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Get prepared for summer camp season now
Summer camp season is just around the corner. Each summer, millions of children depart for campsites around the country to swim, hike, craft, and enjoy the companionship of friends. According to the American Camp Association, each year more than 14 million children and adults in the United States attend camp. America is home to more than 14,000 day and resident camps (8,400 are overnight camps and 5,600 are day camps). Nonprofit groups are the largest sponsors of summer camps. Many people put off summer camp planning until it is too late. Parents should keep in mind that camps begin registration early in the year and have specific cut-off dates for enrollment. Parents who want to beat the crowds this year can use this guide to help plan a summer camp agenda.
Attend an orientation seminar Take the time to visit prospective camps for a tour, and use this open house as an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered. If available, find a camp employee to discuss your child's eligibility
Summer camp activities may be rigorous, and campers may need to be cleared by a physician before starting. Be sure to schedule your child a physical and bring along any pertinent forms. Children also can increase their levels of physical activity compared to the often sedentary nature of winter. Such preparation can prevent injuries when engaging in outdoor and physical activities.
Shop for supplies
for enrollment. Some camps may offer webinars for convenience.
Fill out the enrollment package completely Each camp has their own requirements for registration. Expect to submit some personal information, including a medical background and proof of insurance, names and numbers of emergency contacts, and any other pertinent information as it applies to the camper. This may include allergies, fears, physical or mental disabili-
ties, or even preferences in camp courses.
Establish payment schedules Summer camps vary in price. The ACA says camp costs range from $100 to more than $1,500 per week. However, many accredited camps offer some sort of financial assistance for children from families with limited financial means. If cost is a factor, be sure to broach the subject. Prepare children for the physical challenges a camp may present.
Camps are likely to provide a list of requirements with regard to clothing and other equipment campers will need. Make sure kids have enough shorts, T-shirts, socks, athletic shoes, swimsuits, toiletries, and other camp necessities before they leave.
Keep children in the loop Engage children in the planning process to help alleviate their fears and get them excited about summer camp. Summer camp can foster lifelong memories. Parents can help kids prepare in advance for the fun that's soon to arrive.
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Why camp friends are lifelong friends BY BE TTE BUSSEL Camp friends may not be first friends, but they’re certainly last. And by last I mean that after making a few camp friends, no others are necessary; people keep camp friends for life. Other friendships happen, of course, after a child bonds with camp friends because that bonding process and the time spent in friendship are highly educational. One good camp friend can teach a child how to be a friend — I mean how to really be a friend. And, friend-making and friend-keeping skills are portable. They are very valuable back at school in the fall! People ask why camp friendships are so strong. “How does this level of friendship happen in far fewer weeks than a school year?” ask those who never had the chance to be a camper. The answer is: intensity, dosage, and quality of interaction. Being at camp and living at camp is a high definition experience. Everything about camp is for the campers. The activities. The food. The counselors. The sounds, sights and smells. Add to that the New England weather and the particular setting for the camp, whether that’s on the grounds of an independent day school or a remote lake up north. Campers spend their days (and some spend nights, too) immersed in experiential learning. Camp is an adventure. And the emotions that accompany that adventure are memorable. The thrills. The disappointments. The dark at night. The feel of summiting the mountain. The cold lake water on the hottest day. The deafening sound of the sing-off in the dining hall during the rainstorm. The delicious food prepared by campers themselves. The rivalry between the camp teams or between certain camp staff. Camp friends accompany each other through the camp day and that alone is a bonding experience, but to experience camp in high definition creates even more closeness. Dosage matters. How much time for togetherness can friends find? Camp dosage over the course of one summer matters. One session provides a lot of camp; two sessions double that. For the children who return to camp summer after summer, it’s possible to log a lot of time with camp friends, living together in a cabin, sharing meals, learning together, experiencing adventures, plotting and scheming, planning and dreaming, chilling out, freaking out, facing challenges
and busting out of comfort zones. Camp friends spend some serious time together — often without electronics. And in that time they have the chance to watch each other grow and change. Camp friends learn so much about each other. The quality of the interactions at camp deepens friendship.
