Ridley Summer Programmes 2016

RIDLEY COLLEGE Summer Programmes Guide DISCOVER WHY RIDLEY IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO FLOURISH THIS SUMMER!

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Ridley College - Yours to Discover

Ridley College is a world-renowned co-ed, independent boarding school dedicated to inspiring flourishing lives to transform our globe.

Since 1889, Ridley College has provided students with an enriching learning experience focusing on three pillars: the arts, academics and athletics.

Situated on 90 acres in the heart of the picturesque Niagara region in Ontario, Canada, Ridley is the perfect setting to expand your mind, have life changing experiences and make new, lifelong connections.

Est. 1889

650+ Students from 43+ Countries

Ridley College Summer Programmes

Throughout the summer months, Ridley provides a host of innovative day and boarding opportunities for local or international students.

This year, we are excited to offer expanded Summer Programmes including: • The Summer Academy; • English as a Second Language (ESL) Credit Programme; • Junior ESL Camp; • Discover Canada Experience; • The Summer Symphony Boarding Experience; and • Various unique day and boarding camps.

JK-12 (Boarding beginning in Grade 5)

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

1 hour to Toronto 20 minutes from Niagara Falls

Summer Programmes at a Glance THE SUMMER ACADEMY The Ridley Summer Academy offers stimulating credit programmes designed to guide you to your true potential as a student advancing towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Ridley offers a variety of courses, delivered by our extraordinarily accomplished teachers within small classes of between 10 to 20 students.

Type: Day or boarding Duration: 4 weeks

JUNIOR ESL CAMP This programme is designed for students aged 9 to 13 who are beginner to intermediate level English speakers.

This program will help students with their writing, reading, comprehension and speaking skills in fun, engaging ways – both in the classroom and out in the community.

Type: Boarding Duration: 4 weeks

ESL CREDIT PROGRAMME The ESL Credit Programme is designed for students aged 13 to 17 and focuses on reading, comprehension, media, writing and speaking. Students may choose to write for the Ministry of Ontario A0/B0 Credit at the end of the programme.

DISCOVER CANADA EXPERIENCE The Discover Canada Experience allows students to select from a range of day camp experiences such as Decisive Debate, Innovate Entrepreneur, CSI Ridley, or Robotics and spend the day with other international and Canadian day students. On evenings and weekends, students participate in Ridley’s co-curricular programme (arts, activities, and athletics) and take cultural day trips.

Type: Day or boarding Duration: 3 weeks

In the afternoons and on weekends, students practice conversational and comprehension skills by participating in Ridley’s robust co-curricular programme (arts, activities, and athletics) and by making cultural day trips throughout the Niagara region and into Toronto.

Type: Boarding Duration: 4 weeks

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SUMMER SYMPHONY BOARDING EXPERIENCE Ridley is proud to partner with the Niagara Symphony Orchestra (NSO) to offer this performance programme for all musical skill levels and ages. Members of the teaching faculty are professional musicians and music educators selected for their knowledge and ability to inspire. These teachers are dedicated to creating an environment that instills a joyful appreciation of music and its performance while developing strong technical and ensemble skills.

Type: Boarding Duration: 2 weeks

From our campers:

Elizabeth Fagbola, Grade 12

I loved the functions course that I took at Ridley this summer. Not only was I taught and supported by a talented and caring teacher, but I was also surrounded by my newly made friends that I still communicate with today. I look forward to taking another summer course at Ridley in the summer of 2016.

Monica Morcous, Grade 11

I really enjoyed the experience of meeting and getting to know new people at camp. I enjoyed assuming a leadership role as well, because although it took responsibility, I feel I became successful at it. I really enjoyed the fact we had planned activities, like bowling and soccer - they were all really fun. I would love to be able to have the experience again for it was such a great time.

Elvis Odunze, Grade 11

Inspiring Flourishing Lives to Transform Our Globe.

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The summer programme was an experience I will never forget. The concentrated yet fun classrooms, the adventurous after school activities and the amazing friends that I made from all over the world doesn't even begin to show how amazing and life altering the summer programme was for me. If I weren't graduating, I'd definitely attend it again.