Future Doctors — Week 2
6-10 July 2026
Five-day day-camp session.
In-person Program
Future Doctors
Future Doctors introduces medicine through anatomy, medical tools and hands-on workshops, helping campers explore how doctors solve problems and care for patients.
Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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Future Doctors at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Campers ages 13-16
Age range / Year group
Ages 13-16
Location / Region
Ridley College, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Cost
$450
Duration
1 week
Format
In-person
MedicineBiology
Class size: 20 campers maximum
Accommodation: Optional shared boarding houses
Meals: Daily hot lunch; boarding full board
Campus experience: 90-acre Ridley College campus
Staff training: First aid, CPR and AED certified
Sessions / cadence: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Nursing support: Full-time registered nursing staff
Future Doctors summary
Future Doctors is Ridley College's introductory medicine camp, combining anatomy, medical tools and basic approaches to common ailments.
Interactive workshops and labs make the human body the focus of practical exploration. The camp also introduces how doctors use reasoning and compassion to help patients.
It suits students who want to test their interest in healthcare through activities rather than commit immediately to a specialized career pathway.
What is Future Doctors?
Future Doctors is an introductory medicine camp offered by Ridley College within its Explorers camp group. Students explore anatomy, medical tools, and the basics of diagnosing and treating common ailments through hands-on activities.
Daily interactive workshops and labs introduce the human body and the thinking behind patient care. The wider camp experience encourages teamwork, independent participation and communication, connecting a subject interest with possible future careers.
Why Succeed highlights Future Doctors
Hands-on workshops and labs give students a practical way to explore medicine.
The focus connects anatomy and medical tools with the reasoning and compassion involved in patient care.
Day-camp groups of no more than 20 campers offer a manageable setting for participation.
Daily lunch, nursing support and trained staff make the wider camp experience easier for families to assess.
Who is Future Doctors for?
Best for
Students curious about the human body and healthcare who enjoy practical activities and learning with peers.
Not ideal if
Your main goal is hospital work experience or advanced medical study; prioritize a program specifically designed around that goal.
Is Future Doctors worth it?
Future Doctors is a useful option for testing an interest in medicine through practical learning. Its combination of anatomy, medical tools and patient-centered thinking gives students several ways to discover what interests them.
The scope is introductory, so its value depends on curiosity and engagement rather than advanced specialization. Families should weigh that learning experience against their goals and the additional commitment of any boarding package.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
$450; includes Daily hands-on activities, workshops and labs, Daily hot buffet lunch, Camp Ridley t-shirt, On-campus nursing support, Boarding package: shared housing, three daily meals and snacks, Boarding package: program fees, excursions and emergency health insurance.
Accommodation
Optional shared boarding houses
Meals
Daily hot lunch; boarding full board
Supervision or safety information
Camp Ridley provides full-time registered nursing staff and 24/7 campus security. Instructors have first aid, CPR and AED certification and have passed police record checks.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
1 week; Ridley College, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Future Doctors need?
Effort level
Moderate participation and practical curiosity.
Best started
Begin family planning several weeks before your chosen session; allow longer for international travel documents.
Main challenge
Staying engaged across a full camp day.
Typical preparation
Choose a few questions about the human body or a doctor's work to bring to camp.
Arrange pickup, drop-off and any extended care before the session.
Share medical and dietary needs during registration, and pack two nut-free snacks and a refillable water bottle.
Useful if
You want to explore how scientific understanding connects with patient care.
What do students do on Future Doctors?
Campers explore medicine through hands-on activities, interactive workshops and labs. The focus moves from understanding the human body to considering how doctors reason about ailments and help patients.
Step-by-step process
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Explore anatomy and the human body through practical activities.
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Learn about medical tools and their role in healthcare.
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Investigate the basics of diagnosing and treating common ailments.
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Consider how problem-solving, critical thinking and compassion guide patient care.
Future Doctors 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
Future Doctors — Week 4
20-24 July 2026
Five-day day-camp session.
Future Doctors — Week 7
10-14 August 2026
Confirm the August session with Camp Ridley before making travel arrangements.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Future Doctors — Week 2 | 6-10 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Future Doctors — Week 4 | 20-24 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Future Doctors — Week 7 | 10-14 August 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Campers must be ages 13-16.
How much does Future Doctors cost?
Day-camp fee
$450 CAD — One five-day Future Doctors session.
Funding or discounts
- Two-week boarding package: $3995 CAD — Tax included; combines selected day camps with boarding activities.
- Four-week boarding package: $7695 CAD — Tax included; combines selected day camps with boarding activities.