“Camp friends see each other at their best and at their worst. And that helps form forever friendships.” Camp life is full of personal and group challenge. Counselors facilitate group development and help campers achieve goals and move beyond arguments and other barriers to individual and group success. Camp experiences are not superficial, they’re authentic. Camp experiences require children to engage in social and emotional learning. The situations that come up build empathy and important understandings about how to treat people. And because campers are having so much fun together, this boosts the friendship, too. When campers reflect on their camp friendships, they often fondly remember sharing an activity they really loved doing, or one that was difficult to succeed at, or laughing together through something hilarious or something that was a hardship. They remember what it feels like to be on the giving and receiving ends of friendship. They recall how much time they were able to spend with friends in person — and often without technology. When children return to camp summer after summer they often like who they are at camp — the side of themselves that camp brings out. Camp experiences inspire children to be their best selves. Camp friends are witness to that process of becoming one’s best self, of living up to one’s potential. Camp friends see each other at their best and at their worst. And that helps form forever friendships. Bette Bussel is executive director of the American Camp Association, New England. For additional camp information and resources in CT, MA, ME, NH, RI & VT, visit www.acanewengland. org or call (781) 541-6080.
Many children develop close friendships in camp, and those friend-making skills are portable — they can be used in all aspects of life.
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How social media can help your camp search BY BE TTE BUSSEL Camp seekers are buried in information about the camps they are exploring but struggle to know what’s most important and how to use those key details to explore the fit between a child’s needs and interests and what a camp offers. The most important thing to do is to look for patterns and validation for the deal breaking parameters of your family’s search. Explore finalist camps carefully and comprehensively; it’s in that exploration that the first choice camp will emerge. Camps have many options and choices as they present themselves to prospective families. Look at everything they share and publish! Talk to as many people as possible. And, find the patterns — notice the things that the camp touts in its materials and the ones camper families confirm and find to be true. Camps approach marketing like most businesses today by offering a website, print brochures, email and direct mail marketing campaigns, advertising, inperson events such as open houses and
By watching social media feeds (see Linden Place's Facebook page), you can get a sense of what each organization values and how it supports its mission.
house parties, and, of course, on social media. Expect different approaches. Camps that are very environmentally focused often print less and offer more information electronically. Camps owned by nonprofits spend budgets on campers not on marketing. Day camps blanket certain zip codes with marketing materials. Websites are the primary marketing vehicle camps use. Reviewing a camp website gives prospective families a chance to see camp photography, download brochures and camp paperwork, read blogs, and view or at least request video. Some even offer 360-degree tours, while others answer questions via live chat. The other marketing pieces, print and electronic, usually echo certain parts of
See FACING PAGE
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Parents can learn a lot by watching camp communication From FACING PAGE the website — perhaps introducing a new program for this summer or reminding families of important deadlines. It’s at in-person events and on social media posts, where families can see what is top of mind for a camp right now. Check out the camps’ current posts and a review of posts since last summer can reveal a lot about a camp. During the winter on social media, camps are focusing posts on getting ready for summer. The excitement is building as they count down to camp. This will only intensify when spring officially arrives. Their social media will include profiles of returning and new staff, newsflashes about campers and their achievements, information about what’s new at camp, from buildings to supplies to equipment, memories of last summer, photography of camp in winter and of what’s happening at camp right now. And in doing this, they reveal what’s important in their camp world. Photography is the best way to tell the story of camp. And the photography that
is featured on social media shares what’s important to a particular camp community and its followers. You may have read about their Counselor in Training (CIT) program on the
“Each camp has its own vibe and culture. Social media posts generally do a good job of reflecting this.” website and its importance as the culminating leadership experience for campers who return summer after summer. When you see photos on Facebook of those CITs attending sessions at camp during the winter, it confirms the importance of the program and echoes the website’s info. Perhaps you’ll read a comment about the post from the parent of a CIT and that will validate what you heard from a reference. A tweet with a quote from a parent-
ing expert might echo the camp’s philosophy that children do as much as possible for themselves while at camp—a philosophy that is featured prominently on the new parent pages of their website. And, when you start reviewing previous posts all the way back to summer, it’s also clear what camps value. Summertime posts are full of photography of the stunning landscapes. Yes, they’re posting a photo of the setting sun that was taken by a pack of wily teens who are hiking on the Appalachian Trail for two reasons: followers should know that campers who learn to do advanced hiking are rewarded by stunning views and counselors who can help them appreciate them. An Instagram story on the camp garden’s harvest reveals details about a program in the brochure. See photos of the campers described in the brochure plant and harvest vegetables and as they learn about creating dinner in culinary arts. Have a child who worries about spiders or how they will ever live in a cabin? Summer social media posts include a lot of photography of camp dwellings. A picture really is worth a thousand words.
