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Ridley College Summer Programmes

  
2 Ridley Road, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7C3

  • Type:
    Day camp, Overnight camp
  • Focus:
    Traditional (multi activity)
  • Cost:
    $399 to $7,125/session
  • Ages:
    4 to 16
  • Gender:
    Coed
  • Main language:
    English
  • Capacity:
    Varies
  • Programs:
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  • Summary

    Ridley College Summer Programmes answered our questions

    Who are you as an organization?

    Youth from Ontario and around the world visit our beautiful 90-acre campus in the Niagara Region each summer to play and learn. Our day camp, summer boarding and academy programming offer something for everyone. With our state-of-the-art academic and athletic facilities and qualified, engaging instructors, we are ready to make this a summer your child will never forget!

    • Special needs: Not available

    What do you do differently or uniquely well?

    "Because Ridley is annually home to more than 375 students from 59 countries around the world during the school year, our campus is built for activity and engaging overnight boarding experience. Located in the heart of the beautiful Niagara region, our campers are provided with state-of-the-art facilities for their programming, incredible natural wonders of the world, historic landmarks and fantastic entertainment for weekend excursions, all before returning to their room our safe self-contained campus."

    Who are your staff and counsellors?

    "Camp Ridley’s professional staff is made up of a number of full-time employees including our Manager of Summer Programmes, Boarding lead, Academy Principle and Day Programme Lead. They are supported by full time Ridley faculty and residence staff, as well as a team of seasonal staff, teachers and junior counsellors (plenty are Ridley students), many of whom have been working at our camps for 3-5 years!"

    What do families need to know about registration?

    "A full listing of our Day and Boarding camp options are available at ridleycollege.com/campridley

    Registration is easy through our Camp Brain site: ridleycollegesummerprogrammes.campbrainregistration.com

    Once on the registration page, families complete a profile for the camper. Once the profile is complete, you pick your week(s), you pick your camp(s), you pick any additional service items, and your registration is complete.

    If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected] or call us at 905-864-1889, and a member of our team will reach out to you to assist you!"



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  • Programs, Rates & Dates

    Programs and Sessions Calendar

    Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Ridley College Summer Programmes currently has 18 programs available; 3 TBD.

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    Name
    Age
    Type (Gender)
    specialty
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    Ages: 11 - 16
    Overnight Camp
    (Coed)
    Language Instruction
    $6,995
    St. Catharines, ON
    2 Ridley Road
    Jul 28-Aug 24$6,995
    St. Catharines, ON
    2 Ridley Road
    Jun 30-Jul 27$6,995
    Language Instruction
    Robotics|Technology|LEGO|Math|Nature/Environment|Reading|Animals|Engineering|Space|Zoology|STEM
    Arts & Crafts|Nature/Environment|Health Science|Meditation|Mindfulness Training|Yoga
    Arts & Crafts|Mindfulness Training|Badminton |Baseball/Softball|Basketball|Dodgeball|Flag Football|Soccer|Tennis|Volleyball|Disc Golf|Ice Skating|Ping Pong|Ultimate Frisbee|Yoga
    Ages: 7 - 9
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Performing Arts (multi)
    $399
    Ballet|Ballroom|Breakdancing|Hip Hop|Jazz|Vocal Training / Singing|Theatre Arts
    Arts & Crafts|Ceramics |Drawing|Painting|Papier-mache|Pottery
    Arts & Crafts|Mindfulness Training|Badminton |Baseball/Softball|Basketball|Dodgeball|Flag Football|Soccer|Tennis|Volleyball|Disc Golf|Ice Skating|Ping Pong|Ultimate Frisbee|Yoga
    Ages: 13 - 15
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Leadership Training
    $399
    Empowerment|Leadership Training
    Robotics|Architecture|Engineering|STEAM|STEM
    Ages: 10 - 13
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Science (multi)
    $399
    Theatre Arts|Math|Reading|Medical Science
    Arts & Crafts|Mindfulness Training|Badminton |Baseball/Softball|Basketball|Dodgeball|Flag Football|Soccer|Tennis|Volleyball|Disc Golf|Ice Skating|Ping Pong|Ultimate Frisbee|Yoga
    Ages: 6 - 9
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Reading
    $600
    Reading
    Ages: 10 - 13
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Performing Arts (multi)
    $399
    Ballet|Ballroom|Breakdancing|Hip Hop|Jazz|Vocal Training / Singing|Theatre Arts|Robotics|Technology
    Ages: 11 - 16
    Overnight Camp
    (Coed)
    Debate
    $1,775 to $1,975
    St. Catharines, ON
    2 Ridley Road
    Jul 14-20 $1,775 - $1,975
    Debate
    Ages: 11 - 16
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Debate
    $575
    Debate
    Ages: 13 - 16
    Overnight Camp
    (Coed)
    Language Instruction
    $6,995
    St. Catharines, ON
    2 Ridley Road
    Jul 28-Aug 24$6,995
    Language Instruction
    Ages: 13 - 16
    Overnight Camp
    (Coed)
    Education (multi)
    $6,995
    St. Catharines, ON
    2 Ridley Road
    Jul 28-Aug 24$6,995
    Language Instruction
    Ages: 4 - 5
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Reading
    $600
    Reading
    Arts & Crafts|Drawing|Math|Nature/Environment|Reading|Marine Biology|Safari|Space|Zoology|Swimming|Basketball|Soccer|Animals
    Hockey
    Hockey

