Summer Day Camps Overview

All camps run Monday to Friday, from 9:00a.m. to 3:30p.m., with drop-off beginning at 8:30a.m. and pick-up ending at 4:00p.m. Please note that programming does not run on the July 1 or August 3 long weekends. Please see specific weeks for information.

Please note that Water Days do not take place on the short weeks (Week 1 and 6).

Week 0: June 22 to 26, 2026 

Week 1: June 29 to July 3, 2026 *short week. Camp does not run on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Week 2: July 6 to 10, 2026 

Week 3: July 13 to 17, 2026 

Week 4: July 20 to 24, 2026 

Week 5: July 27 to August 3, 2026

Week 6: August 4 to 7, 2026 *short week

Week 7: August 10 to 14, 2026 

Week 8: August 17 to 21, 2026 

Fees vary by camp and are indicated in each camp description. 

Morning drop-off will run from 8:30a.m. to 9:00a.m. each day, and pick-up will run from 3:30p.m. to 4:00p.m.  All drop-offs and pick-ups occur outside, and in the case of rain, all camp drop-offs and pick-ups will occur inside the Fieldhouse. Maps for pick-up locations will be shared with families one week prior to the start of camp.  

Drop-Off and Pick-Up Locations:  

• Junior Campers (ages 4 to 7): courtyard of Lower School 

• All other campers (ages 7 to 16): B Squad, in front of Lower School 

We are happy to offer extended care for all families to help make attending camp easier.  Please note that you must register for extended care in advance. The drop-off and pick-up locations for extended care will always be in the Fieldhouse.  

Before Care 

Hours: 7:30a.m. to 8:30a.m. 

Fee: $30 

After Care 

Hours: 4:00p.m. to 5:30p.m. 

Fee: $30 

Combined extended care fee for 1 week of camp: $50 

Please note that any camper who is not picked up by 5:30p.m. will incur a $25 late pick-up fee that will be charged to their Camp Brain account. 

We are happy to provide hot and healthy lunches daily for all our campers! All meals will be provided in our dining halls, we are happy to accommodate all dietary restrictions and food allergies. Please note that we only have one kitchen in each dining hall, so we are not able to accommodate Kosher meals.  

• Junior Campers (ages 4 to 7) are served a plated and delicious meal that includes fresh fruit every day. Our staff are on hand to help the campers should they wish seconds or need help cutting their food.  

• All other campers (ages 7 to 16) are invited to serve themselves from a buffet lunch in our dining hall. They have the choice of hot meat and vegetarian options, as well as access to our sandwich and salad bar, with fresh fruit for dessert. Our staff are on hand to ensure all dietary restrictions and food allergies are accommodated safely.  

• Campers are asked to bring two nut free snacks daily, as well as a refillable water bottle.

Each week, we have a camp-wide theme that will culminate in a unique and special Fun Friday activity!  

• Week 0 (June 22 to 26, 2026): Go Tigers! 
  • Fun Friday: Tiger Team Challenge! 
• Week 1 (June 29 to July 3, 2026): World Cup Soccer
  • Fun Friday: Camp Ridley World Cup Stadium Showdown!
• Week 2 (July 6 to 10, 2026): Superheroes 
  • Fun Friday: Superheroes vs. Villains! 
• Week 3 (July 13 to 17, 2026): Dinosaurs 
  • Fun Friday: Jurassic Park Carnival!
• Week 4 (July 20 to 24, 2026): Magic and Mythology 
  • Fun Friday: Camp Half-Blood: The Battle for Camp Ridley's Labyrinth!
• Week 5 (July 27 to August 3, 2026): Blast from the Past 
  • Fun Friday: Hank's Delorean Time Travel Olympics!
• Week 6 (August 4 to 7, 2026): Animals 
  • Fun Friday: Animal Safari Amazing Race! 
• Week 7 (August 10 to 14, 2026): Under the Sea and Pirates 
  • Fun Friday: Pirate Battles! 
• Week 8 (August 17 to 21, 2026): The World of Fiction
  • Fun Friday: Disney Extravaganza! 

On specific weeks, Camp Ridley campers enjoy a water day outside on the field, featuring inflatable bouncy castles, obstacles courses, and a slip and slide from Niagara Inflatables. Campers are asked to bring a swimsuit and towel on their designated water days.

Water Day scheduling will be included in the weekly camp welcome. We ask that you please check to make sure that all campers are ready for their assigned water days. In the event of inclement weather, parents will be notified of scheduling changes.

Please note: We do not offer water day on Week 0, 1, or 6.

Requests for cancellation or refunds must be made in writing and submitted to the Camp Ridley office via email at [email protected].  

• Requests for refunds received prior to four weeks before the start date of the programmes will receive a full refund, less a 10 percent administration fee.  

• Refund requests received between two and four weeks prior to the start date of the programme are subject to an Administration Fee of 50 percent of the total fee.  

• Refund requests received less than two weeks prior to the start of camp will not qualify for a refund. 

Please note that pro-rated refunds are not available for days absent, meals not taken or other services not fully utilized. The full session’s fees are due and payable if a child is registered and attends any part of a session. 

Any camper who exhibits behaviour that is deemed inappropriate by the Camp Ridley Leadership Team will have their participation suspended or terminated without a refund. 

Ridley endeavours to provide two weeks’ notice for the cancellation of any week of camp; however, all families will be offered an alternate programme for the same week or a full refund in the case of unforeseen circumstances. 

The following measures will be in addition to our daily programme routines:

1. All camps will be one-week sessions unless otherwise stated. Our enrolment levels will be reflective of a more personal camper experience with a smaller counsellor-to-camper ratio.
2. A lunch option will be offered to our Summer Programmes participants in compliance with our Healthy Dining Routines policies and procedures in both our on-campus dining halls. Daily snacks will not be included. Campers are asked to bring nut-free snacks with them daily to enjoy during their breaks.
3. Visitors, including parents, will not be allowed into any building/facility on the Ridley Campus. All inquiries must be made by phone or email, and arrival and dismissal will take place in designated areas.
4. All other policies (e.g. those with respect to transfers, cancellations and expectations for behaviour) will remain unchanged. Please check our website for an updated Parent Guide in May 2023. 

• We have designated full-time medical staff available in our on-campus Schmon Health Centre to ensure the safety of our campers and to take appropriate measures when illness or injury arises. 

• Parents should keep their camper home if they feel unwell and only return after symptoms improve.