Each camp has its own vibe and culture. Social media posts generally do a good job of reflecting this. So if you think you’ll love a camp, do take the time to check their social media posts. Look to see their mission and values reflected in the photos and comments. Look to see happy campers. Look to see what articles they link to. Look to see the staff that run and support the camp experience. Look to see the traditions they profile. And, depending on what you see, you’ll be in a position of posing better questions to camp reps about the potential fit of the camp for your child. We encourage you to explore camp options across as many platforms as possible. It’ll definitely validate information you already have and will reveal details that will no doubt inform your search. Bette Bussel is executive director of the American Camp Association, New England. For additional camp information and resources in CT, MA, ME, NH, RI & VT, visit www. acanewengland.org or call 781/5416080.
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CAMP GUIDE
Camp Guide 2017 Whether your kids love animals, sports, the great outdoors, art and music or anything in between, you’re sure to find something within these pages. Most municipally sponsored camps are not included here; call your local recreation department for details on what’s available in your community. Remember to register early, as many camps fill up quickly.
General Camps THE CLASSIC SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE n ALL SAINTS ACADEMY
915 West Main Road, Middletown; 401/8484300; allsaintsacademy.org Children ages 3-9 enjoy a vacation filled with challenging activities, interesting field trips, and cookouts, with new themes every week. n AQUIDNECK ISLAND DAY CAMP
The Pennfield School, 110 Sandy Point Ave., Portsmouth; 401/864-3183; www.AquidneckIslandDayCamp.com Campers ages 5-13 spend rich days filled with the exciting summer fun that Aquidneck Island has to offer. Campers get to pick their fun by choosing from a menu of activities which include: horseback riding, sailing, the beach, hiking, art, and more! Plus, to prevent the “summer slide,” they integrate academic learning into each day and make learning fun and rewarding for campers. n BARRINGTON COMMUNITY
SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS Barrington Middle School, 261 Middle Highway, Barrington; 401/245-0432; www.barrcommschool.com Classes for students from kindergarten to high school in art, crafts, baby-sitting training and more. n CAMP ALDERSGATE
1043 Snake Hill Road, North Scituate; 401/568-4350; campaldersgate.com Run by the United Methodist Church, Camp Aldersgate offers overnight and day camp with activities including horseback riding, aquatics, fishing, sports, creativity, cooking, arts, explorers, a grandparents’ camp and more.
Campers at the Newman YMCA in Seekonk experience a little team-building (and tugging). crafts, sports, games, cooking, music, daily swimming and weekly field trips. n CAMP JORI
1065 Worden’s Pond Rd., Wakefield; 401/783-7000; www.campjori.com Camp JORI aims to provide a high quality overnight Jewish camping experience that is available to all families in a safe and supportive setting so that each JORI camper will develop life-long connections with the Jewish community. They offer Overnight Camp for grades 2-10, Day Camp for grades K-4, and a weekend program for those who want to get a taste of Overnight Camp. n CAMP RAMSBOTTOM -
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PAWTUCKET One Moeller Place, Pawtucket, RI 02860 401-722-8840 ramsbottom@bgcpawt.org bgcpawt.org Camp Ramsbottom in nearby Rehoboth is for boys and girls ages 6 to 13. A full range of activities includes archery, art, basketball, crafts, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, soccer, swimming, tennis and much more. Bus service to Camp Ramsbottom is provided from convenient locations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, with camper drop off each morning and afternoon pick up. The camp runs in twoweek sessions from June through August.
