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InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Grand River

1645 Colborne St. E.,
Brantford, Ontario, N3T 5L4
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InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Grand River  

1645 Colborne St. E.,, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 5L4

  • Type:
    Day camp, Overnight camp
  • Focus:
    Traditional (multi activity)
  • Cost:
    $275 to $1,100/week
  • Ages:
    5 to 16
  • Gender:
    Coed, All Girls, All Boys
  • Main language:
    English
  • Capacity:
    Varies
  • Programs:
    0 available; 18 TBD
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  • Overview

    Here's what makes InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Grand River stand out

    Circle Square Ranch is the perfect destination to have new experiences while learning lifelong skills & developing character. In a fun-filled environment, we invite campers to consider their relationship with God & each other while participating in activities. Choose from memorable sleepover, day or leadership camp programs, or our multi-level horsemanship programs founded on decades of experience teaching riders. Campers enjoy swimming, high/low ropes, climbing, archery, campfires, tomahawks, Bible discussions & more, all instructed by qualified leaders. Grow spiritually, mentally, emotionally & physically. We prioritize safety, & are excited to have campers join us for a life changing experience this summer.

    • Special needs: Not available
    • Religious affiliation: Christian

  • Programs, Rates & Dates

    Programs and Sessions Calendar

    Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Grand River currently has 0 program available; 18 TBD.

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    Name
    Type/Gender
    Specialty
    Location
    Date
    Bus
     Cost
    Email
    Overnight Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 8 - 14
    Traditional (multi activity)
    $650
    Ropes Course|Arts & Crafts|Archery|Badminton |Basketball|Gaga|Soccer|Volleyball|Horseback Riding/Equestrian|Rock Climbing|Swimming
    Overnight Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 9 - 12
    Horseback Riding/Equestrian
    $1,050
    Ropes Course|Arts & Crafts|Swimming|Archery|Badminton |Basketball|Gaga|Horseback Riding/Equestrian|Rock Climbing|Soccer|Trampoline|Volleyball
    Overnight Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 8 - 14
    Horseback Riding/Equestrian
    $775
    Ropes Course|Arts & Crafts|Swimming|Archery|Badminton |Basketball|Gaga|Horseback Riding/Equestrian|Rock Climbing|Soccer|Trampoline|Volleyball
    Overnight Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 15 - 16
    CIT/LIT Program
    $1,100
    Ropes Course|Wilderness Out-tripping|Arts & Crafts|CIT/LIT Program|Leadership Training|Swimming|Archery|Badminton |Basketball|Gaga|Horseback Riding/Equestrian|Rock Climbing|Soccer|Volleyball
    Day Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 6 - 9
    Traditional (multi activity)
    $305
    Archery|Horseback Riding/Equestrian|Swimming|Trampoline|Rock Climbing|Gaga|Arts & Crafts|Ropes Course
    Day Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 9 - 13
    Traditional (multi activity)
    $335
    Ropes Course|Arts & Crafts|Swimming|Archery|Badminton |Gaga|Horseback Riding/Equestrian|Rock Climbing|Soccer|Trampoline|Volleyball
    Overnight Camp
    All Girls
    Ages: 8 - 13
    Traditional (multi activity)
    $650
    Ropes Course|Arts & Crafts|Swimming|Archery|Badminton |Basketball|Gaga|Hiking|Horseback Riding/Equestrian|Rock Climbing|Soccer|Trampoline|Volleyball
    Overnight Camp
    All Girls
    Ages: 8 - 12
    Horseback Riding/Equestrian
    $1,050
    Ropes Course|Arts & Crafts|Archery|Badminton |Basketball|Gaga|Horseback Riding/Equestrian|Rock Climbing|Soccer|Swimming|Trampoline|Volleyball|Zip Line
    Overnight Camp
    All Girls
    Ages: 8 - 13
    Horseback Riding/Equestrian
    $775
    Ropes Course|Arts & Crafts|Swimming|Archery|Badminton |Basketball|Gaga|Horseback Riding/Equestrian|Rock Climbing|Soccer|Trampoline|Volleyball
    Overnight Camp
    All Girls
    Ages: 14 - 15
    Leadership Training
    $675
    Ropes Course|Arts & Crafts|Leadership Training|Archery|Badminton |Gaga|Horseback Riding/Equestrian|Rock Climbing|Soccer|Trampoline|Volleyball
    Overnight Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 14 - 15
    Leadership Training
    $540
    Ropes Course|Arts & Crafts|Leadership Training|Archery|Badminton |Gaga|Horseback Riding/Equestrian|Rock Climbing|Soccer|Trampoline|Volleyball
    Overnight Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 8 - 12
    Horseback Riding/Equestrian
    $1,050
    Ropes Course|Arts & Crafts|Swimming|Archery|Badminton |Basketball|Gaga|Horseback Riding/Equestrian|Rock Climbing|Soccer|Trampoline|Volleyball
    Overnight Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 14 - 15
    Leadership Training
    $675
    Ropes Course|Arts & Crafts|Leadership Training|Archery|Badminton |Gaga|Horseback Riding/Equestrian|Rock Climbing|Soccer|Trampoline|Volleyball
    Overnight Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 13 - 15
    Traditional (multi activity)
    $650
    Ropes Course|Arts & Crafts|Swimming|Archery|Badminton |Basketball|Gaga|Hiking|Horseback Riding/Equestrian|Rock Climbing|Soccer|Trampoline|Volleyball
    Overnight Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 13 - 15
    Horseback Riding/Equestrian
    $1,050
    Ropes Course|Arts & Crafts|Swimming|Archery|Badminton |Basketball|Gaga|Horseback Riding/Equestrian|Rock Climbing|Soccer|Trampoline|Volleyball
    Overnight Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 13 - 15
    Horseback Riding/Equestrian
    $775
    Ropes Course|Arts & Crafts|Swimming|Archery|Badminton |Basketball|Gaga|Horseback Riding/Equestrian|Rock Climbing|Soccer|Trampoline|Volleyball
    Overnight Camp
    All Girls
    Ages: 10 - 13
    Horseback Riding/Equestrian
    $1,050
    Ropes Course|Arts & Crafts|Swimming|Archery|Badminton |Basketball|Gaga|Horseback Riding/Equestrian|Rock Climbing|Soccer|Trampoline|Volleyball
    Day Camp
    Coed
    Ages: 9 - 13
    Traditional (multi activity) , Horseback Riding/Equestrian
    $375
    Ropes Course|Horseback Riding/Equestrian|Rock Climbing|Swimming



