Gravity — Week 3
13-17 July 2026
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
In-person Program
Gravity Camp
Gravity Camp explores falling objects, planetary orbits and black holes through hands-on physics experiments, engineering challenges and outdoor activities.
Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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Gravity Camp at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Campers ages 10-13
Age range / Year group
Ages 10-13
Location / Region
Ridley College, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Cost
$450
Duration
1 week
Format
In-person
ScienceSpace & physicsEngineering
Class size: No more than 20 campers
Meals: Daily hot buffet lunch
Campus experience: Indoor labs and outdoor activities
Tutors / faculty: Trained, first-aid-certified instructors
Sessions / cadence: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Health support: Full-time registered nursing staff
Gravity Camp summary
Gravity Camp turns questions about falling objects, planetary orbits and black holes into practical physics exploration.
Campers combine indoor experiments, creative engineering challenges and outdoor activities, with teamwork woven into the experience.
It suits curious children who enjoy building and testing ideas and want an active introduction to science.
What is Gravity Camp?
Gravity Camp is Ridley College's physics-focused senior day camp. Campers explore the force behind falling objects and planetary orbits, then consider extreme environments such as black holes.
The experience combines hands-on experiments, creative engineering challenges and outdoor activities. Working with peers gives campers opportunities to test ideas, solve problems and build confidence while making abstract physics concepts more approachable.
Why Succeed highlights Gravity Camp
The focused physics theme connects everyday falling objects with bigger questions about planets and black holes.
Experiments and engineering challenges give campers practical ways to explore scientific ideas.
Indoor labs and outdoor activities offer variety within a subject-focused camp.
Groups of no more than 20 campers and trained instructors support a more personal camp experience.
Daily hot lunches, nursing support and clear care hours help families plan the full day.
Who is Gravity Camp for?
Best for
Curious children who enjoy building, testing ideas and solving problems with others.
Not ideal if
Your child prefers a mostly seated, theory-focused course or wants a camp centered on several unrelated subjects.
Is Gravity Camp worth it?
Gravity Camp is a promising choice when a child's interest in science grows through making, testing and exploring. Its mix of experiments and outdoor activities gives families a practical alternative to classroom-style enrichment.
Its strongest value is exploratory learning and collaboration. Families seeking sustained academic depth should weigh whether a short camp can meet that goal and whether the full daytime schedule fits their routine.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
$450; includes Hands-on physics activities and engineering challenges, Daily hot buffet lunch, Camp Ridley T-shirt, Campus nursing support.
Meals
Daily hot buffet lunch
Supervision or safety information
Camp Ridley provides full-time registered nursing staff and 24/7 campus security. Instructors have standard 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 Gravity Camp need?
Effort level
Moderate, with active participation throughout the camp day.
Best started
Begin family planning a few weeks before your chosen session once its dates are announced.
Main challenge
Staying engaged across practical group activities.
Typical preparation
Discuss which questions about gravity your child would like to investigate.
Plan drop-off and pick-up, and register for extended care in advance if needed.
Share medical, dietary, accessibility and behavioral needs during registration.
Pack two nut-free snacks and a refillable water bottle; add swimwear and a towel for the designated water day.
Useful if
Your child wants to explore physics through building and testing.
What do students do on Gravity Camp?
Campers investigate gravity through hands-on experiments, engineering challenges and outdoor activities. The learning connects familiar falling objects with planetary motion and black holes.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Explore questions about why objects fall and how gravity shapes motion.
- 2
Build and test ideas through experiments and creative engineering challenges.
- 3
Work with peers to solve problems in indoor and outdoor activities.
- 4
Connect discoveries to planetary orbits and extreme environments such as black holes.
Gravity Camp 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
Gravity — Week 8
17-21 August 2026
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gravity — Week 3 | 13-17 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Gravity — Week 8 | 17-21 August 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Campers ages 10-13.
How much does Gravity Camp cost?
Camp fee
$450 — CAD per five-day session.
Funding or discounts
- Combined extended care: $50 — Optional before and after care for one camp week; advance registration required.
What's included
Hands-on physics activities and engineering challenges, Daily hot buffet lunch, Camp Ridley T-shirt, Campus nursing support
How to apply to Gravity Camp
- 1
Use Ridley College's CampBrain registration link for summer camps.
- 2
Choose the senior-camp age group and the Gravity session that fits your child.
- 3
Share relevant medical, dietary, accessibility and behavioral information during registration.
- 4
Register for optional extended care in advance if your family needs it.
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What does Gravity Camp cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Falling objects
Investigate why objects fall through hands-on physics exploration.
Planetary orbits
Explore how planets orbit and how gravity shapes the universe.
Black holes
Consider what happens in extreme environments such as black holes.
Engineering challenges
Build, test and solve problems creatively with fellow campers.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Gravity Camp?
A typical day during the program.
Drop off
Senior campers arrive at B Squad, in front of Lower School.
Camp activities
Monday-Friday programming combines indoor and outdoor activities, with lunch provided.
Pick up
Regular pick-up takes place in the designated arrival and dismissal area.
Optional extended care
Advance-booked care runs 7:30–8:30 a.m. and 4:00–5:30 p.m. in the Fieldhouse.
Who teaches on Gravity Camp?
Camp Ridley uses qualified, trained instructors who have passed police record checks. Instructors hold standard first-aid, CPR and AED certification.
Day-camp groups have no more than 20 campers, with low camper-to-instructor ratios.
Where do students stay on Gravity Camp?
Non-residential plan
- Day-camp experience: Campers use indoor labs and outdoor activity spaces, returning home after the camp day.
- Dining-hall lunch: Daily buffet lunches offer meat and vegetarian choices, sandwiches, salad and fresh fruit.
- Health and security: Full-time registered nursing staff and 24/7 campus security support the camp environment.
Bring two nut-free snacks daily and a refillable water bottle.
What happens after Gravity Camp?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
A more approachable understanding of gravity and planetary motion.
Practice thinking scientifically through experiments and testing.
Greater confidence in collaborative problem-solving.
Experience connecting physics with creative engineering.
Where does Gravity Camp take place?
Gravity Camp takes place at Ridley College, 2 Ridley Road, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Camp Ridley uses the school's 90-acre campus in the Niagara Region.
In rainy weather, camp drop-off and pick-up move inside the Fieldhouse.
Gravity Camp FAQs
Campers investigate why objects fall, how planets orbit and what happens in extreme environments such as black holes. Activities combine hands-on experiments, engineering challenges and outdoor exploration.
Camp runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Regular drop-off is 8:30–9:00 a.m., and pick-up is 3:30–4:00 p.m.
Hot lunches are provided in the dining hall. Senior campers use a buffet with meat and vegetarian options, a sandwich and salad bar, and fresh fruit.
The dining team accommodates dietary restrictions and food allergies. Kosher meals cannot be accommodated.
Day-camp groups have no more than 20 campers, with low camper-to-instructor ratios.
Advance registration is required for before care from 7:30–8:30 a.m. and after care from 4:00–5:30 p.m. Combined care costs $50 CAD for one camp week.
Bring two nut-free snacks daily and a refillable water bottle. A swimsuit and towel are needed on the designated water day.
Camp Ridley provides full-time registered nursing staff and 24/7 campus security. Instructors have standard first-aid, CPR and AED certification and have passed police record checks.
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Sean Stevens
Co-founder, Succeed | Founder, Immerse Education (2012–2026)
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.
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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
- Senior Camps (Ages 10 to 13) | Ridley College
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