Camp FAQ

The campers sleep in our lodge, Conestoga covered wagons or in cabins that sleep 8-14. All have mattresses and electricity. Campers attending in August are encouraged to bring extra blankets due to cooler weather. Please click here to read more about our summer camp facilities.

Yes. To help reduce lost and found items we ask that all possessions brought to camp be labelled. We attempt to help care for the camper’s clothing, but often considerable amounts get left behind. Clothes will be accessible at sign-out at the end of each camp session.

We will retain lost and found for one month following camp. If not claimed by then, we will donate appropriate items to a local charity. Medication will be disposed of within two weeks following the camper’s week of attendance. Calls to the camp regarding lost and found will be handled as time permits. We can only look for labelled items. Any found items will be sent C.O.D. (at your expense).

Campers are encouraged not to bring valuable clothing or possessions. Circle Square Ranch is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items.

We will do our best to post as many photos as we can, two or three times during the week. We think it is important for you to remember that while photos can be a great insight into what is generally happening at camp, a single snapshot should not be used as an assessment tool as to how your campers are doing at camp.

Your child will have a devotional time during the day plus an evening campfire for overnight campers that will focus on predetermined topics as laid out in the Circle Square Ranch general program. These are times of introduction to Christian values and beliefs presented through small and large group discussions, skits, songs and Bible study.

Beside all the normal, camp clothes, there are extra items to bring depending on your child’s camp session. Click here for camp specific packing lists & information. We will also send you a confirmation package once registration is complete. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Campers should bring enough clothing for their one week or two week camp session. Please label all clothing and luggage! (Labels or indelible markers)

*Circle Square Ranch is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items.

Absolutely no alcohol, drugs or tobacco are permitted at camp. Campers who fail to cooperate with this may be sent home. Circle Square Ranch is a non-smoking facility. Please discuss this with your child prior to camp should you consider this to be a concern.

*Please see camp specific information pages for policies on cell phones & electronic devices for Teen Week, Crew Camps, and LIT campers.

*Please see camp specific information pages for policies on cell phones & electronic devices for Teen Week, Crew Camps, and LIT campers.

The overall camper to staff ratio is four to one. A cabin or wagon of 6-9 campers has a cabin leader and, if space permits, a co-leader. Two leaders are responsible for each travel group of 12-16 and there are instructors at each activity that they attend. Trained leaders supervise all activities.

Our summer leadership team consists of individuals with previous camping experience as well as specific skills and training in their area of responsibility.

1. Swim 2 widths of the pool continuously. Head must submerge at least one time, and breath must be taken after each submersion.
2. Tread water for 1 minute. Ears must be out of the water and swimmer must stay in one spot.

Please do not use the week of camp as a break from medication.

Details regarding medical/behavioral concerns are to be communicated in writing. Please call to discuss any concerns/special needs by phone.

InterVarsity Circle Square Ranch will make every effort to accommodate allergies; however, we cannot guarantee that there will be no trace of an allergen in food served. We strive to be a nut free facility and do not knowingly serve foods containing nuts. We sell only nut free products in our store.

For day camps, camp fees include all activities relative to the selected camp session.

For day camps, camp fees do not include transportation to and from the ranch, lunch, canteen purchases, camp t-shirts, or horseback riding (Explore Day Camp only). Many of these can be purchased as an add-on to your camp session. You are welcome to add them to your cart, or contact the office for fees and details.

1. If camp capacity numbers are reduced due to Government COVID restrictions, and camp has to reduce enrolment in registration:

Priority registrations will be given by date of registration; those who have registered first will retain their session of preference. Once we have reached our weekly capacity for camper/staff onsite, a waitlist will be set up and the applicant will be placed on it. If there are sessions that are not full and that your child is eligible to attend, your registration can be moved to one of those sessions.

2. In the event a camp session is cancelled due to a COVID outbreak, there are government mandates to shut down camp for all or part of the season, or camp is cancelled due to any other reason, the camp will issue a refund for the value of the fees of the unexpired term.

3. If parent/guardian/participant chooses to withdraw their camp registration, regular cancellation policies will be in effect:

Day Camp Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than three weeks prior to the start of camp, you will receive a full refund less a $30/week administration fee.

Overnight Camp Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than two weeks prior to the start of camp, you will receive a full refund less a $75/week administration fee.

All Camps: If a cancellation occurs after the cut-off dates listed above, you will get NO REFUND except for medical reasons with a note from a doctor. In that case, you will get a full refund less the administration fee. No refund will be made for dismissals due to disciplinary action, late arrivals or early departures. If a child/participant is unwell while at camp and it is determined that withdrawal from camp is required, the camp will credit the family the value of fees for the unexpired term.

If camper is unwell with COVID, the following will apply: The camper may return when symptoms are gone, a COVID test is negative, and depending on availability, the family can use their credit to rebook the child in an alternate session. If this is not possible, the camp will issue a refund for the value of the unexpired term.

Deposit amounts are as follows:

• Day Camps: $75
• Crew Camps: $150
• Discovery Camps: $200
• Horse Lovers Camps: $250
• Equestrian Camps: $300
• LIT: $100