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    Camp Ridley: Day Camp Boarding
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    Camp Ridley: Day Camp Boarding

    by Ridley College

    Camp Ridley combines sports, arts, science and leadership activities with local day campers, supervised boarding and guided excursions.

    Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy

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    Camp Ridley at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Canadian and international students

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 10-16

    Location / Region

    Ridley College, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

    Cost

    $3,995; $7,695

    Duration

    2 or 4 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Accommodation: Shared boarding-house accommodation
    Meals: Three meals daily and snacks
    Campus experience: 90-acre Ridley College campus
    Day-camp group size: No more than 20 students
    Boarding supervision: 24-hour qualified staff supervision
    Excursions: Niagara Region; Toronto; Canada's Wonderland
    Day-camp cadence: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

    Camp Ridley summary

    Camp Ridley pairs activity-based learning with a supervised boarding experience. Campers join local Canadian students for daytime activities and share campus life afterward.

    Sports, arts, science and leadership choices make it useful for exploring interests while building friendships. Guided excursions add cultural experiences beyond the camp activities.

    The strongest fit is a student who wants variety and social participation rather than a single intensive academic course.

    What is Camp Ridley: Day Camp Boarding?

    Camp Ridley: Day Camp Boarding is Ridley College's residential option for students who want to join its activity-based day camps. Campers learn alongside local Canadian students through sports, arts, science and leadership activities, making friendship and cultural exchange central to the experience.

    The program combines daytime camp choices with shared boarding-house accommodation and supervised campus life. Guided evening and weekend activities extend the experience beyond classes and sports, including excursions around Niagara and visits to Toronto and Canada's Wonderland.

    Why Succeed highlights Camp Ridley

    • Learning alongside local Canadian campers gives cultural exchange a practical, everyday setting.

    • The choice of sports, arts, science and leadership activities supports students who want to explore several interests.

    • Shared accommodation, meals and excursions are bundled into one residential package.

    • Published supervision, security and medical arrangements give families concrete welfare details to assess.

    Who is Camp Ridley for?

    Best for

    Students who enjoy hands-on activities, meeting new people and trying shared boarding with structured adult support.

    Not ideal if

    You want a single-subject academic course or the ESL credit course, which is a separate Camp Ridley option.

    Is Camp Ridley worth it?

    The program can be worthwhile when a family values social confidence, activity-based learning and supported time away from home. Joining local campers and taking guided excursions gives the experience more variety than a classroom-only course.

    Its value depends on choosing activities the student actually wants to try and being comfortable with shared accommodation. Families should also budget for travel and personal expenses, and compare the broad camp experience with more focused subject programs.

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    Cost and what is included

    $3,995; $7,695; includes Shared accommodation in a Ridley boarding house, Three healthy meals daily and snacks, All program fees and excursions, 24-hour boarding supervision, Emergency health insurance while staying on campus, Free Wi-Fi access.

    Accommodation

    Shared boarding-house accommodation

    Meals

    Three meals daily and snacks

    Supervision or safety information

    Yes. The package includes shared accommodation in a Ridley boarding house, with qualified boarding staff providing 24-hour supervision.

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    2 or 4 weeks; Ridley College, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.

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    How much preparation does Camp Ridley need?

    Effort level

    Moderate practical preparation, with more planning for international travel.

    Best started

    Several months before the chosen session if Canadian travel authorization is needed.

    Main challenge

    Matching age-appropriate activities to the booked boarding weeks.

    Typical preparation

    • Discuss which sports, creative or science activities the student most wants to try.

    • Compare the two-week and four-week options with the family's travel plans.

    • Identify the required Canadian entry documents early and allow time for processing.

    • Share dietary requirements with the camp team and plan for travel and personal expenses.

    Useful if

    You want to explore interests while practicing teamwork and communication.

    What do students do on Camp Ridley?

    You join age-appropriate day camps with local Canadian students, then return to supervised boarding life. Your chosen activities may involve practical experiments, creative projects, sports drills or leadership challenges.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Choose suitable day-camp activities for your age and boarding session.

    2. 2

      Take part in daytime learning and activities with other campers.

    3. 3

      Share meals and campus life with boarding peers.

    4. 4

      Join guided evening and weekend activities and excursions.

    Camp Ridley dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Camp Ridley: Day Camp Boarding — July Session, 4 weeks

    28 June-25 July 2026

    Four-week boarding package.

    Reference date

    Camp Ridley: Day Camp Boarding — July Session, J1, 2 weeks

    28 June-11 July 2026

    First two-week July option.

    Reference date

    Camp Ridley: Day Camp Boarding — July Session, J2, 2 weeks

    12-25 July 2026

    Second two-week July option.

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    Camp Ridley: Day Camp Boarding — August Session, 4 weeks

    26 July-22 August 2026

    Four-week boarding package.

    Reference date

    Camp Ridley: Day Camp Boarding — August Session, A1, 2 weeks

    26 July-8 August 2026

    First two-week August option.

