Senior Chemistry in Action

This camp is designed for curious campers ready to learn through hands-on experiments and activities. Explore the secrets behind colourful reactions, bubbly explosions and the science of making slime. Each day brings thrilling experiments, from building baking soda rockets to creating your own polymers and even whipping up ice cream in a bag. Learn how chemistry shapes our world, from the food we eat to the materials we use every day. With plenty of lab-based fun and real-world connections, you’ll discover how science can be both powerful and playful. Get ready to experiment, explore and ignite your passion for chemistry!

Please note camp will not run on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.  

Cost: $450 per week (pro-rated to $360 for 4-day weeks)

Hot lunch provided.

Ridley College's Day Programme provides children and young adults with exciting, challenging and inspiring experiences. Participants are encouraged to accept new challenges, take risks and develop grit and resilience. Each programme emphasizes individual skills development,  thinking outside the box, cooperation, participation, and most importantly, fun!

Camp Perks

·      Low camper-to-instructor ratios

·      Hot, nutritious lunches

·      Qualified, knowledgeable and engaging instructors

·     Many licensed teachers, coaches or alumni

·     All certified in first aid, CPR and AED training

·      All passed a police record check (vulnerability sector)

·     All actively participated in Ridley’s thorough Summer Programmes Training Course

·      Ridley Summer Programmes t-shirt to be received on first day of camp

·      Access to full-time registered nursing staff at our on-campus Health Centre

• Due to increased allergy and dietary restrictions, we are unable to accommodate snacks. Campers are encouraged to bring their own peanut-free snacks.

Daily Schedule & Costs

Day Programmes run from 8:30a.m. to 4:00p.m. each day, with optional before care from (7:30am to 8:30am) and after care (from 4:00p.m. to 5:30p.m.). The cost of our Day Programme offerings per week is $450, unless otherwise noted. Credit card payment is required to complete registration.

Before and After Care Costs

Before Care: $30 per week
After Care: $30 per week

Combined extended care fee $50/week

. $25 charge after 5:30pm