Leading your Peers — Week 1
29 June-3 July 2026
Four camp days; no camp on 1 July. Daily hours are 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
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Leading your Peers
Leading your Peers builds practical leadership through team challenges, group discussions and real-life scenarios, with a focus on listening, trust and confident communication.
Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
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Leading your Peers at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Senior campers
Age range / Year group
Ages 10-13
Location / Region
Ridley College, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Cost
$360
Duration
1 week
Format
In-person
Meals: Daily hot buffet lunch
Latest verified cycle: 2026
Group size: No more than 20 campers
Campus experience: 90-acre Ridley College campus
Daily hours: 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Sessions / cadence: 4 days, 6.5 hours daily
Instructors: First aid, CPR and AED certified
Health support: Full-time on-campus nursing staff
Leading your Peers summary
Leading your Peers is Ridley College’s practical leadership camp, centered on communicating clearly, building trust and helping a group work toward shared goals.
Campers learn through team challenges, group discussions and real-life scenarios. It suits children who want to practice speaking up, listening carefully and supporting others.
What is Leading your Peers?
Leading your Peers is a leadership-focused summer day camp offered by Ridley College through Camp Ridley. It teaches communication, problem-solving and decision-making through activities that ask campers to work with other people.
Team challenges, group discussions and real-life scenarios give children opportunities to practice building trust and motivating others. Campers also explore active listening, constructive feedback and leading by example in structured and free-form situations.
Why Succeed highlights Leading your Peers
Leadership is practiced through group challenges and real-life scenarios, making the learning immediately usable.
Active listening and constructive feedback receive explicit attention alongside confidence and decision-making.
The emphasis on empathy, respect and trust gives children a thoughtful model of leadership.
Groups of no more than 20 campers and trained instructors support a personal camp experience.
Who is Leading your Peers for?
Best for
Children who want to build confidence, communicate with peers and become more helpful members of a team.
Not ideal if
Your child prefers mostly independent activities, since group discussions and teamwork are central to the camp.
Is Leading your Peers worth it?
This camp is worth considering when your child wants practical experience working with others. Listening, giving feedback and making group decisions are useful habits for school, clubs and everyday friendships.
The value depends on how willingly a camper participates in discussions and team challenges. Treat the experience as a chance to practice leadership; lasting progress will also need opportunities to use those habits afterward.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
$360; includes Leadership activities, team challenges and group discussions., Daily hot lunch in the dining hall., Camp Ridley T-shirt., Trained staff and on-campus nursing support..
Meals
Daily hot buffet lunch
Supervision or safety information
Full-time nursing staff and 24/7 campus security support campers. 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 Leading your Peers need?
Effort level
Moderate, with active group participation throughout the camp day.
Best started
Begin family logistics four to six weeks before a session, then review arrival details during the final week.
Main challenge
Balancing speaking up with listening and responding respectfully.
Typical preparation
Discuss one leadership skill your child would like to practice.
Arrange drop-off, pick-up and any extended care in advance.
Share medical, dietary, accessibility and behavioral needs during registration.
Pack two nut-free snacks and a refillable water bottle each day.
Useful if
Your child wants to become more confident and constructive in group situations.
What do students do on Leading your Peers?
Campers practice leadership through activities, team challenges, group discussions and real-life scenarios. The emphasis is on helping a group work together while communicating clearly and respectfully.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Explore communication, problem-solving and decision-making through group activities.
- 2
Work with peers on team challenges that involve trust and shared goals.
- 3
Practice active listening and giving constructive feedback.
- 4
Apply leadership skills to real-life scenarios and teamwork exercises.
- 5
Develop ways to lead by example with empathy and respect.
Leading your Peers 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
Leading your Peers — Week 6
4-7 August 2026
Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Leading your Peers — Week 1 | 29 June-3 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Leading your Peers — Week 6 | 4-7 August 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Campers ages 10-13.
How much does Leading your Peers cost?
Camp fee
$360 — CAD total for either four-day session.
Funding or discounts
- Before care: $30 — Optional; 7:30–8:30 a.m.; advance registration required.
- After care: $30 — Optional; 4:00–5:30 p.m.; advance registration required.
- Combined extended care: $50 — Optional before and after care for one camp week.
What's included
Leadership activities, team challenges and group discussions., Daily hot lunch in the dining hall., Camp Ridley T-shirt., Trained staff and on-campus nursing support.
How to apply to Leading your Peers
- 1
Use Ridley College’s official CampBrain camp registration portal.
- 2
Choose Leading your Peers within the Senior Camps age group and select a session.
- 3
Share relevant medical, dietary, accessibility and behavioral information during registration.
- 4
Register in advance for before or after care if your family needs it.
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What does Leading your Peers cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Communication and listening
Practice communicating clearly, listening actively and giving constructive feedback.
Problem-solving and decisions
Use real-life scenarios and team challenges to practice solving problems and making decisions.
Trust and motivation
Explore how to build trust, motivate others and work toward common goals.
Leading by example
Practice leadership with empathy and respect in structured and free-form group situations.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Leading your Peers?
A typical day during the program.
Drop off
Senior campers arrive at B Squad in front of Lower School; rain arrangements use the Fieldhouse.
Camp programming
Each listed session has four camp days, with leadership activities and a daily hot lunch.
Pick up
Families collect campers during the regular afternoon pick-up window.
Who teaches on Leading your Peers?
Camp Ridley uses qualified, trained instructors who hold standard first aid, CPR and AED certification and have passed police record checks. Its day camps emphasize low camper-to-instructor ratios and groups of no more than 20 campers.
Where do students stay on Leading your Peers?
Non-residential plan
- Day-camp experience: Campers participate on Ridley College’s 90-acre campus and return home each afternoon.
- Dining hall lunch: Daily hot buffet lunches include meat and vegetarian choices, a sandwich and salad bar, and fresh fruit.
- Health and security: Full-time nursing staff and 24/7 campus security support the camp environment.
Campers bring two nut-free snacks and a refillable water bottle each day.
What happens after Leading your Peers?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Build confidence contributing to group activities.
Practice active listening and constructive feedback.
Develop problem-solving and decision-making with peers.
Learn to lead with empathy, respect and purpose.
Where does Leading your Peers take place?
The 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, with facilities for academics, arts, athletics and recreation.
Leading your Peers FAQs
Campers practice communication, problem-solving, decision-making, building trust and motivating others. Activities also develop active listening, constructive feedback and leadership with empathy and respect.
They take part in fun activities, team challenges, group discussions, real-life scenarios and teamwork exercises. The focus includes leading in both structured and free-form situations.
Programming runs from 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 daily in the dining hall. Senior campers have buffet choices including hot meat and vegetarian options, a sandwich and salad bar, and fresh fruit.
Campers should bring two nut-free snacks each day and a refillable water bottle. Snacks are supplied by families.
Camp Ridley day camp groups have no more than 20 campers. The camp also emphasizes low camper-to-instructor ratios.
Full-time nursing staff and 24/7 campus security support campers. Instructors have standard first aid, CPR and AED certification and have passed police record checks.
Before care runs from 7:30–8:30 a.m., and after care runs from 4:00–5:30 p.m. Families must register in advance; extended-care drop-off and pick-up take place in the Fieldhouse.
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- 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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