2019 Summer Camp Guide by East Bay Media Group

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School is fun when you’re not in school

For over a century and a half, young people have gathered in the woods, at the beaches, on top of mountains, and even in cities for one of New England’s great traditions — summer camp. Since its inception at the Gunnery School in 1861, camp has provided opportunities for children to explore, take chances, learn and grow. Whether overnight adventures or daily excursions, camp experiences support optimal child development in several ways. Adventure, exploration, and positive risk-taking. Camp is a place away from parents, teachers and other traditional authority figures. Instead, camps have directors and counselors whose sole purpose is to ensure campers are having fun in a safe, structured environment. Without knowing it, campers allow counselors to push them into trying new things or test their limits. For some campers, risk means trying the zip line. Others might find a new adventure by finally joining their camp’s theatre production. And for

many youngsters, simply going to camp is their first exploration away from the comforts of home.

capabilities. Once again, these soft skills complement academics, shaping a well-rounded student.

Skills at camp

Summer Learning Loss

Schools focus on specific learning outcomes and deliver a similar curriculum to all children in a year of learning. However, camp offers opportunities to further develop soft skills not explicitly targeted as well as different tangible skills rarely found in schools. From archery, waterski and volleyball, to arts and crafts, theatre, and rocketry, camps offer valuable new experiences and skill-development campers won’t normally find back at school. These creative explorations support academic achievement for children. It provides context of a world where the data and lessons learned in a classroom may be applied one day. Camp keeps the brain active by shifting focus without shutting down. And at the end of the summer, these active brains have an easier transition back to formalized learning, for they never

Campers develop skills over the summer, and that process feeds into the next school year. Time and again, research suggests children not engaged in quality learning experiences lose ground academically against their peers during the summer. By providing opportunities not often found in traditional education and creating safe environments for children to explore, camp is a perfect, balanced complement to the school year. Keep a child’s brain eager and active over the summer, and that activity continues once school returns.

went fully into sleep mode. Camp also forces children and young adults to develop the soft skills employers claim many young professionals lack. By the nature of camp, being with a group of peers and counselors away from the safety net of home, it guides campers and staff to use and hone their interpersonal, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving

To learn more about how camps positively support overall child development, contact the American Camp Association New England or visit ACANewEngland.org.

summer P R O G R A M S

friends academy

JUN. 10-AUG. 9 NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA

AGES 3-18 Mon.- Fri. 9 am - 3 pm Mornings, afternoons, or all day! Before and after care available.

www.friendsacademy1810.org arts • sports • drama • academics cooking • computers • expeditions science • adventure + survival K-3 theme weeks • ropes course

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Day camp or overnight camp? Deciding between day camp or residential (overnight) camp is one piece of the decision for families. Camp is an experience and not limited to a singular location. Campers can develop the same skills, both hard and soft, whether they’re sleeping away from home or returning to their own beds each night. While there are differences between day and residential camps, above all else, the most important outcome of this decision is finding the right fit for your camper and family. This begins with knowing your camper. Many overnight camps begin taking campers between ages 7 and 9 years old. However, some children may be ready at 6 and some others may not be ready at 10. While there is no clear, linear checklist to determine whether day or overnight camp is right for your child, the following questions can help guide that conversation: n What is the primary reason for wanting to go to camp? n Has your child ever spent multiple

nights sleeping away from home? n What’s your budget for camp? n Can your child bathe and dress themselves independently? n How far away from home do you want your child’s camp experience to be? n What activities are important to

your camper’s experience? These questions can help begin a dialogue with your family about which camp experience is the best fit for you. The choice of day versus residential camp is one important aspect of the overall decision. But even then, make

sure you follow up with those potential camps. Talk to directors. Ask for tours. Ask for references. Do your due diligence. In the end both you and the camp want this summer to be the first of many and the beginning of a great relationship.

CAMP

RAMSBOTTOM • June 24 – August 16 • Convenient, safe, affordable • Professional, caring staff • 50+ years of creating lifelong memories!

COME SAILING Summer Sailing Sessions with EBSF: Junior Sailing & EBSF Race Team, Adult Lessons & J/22 Charters & Racing Jr. Summer camp for kids: Novice - Beginner - Opti Race 420 Race & Adventure Sailing 1 & 2 Adult Sailing Classes Beginner - Intermediate & Advanced Weeknights & Friday Afternoons

Call 401.722.8840 or visit www.bgcpawt.org to learn more! Use code EBSCG when registering and be entered to win one of five free sessions at Camp Ramsbottom (entry deadline 7/1/19).

Learn more & Register Now for Summer Sailing

www.eastbaysailingfoundation.org

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Key questions to consider when framing your camp search Choosing a camp for your child can be exciting. You know that camp is the right choice, but now you need to figure out which camp is the right choice. Following is a list of questions designed to help you steer your search: n Is the camp accredited? What other regulations or licenses does the camp follow? n What kind of training does the staff receive on safety, supervision, mental health awareness, problem solving, and other areas pertinent to working with children? n What is the most important thing for families to know about your program? n Is the price all-inclusive, or are there extra charges for uniforms, specialty programs, transportation, tee shirts, trips, etc.? n Is transportation available and what are the specifics? n How does your camp handle special diet or physical needs? n In what way may I communicate with my child while they are at camp? With the staff?

n Are there family visiting days? n Can you provide references that I

may contact? n What is unique about your camp?

