Welcome! We endeavour to create opportunities for children, youth, and families to develop their Christian faith and personal growth by providing diverse activities within a nurturing and fun environment.

Announcements

Gearing up for 2012!
Rideau Hill Camp is already starting to get ready for their 2012 camping season. Our camper registration forms are available here, and we are now accepting applications for staff (click here for descriptions). Finally, we still have some items on our wish list that we'd like to have before the camp season begins. To check out our wish list, click here or donate now.

RHC Wants to Hear From You

Hey campers! Tell us who were your favourite staff of the past summers! We are always looking for feedback on programming, food and staff, so that we may continue to provide a quality experience for you. E-mail us anytime at rideauhillcamp@gmail.com We can't wait to see you this summer!

Book Your Rental Now!

Rideau Hill Camp is now taking rentals for the pre and post summer season. If you are looking for a great outdoor venue for your next camping experience, church event or leadership retreat RHC is your place. For more information click on Rentals located above or email rentals@rideauhillcamp.com. It's important to get your deposits in early to secure your spot.

A Word or Two About Camp

There is nothing better than standing under one of the tall trees at Rideau Hill Camp and watching the sun set over the Rideau River… Well, almost nothing. The sounds of camp are pretty good too: The laughter that rises above the dining hall when the campers gather for a meal, the swish of the oars as they are pulled from the river, the polite requests for art supplies exchanged across the craft table, the splash of water slopping over the edge of the pool, the cheers when an arrow hits the bull’s eye, the raucous songs rising above the campfire, the giggles as campers try on the voice of a Bible character. Rideau Hill Camp has existed for over 60 years, and it’s the total Rideau Hill Camp experience –the site and the sounds—that keeps campers coming back summer after summer.

Rideau Hill Camp is an open-minded and welcoming Christian camp. While we are affiliated with The United Church of Canada, we welcome campers of all faith backgrounds as well as those who are new to faith. We embody a philosophy of religious education that nurtures faith exploration rather than promoting religious dogma. We think that helping campers articulate what they believe is more important than telling them what they "should" believe.

In order to demonstrate our dedication to the safety of our campers, Rideau Hill Camp has submitted to a rigorous evaluation of policies, procedures, and staff training which has subsequently led to our accreditation by both the OCA (Ontario Camps Association) and the UCC (The United Church of Canada). Additionally, we have a registered nurse on-site.

One of our "senior" campers commented "I love it here. Every summer is like going to a family reunion and meeting more family you don’t even know." This kind of endorsement makes those of us who work behind the scenes at Rideau Hill Camp feel that we’ve done our job –that we’ve provided campers with a sense that they belong in the camp community, in nature, and with God.

Welcome to Rideau Hill Camp!