This summer, girls aged 9-16 can create great camping memories in a picturesque Muskoka setting at Ryde Lake Camp! Just as they have done since 1952, the camp’s mission is to promote personal growth — in mind, body, and spirit — with unplugged activities in the great outdoors. Instead of just staring at a screen all summer, the campers can spend their days within a caring community, making new friends and learning new skills. Indeed, Ryde Lake Camp provides every aspect of an idyllic classic camp experience, including singing, laughing, exploring nature, and watching spectacular sunsets and brilliant stars at night. And really, isn’t that what summer is all about?
Ryde Lake Camp programs emphasize respect, both for themselves and the other participants, while also appreciating the natural world surrounding them. With the intent of creating a nurturing and screen-free environment, girls can truly be themselves here. Together, they create memorable summer camping experiences in the beautiful Muskoka region, connecting with nature, and developing their independence and self-confidence.
This summer, tell your daughters about Ryde Lake Camp, which provides them with a life-long impact full of memorable learning opportunities and personal development! Furthermore, this camp feels like a real community because many campers return year after year, plus there is excellent supervision because of the low staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4. Not only that, but Ryde Lake Camp upholds the highest standard in safety and quality programming as an accredited member of the Ontario Camps Association.
Ryde Lake Camp is a Special Place Where Friendships Blossom!
Summer camp is meant to be a unique experience in a young person’s life, providing opportunities for personal growth by being present. So, give your daughters the special opportunity to get away this summer to Ryde Lake Camp, where they can fill their days with outdoor adventures as they develop meaningful friendships!
Ryde Lake Camp gives girls a summer to remember, where they can enjoy great food, lots of laughter, and plenty of awesome sunsets too! To preserve the wonder and attention of the moment, Ryde Lake Camp has a “no electronics and no screens” policy. Instead, the time spent at camp helps kids increase their self-esteem so they can pursue new passions and build skills for a lifetime.
Summer is made for cherished moments: the camaraderie of new friends, the beauty of nature, and the development of new skills and creative interests. Therefore, this exceptional camp program features both indoor and outdoor activities, including:
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Crafts
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Outdoor Cooking
- Nature Lore
- Discovery Time
- Archery
- Singsongs
- Fun Evening Programs
- Great Food
- Campfires
- Vespers
A Typical Day at Ryde Lake Summer Camp
7:10 AM — Good morning, time to RISE and SHINE!
7:15 AM — Optional morning dip for the Polar Bear Swimmers
7:45 AM — Morning Watch (the full camp meets at the top of the waterfront to start the day with the Salutation to the Dawn)
8:15 AM — BREAKFAST, followed by cabin clean-up
9:15-10:00 AM — Discovery Time
10:15-11:15 AM — Interest Groups (either a personal activity or done as a cabin)
11:30 AM-12:00 PM — Waterfront Time (swim, kayak, enjoy the docks)
12:30 PM — LUNCH
1:00 PM — Singsong & Tuck Shop “shopping”
1:45-2:45 PM — Rest Hour (quiet time in cabin)
3:00-4:00 PM — Interest Groups
4:15-4:45 PM — Waterfront Time
5:15 PM — DINNER
6:15-7:15 PM — Cabin Time (cabins choose their own activity)
7:30-8:30 PM — Evening Program (full camp activity)
8:30 PM — Vespers / Snack
9:30 PM — Bedtime for younger cabins
10:00 PM — Bedtime for older cabins
Ryde Lake Camp — Details
The Ryde Lake Girl’s Camp runs one-week sessions for campers born in 2010 to 2016 (ages 9-15), as well as a new two-week program for girls and a Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) two-week camp for participants born in 2009. All sessions begin on Sunday afternoon and end on Saturday morning.
- Session 1 — July 6-12
- Session 2 — July 13-19
- Session 2A — July 13-26 (NEW in 2025!)
- Session 3 — July 20-26
- Session 4 — July 27-August 2
Fees:
One-week session: $950 +HST
Two-week session: $1900 +HST
CIT Two-week session: $1900 +HST
Deposit: $200, due at time of registration
Every girl needs a Ryde Lake experience — register today here!
Ryde Lake Camp
Date: Weekly sessions July 6-12, July 13-19, July 13-26, July 20-26, July 27-August 2, 2025
Venue: Ryde Lake Camp
Address: 1124 CGIT Camp Road RR #3 Gravenhurst, ON (See here for directions)
Phone: 705-684-9813
Email: office@rydelakecamp.com
Website: www.rydelakecamp.com
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