  • Insider Reviews & Perspectives

    The Our Kids review of Ridley College Summer Programmes

    our take

    The Ridley summer programs are robust and well attended. More than 1800 enrol each summer, so in a sense the camps have a population that doubles and then some the student population on campus during the school year. The reason they are so popular is because they are so well run. The symphony sessions—there’s one for young musicians who compete for spots, another for tyros—are staffed by members of the Niagara Symphony Orchestra. They’re the only true symphony camps of their kind in the country. Other offerings range across a fairly wide swath of interest, including those that appeal to international students, to those programmed with local kids in mind. It’s a great mix, and even though kids are in different sessions, many of them are run consecutively, allowing a nice interaction between young people of like interest as with as those with divergent interest. The campus is frankly gorgeous, with a wealth of green space. The facilities, too, are top-notch, including outdoor ed equipment, two professional-level performing arts spaces, and a wealth of resources. The camps make extensive use of all of it. The ESL camps are some of the best in the region and beyond. The attraction is multi-faceted, and the proximity to Niagara Falls and Toronto are included within that. The ESL sessions provide international students with a strong camp experience, a residence with peers from around the world, and an intensive language immersion and instruction. In those, and across the summer programs, there’s a lot to love.


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    Amazing

    "I am continually impressed with Ridley College camps (summer and march break), the quality of staff, facilities, activities! Amazing. I know my son will have a good time every time he goes to camp. I really appreciate how the music academy recorded the kids performances as the parents could not attend. I love the photo album at the end of summer also! And the weekly 'award' certificates were really appreciated, to let the kids know what they did that was good/helpful/friendly/cooperative! ... Show More


    Parent, Parent

    Interactions with Counsellors

    "Everyday we heard the day was 'great!' and interactions with counsellors seemed to be a highlight"


    Parent, Parent

    Happy and Engaged

    "My daughter LOVED her program and was very happy and engaged throughout her week. The programs were orgnized and well planned and the additional food plan was greatly appreciated."


    Parent, Parent

    Organization

    " The organization of the programs, including pick ups and drop offs, lunch in the dining halls, the number of counsellors was amazing, and the familiarity of the grounds (I'm an OR). I also LOVED not having to pack a lunch and I knew she was having a good meal daily :) ... Show More


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  • Location & Site Details

    Operation

    Ridley College Summer Programmes is operated by the school Ridley College.