    Financial Aid & Payment Details

    Payment Options:

    Deposit required with acceptance Yes
    Credit card payment Yes

    Scholarships & awards:

    • Circle Square Ranch Scholarship Program

      Amount: 80% Deadline: June 01, 2021 annually
      Type: Need based
      Details: We have a scholarship program available towards Discovery Camp, Boys Camp, and Leadership camps for ages 8-16. Please contact our office at [email protected] or by calling 519-754-0171 to receive a scholarship application.
      Application Details: Completed application form, proof of income, letter from child wishing to attend camp.
  • Reviews & Insider Perspectives

    The Our Kids review of InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Grand River

    our take

    InterVarstiy Circle Square Ranch Grand River was founded in the 1970s as a program of Crossroads Christian Communications TV program, Circle Square. The popularity of the show created an initial interest in the camp programs, though in time the quality of the camps themselves were the draw independent of it. In 2011 Circle Square was bought by InterVarsity, becoming one of nine camps that organization runs across the country. Begun 1929, the InterVarsity camps contribute to the goal of creating unique opportunities to bring young people together around the personal challenges that a camp setting can provide. At camp kids unplug and turn their attention to the community they find there. The activities facilitate a greater understanding of campers’ talents and abilities, as well as the Christian values that inform the programming. The equestrian programs at Circle Square date back to the camp’s founding four decades ago; as strong as ever, they are a particular draw for many of the families that enrol here.


