Chemistry in Action — Week 1
29 June-3 July 2026
Four camp days; no camp on Wednesday, July 1.
In-person Program
Chemistry in Action
Chemistry in Action introduces chemistry through playful experiments with colorful reactions, slime, baking soda rockets, polymers and ice cream.
Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
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Chemistry in Action at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Campers ages 10-13
Age range / Year group
Ages 10-13
Location / Region
St. Catharines, Canada
Cost
$360
Duration
4 days
Format
In-person
Class size: Up to 20 campers
Meals: Daily hot buffet lunch
Campus experience: Lab-based chemistry activities
Tutors / faculty: Trained, first-aid-certified camp instructors
Daily hours: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Sessions / cadence: 4 × 6.5-hour camp days
Residential option: Separate Day Camp Boarding packages
Chemistry in Action summary
Chemistry in Action turns everyday chemistry into practical experiments, from colorful reactions and slime to baking soda rockets and ice cream.
It suits curious children who enjoy making things and discovering why materials behave differently, with peer interaction woven into the camp experience.
What is Chemistry in Action?
Chemistry in Action is Ridley College's practical chemistry camp within its senior summer day-camp offerings. Campers explore reactions, polymers and food science through activities such as making slime, building baking soda rockets and preparing ice cream in a bag.
The emphasis is on discovering how chemistry connects to ordinary foods and materials through playful, lab-based activities. The wider senior-camp experience also encourages responsibility, initiative, communication and teamwork with peers.
Why Succeed highlights Chemistry in Action
Familiar materials and food experiments give children concrete ways to connect chemistry with everyday life.
Making rockets, slime and polymers creates several different routes into the subject.
Groups of no more than 20 campers support a more personal camp experience.
Included lunch, nursing support and trained instructors address practical family priorities.
Who is Chemistry in Action for?
Best for
Curious children who enjoy practical experiments, making things and connecting science to everyday experiences.
Not ideal if
Your main goal is sustained exam preparation or an extended research project; the camp's focus is playful chemistry exploration.
Is Chemistry in Action worth it?
This camp is worth considering when the goal is to make chemistry engaging through practical discovery. Its mix of reactions, materials and food experiments gives children several approachable ways to explore the subject.
The value depends on whether your child enjoys group activities and learning by doing. A short camp offers an introduction, so families seeking sustained subject depth should compare it with a longer course.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
$360; includes Hands-on chemistry experiments and activities, Daily hot buffet lunch, Camp Ridley T-shirt.
Meals
Daily hot buffet lunch
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
4 days; St. Catharines, Canada.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Chemistry in Action need?
Effort level
Moderate practical participation.
Best started
Begin family planning four to six weeks before a chosen session.
Main challenge
Staying engaged while working with others and trying unfamiliar activities.
Typical preparation
Plan drop-off and pick-up around the camp hours.
Arrange any extended care in advance.
Prepare two nut-free snacks and a refillable water bottle for each day.
Discuss dietary needs with the camp team and review cancellation terms before booking.
Useful if
Your child learns well through making, testing and observing.
What do students do on Chemistry in Action?
Campers explore chemistry by making, testing and observing materials in practical activities. Experiments connect reactions and polymers with familiar foods and everyday objects.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Explore colorful reactions, bubbly explosions and the science of slime.
- 2
Build baking soda rockets.
- 3
Create polymers through practical experiments.
- 4
Make ice cream in a bag.
- 5
Connect the activities to everyday foods and materials.
Chemistry in Action dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Chemistry in Action — Week 6
4-7 August 2026
Four camp days, Tuesday-Friday.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chemistry in Action — Week 1 | 29 June-3 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Chemistry in Action — Week 6 | 4-7 August 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Campers must be ages 10 to 13.
How much does Chemistry in Action cost?
Camp fee
$360 CAD — Per four-day Chemistry in Action session.