n CAMP CEDARWOOD
25 Old County Road, Barrington; 401/2460188; bbcri.org This camp, for grades 1 to 8 and operated by Barrington Baptist Church, offers Bible study,
n CAMP ST. DOROTHY
13 Monkey Wrench Lane, on the shores of Mt. Hope Bay, Bristol; 401/253-5434
Under the direction of the Sisters of St. Dorothy, this Christian day camp offers all-weather outdoor and indoor fun, sports, nature walks, swimming, songs, art, plays, Bible stories, games, sign language and more for ages 5-13. n CANONICUS CAMP AND
CONFERENCE CENTER American Baptist Churches of R.I., 54 Exeter Road, Exeter; 800/294-6318; www.canonicus.org This day camp for pre-K to grade 7 and resident camp for grades 1-12 offers kayaking, swimming, archery, outdoor skills, sports, fishing, cooking, horseback riding and more. n THE CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP
Locations in Warren (401/247-2503), Rumford (401/434-1118), Riverside (401/2286209) and Seekonk (508/336-2677); www. childrensworkshop.com Children enjoy field trips, sports, swimming, arts and crafts and more. n COZ SUMMER CAMP
Hugh Cole School, 50 Asylum Road, Warren; 401/245-1460, ext. 1375 This Bristol-Warren Regional School District program is for campers in grades K-6 and includes art, community service, computers, cooking, cookouts, fitness, gardening, music, hiking, reading, sports, and more. n CAMP WETU AT MOUNT HOPE FARM
Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave., Bris-
tol; 401/254-1745; mounthopefarm.org Summer 2017 includes 4 two-week sessions, each with a themed curriculum integrating the Farm’s unique landscape as a laboratory for kid friendly learning on a range of topics including farming, forestry, hiking, science, history, conservation and fun! Themes this year are "Backyard Bonanza," "Guardians of the Forest," "Water Rats," and "Trailblazers." Camps are for ages 6 to 12. n EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE
CENTER SUMMER CAMP 872 Reservoir Road, on Echo Lake, Pascoag; 401/568-4055; www.eccri.org Run by the Episcopal Diocese of R.I., this camp is for ages 4 to 17 and includes daily worship, swimming, creative evening programs and time with friends. n FRIENDS ACADEMY
SUMMER PROGRAMS 1088 Tucker Road, North Dartmouth, 508/999-1356; www.friendsacademy1810. org Offers a wide variety of nature, academic and sports camps for children in pre-K through grade 9. n THE GARDEN PLAYSCHOOL
84 Cutler St., Warren, 401/289-2895; www. gardenplayschool.com This nature-based camp is for children ages 18 months to 5 years, with different themes.
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CAMP GUIDE Wheeler Summer Camps offers a traditional outdoor day camp experience for campers ranging in age from 4-15. Activities are geared toward exploration of the outdoors, learning life skills, arts and athletics.
From Page 7 n GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTH EASTERN
NEW ENGLAND SUMMER CAMPS Various locations, including Promising Acres in Swansea and Camp Rocky Farm in Newport; 401/331-4500; www.gssne.org Day and overnight camps for girls entering grades K-12 include traditional camp experiences like swimming, boating, arts and crafts, nature, cooking and outdoor skills.
YMCA Camps While each YMCA camp designs its own programs to serve its local community, each YMCA promotes the core Y principles of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Following are some local YMCAs offering camps.
n NARRAGANSETT COUNCIL - BOY
SCOUTS OF AMERICA STEM DAY CAMP 10 Risho Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 401.351.8700 nfo@narragansettbsa.org narragansettbsa.org There will be expanded STEM program time at our camps this summer, including our maker studio at Camp Champlin. n SUMMER CAMPS AT GORDON SCHOOL
Gordon School, 45 Maxfield Ave., East Providence; 401/434-3833 or www.gordonschool. org Gordon offers a series of day camps each summer. For 2017, options include Summer Gators for students entering nursery to grade 4, soccer for grades 1 to 4, summer theater for grades 5 to 9, basketball for grades 1 to 9, and science and engineering, combined with boating (spend afternoons on 22-foot sailboats) for grades 3 to 6. n SUMMER J-CAMP
AT THE DWARES JCC 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence; 401/4214111; jewishallianceri.org Day camps for children ages 2-15 including sports, art, acting, animals, cooking, science, travel, and so many more ways for your child to create an exciting summer full of memories.
SAILING SWIMMING HORSEBACK RIDING ART SPORTS FIELD TRIPS
Gordon School campers engage in sports, arts, music and more. n MOSES BROWN SUMMER CAMPS
250 Lloyd Ave., Providence; 401/831-7350, ext. 150; www.mosesbrown.org Moses Brown offers a traditional day camp for children ages 3-17 as well as camps with a special mixture of arts, music, chess, computers, design/build, engineering, forensics, maritime studies & sailing, theatre, and swimming.
state-of-the-art facilities including an inground swimming pool, gymnasium, air-conditioned library, art studio and playing fields. n ROCKY HILL SCHOOL SUMMER
ENRICHMENT ACADEMY AND CAMPS 530 Ives Road, East Greenwich; 401/8849070; ww.rockyhill.org Offers a variety of summer programs, sports and specialty programs for ages 3-18
n OCEAN STATE MONTESSORI
SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP 100 Grove Avenue, East Providence; 401/434-6913; www.oceanstatemontessori. org/camps Ocean State Montessori School Summer Camp offers a balance of indoor and outdoor activities including arts and crafts, movement, stories, drama, swim lessons, and free play for ages 3 to 6.
