ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED!!

Update January 12, 2026:
This page contains lots of details about or Summer Day Camps. Scroll down to see the Camper Packing List and Camper Code of Conduct. Camp Registration coming in early February. If you have any questions please email us at registrar@circlerranch.ca. Thanks for reading!

 FAQs

  • Children are eligible who are currently in SK (going into Grade 1 fall 2026) to Grade 8.

    Leadership Camp options are available for Grade 9 and 10 students. Grade 11 and older are eligible to apply for employment opportunities.

  • Dates for Summer 2026:
    Week 1: July 6 - 10
    Week 2: July 13 - 17
    Week 3: July 20 - 24
    Week 4: July 27 - 31
    Week 5: Aug 3 - 7
    Week 6: Aug 10 - 14
    Week 7: Aug 17 - 21
    Week 8: Aug 24 - 28
    Week 9: Aug 31 - Sept 4

    Leadership Outdoor Program (LOPs):
    Session 1: July 6 to July 18
    Session 2: July 20 - Aug 1

  • 2026 Summer Day Camp Costs per week:
    Tier 1 - $575
    Tier 2 - $525 (actual cost of camp)
    Tier 3 - $475

    Leadership Outdoor Program (LOPs) (2 week session):
    Tier 1 - $1130
    Tier 2 - $1050
    Tier 3 - $970

    March Break Day Camp (March 16 - 20):
    Tier 1: $555
    Tier 2: $505
    Tier 3: $455

    PA Day Camps
    January 30: $95 per day
    April 24: $99 per day
    May 29: $99 per day

    *all our prices include taxes

  • At Circle R, we understand that every family’s financial situation is different. To make camp more accessible while maintaining the high-quality experience we’re known for, we offer a three-tiered pricing model. Families are invited to select the tier that best fits their circumstances—no questions asked. Your choice remains completely confidential and has no impact on the experience your camper receives.

    Tier 1 – Supporter Rate

    This tier reflects the full true cost of operating summer camp and includes a contribution that helps make camp possible for children who might not otherwise be able to attend. Choosing Tier 1 supports our community and strengthens the Circle R experience for everyone.

    Tier 2 – Standard Rate

    This tier represents the actual cost of running our summer camp program.
    Tier 2 is the standard camp fee for 2026.

    Tier 3 – Assisted Rate

    This tier offers reduced fees for families who need financial support. Tier 3 is made possible thanks to the generosity of families who choose Tier 1.

    No matter which tier you select, every camper enjoys the same high-quality, meaningful, and joy-filled Circle R experience.

  • There is no charge to join the waitlist. If a camper cancels or changes their registration, spaces may become available for waitlisted families; however, no additional spaces will be added to the camp. If you are on the waitlist, we recommend registering for another session you are able to attend. Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to change your session date, as spaces are filling quickly. There is no fee to change your registration date as long as space is available. Being on the waitlist also makes you eligible to receive early registration information for next summer’s camp.

  • Yes. Day campers should bring a packed lunch and personal snacks from home (please ensure all food is peanut- and tree-nut–free). We also provide additional morning and afternoon snacks each day.

  • Yes. Bus transportation is available with convenient stops throughout the City of London. Our staff ride the buses with campers daily, helping everyone settle in and ensuring the camp fun begins the moment they climb aboard.

    *Please Note final bus stops and times will be emailed approximately 1 week prior to the start of your session.

    Summer Bus Stops

    • Oxbury Centre/Mall (1299 Oxford St.) – 8:00am / 5:25pm 

    • Wortley Public School (301 Wortley Rd.) – 8:00am / 5:25pm

    • Jalna London Public Library (1119 Jalna Boulevard.)  – 8:15am / 5:10pm

    • Southwest Optimist Park (682 Southdale Rd. W.) – 8:30am / 4:55pm

    • Lambeth Public School (6820 Duffield St.) – 8:45am / 4:40pm

    • Old North Public School (940 Waterloo St.) –  8:10am / 5:15pm

    • Masonville Public School (25 Hillview Blvd.) – 8:25am / 5:00pm

    • Sherwood Forest Mall (1225 Wonderland Rd. N., near Beckers convenience store) – 8:40am / 4:45pm

    • Oakridge Centre (760 Hyde Park Rd., by the CIBC) – 8:25am / 5:00pm

    • Bryon Northview Public School (1370 Commissioners Rd W. @ Stephen St.) – 8:35am / 4:45pm

    • Kilworth Convenience Centre (26 Kilworth Park Dr, by the Hillside Restaurant) – 8:45am / 4:30pm

    • Circle R Ranch Drop Off/Pick Up (3017 Carriage Road, Delaware, ON, N0L 1E0) – 9:00am / 4:15pm

  • Timing & Delays Please arrive at your bus stop 10 minutes early. While we strive for punctuality, construction may cause delays. If a bus is more than 15 minutes behind schedule, we will notify you via email.

    If You Are Running Late If you will miss your pick-up time, call the office immediately. If a parent or emergency contact cannot be reached at the stop, campers will remain safely on the bus and continue to the next scheduled stop.

    When to Contact the Office Please call 519-471-3799 at least 30 minutes in advance if:

    • Your camper will miss their bus.

    • You are picking them up early.

    • Someone unauthorized is picking them up.

    • You are running late.

    Note: When leaving a voicemail, please provide the camper’s full name and spell out the last name.

  • Drop off/Pick up at the Ranch: 9:00am / 4:15pm in Front Field. 

    It is essential to please check-in and sign-out with the designated staff member.

    When to Contact the Office Please call 519-471-3799 at least 30 minutes in advance if:

    • You are picking up your camper early.

    • Someone unauthorized is picking them up.

    • The camper needs to take the bus.