Funding or discounts
- Before care: $30 CAD — Optional care from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.; register in advance.
- After care: $30 CAD — Optional care from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.; register in advance.
- Combined extended care: $50 CAD — Published combined fee for one camp week.
What's included
Hands-on chemistry experiments and activities, Daily hot buffet lunch, Camp Ridley T-shirt
How to apply to Chemistry in Action
- 1
Go to the Camp Ridley online registration portal.
- 2
Create an account if you are a first-time user, or sign in with your email address and password.
- 3
Choose the senior-camp offering appropriate to your child's age and select Chemistry in Action.
- 4
Register for extended care in advance if your family needs it.
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What does Chemistry in Action cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Chemical reactions
Explore colorful reactions, bubbly explosions and baking soda rockets.
Slime and polymers
Investigate the science of slime and create polymers.
Everyday food chemistry
Make ice cream in a bag and connect chemistry to food and everyday materials.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Chemistry in Action?
A typical day during the program.
Drop off
Senior campers arrive at B Squad, in front of Lower School.
Camp programming
The camp day includes chemistry activities and a provided hot lunch.
Pick up
Families collect campers from the designated dismissal area.
Who teaches on Chemistry in Action?
Camp Ridley uses qualified, trained instructors who hold standard first aid, CPR and AED certification and have passed police record checks. Full-time registered nursing staff provide additional campus support.
Camp groups have no more than 20 students.
Where do students stay on Chemistry in Action?
Residential plan
- Shared boarding accommodation: The separate Day Camp Boarding experience includes shared accommodation in a Ridley boarding house.
- Boarding meals: Boarding packages include three meals daily and snacks.
- Boarding supervision: Qualified, experienced boarding staff supervise students around the clock.
- Evening and weekend activities: Boarding packages include guided activities and excursions in the local region.
Non-residential plan
- Day-camp experience: Campers attend campus activities during the day and use designated arrival and dismissal areas.
- Dining hall lunch: Daily buffet lunch includes hot meat and vegetarian options, a sandwich and salad bar, and fruit.
- Health and security: Full-time nursing staff and 24/7 campus security support campers.
Residential features apply to separate Day Camp Boarding packages, rather than the four-day camp fee.
What happens after Chemistry in Action?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Connect chemistry to everyday foods and materials.
Build curiosity through practical experiments.
Practice critical thinking and problem-solving.
Develop teamwork, responsibility and communication.
Where does Chemistry in Action take place?
The camp takes place at Ridley College, 2 Ridley Road, St. Catharines, Ontario, in Canada's Niagara Region. Senior campers use the B Squad arrival area in front of Lower School, with indoor drop-off and pick-up in the Fieldhouse during rain.
Families receive pick-up location maps one week before camp.
Chemistry in Action FAQs
Activities include colorful reactions, bubbly explosions, slime, baking soda rockets, making polymers and ice cream in a bag.
It is a senior camp for ages 10 to 13, designed for curious campers who enjoy learning through experiments and activities.
Programming runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Drop-off runs from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m., and pick-up runs from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Hot buffet lunches are provided in the dining hall, with meat and vegetarian options, a sandwich and salad bar, and fruit. Campers should bring two nut-free snacks and a refillable water bottle.
Ridley accommodates dietary restrictions and food allergies. Kosher meals cannot be accommodated because each dining hall has one kitchen.
Before care runs from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., and after care runs from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Families must register in advance; the combined published fee for one camp week is $50 CAD.
Groups have no more than 20 students. Instructors have first aid, CPR and AED certification and police record checks, and full-time nursing staff and campus security provide additional support.
Chemistry in action is listed among the activities students can select within Camp Ridley's separate Day Camp Boarding experience. That experience uses longer packages with accommodation, meals and excursions.
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- Summer Day Camps Overview | Ridley College
- Apply to Ridley College | Ridley College
- Senior Camps (Ages 10 to 13) | Ridley College
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