n ST. MICHAEL’S COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
180 Rhode Island Ave., Newport; 401/8495970 or www.smcds.org/summer St. Michael’s offers a variety of programs for children ages 3-18, encouraging children to explore, learn, create and develop in an atmosphere of support and respect. n WHEELER SCHOOL
n PENNFIELD SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
110 Sandy Point Ave., Portsmouth; 401/8494646; www.pennfield.org A camp for ages 3 to 14 utilizing Pennfield’s FUN FRIENDS & ADVENTURE
aquidneck island day camp June 26th - August 11th Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:00pm Extended Day
8:00am-5:00pm
Register per week or for full summer term Portsmouth, RI • (401) 864-3183
www.aquidneckislanddaycamp.com
SUMMER PROGRAMS Wheeler School Farm, 357 Walker St., Seekonk; 508/336-8377; wheelersummercamp.com
• Bayside YMCA, 70 West St., Barrington; 401/245-2444; www.ymcagreaterprovidence.org. • Newman YMCA, 472 Taunton Ave., Seekonk; 508/336-7103; www.ymcagreaterprovidence.org. • Newport County YMCA, 792 Valley Road, Middletown; 401/847-9200 or www.newportymca.org. • YMCA Camp Sandywoods, off Bulgarmarsh Road, Tiverton; 401/847-9200; www.newportymca.org.
Environmental Camps Although most traditional summer camps offer outdoor experiences and incorporate their settings in their programs, some camps specialize in teaching kids to appreciate the natural environment. n ALTON JONES CAMP
401 Victory Highway, West Greenwich; 401/874-8200; www.altonjonescamp.org Alton Jones Camp for ages 5 to 17—with 2,300 acres, 75-acre lake, miles of trails and a 19th-century farm—offers a big backyard for learning, exploration, adventure and fun. Offering day, overnight and specialty camps. Activities highlight outdoor skills and the natural environment. n AUDUBON SOCIETY OF
RHODE ISLAND NATURE DAY CAMPS Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope
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CAMP GUIDE St., Bristol; Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Ave., Seekonk; and Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield; 401/245-7500, 401/949-5454; www.audubonsummercamp.com Audubon summer camp gets kids ages 3 1/2 to 15 outside exploring fields, forests, ponds and the coast of Narragansett Bay. It’s the perfect environment for adventure, exploration, learning, and loads of fun. n CAMP SEQUOIA AT BLITHEWOLD
Blithewold Gardens and Arboretum, 101 Ferry Road, Bristol; 401/253-2707; www.blithewold.org For kids entering grades 1-5, the camp specializes in hands-on programs emphasizing the interaction of plants, animals, humans and the environment. n THE LLOYD CENTER
SUMMER PROGRAMS 430 Potomska Road, South Dartmouth, Mass.; 508/990-0505 x13; www.lloydcenter. org The Lloyd Center's summer programs are designed to give motivated students entering grades 3 to 8 an opportunity to explore different aspects of environmental science. All coastal studies sessions include field study, laboratory work, and fun. The Young Naturalist program, for ages 5-7, teaches kids about fish, birds, crustaceans, snakes, mammals and more. n NORMAN BIRD
SANCTUARY SUMMER CAMP 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown; 401/846-2577; www.normanbirdsanctuary. org The Norman Bird Sanctuary offers day camp programs through the summer for children ages 3 1/2 to 14. The age-appropriate and innovative camps offer a unique blend of hands-on learning, games, animal encounters and team building. Camp groups led by caring, enthusiastic and professional teacher naturalists utilize Norman Bird Sanctuary's 325-acre outdoor classroom.
n ZOOCAMP
Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence; 401/785-3510; www.rwpzoo.org. Games, hands-on activities, crafts, animal encounters and tours of the zoo for ages 4-13.
Educational Camps These camps focus on academics or a specialized area of study, from foreign language to technology. n ANTIOCH SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM
618 Rock St., Fall River; 508/673-6767; www.antioch-school.org Arts & crafts, baking, an hour of academics daily and a weekly field trip for students in preschool through 8th grade. n BATTLESHIP COVE
5 Water Street, Fall River Mass • 508-6781100 • www.battleshipcove.org Journey through time and camp aboard a historic World War II battleship. Overnight program for scout troops to experience life as a sailor and to sleep on a World War II battleship. It also includes school and youth groups as well as family overnights. n CAMP HAPPY TRAILS
Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown; 401-846-0592 x120; www.potterleague.org Kids in grades 2 to 6 are introduced to the wonders of the animal kingdom while learning compassion and respect for the world around them. n FRENCH-AMERICAN SCHOOL
OF R.I. SUMMER CAMP 75 John St., Providence; 401/274-3325; www.fasri.org Kids ages 4 to 12 have summer fun in French. Activities include arts, craft, sports, fresh air, and French language experience and exposure.
