Circle R Ranch
Day camp in Ontario offering horseback riding, swimming, and outdoor activities.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Ontario Camps Association profile for Circle R Ranch, which confirms it is a day camp located in London, Ontario. The camp has been operating for 60 years, founded by Howard R. Rundle, and is accredited by the Ontario Camps Association (OCA license 00000). This accreditation suggests adherence to provincial safety and program standards. The camp's website (circlerranch.ca, linked from the OCA profile) indicates a focus on horseback riding, swimming, and other outdoor activities. Google reviews for Circle R Ranch show a rating of 4.7 stars based on 170 reviews, with many parents praising the riding program and the positive impact on their children. Social media handles include @circlerranch on Instagram and CircleRRanch on Facebook, where they share updates and photos of camp activities.
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Since 196660+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–16
Circle R Ranch sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–16
- Address: 366247 Concession Rd 14, Delaware, ON N0L 1E0, Canada
- Phone: (519) 471-3799
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Tiered pricing is available. Tier 2 is the actual cost of camp at $525 per week.
↗ What parents like
- Connect with nature
- Hands-on horse care
↘ Watch for
- No sibling discount
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Circle R Ranch
- What ages does Circle R Ranch accept?
- Circle R Ranch is open to children ages 6–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Circle R Ranch cost?
- Circle R Ranch publishes $525/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Circle R Ranch?
- Circle R Ranch is operated by a private business, with 60 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Circle R Ranch provide lunch?
- Circle R Ranch does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- Does Circle R Ranch offer transportation?
- Circle R Ranch provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
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