- Before care: $30 CAD — Optional care from 7:30-8:30 a.m.; advance registration required.
- After care: $30 CAD — Optional care from 4:00-5:30 p.m.; advance registration required.
- Combined extended care: $50 CAD — Before and after care for one camp week.
What's included
Daily hands-on activities, workshops and labs, Daily hot buffet lunch, Camp Ridley t-shirt, On-campus nursing support, Boarding package: shared housing, three daily meals and snacks, Boarding package: program fees, excursions and emergency health insurance
How to apply to Future Doctors
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Use Camp Ridley's official CampBrain registration portal.
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Select Future Doctors and the camp week that fits your family.
- 3
Share relevant medical, dietary, accessibility and behavioral information during registration.
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Register in advance for any before-care or after-care option.
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For boarding, select a day-camp boarding package and coordinate your Future Doctors week with the camp team.
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What does Future Doctors cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Anatomy
Explore the human body through interactive workshops and labs.
Medical tools
Learn about tools used in medicine through hands-on activities.
Common ailments
Explore the basics of diagnosing and treating common ailments.
Reasoning and compassion
Consider how doctors combine critical thinking and compassion to help patients.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Future Doctors?
A typical day during the program.
Drop off
Explorers campers arrive at B Squad, in front of Lower School.
Camp programming
Future Doctors includes daily hands-on activities, interactive workshops and labs.
Dining hall lunch
Campers receive a buffet lunch with hot options, salads, sandwiches and fruit.
Regular pickup
Families collect campers after the day's programming.
Who teaches on Future Doctors?
Camp Ridley uses qualified, trained staff, and instructors are certified in standard first aid, CPR and AED training. Instructors have passed police record checks, and full-time registered nursing staff support campers on campus.
Day-camp groups have no more than 20 campers, with low camper-to-instructor ratios.
Where do students stay on Future Doctors?
Residential plan
- Shared boarding houses: Optional packages provide shared accommodation on Ridley's 90-acre campus.
- Full-board meals: Boarding packages include three healthy meals daily and snacks.
- Supervision and health support: Boarders receive 24-hour staff supervision and access to health care at Schmon Health Centre.
- Activities and excursions: Packages include guided evening and weekend activities and regional excursions.
Non-residential plan
- Day-camp attendance: Campers attend daytime programming and return home each afternoon.
- Daily hot lunch: Dining-hall lunch includes meat and vegetarian options, salads, sandwiches and fruit.
- Extended care: Advance registration provides optional care from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Boarding packages combine selected day camps with other activities; shared accommodation is provided in Ridley boarding houses.
What happens after Future Doctors?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Develop a clearer understanding of the human body.
Explore how anatomy and medical tools connect with healthcare.
Understand basic approaches to common ailments.
Connect curiosity about medicine with possible future healthcare careers.
Where does Future Doctors take place?
Camp Ridley takes place on Ridley College's 90-acre campus at 2 Ridley Road in St. Catharines, Ontario, within Canada's Niagara Region. The campus provides academic, arts, athletics and recreation facilities for the wider camp experience.
Future Doctors FAQs
Campers explore anatomy, medical tools, and the basics of diagnosing and treating common ailments through hands-on activities, interactive workshops and labs.
Programming runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Regular drop-off is 8:30-9:00 a.m., and pickup is 3:30-4:00 p.m.
Day campers receive a daily buffet lunch with hot meat and vegetarian options, a sandwich and salad bar, and fruit. Campers should bring two nut-free snacks and a refillable water bottle.
Before care runs 7:30-8:30 a.m., and after care runs 4:00-5:30 p.m. Extended care requires advance registration.
Future Doctors is listed among the activities selectable through Camp Ridley's day-camp boarding experience. Boarding packages last two or four weeks and include other programming, so families should coordinate their selections with the camp team.
Camp Ridley day-camp groups have no more than 20 campers. The camp also emphasizes low camper-to-instructor ratios.
Camp Ridley provides full-time registered nursing staff and 24/7 campus security. Instructors have first aid, CPR and AED certification and have passed police record checks.
The dining halls accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions and offer vegetarian options. Kosher meals cannot be accommodated, and families should communicate dietary needs during registration.
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Sean works at the intersection of academic enrichment, program quality and university preparation, with expertise in evaluating pre-university experiences for ambitious secondary school students.
Future Doctors sources and verification
Source types reviewed
- How to Choose the Right Summer Camp in Niagara for your Child | News | Ridley College
- Boarding Camps | Ridley College
- Summer Day Camps Overview | Ridley College
- Apply to Ridley College | Ridley College
- Explorers Camps (Ages 13 to 16) | Ridley College
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