n SAVE THE BAY’S BAYCAMPS
n MATHNASIUM OF PORTSMOUTH
Save The Bay, 100 Save The Bay Drive, Providence; 401/272-3540; www.savebay.org Narragansett Bay is what sets our summer camps apart from all the rest. In fact, it's our campground. During our week-long, full- and half-day camps, children from kindergarten through high school enjoy hands-on exploration of Rhode Island's greatest natural resource. From sailing and science to critters and crafts, plus locations throughout Rhode Island, there's a camp for every child who loves the outdoors.
14 Potomac Rd, Portsmouth RI 02871, 401-683-6284 Portsmouth@mathnasium.com Morning and afternoon programs. Summer programs are designed to prevent summer learning loss. n PORTSMOUTH ABBEY
SUMMER PROGRAM Portsmouth Abbey School, 285 Cory's Lane, Portsmouth; 401/643-1225; www.portsmouthabbey.org/summer
The Abbey summer program, designed for students entering grades 7 to 11, provides children with a month full of fun experiences, new friends and academic skills, all while living on the campus on the shores of Narragansett Bay. n RITES SUMMER PROGRAMS
Hamilton School at Wheeler in Providence; 401/723-4459; www.ritutorial.org The RITES Summer program, for students entering grades 2-12, offers an enjoyable, multisensory, specialized, educational experience for children with a range of learning differences that affect their classroom performance. n ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL
SUMMER PROGRAMS St. Andrew’s School, 63 Federal Road, Barrington; 401/246-1230; www.standrews-ri. org/summerprograms A summer program that offers a bridge to the academic school year with activities for students in grades 1-12. Half- and full-day camps in theater arts, wilderness, robotics and more.
Creative Camps These camps focus on the arts ranging from
dance to theater to studio art. n ARTS ALIVE!
PO Box 678, Barrington; 401/237-0638; www.artsalivebarrington.org Acting, music, dance, fun! Arts Alive! Summer Theatre Camps are for ages 8 to 14. Space is limited, and they fill up quickly. n THE ARTISTS’ EXCHANGE
50 Rolfe Square, Cranston; 401/490-9475; www.artists-exchange.org Campers ages 5 to 15 will find a wide range of classes and opportunities to create with a mediums including paint, clay, and found and recycled materials. Camps are taught in fully equipped studios and theater spaces by certified teachers and professional artists. n CAMP BROADWAY
Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence; 401/421-2997; www.ppacri.org Weeklong day camp for theater-loving kids ages 10-17. Includes five days of singing, dancing, acting, and master classes, and cul-
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CAMP GUIDE Rehoboth; 401/245-9750 Warren; 401/2532212 Bristol; 401/624-2283 Tiverton; 774/260-7386 Rehoboth; www.rosemarysdance.com Rosemary's will offer a Ballet Princess Camp and Summer Dance Project in July, as well as a Summer Ballet Workshop and Summer Theater Camp in August.
From Page 9 minates with a performance for family and friends on the PPAC stage. n CAMP OSTC
Ocean State Theatre Company, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick; 401/921-6800; www. oceanstatetheatre.org Ocean State Theatre Company offers summer camps full of fun and learning with quality theater professionals, culminating in a fullscale musical production. For students in grades 1 to 9.
n SUMMER DANCE CAMPS
AT THE BALLET CENTER 89 Gooding Ave., Bristol; 401/254-2847; theballetctr.com Find new ways to move this summer! The Ballet Centers offers Summer Dance Discovery, during which students can explore several dance styles as well as a Ballet Intensive and several Dance Camps, both full and halfday.
