Ryde Lake Camp - Girls' Camp

A summer camp experience for girls 8-15 years

Canoeing • Kayaking • Crafts • Swimming • Hiking
Outdoor Cooking • Nature Lore • Discovery Time
Archery • Singsongs • Fun Evening Programs
Great Food • Campfires • Vespers

Providing great camping memories since 1952,
in a beautiful natural setting in Muskoka.

Making new friends, learning new skills, singing, laughing, exploring nature,
watching awesome sunsets and brilliant stars . . . campers experience opportunities
for growth in mind, body, and spirit within a caring Christian community.

The Ryde Lake Camp experience fosters respect,
& appreciation of self, others, & our natural world.

CAMPER AGES

Girls ages 8 (born in ‘03) to 15 (born in ’97)
CIT program – age 16 (born in ’96)

CAMP DATES - 2012

Session 1 -  July 1 to 7
Session 2 – July 8 to 14
Session 3 – July 15 to 21
Session 4 – July 22 to 28

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COST $475.00 per session

Registering for more than one session - We do not offer registration for two consecutive sessions. However campers do have the option of registering for sessions 1 and 3, sessions 1 and 4, and sessions 2 and 4.

CIT (Counselor-in-training) program - Girls age 16 (born in ‘96) may apply. Contact the camp office for further details re:  dates costs, and applications.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - We believe in the positive benefits of camp for all girls. Financial assistance is available through our campership fund for campers who would be denied a camping experience due to lack of funds. Please contact us for further details.

PAYMENT - Registration forms must be accompanied by either the full payment OR by the deposit and a post-dated cheque for the balance of the fees. Non-refundable deposit is $100./session. Balance due by May 15.

Send registration form/payment to:
Camp office, Box 100 7854 Poplar Lane, Washago ON  L0K 2B0
You can expect to receive confirmation and further information within two weeks of us receiving your registration.

TRANSPORTATION - Parents are responsible for camper transportation to and from camp. Ryde Lake is located 12 km. north-east of Gravenhurst. Arrival time is between 3 and 4 pm. on Sunday. Departure is at 10 am. on the following Saturday.

REFUND POLICY - In the event that a camper cancels, the fee less the deposit is refundable up until June 1. After June 1, the entire fee is non-refundable, unless written explanation from a physician is received. No refunds will be made for late arrivals, early departures, or dismissals due to disciplinary action.

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Our Staff - Our experienced and trained staff  include the camp director, assistant directors, waterfront staff, nurse, senior resource staff, cabin leaders, kitchen staff and maintenance personnel.

Many of our staff started as Ryde campers and participated in our CIT program, then return as staff.
We enjoy an annual staff return rate of approximately 90%. Both these factors help in delivering a consistent program with staff who have a passion for passing on their Ryde experience to their campers.

The minimum age qualification of staff is 17 years of age.
Waterfront staff hold current First Aid, CPR, and NLS qualifications.

Senior staff are experienced camping veterans with many years of camping experience.

The camper staff ratio is 3:1

For further information/registration forms contact us or visit our downloads page

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Important Information For Parents and Campers

Medical Health Forms - For a safe, healthy camper experience, it is important to complete thoroughly.
Must be returned by May 15 to Camp office, Box 100 7854 Poplar Lane, Washago ON  L0K 2B0

Camp Tuck - Campers can spend up to 50 cents per day on treats.
This cost is included in your camp fees, therefore we ask that you do not leave cash with campers.

Ryde Lake clothing, songbooks - A variety of items will be available for purchase at camp on arrival / departure days.

Camp Photo / T-shirt - Each camper receives a camp photo and T-shirt. This cost is included in camper fees.

Summer Mailing address – for camper mail - Ryde Lake Camp, R.R.#3, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1R3

Phone - Camp phone number is 1-705-687-2912
Campers do not normally have access to the phone. We would encourage you not to call them unless it is an emergency. This is because many campers become homesick after talking to their parents.

If you would like to know how your child is doing, feel free to call and speak with the camp director. There is an answering machine which is checked frequently during the day for messages.

Lost and Found - All unclaimed items are washed and stored until the end of August, at which time they will be donated to a charity. Please call if you have lost an item and we will attempt to locate it.

No Smoking Policy - Smoking by campers is prohibited.

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Optional: disposable camera , stationery/stamps, laundry bag, fitted bed sheet, sandals, water shoes, shoebox for storing crafts

White bathing cap is worn for safety reasons, due to the darkness of our water - can be found in sports departments.
A limited number will be for sale at camp on arrival day

Please label all items and luggage clearly

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What Not To Bring:

• Personal snacks and treats
• Any electronics (CD players, radios, walkmans, gameboys, cell phones,
  ipods, hairdryers, curling irons, etc)
• Cash - camp clothing items are sold only on arrival/departure days,
  eliminating the need for campers to have any cash

We appreciate your respect and cooperation in regards to the policies above.
Campers bringing any of the above will have them put away for safekeeping and returned on departure day

PLEASE NOTE:
All sessions begin on SUNDAY and end the following SATURDAY
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Arrival - Sunday afternoon – between 3 and 4 pm

           NO EARLY ARRIVALS PLEASE

1. Check in at Dining Hall, opportunity for parents to tour site/meet staff
2. Meet with camp nurse and hand in all medications
3. Ryde Lake clothing available for purchase
4. Campers gather at 4 pm for group welcome at dining hall

Departure - Saturday morning – at 10 am

1. Check out at Dining Hall, pick up camp photo,
     medications from camp nurse
2. Ryde Lake clothing available for purchase

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