InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake

1361 Price Road Arden, Ontario, K0H Locations: Hamilton, Huntsville (view map)

Ages:

6 to 17 (Coed, All Girls, All Boys )

Type:

Overnight camp, Family programs

Programs:

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Specialty:

Traditional (multi activity)

Cost:

$299 to $1,199

Special Needs:

Yes, Mild support (Not all campers have special needs)

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About this camp

Our camp sessions serve children and teens from ages 6-17, helping them develop spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically as they return year after year. Activities include a four-level horseback riding program as well as swimming, tubing, art, drama, sports, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, ropes course and archery! Age-appropriate Bible discussions and campfires provide safe places for discussions about faith and God. Campers stay in cabin groups where they are cared for by a well-trained leader. Exciting challenges and activities, meaningful conversations and tons of fun are the ingredients of an amazing week at Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake, one of nine InterVarsity camps across Canada.

The Our Kids review of InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake

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.

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Family Camp June

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 1 - 18+

Traditional (multi activity) $75 to $125

Land O' Lakes Tourist Region,ON
1361 Price Rd

Jun 19-21

$75 - $125

Leader In Training Program

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 15 - 17

CIT/LIT Program $1,199 to $1,199

Land O' Lakes Tourist Region,ON
1361 Price Rd

Jun 28-Jul 17

$1,199

Boys Out-Trip

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Overnight Camp
All Boys
Ages: 12 - 14

Wilderness Out-tripping $629 to $629

Land O' Lakes Tourist Region,ON
1361 Price Rd

Jul 05-11

$629

Discovery Camp

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 6 - 10

Traditional (multi activity) $499 to $599

Land O' Lakes Tourist Region,ON
1361 Price Rd

Jul 05-Aug 22

$499 - $599

Horse Lovers

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 10 - 14

Horseback Riding/Equestrian $749 to $749

Land O' Lakes Tourist Region,ON
1361 Price Rd

Jul 05-Aug 22

$749

Western Town Camp

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 10 - 14

Traditional (multi activity) $499 to $599

Land O' Lakes Tourist Region,ON
1361 Price Rd

Jul 05-Aug 22

$499 - $599

Boys Lake Camp

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Overnight Camp
All Boys
Ages: 13 - 16

Swimming $699 to $699

Land O' Lakes Tourist Region,ON
1361 Price Rd

Jul 12-17

$699

Family Camp July

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 1 - 18+

Traditional (multi activity) $300 to $700

Land O' Lakes Tourist Region,ON
1361 Price Rd

Jul 19-25

$300 - $700

Family Camp June

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 1 - 18+

Traditional (multi activity) $200 to $500

Land O' Lakes Tourist Region,ON
1361 Price Rd

Jul 19-21

$200 - $500

Pre-LIT: Bronze Cross

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 15

First-aid/lifesaving $1,199 to $1,199

Land O' Lakes Tourist Region,ON
1361 Price Rd

Jul 19-31

$1,199

First-aid/lifesaving |Leadership training|Swimming

Pre-LIT: Wilderness

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 15

Wilderness Skills $1,199 to $1,199

Land O' Lakes Tourist Region,ON
1361 Price Rd

Jul 19-31

$1,199

Pre-LIT: Wrangler

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Overnight Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 15

Horseback Riding/Equestrian $1,199 to $1,199

Land O' Lakes Tourist Region,ON
1361 Price Rd

Jul 19-31

$1,199

Leadership training|Horseback Riding/Equestrian

Girls Lake Camp

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Overnight Camp
All Girls
Ages: 13 - 16

Swimming $699 to $699

Land O' Lakes Tourist Region,ON
1361 Price Rd

Aug 03-08

$699

Camp Address

1361 Price Road, Arden, Ontario, M9W 6H3
Other locations: Hamilton, Huntsville

Accommodation & Property Details

Sleeping Accommodations

Cabins
Dorm or Building

Amenities

Electricity in Sleeping Area
Shower in Sleeping Area
Toilet in Sleeping Area

Washrooms Facilities

Flush Toilets
Outhouses
Showers (indoor)

Sports facilities

Archery Range
Basketball Court
Horseback Riding Arena (indoor/outdoor)
Rope Course
Soccer Field

Landscape

Beach
Forested Area
Lake/Pond/River
Nature Trails
Open Field

Upcoming Events

June 05, 2020: Girls Horse Weekend
InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake, 1361 Price Road, Arden, ON
Join us Friday, June 05 from 06:30 pm
This is a horse-lovers dream! Spend your weekend riding, grooming, and caring for horses! An intimate weekend where each campers gets specialized attention from leaders and get to have fun meeting new friends :)
June 19, 2020: Family Camp Weekend
InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch Big Clear Lake, 1361 Price Road, Arden, ON
Join us Friday, June 19 from 06:30 pm
This is great getaway weekend to kick off summer! There is lots of programming for families and times where kids can adventure while parents relax. Opportunities to horse back ride, go tree climbing, slip and slide, canoeing and just walking around the beautiful property!

Director's Message

Anne and Andrew Douglas, Co-Executive Directors

Andrew and Anne Douglas stepped into leadership at the ranch on February 1, 2014. Both Andrew and Anne have strong summer camp roots. Andrew was both a camper and camp staff at Ontario Pioneer Camp, serving on the program team and as a Bible study leader. Anne became a follower of Jesus during a Leader-in-Training program at Gracefield Presbyterian Centre in Quebec. She has worked at several summer camps, teaching horsemanship, providing staff care and coordinating prayer.

Cost & Financial Aid

Cost: $299 to $1,199 /week

Payment Options:

Deposit required with acceptance	Yes
Credit card payment	Yes
Maximum installments available	8

Discounts

Discount if paid early	$50
Discount for 2nd child	$50
Discount for 3rd child	$100
Discount for 4th child	$100

Stories

Boy Camper Comment

I stumbled upon some YouTube videos of life at CSR (https://www.youtube.com/circlesquarekids). As I viewed the videos, a flood of memories came back to me from when I was a camper. I would have to say the most enjoyable memories I have of the ranch would be the evening campfires in the teepee and the hall ... I can truely say that it was those evenings at the campfires with all the joyful singing and prayer that I came to know the good Lord and that is where I excepted Him into my heart. It was those evenings that I had such a life changing experience that helped me start on my journey with the Lord and Saviour. I would recommend CSR to any parent looking for a place to send their child for a week during the summer. It's one of the best camps that a child could attend. The campers are amazing and so are the staff!!! It's an amazing experience that any child like I myself, will remember forever!!

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