n JUST DANCE
426 Metacom Ave., Warren; 401/486-4478; justdanceri.com Dance instruction for ages 2 to adult in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, hip hop, acro, and lyrical. Summer camps run Monday-Thursday in July and August. n KIDSEYE SUMMER
FILMMAKING CAMP University of Rhode Island, Kingston; 401/861-4445; www.RIFilmFest.org This fun yet intensive five-day filmmaking camp for children ages 8 to 17 is presented by FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Film Festival. Participants step into the roles of screenwriters, actors, directors and crew and learn the basic elements of the filmmaking process, culminating in a premiere screening of their finished films. n KINDERART SUMMER CAMPS
KinderArt Preschool, 146 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown; 401/847-0685; Kinderartkids.com Creative summer program for children ages 3 to 5 features music, art, dramatic play, field trips, dance, outdoor fun and more. n LINCOLN SCHOOL
301 Butler Ave., Providence; 401/331-9696
n TRINITY REPERTORY
Pennfield School campers have access to fields, an art studio, a library and an in-ground pool. x4103; Lincolnschool.org Camps for boys and girls ages 3 to 6 and girls entering grades 1 through 12 include surf, robotics, squash, acting, and more. n LINDEN PLACE SUMMER ARTS CAMP
500 Hope St., Bristol; 401/253-0390; www. lindenplace.org Campers ages 6 to 14 participate in a wide variety of activities from arts and crafts and drama to creative movement and music classes. Each one-week session is arranged around a theme and ends with a performance for friends and family. n NEWPORT ART
MUSEUM SUMMER PROGRAMS 76 Bellevue Ave., Newport; 401/848-2787; www.newportartmuseum.org Camps and classes offered for kids ages 6 to 14.
n R.I. PHILHARMONIC MUSIC
SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS The Carter Center for Music Education & Performance, 667 Waterman Ave., East Providence; 401/248-7001; www.riphil.org/ musicschool Offering summer camps, workshops, early childhood classes and private lessons for all ages; programs include jazz, rock & blues, children's voice, music production, chamber music, and more.
YOUNG ACTORS SUMMER INSTITUTE 201 Washington St, Providence; 401/5211100; www.trinityrep.com The Young Actors Summer Institute is one of the most comprehensive arts enrichment summer programs in New England. Taught by Trinity Rep's professional acting company and Trinity's education staff, students are able to choose from a variety of different classes, including playwriting, tage combat, improvisation, film and much more. n ART BY YOU AT WEIRDGIRL
DESIGN YOUNG ARTISTS PROGRAM 2 College St., Providence; 401/454-6200; ce.risd.edu A variety of camps and courses offered at both RISD’s Providence campus and Tillinghast Farm in Barrington.
CREATIONS POTTERY STUDIO SUMMER ART CAMP Art by You at Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio, 33 Kent St., Barrington, RI ; 401/247-1397; www.weirdgirlcreations.com The studio offers a 4 half-day art camp for ages 5 and up. Students work in clay, try their hand at the wheel, paint 4 bisque pottery pieces, as well as drawing & painting.
n ROSEMARY'S SCHOOL
Sports Camps
n RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF
OF DANCE EDUCATION Locations in Warren, Bristol, Tiverton, and
The number of summer camps devoted to individual sports is huge. Keep an eye out for
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CAMP GUIDE sports camps available through many of the private schools and colleges in the area In addition, many traditional camps as well as the YMCAs will offer specialized sports and adventure themes including ropes courses, rock climbing, hiking, skateboarding and more. n COMMUNITY BOATING CENTER
India Point Park, Providence; 401/454-7245; www.communityboating.com For ages 8-17. Curriculum allows stepped progression through a variety of opportunities for beginner, racing or cruising-minded sailors. n EAST BAY SAILING FOUNDATION
Bristol Yacht Club, 101 Poppasquash Road, Bristol; 401/253-0775; www.eastbaysailingfoundation.org Classes for ages 6-18, taught in Bristol Harbor. Novice, beginner, intermediate and advanced racing classes offered.
Full and half-day options available. Programs for ages 3.5+ n RHODE ISLAND FENCING ACADEMY
14 Almeida Ave., East Providence; 401/4342404; RIFAC.com Do something extraordinary this summer — fencing camp! Fencing is a fun, safe sport that hones mind and body through a disciplined blend of determination, skill and competitiveness. RIFAC offers one of the most rewarding fencing camp experiences in the nation. n ROGER WILLIAMS
UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC CAMPS Roger Williams University, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol; 401/254-3050; www.rwu.edu Hit the field with RWU’s basketball, lacrosse and soccer camps. Campers will get tips from college coaches and players, improve their skills and meet new people. n TENNIS RHODE ISLAND, INC.