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    Full days!

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    Camper Parent, Parent

    The Right Balance

    I love that my children get a variety of activities. To me Circle Square Ranch is what summer is all about. Being outside, riding, meeting friends, swimming, crafts and being with and learning about God.


    Camper Parent, Parent

    Year after year

    My kids absolutely adore attending CSR. This is our second year and just like last year they are already excited to come back again next year.


    Camper Parent, Parent

    Day Camp

    Again, I found the explore counselors to be energetic, extremely welcoming and deliberate in their attempts to get to know my daughter (And my son who wasn't even a camper yet) and us as parents. They made sure to welcome the kids warmly, using their names and made a point of greeting us as parents too and let us know what was going on for that day. Very well done ... Show More


    Camper Parent, Parent

    Registration

    Telephone support and answers before registering were very helpful, encouraging and informative.


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    Counsellors

    Such Happy Counsellors that welcomed my boys!!! Made such an impact


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    Riding

    We like that our children had a positive experience for their first time at any camp. We liked how excited our children were to learn horse back riding.


    Camper Parent, Parent

    Day Camp

    Watching my daughter grow and change over the week is camp. She was glowing every day when I picked her up. She would spend the whole car ride home gushing about all of the activities she participated in.


    Camper Parent, Parent

    Activities

    My kids loved the opportunity to try horseback riding, archery & wall climbing


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    Extreme Day Camp

    My boys have been pretty particular in the past when it comes to summer camp and they have not always enjoyed themselves but this year they had a blast! They loved the Extreme camp options; the archery tag, the zip lines and the ropes course. ... Show More


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    What do you like about camp?

    [The] number and variety of activities... Made the kids forget about electronic devices!


    Camper Parent, Parent

    Location

    Affordable camp with amazing activities, spiritual content and a convenient location


    Camper Parent, Parent

    Day Camp Experience

    Songs and games during lunch. A true camp experience that they come away feeling like they've gone to "camp" without actually sleeping away from home if they're not ready for that step yet.


    Camper Parent, Parent

    Full days!

    Learning about Jesus twice a day and no other camp has horseback riding, swimming and adventure all in the same day and in the same camp!!


    Camper Parent, Parent

    Boys

    Action packed! My son loved all of the new things he got to try!


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    Junior Camp

    [she] said her favourite thing about her first time ( won’t be the last ) at junior sleepover camp was “everything, especially the time she spent with the horses.”


    Camper Parent, Parent

    Theme of camp.

    I think it's fun how its Ranch themed instead of regular wilderness themed camps and how it revolves around horses, Jesus, and god.


    Camper Parent, Parent

    New Experience

    A new experience for my daughter that included a variety of activities, a comfortable atmosphere, safe/quality supervision, and close to home.


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  • Meet the Staff

    Director's Message

    Steve and Andrea Richardson have worked at Circle Square Ranch since 1993, becoming co-directors in 1999. They live on the camp property and are raising their family here. Steve and Andrea bring a wealth of camp experience, including horsemanship, administration, program development, and site maintenance and development expertise. They love kids, love God, and love... Read more


  • Location & Operations

    Address

    1645 Colborne St. E.,, Brantford, Ontario, Canada



    Property Details

    Sports facilities

    • Archery Range
    • Basketball Court
    • Climbing Wall
    • Horseback Riding Arena (indoor/outdoor)
    • Rope Course
    • Soccer Field
    • Swimming Pool

    Landscape

    • Forested Area
    • Nature Trails
    • Open Field

    More details about property: Circle Square Ranch is a home away from home for our summer campers and an adventurous getaway for schools & groups year-round. Our well established facility includes several buildings such as a large dining hall, lodge, cabins, meeting areas and more. All activities are just a short walk away from the central eating and sleeping facilities. With an expansive, natural property there is much to enjoy and discover!



