Summer Camp

Created to be the perfect introduction to sleep-away camp for young boys and girls. Discovery campers get to try out every part of camp, tailored to their smaller sizes! They will go on pony rides, climb our giant trees, spend hours at the waterfront, make arts and crafts, and play games of all kinds both with their group and the main camp. Discovery has a lower camper-to-staff ratio and stays in Hope Lodge, separately from older campers in Western Town. DC campers will discover the joys of summer camp and build their confidence!

Welcome to Western Town, this is the starting point for your best summer ever! Campers participate in a variety of activities, growing their confidence as they try new things and master skills. From the barn to the tree tops to the waterfront, campers will spend hours outdoors building friendships that last a lifetime. Our Christian faith components are designed to create a place for every child to build an authentic and lasting relationship with God, who loves them and wants them to discover who they were created to be.

Our Extreme camp offers new challenges through amazing activities and games above and beyond what Western Town can handle! There is no sitting on the sidelines here – the Extreme cabin will be working together to rise to challenges and succeed in new adventures as a team. With a max of 12 campers in the program, deep friendships are formed quickly amongst participants. This is camp fun on a whole new level!

Junior Leader in Training (J-LIT) is a 2 week program designed to start teenagers in their leadership journey, growing in skills and character while continuing to bring all the fun and friendships of camp. Participating in team building activities, doing service projects around the Ranch, and talking about the Christian faith in a tight-knit community of peers are all hallmarks of the J-LIT experience. J-LIT sets the foundations of key principles in leadership, service and relationship with Jesus. J-Lit is the first step in Circle Square Ranch’s youth leadership development program, preparing participants for further growth in the Leader in Training program the following summer. Participants should have completed grade 8 or 9 by the time of camp.

Our 252 Crew is a leadership camp that offers you a unique opportunity to experience camp from a whole new perspective. 252 Crew is perfect for teens who love camp but aren’t yet ready for our intensive 3 week LIT program. This program is designed to foster character growth and skills development as they work alongside camp staff to help with food preparation, meal service, housekeeping, maintenance, and other odd jobs around the Ranch. In 252 Crew, campers will continue to enjoy a program of classic Ranch activities and wide games. As part of the registration process, applicants will complete a questionnaire prior to being accepted. 15 hours of community service will be earned during the week, which counts toward the OSSD required volunteer hours.

Leader in Training (LIT) equips young people with the social, physical, intellectual, and spiritual tools required to lead well in and outside of camp. The 3 week program is set up to promote the growth of LITs through a variety of activities including: a canoe camping trip, character-building activities, sessions that will help deepen thier faith and explore questions about God; as well as practical skills training in customer service, communication, and how to provide care and mentorship to a younger child. In the third week, our LITs will be given the opportunity to put their skills into practice as they shadow a staff member during a full week of camp. Upon successful graduation, LITs who are in good standing are encouraged to apply to stay on and volunteer for the remainder of the summer. Designed specifically for high school students who have finished grade 10, applicants are accepted into the program based on their application, interview and references. Confirmation of acceptance will be sent once all references have been received. Please contact our office for information about our Camper Scholarship Program if finances are a barrier in your child attending LIT, there are scholarship funds available specifically for the LIT program.