n HERRESHOFF SEAMANSHIP PROGRAM
Herreshoff Marine Museum, 1 Burnside St., Bristol; 401-253-5000; www.herreshoff.org Youth sailing camp on classic Herreshoff sloops; Full day and mornings; All levels of experience welcome; family and adult classes and boat rentals available on weeknights and weekends. n BRISTOL SUMMER CAMP
ERNIE’S AMERICAN MARTIAL ARTS 576 Metacom Ave., Bristol, RI; 401/2536409; bristolsummercamp.com Accepting a limited number of new children ages 5-12 to join us this summer! Our summer camp is open every day from 7:30am to 6pm. Fun and safe activities include: Martial Arts, Tumbling, cheerleading, dance, Zumba, Outdoor Sports, Arts & Crafts, Educations time, Reading time, and limited Video Game and Movie Time. n KARATE CAMP
Self Defense Training Center, 1235 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside; 401/437-9223; SelfDefenseRI.com Karate Camp is more than just Karate — the main focus is to make sure every camper has a great time. Campers will have the chance to take part in their favorite games, sports and other activities in a safe, supervised and fun setting. Children in camp have a great opportunity to improve strength, endurance and flexibility. n PRESTIGE FITNESS & GYMNASTICS
1735 Grand Army Hwy, Swansea, MA 02777 Phone:(508) 379-1019 • prestigeFitGym.com
70 Boyd Ave., East Providence; 401/4345550; www.tennisrhodeisland.com A wide variety of programs are offered for children at varying skill levels.
Special Needs/Health Needs There are many summer recreational opportunities specifically for children with physical, developmental or emotional disabilities, as well as those with special health care needs. A good source is the R.I. Developmental Disabilities Council, which puts together an annual summer guide every year; you can find it at www.riddc.org. n CAMP SUREFIRE
University of Rhode Island W. Alton Jones Campus, 401 Victory Highway, West Greenwich; 401/474-1606; www.campsurefire.org This one-week overnight camp provides an opportunity for kids aged 6 to 17 with type one diabetes to meet and learn from older campers, counselors and staff. Camp programs are held at the University of Rhode Island W. Alton Jones campus in West Greenwich. n HASBRO CHILDREN’S
HOSPITAL ASTHMA CAMP Canonicus Camp and Conference Center, 54 Exeter Road, Exeter; 401/444-8340; malsina@lifespan.org Camp provides children with asthma, ages 9-13, an opportunity to learn self-reliance and share ideas, problems and concerns about asthma.
n THE JACK RUA CAMP
FOR CHILDREN WITH DIABETES Camp Buxton, 90 Pond St., Rehoboth; 508/679-5233; peopleinc-fr.org Camp is for children ages 5 to 14 with type one diabetes who are served by Diabetes Association Incorporated. Its mission is to foster friendships among children with diabetes, their siblings and friends through a safe, active program. n CAMP WANNAGOAGAIN
Cub World Camp, Buck Hill Boy Scout Reservation, 704 Buck Hill Road, Pascoag; 401/785-2666; www.theautismproject.org This camp, for children ages 5 to 19 who have an autism spectrum diagnosis, is rich with visual supports, structured teaching methods, sensory-based activities and traditional camp activities like swimming, arts and crafts and nature walks. n SAIL TO PREVAIL’S CONFIDENCE
IS COOL SUMMER CAMP Located in Newport; 401/849-8898; www. sailtoprevail.org This recreational day camp is for children and teens with disabilities, ages 7-17. Campers participate in recreational and art and craft activities designed to meet their needs and
abilities, including sailing, swimming, arts and crafts, mobility games and sports, field trips and other creative activities.
Bereavement n CAMP ANGEL WINGS
Camp Welch, North Main Street, Assonet, MA; 508/973-3426; www.southcoast.org/ vna/events.html This annual, free, two-day bereavement camp is for children and teens, ages 6-15, who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Activities include swimming, arts and crafts, team building, sharing of loss and activities that memorialize loved ones. n CAMP BRAVEHEART
Camp Aldergate, 1043 Snake Hill Rd, North Scituate, RI 02857; 401/415-4610; www. hhcri.org/CampBraveHeart This two-day bereavement camp is for children ages 4-17 who have lost a loved one. Programming combines traditional camp activities like swimming, kayaking, archery, rock climbing and ropes challenge courses, with grief support, including art therapy, music, theatre workshops, drum circles and storytelling. A butterfly release ceremony concludes the event. Staffed by HHCRI grief support staff and volunteers.
An affordable full day arts camp on the beautiful grounds of Linden Place Mansion in Bristol, RI Campers ages 6-12 participate in a variety of activities from costume making to games on the Mansion grounds, from arts and crafts to writing and singing music, and to playmaking and creating dances.
Two One-Week Schedules:
July 10-14 July 24-28
LINDENPLACE.ORG • 401-253-0390