  • While we can’t officially guarantee group requests, we can usually accommodate them if campers are in the same age bracket. Please limit requests to 3 friends per camper.

    Age Brackets:

    • Tykes: SK – Grade 2

    • Juniors: Grades 3 – 4

    • Inters/Seniors: Grades 5 – 8 (grouped youngest to oldest within this range)

    • Leadership (L.O.P.): Grades 9 – 10

  • We have a beautiful small spring fed pond that campers swim in the shallow end (3’6” depth) with a sandy bottom.
    We test the pond water weekly in accordance with the Middlesex London Health Unit.

  • Campers are expected to attend all five days whenever possible. Full-week participation supports group cohesion and provides the most meaningful and complete camp experience.

  • A discount of $20 for day camp applies automatically to the 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc. child attending camp. This discount only triggers if the campers are registered through the same application.

  • Circle R Ranch strives to create a simple and relaxed lifestyle, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.  We believe that time away from video games, TV, the internet and the fast paced world of electronics helps place a greater emphasis on what camp is all about—making friends, connecting with the natural world, and increasing self awareness and self-esteem. For this reason we ask you to please not send a cell phone or any screens to camp.

  • Yes. If further assistance is needed than our tiered payment system, we also offer subsidies and bursaries from Kids in Camp and our Campership Program. Please contact our Camp Director for more information:
    jeremiah@circlerranch.ca

  • Summer Camp Refund Policy

    • Payment Deadline: Full payment for all summer camp sessions is due by May 1st.

    • Refunds After May 1st: After May 1st, camp fees are non-refundable, except for medical reasons, which may be considered at the discretion of the Camp Director. In the rare event that a session is cancelled by the camp, full refunds will be issued.

    • Deposits and Cancellations Before May 1st: Deposits are $100 per session, which includes a $50 non-refundable administration fee. If you cancel before May 1st, you will receive a refund minus the $50 administration fee.

    • No Partial Refunds: There will be no reduction or refund of camp fees for:

      • Campers arriving late or leaving early during a registered session

      • Campers removed from camp at the request of the camper or parent/guardian

      • Campers dismissed for violating camp rules or the Camp Code of Conduct

  • Camp runs rain or shine!  If it is lightly raining, we try to continue the program as planned so please dress for the weather.  With extreme weather or continuous rain, we take shelter as needed and have fun backup plans.  

  • Our camp is located on rugged, natural terrain. To reach buildings and activity areas, campers must navigate steep inclines, uneven forest floors, gravel, and sand. Due to these natural features, our site is not AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) compliant and unable to accommodate wheelchairs or mobility scooters.  We are happy to chat with you to determine if our specific layout is a fit for your child’s needs.

Four girls are in a lush green forest, one is kneeling and making a small shelter with branches, while the other three stand nearby observing.

Things to Bring to Camp — Everyday Checklist

Please ensure your camper brings the following each day:

Dress for the weather! Campers will be outside most of the day. Label all items and clothing with your child's name. Mabels Labels work great!

  • Nut-free Lunch and 2 snacks (mid-morning and mid-afternoon)

  • Long pants (required for riding)

  • Boots for riding with a minimum 1.5 cm heel (rainboots with a heel are adequate)

  • Sun hat

  • Reusable water bottle

  • Rain jacket and rain pants

  • Shorts (for hot days or active programs)

  • Bathing suit and towel (for boating, swimming, and water games)

  • Running shoes (for active games, Crocs are not acceptable)

  • Extra socks

  • Long-sleeved shirt or sweatshirt (for cool days and mosquito protection)

  • Waterproof sunscreen (minimum SPF 30)

  • String game string (provided at the start of each week)

    Optional Items

    • Riding helmet — Must be ASTM-SEI approved
      (Helmets may be left overnight at camp instead of being transported daily.)

    • Bandana (to wear under riding helmet)

    • Bug spray

    • Sandals — strap-on style only (Flip-flops are not suitable for Ranch use)

      Please do not bring any of the following items to camp:

      • Cell Phones, Video Cameras, Stereos, MP3 Players, etc.

      • Cigarettes, Matches or Lighters

      • Money (we do not have a Tuck Shop)

      • Knives or Firearms

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A group of children sitting at a wooden picnic table in a forested area with trees and a teepee made of branches in the background.

Camper Code of Conduct (2026) 

At Circle R Ranch, our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where campers and community members can feel at home. Our Code of Conduct helps foster respect, safety, and a positive community for all participants—campers and staff alike.

Behaviour Expectations

If a camper’s behaviour compromises the safety or well-being of themselves or others, we will make every effort to address the situation through problem-solving and behavioural coaching. Parents or guardians will be notified, consulted, and kept informed throughout the process.

It is important to understand that if negative behaviour persists, Circle R Ranch reserves the right to remove the camper from the program. In such cases, camp fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

In more serious situations—such as engagement in illegal activity or behaviour that jeopardizes the physical or emotional safety of others—a camper may be removed immediately and without warning.

Circle R also maintains a strict set of policies and procedures for staff, which are available upon request.

Code of Conduct Guidelines

All campers are expected to abide by the following:

  • No smoking, alcohol, or illicit drugs on camp property.

  • No dangerous items, including sharp knives or tools, unless approved and held safely by camp staff.

  • No cell phone use during camp hours.

  • Respectful behaviour at all times: Bullying, teasing, harassment, swearing, or aggressive acts are not tolerated. Even seemingly minor actions can have lasting consequences for others.

  • Stay within designated camp boundaries, which will be explained during the camper orientation.

Thank you for reviewing the Circle R Camper Code of Conduct. We value the partnership with our campers and families to ensure a positive, fun, and safe camp experience. We look forward to another wonderful summer!