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    Camp Ridley: Day Camp Boarding — August Session, A2, 2 weeks

    9-22 August 2026

    Second two-week August option.

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    Eligibility and requirements

    • Students ages 10-16.

    • Canadian and international students may attend.

    • Select day camps appropriate to the camper's age.

    • International students need appropriate Canadian entry documents.

    How much does Camp Ridley cost?

    Two-week boarding package

    CAD $3,995 — Tax included.

    Funding or discounts

    • Four-week boarding package: CAD $7,695 — Tax included.

    What's included

    Shared accommodation in a Ridley boarding house, Three healthy meals daily and snacks, All program fees and excursions, 24-hour boarding supervision, Emergency health insurance while staying on campus, Free Wi-Fi access

    How to apply to Camp Ridley

    1. 1

      Use Ridley College's summer-camp registration link to access CampBrain.

    2. 2

      Select Day Camp Boarding and the appropriate session length.

    3. 3

      Choose age-appropriate day camps for the relevant weeks.

    4. 4

      Pay by credit card or contact the camp office to arrange Flywire or wire transfer.

    5. 5

      Arrange the required Canadian entry documents if traveling internationally.

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    What does Camp Ridley cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Science and robotics

    Age-specific choices include hands-on chemistry experiments, robotics challenges and introductions to medicine or engineering.

    Coding

    Explorers campers can learn introductory Java programming and create interactive projects.

    Arts and performance

    Camp choices include film production, musical theater, performance and visual arts.

    Sports

    Sports choices develop technique, teamwork and sportsmanship through drills and friendly competition.

    Leadership and entrepreneurship

    Age-specific activities explore communication, decision-making, debate and business planning.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Camp Ridley?

    A typical day during the program.

    Day camps

    Join age-specific camp activities, with lunch in the dining halls.

    Rowing electives

    Learn to Row and Junior Rowing Development use daily on- and off-water sessions across two weeks.

    Boarding activities

    Take part in guided activities and regional excursions with boarding peers.

    Who teaches on Camp Ridley?

    Day-camp instructors are trained in standard first aid, CPR and AED use and have passed police record checks. Qualified and experienced boarding staff provide 24-hour supervision outside the daytime camp experience.

    Day-camp groups contain no more than 20 students.

    Where do students stay on Camp Ridley?

    Residential plan

    • Shared boarding house: Stay in shared accommodation on Ridley College's 90-acre campus.
    • Meals and dietary needs: Three healthy meals daily and snacks are included, with support for a variety of dietary requirements.
    • Supervision and welfare: Qualified boarding staff, campus security and medical access provide around-the-clock support.
    • Campus life and excursions: Join guided evening and weekend activities, including trips around Niagara and to Toronto.

    What happens after Camp Ridley?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Build communication, teamwork and self-confidence through camp activities.

    Create a business plan through the Future Entrepreneurs elective.

    Develop interactive Java projects through the Coding elective.

    Present original artwork through Advanced Visual Arts and Ceramics.

    Gain First Aid and CPR-C certification through Babysitter Club.

    Projects and certifications depend on the selected age-appropriate elective.

    Where does Camp Ridley take place?

    Ridley College is at 2 Ridley Road in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, on a 90-acre campus in the Niagara Region. Guided excursions extend the experience to regional destinations, downtown Toronto and Canada's Wonderland.

    Camp Ridley FAQs

    Yes. The package includes shared accommodation in a Ridley boarding house, with qualified boarding staff providing 24-hour supervision.

    Choices include sports, arts, science and leadership camps. Examples include basketball, rowing, musical theater, film production, chemistry, coding and robotics; individual choices depend on age and week.

    The boarding package includes three healthy meals daily and snacks. Ridley's kitchen accommodates a variety of dietary needs and restrictions.

    Qualified and experienced boarding staff provide 24-hour supervision. The campus has 24/7 security, and health care and medical professionals are accessible around the clock.

    The program includes guided evening and weekend activities and excursions. Destinations include the Niagara Region, downtown Toronto and Canada's Wonderland; the exact itinerary can vary.

    Yes. International students must have appropriate documents to enter Canada, usually a Temporary Resident Visa or Electronic Travel Authorization. Ridley states that summer-camp students do not require study permits.

    Camp Ridley describes day-camp groups of no more than 20 students and low camper-to-instructor ratios.

    No. Flights, custodianship fees, travel documents and personal spending money are outside the camp package.

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    Sources and verification

    Source types reviewed

    • Explorers Camps (Ages 13 to 16) | Ridley College
    • Senior Camps (Ages 10 to 13) | Ridley College
    • Summer Day Camps Overview | Ridley College
    • Apply to Ridley College | Ridley College
    • Boarding Camps | Ridley College

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    What we verified (on 8 Oct 2026)

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    • Residential package fees checked

    • Age requirements reviewed

    • Meals and accommodation reviewed

    • Supervision and medical support reviewed

    • Travel guidance reviewed

    How Succeed uses this information

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