Boarding Camps

Tailored for adventurous boarding students looking to immerse themselves in a truly Canadian experience. Explore Ridley through experiential learning programmes with local Canadian students during the day. Please visit our day camps for a complete list of available camps and schedules.

Sports Camps: Basketball, Hockey, Rowing, Soccer, Squash, Tennis, Volleyball and more.

Arts Camps: Animation, Directing in theatre, Film production, Musical theatre, Performing arts, Popstar, Visual arts and more.

Science and Leadership Camps: Debating and public speaking, Chemistry in action, Coding, eSports, Leadership in training, Future doctors, Future engineers, Future entrepreneurs, Robotics and more.

Sessions: 

• July Session: June 29th to July 26th
• July Session, J1: June 29th to July 12th
• July Session, J2: July 13th to 26th
• August Session: July 27th to August 23rd
• August Session, A1: July 27th to August 9th
• August Session, A2: August 10th to 23rd

 Fees:

• 4-week Camp or Leadership Programme Boarding: $7495 (tax included)
• 2-week Camp or Leadership Programme Boarding: $3995 (tax included)

This course is designed for students of all levels of English proficiency looking to take the next step in their English language learning through engaging, practical and project-based learning. We offer all levels of ESL, from beginner to advanced. This is a great option for those who wish to apply to English-language high schools or universities. Upon completion of the course, students will earn an Ontario Ministry of Education credit. Students will also have a chance to build friendships during fun, on-campus activities with peers.

Dates:

• July Session: June 29th to July 26th
• August Session: July 27th to August 23rd

Fees:

• 4-week ESL Credit Course Boarding: $6995

The leadership programme is designed for campers looking to build skills in communication, confidence, problem-solving and teamwork in
a hands-on and experiential manner. Campers learn inside and outside the classroom through conversations with local leaders and their peers.

Dates:

• August Session: July 27th to August 23rd

Fees:

• 4-week Camp or Leadership Programme Boarding: $7495 (tax included)
• 2-week Camp or Leadership Programme Boarding: $3995 (tax included)

Available by request for groups of 15 to 20 students. Examples include Leadership, STEM + ESL, Sports + ESL, Rowing, Hockey and other specialty subjects. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.

Dates:

• Custom dates are available from June 29th to August 23rd

The fee for a custom programme depends on the programme developed and offered as a net price.

Programme fees may be paid via credit card, Flywire, or wire transfer. Please contact us at [email protected] should you wish to pay with Flywire or wire transfer.

Note to Ridley families: all Summer Academy, Enrichment Course and Boarding Experience fees must be paid separately from the student’s Ridley College account.

Requests for a refund of Camp Ridley must be submitted to the Camp Ridley Office via email at [email protected]. Requests for refunds received prior to May 1st, 2025, will receive a full refund, less the administration fee of 10 per cent of the total fees. Refund requests received between May 1st, 2025, and June 1st, 2025, are subject to an administration fee of 50 per cent of the total fees. Refund requests received after June 1st, 2025, will not qualify for a refund.  

If a Camp Ridley registrant’s Visa is denied, the Visa application must have been submitted to the IRCC by March 15th, 2025, to be eligible for a refund. Registrants must submit the IRCC refusal letter with proof of submission prior to March 15th, 2025, for a refund. Ridley College must be notified of the visa status no later than June 1st, 2025. Registrants without a visa by June 1st, 2025, who have submitted their visa application prior to March 15th, 2025, will receive a full refund. 

Pro-rated refunds are not available for absences, meals not taken or other services not fully utilized. Full fees are due and payable when a child is registered and attends any part of a Camp Ridley session. 

Any Camp Ridley registrant who exhibits behaviour that is deemed inappropriate (please refer to the Code of Conduct) by the Program Leadership could have their participation suspended and/or terminated without a refund. 

Students attending Ridley Summer camps do not require Study Permits. International students must ensure they have the appropriate travel documents to enter Canada. Most students require either a Temporary Resident Visa or Electronic Travel Authorization. Please note that current Visa processing times are longer than usual, and early applications are recommended.

Please refer to the IRCC website to determine which travel authorization you require.