    Address

    2 Ridley Road, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada


    Accommodations

    Sleeping Accommodations

    • Dorm or Building

    Amenities

    • Electricity in Sleeping Area
    • Shower in Sleeping Area
    • Toilet in Sleeping Area

    Washrooms Facilities

    • Flush Toilets
    • Showers (indoor)

    More details about accommodations: Ridley features ten unique boarding houses across our beautiful campus. Rooms are singles or doubles depending on the house and are equipped with single beds, desks, shelves, chairs, lockable wardrobes (please bring your own padlock) and bed linens. Each floor has its own modern shared washroom facility. Please note that bath linens are not provided. In addition, each house is equipped with a shared television lounge on the main floor.

    Are meals provided? Yes


    Property Details

    Sports facilities

    • Basketball Court
    • Gymnasium
    • Ice Rink
    • Running Track
    • Soccer Field
    • Tennis Court(s)
    • Weight Room

    Landscape

    • Nature Trails
    • Open Field

    More details about property: All programmes are hosted on our 90-acre campus in the heart of the world-famous Niagara Region. Our facilities include: *Tiger Arena with a NHL-sized ice surface for training and competition *Field House with 20,000 square feet of synthetic surface, including a four-lane track for training *Rowing ergometer room with 25 Concept 2 Rowers *Five natural turf playing fields for football and soccer *Five outdoor tennis courts *Three indoor squash courts *Strength and fitness training centre with approximately 1,200 square feet of space for weights, universal machines, stair climbers, treadmills, and stationary bicycles



  • What's New

    Director's Message

    Jay Tredway, Assistant Head of School: Co-curricular & Community Connection

    Hello Campers!

    Summer in Niagara is a uniquely Canadian experience and enjoying it while living and learning on Ridley College’s beautiful 90-acre campus, using our state-of-the-art facilities, makes this opportunity very special.

    The warm summer months at Ridley are a great time for young people to expand their minds, have transformative experiences, make new and lifelong connections and friendships. Just like our academic year, Ridley summer programmes offer a variety of opportunities that focus on the development of the mind, body and spirit of students from our region and from around the globe.   

    Our co-educational programmes offer day and boarding options in Academics, Athletics, Performing Arts, Debate and Leadership. Led by our qualified and experienced teachers and staff, our low camper to instructor ratio provides campers ready access to innovative resources, including our first-class facilities. We offer quality programming on our safe, secure, and accessible campus.

    As they have for decades, summers at Ridley engage campers’ physical, creative, social, and interpersonal skill development, helping them to enhance their confidence, maturity, and critical thinking, all while having a great time!

    We are extremely excited to share our incredible campus and programmes with you! Please reach out and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have about our diverse offerings and our truly Canadian summer experiences.

    We look forward to meeting you soon!

    Jay W. Tredway

    Assistant Head of School



    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Ridley College Summer Programmes have good reviews?
    We've collected reviews from past attendees. Read 4 reviews of Ridley College Summer Programmes here.

    What types of programs does Ridley College Summer Programmes offer?
    Ridley College Summer Programmes runs: overnight camps, day camps. Programming specializes in: Language Instruction, Science (multi), Nature/Environment, Traditional (multi activity) , Performing Arts (multi), Leadership Training, Robotics, Reading, Debate, Education (multi), Hockey. Browse the program calendar for rates and dates.

    What age does Ridley College Summer Programmes start?
    Ridley College Summer Programmes has programs for children aged 4 to 16.

    How much does is cost to attend Ridley College Summer Programmes?
    Fees to attend Ridley College Summer Programmes range from $399 to $7,125/session.

    Does Ridley College Summer Programmes offer support for children with special needs?
    Ridley College Summer Programmes does not offer support for children with special needs.

    Does Ridley College Summer Programmes offer busing?
    No, Ridley College Summer Programmes does not offer transportation.



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