InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Grand River

Overview
Here's what makes InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Grand River stand out
Circle Square Ranch offers unforgettable, fun-filled adventures where campers grow, explore, and build character. With activities like swimming, archery, horsemanship, campfires, every camper discovers new skills and lasting friendships. We invite campers to consider their relationship with God and each other. Join us this summer!

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Programs, Rates & Dates

Programs and Sessions Calendar

Circle Square Ranch offers an unforgettable summer camp experience with something for every child. Our unique programs feature a genuine horse experience as our horses live right on-site, allowing campers to connect with and care for them daily. Whether they’re riding, climbing high ropes, swimming, or enjoying campfires, kids grow in confidence, character, and faith while having fun. With a wide range of activities and a highly trained, caring staff, we ensure every camper feels safe, valued, and inspired. At Circle Square Ranch, campers build friendships, develop lifelong skills, and make memories to treasure forever.

Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Grand River currently has 9 programs available.

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Discovery Camp 8 - 14

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 8 - 14

Traditional (multi activity)

$600 to $725

Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Jul 06-11	$725
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Jul 20-25	$725
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Jul 27-Aug 01	$725
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Aug 03-08	$725
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Aug 24-28	$600

Horse Lovers - Ages 8 - 14

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 8 - 14

Horseback Riding/Equestrian

$725 to $875

Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Jul 06-11	$875
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Jul 13-18	$875
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Jul 20-25	$875
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Jul 27-Aug 01	$875
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Aug 03-08	$875
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Aug 10-15	$875
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Aug 17-22	$875
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Aug 24-28	$725

Leadership In Training (LIT)

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 15 - 16

CIT/LIT Program

$1,300

Brant, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.

Jul 06-18

$1,300

Explore Day Camp - Ages 6 - 9

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 9

Traditional (multi activity)

$325 to $375

Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Jul 07-11	$375
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Jul 14-18	$375
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Jul 21-25	$375
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Jul 28-Aug 01	$375
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Aug 04-08	$375
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Aug 11-15	$375
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Aug 18-22	$375
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Aug 25-28	$325

Extreme Day Camp - Ages 9 - 13

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 9 - 13

Traditional (multi activity)

$325 to $375

Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Jul 07-11	$375
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Jul 14-18	$375
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Jul 21-25	$375
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Jul 28-Aug 01	$375
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Aug 04-08	$375
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Aug 11-15	$375
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Aug 18-22	$375
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Aug 25-28	$325

Discovery Camp 8 - 14 - ALL GIRLS

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 8 - 14

Traditional (multi activity)

$725

Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Jul 13-18		$725
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Aug 17-22		$725

Wrangler Crew

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 14 - 15

Leadership Training

$725

Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Jul 20-25	$725
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Aug 03-08	$725
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Aug 17-22	$725

252 Crew

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 14 - 15

Leadership Training

$475 to $575

Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Jul 27-Aug 01		$575
Brant, ON 1645 Colborne St. E.	Aug 24-28		$475

Discovery Camp - Teen Week

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 15

Traditional (multi activity)

$725

Brant, ON
1645 Colborne St. E.

Aug 10-15

$725

Registration Details

Circle Square Ranch ensures each camper has a positive, safe experience. Registration is easy through our online portal, with clear instructions for parents. Our registration staff are available to answer any questions you might have. Registrations can be canceled up to a certain date, with a small fee for cancellations. To welcome new campers, we provide a welcome package and helpful information. Our goal is to ensure every family feels supported and excited for their child’s camp experience.

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, 2025 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

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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The Right Balance
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Year after year
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Day Camp
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Registration
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Counsellors
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Riding
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Extreme Day Camp
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What do you like about camp?
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Location
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Day Camp Experience
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Full days!
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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.

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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.

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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 ... Show More

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Location

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

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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.

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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!!

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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.”

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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.

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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 creating community.

Email Steve at [email protected]

Email Andrea at [email protected]

Staff and Counsellors

Circle Square Ranch staff are passionate, dedicated, and trained to create a safe, supportive environment for campers. All staff undergo extensive training in leadership, health and safety, and camp activities, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle any situation. Campers remember the staff’s enthusiasm, caring attitude, and ability to build meaningful connections. With a low staff-to-camper ratio, we ensure personalized attention, and our diverse team reflects a balanced gender ratio. We pride ourselves on staff retention, which fosters continuity and strengthens the camp community year after year.

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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 campers. 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
Shower in Sleeping Area
Toilet 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 or cabins. 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/

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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! 30 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 30 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, campfires and Bible studies.

During the summer months, we offer both sleepover 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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