    Accommodations

    Sleeping Accommodations

    • Cabins
    • Dorm or Building

    Amenities

    • Electricity in Sleeping Area

    Washrooms Facilities

    • Flush Toilets
    • Showers (indoor)

    More details about accommodations: Campers in our Discovery, Horse Lovers, & Leadership Camps will sleep in our lodge, cabins, bunkie, or covered wagon facilities. Upon arrival, we will let you know where your child will be staying. Placements are determined based on age, friend requests, and several other factors. The lodge is one of the potential accommodations for our female campers and is comprised of 2 large open-concept rooms each holding 16 campers and 2 counselors, 2 smaller rooms each holding 9 campers, and 2 washrooms. The lodge sleeping areas include bunk beds, mattresses, and electricity. Bathrooms in the lodge are complete with showers, electricity, running water, and flushable toilets. Cabins and a Bunkie are used for male and female campers during the summer. Each cabin accommodates up to 9 campers and 1 counselor, the Bunkie accommodates 7 campers and 1 counselor. Cabins include bunk beds, mattresses, and electricity. Nearby bathrooms are complete with showers, electricity, running water, and flushable toilets. Our unique covered wagons are one of the other types of accommodations that some of our male campers and some of our female Leadership Camp participants sleep in. Each wagon holds up to 7 campers and 1 counselor, and includes bunk beds, mattress, and electricity. Nearby bathrooms are complete with showers, electricity, running water, and flushable toilets.

    Are meals provided? Yes.

    Is InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Grand River technology free? Yes. Camp is a fun place full of new activities and great friendships. We kindly request that campers leave their technology at home for the week so they can be fully immersed in the culture of camp. Camp counselors are also technology free.



    Rentals & Services

    Offers outdoor education program for schools or corporate groups: Yes
    Come for a day or a week! Circle Square Ranch has versatile lodging and programming options. We can customize your stay so your school group has the perfect trip. See more details at https://www.csranchgrandriver.ca/year-round/

    Available for private rentals: Yes
    Our year-round, winterised facilities are available for group bookings from September through June. Book your experience today! See more details at https://www.csranchgrandriver.ca/year-round/



    Associations

    Ontario Camps Association Associations
    Christian Camping International Associations
  • What's New

    Stories

    • We grow great leaders!

      Camp is the perfect place to develop leadership skills.

      Our leadership development camps help young people to determine what they enjoy, identify skills, and recognize areas that they need to develop.  

      Being given the opportunity to lead in a supportive environment is a crucial ingredient to our success. 

      Be sure to check out our leadership opportunities.

      Crew Camps for ages 14-15

      Leadership in Training for ages 15-16

      Volunteer Opportunities for ages 16+ 

    • Smuck or Schmuck?

      Is it smuck the staff or schmuck the staff?

      Either way, Circle Square Ranch staff and volunteers have been getting whip cream pies to the face every week for the last three decades.  

      It's always a highlight of the week when campers play an elaborate game of hide and seek with the staff.  The sounds of laughter, squeals of delight, and campers asking each other, "Did you catch anyone?" can be heard all over the campground.  

      The staff are good sports, and at least 20 get a whip cream pie to the face every week.  

      It's definitely a camp favourite....now we just have to figure out what it's called.

       

    • Happy 30th Birthday!

      It's our birthday!  35 years and 20,000 + campers!

      Founded in 1985, Brantford Circle Square Ranch is part of a network of nine Inter-Varsity Camps across Canada.

      Over the past 35 years, we have welcomed more than 20,000 + campers to our 135 acres of beautiful, rolling countryside in southern Ontario. We offer many activities including horseback riding, swimming, high ropes and zip line, archery, skateboarding, campfires and Bible studies.

      During the summer months, we offer both residential and day camps for children and youth between the ages of 5 and 16. In this camp community, where leadership and faith development is encouraged, children and youth are comfortable asking tough questions about life and faith. We believe that faith in Jesus Christ and an understanding of God’s love leads to a life full of purpose and meaning. 

      Camp is a fun and safe place for campers to make new friends, experience new things, develop skills and challenge themselves to grow and change.  We promise, it will be the highlight of their summer. 



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