who wasn't even a camper yet) and us as parents. They made sure to welcome ... Read More
The Right Balance
Camper Parent (Parent)I love that my children get a variety of activities. To me Circle Square Ranch is what summer is all about. Being outside, riding, meeting friends, swimming, crafts and being with and learning about God.
Year after year
Camper Parent (Parent)My kids absolutely adore attending CSR. This is our second year and just like last year they are already excited to come back again next year.
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Location & Site Details
Address
1645 Colborne St. E.,, Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Accommodations
Sleeping Accommodations
- Cabins
- Dorm or Building
Amenities
- Electricity in Sleeping Area
Washrooms Facilities
- Flush Toilets
- Showers (indoor)
More details about accommodations: Campers in our Discovery, Horse Lovers, & Leadership Camps will sleep in our lodge, cabins, bunkie, or covered wagon facilities. Upon arrival, we will let you know where your child will be staying. Placements are determined based on age, friend requests, and several other factors. The lodge is one of the potential accommodations for our female campers and is comprised of 2 large open-concept rooms each holding 16 campers and 2 counselors, 2 smaller rooms each holding 9 campers, and 2 washrooms. The lodge sleeping areas include bunk beds, mattresses, and electricity. Bathrooms in the lodge are complete with showers, electricity, running water, and flushable toilets. Cabins and a Bunkie are used for male and female campers during the summer. Each cabin accommodates up to 9 campers and 1 counselor, the Bunkie accommodates 7 campers and 1 counselor. Cabins include bunk beds, mattresses, and electricity. Nearby bathrooms are complete with showers, electricity, running water, and flushable toilets. Our unique covered wagons are one of the other types of accommodations that some of our male campers and some of our female Leadership Camp participants sleep in. Each wagon holds up to 7 campers and 1 counselor, and includes bunk beds, mattress, and electricity. Nearby bathrooms are complete with showers, electricity, running water, and flushable toilets.
Are meals provided? Yes
Is InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Grand River technology free? Yes
Property Details
Sports facilities
- Archery Range
- Basketball Court
- Climbing Wall
- Horseback Riding Arena (indoor/outdoor)
- Rope Course
- Soccer Field
- Swimming Pool
Landscape
- Forested Area
- Nature Trails
- Open Field
More details about property: Circle Square Ranch is a home away from home for our summer campers and an adventurous getaway for schools & groups year-round. Our well established facility includes several buildings such as a large dining hall, lodge, cabins, meeting areas and more. All activities are just a short walk away from the central eating and sleeping facilities. With an expansive, natural property there is much to enjoy and discover!
Rentals & Services
Offers outdoor education program for schools or corporate groups: Yes
Come for the day, or come for the week! Circle Square Ranch has versatile lodging and programming options. We can customize your stay so your school group has the perfect trip. See more details at https://www.csranchgrandriver.ca/year-round/
Available for private rentals: Yes
Our year-round, winterised facilities are available for group bookings from September through June following our Summer Camp Programs. Book your experience today! See more details at https://www.csranchgrandriver.ca/year-round/
Associations
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What's New
Director's Message
Steve and Andrea Richardson, Executive Directors
Steve and Andrea Richardson have worked at Circle Square Ranch since 1993, becoming co-directors in 1999. They live on the camp property and are raising their family here. Steve and Andrea bring a wealth of camp experience, including horsemanship, administration, program development, and site maintenance and development expertise. They love kids, love God, and love creating community.
Email Steve at [email protected]
Email Andrea at [email protected]
In the News
February 2, 2021
Excited to Welcome Campers Again
We are hopefully anticipating a great summer. ... Read More
November 20, 2019
3 UNEXPECTED BENEFITS OF REGISTERING EARLY FOR CAMP
The standard benefits of registering early for summer camp are pretty awesome, But are those the only benefits? ... Read More
November 22, 2017
Registration is Open for 2020!
Early bird registration is open! Save money by applying early!... Read More
Stories
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We grow great leaders!
Camp is the perfect place to develop leadership skills.
Our leadership development camps help young people to determine what they enjoy, identify skills, and recognize areas that they need to develop.
Being given the opportunity to lead in a supportive environment is a crucial ingredient to our success.
Be sure to check out our leadership opportunities.
Crew Camps for ages 14-15
Leadership in Training for ages 15-16
Volunteer Opportunities for ages 16+
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Smuck or Schmuck?
Is it smuck the staff or schmuck the staff?
Either way, Circle Square Ranch staff and volunteers have been getting whip cream pies to the face every week for the last three decades.
It's always a highlight of the week when campers play an elaborate game of hide and seek with the staff. The sounds of laughter, squeals of delight, and campers asking each other, "Did you catch anyone?" can be heard all over the campground.
The staff are good sports, and at least 20 get a whip cream pie to the face every week.
It's definitely a camp favourite....now we just have to figure out what it's called.
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Happy 30th Birthday!
It's our birthday! 35 years and 20,000 + campers!
Founded in 1985, Brantford Circle Square Ranch is part of a network of nine Inter-Varsity Camps across Canada.
Over the past 35 years, we have welcomed more than 20,000 + campers to our 135 acres of beautiful, rolling countryside in southern Ontario. We offer many activities including horseback riding, swimming, high ropes and zip line, archery, skateboarding, campfires and Bible studies.
During the summer months, we offer both residential and day camps for children and youth between the ages of 5 and 16. In this camp community, where leadership and faith development is encouraged, children and youth are comfortable asking tough questions about life and faith. We believe that faith in Jesus Christ and an understanding of God’s love leads to a life full of purpose and meaning.
Camp is a fun and safe place for campers to make new friends, experience new things, develop skills and challenge themselves to grow and change. We promise, it will be the highlight of their summer.
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We grow great leaders!
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