If looking at a day camp: n Is before/after camp care avail-

able? If so, who cares for the children, and what activities are offered? Is there an additional cost? n Are meals provided? At what cost? n How and where do I drop off or pick up my camper?

For more information about camp including helpful tips on finding the right camp, contact the American Camp Association New England or visit www.acanewengland.org.

mOuNt HOpe FARm “Exploring yesterday, creating today, changing tomorrow”

CAmp Wetu 2019

Learn about nature AND EXPLORE THE FARM!

joy • understanding • respect

Registration Deadline: June 3

Engaging Fun for Children Ages 3 –14!

Z each session a uniQue theMe Z

Cooking ❈ Sports ❈ Science ❈ Art and more!

(FOR KIDS AGES 6-12)

Four 2-week sessions

June 24 - August 23, 2019

Sibling, Multi-Week, Membership Discounts & Extended Day Available

Call 508-789-4452 or e-mail camp@mounthopefarm.org with questions! Registration information is available at www.mounthopefarm.org

SUMMER

PROGRAMS

For more information, visit www.pennfield.org or call 401.849.4646. Little Slocum Farm • 110 Sandy Point Avenue • Portsmouth, RI preschool

(age 3) – eighth grade

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5 life lessons learned at camp Over the last 150-plus years, camp has provided opportunities for children and adults to discover or further develop many life lessons. Here are just a few.

new song or accent. They may meet someone from another state or country, and sometimes they run into people from home who become lifelong friends at camp. Camp is an opportunity to both try new things and meet new people.

It’s all about relationships Life doesn’t exist in a vacuum and no one can do this alone. Just like a classroom, children have opportunities at camp to share experiences with peers, develop friendships, and learn the ups and downs of getting along with others. By the nature of co-existing in the same space and enjoying similar experiences, camp encourages children to develop and maintain skills necessary to relationship building.

I can do that! Confidence! Camp thrives on self-efficacy in young people. Enjoying success in a healthy manner and learning to overcome obstacles or even failure are hallmarks of a camp experience. For both campers and staff, camp allows young people to feel proud

Not all learning happens in a classroom

when things go well and encourages resilience when they don’t.

Take a risk One way to build confidence is to try something new. Camp is rife with safe, healthy opportunities for children to take a chance. This could mean climbing a 30-foot wall, trying out for the camp production of Peter Pan, riding a

horse, or trying broccoli for the first time. At camp, young people learn how to take risks and learn from their outcomes.

It’s a great big world out there When a child goes to camp, they interact with peers and adults from places they might have never seen or even heard of. Campers might hear a

Last but certainly not least, campers discover that school does not have a monopoly on learning. Campers develop new skills, learn about their own passions and interests, and are exposed to ideas and experiences that don’t normally sneak into a formal classroom. Without knowing it, campers are learning every day by simply getting out and going to camp. For more information about camp and the benefits of the camp experience, contact the American Camp Association New England or visit www.acanewengland.org.

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Summer Campers – Environmentalists of tomorrow PROVIDED BY THE AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIAT ION, NEW ENGLAND Campers are the future stewards of the environment, and the grass is looking greener. According to a study conducted in 2015 by the American Camp Association, nature, environmental education, and gardening programs make up 31 percent of new programs being added to camps based on interests of campers. Camps in New England have been providing an ideal setting for creating environmental awareness in children for over 150 years. Living closely with the Earth while at camp, campers learn to appreciate and care for the world around them. They experience it as members of an ecosystem, which allows them to understand and appreciate biodiversity on a personal level. Camp gives children the opportunity to explore how their choices have an impact on other animals and on the Earth. It often sparks interests that can become lifelong hobbies, lifestyles, and careers – environmental and earth sci-

ences, gardening, farming, oceanography, geology, and so much more. Whether located in a field or forest, on an island or a school campus, a park or a

dedicated woodland reserve, camp program offerings maximize the use of the site where the camp is located. Experiential learning at camp happens naturally when camp leadership implement common-sense and sound practices in their programs. Training counselors to instruct kayakers not to pick the water lilies as they paddle around the pond or lake; hikers on an overnight trek return with more trash than they took with then; organic gardens planted for educational purposes are done so in locations where they can be left for the rest of the year. These experiences in the natural world are transformational — so much so that campers return home with real world knowledge of environmental awareness and a focus on reducing their negative

impact on the environment. They return home with an enhanced appreciation of the outdoors and their role in the ecosystem. Children who attend summer camp go on to have a greater appreciation for natural parks and wildlife preserves for the rest of their lives; many will even go on to pursue interests in the environment or the sciences in college, the workplace, the community, and their families. While you’ll find varying degrees of environmental expertise and focus from camp to camp, summer camps today are building on the proud tradition of providing children with opportunities to experience and enjoy nature and the environment in ways that will sustain our collective future.

“Best organization I’ve gotten my kids involved in.” – GINA, PROVIDENCE

RIFAC.COM (401) 434-2404 East Providence, RI Professional Coaches

Full & Half Day Fencing Camps

Experience a Sailor’s Life at Camp Cove! Amazing activities, field trips and fun! Coming this Summer! battleshipcove.org for more information.

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CAMP GUIDE

Camp Guide 2019 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.

ALL SAINTS ACADEMY 915 West Main Road, Middletown; 401/848-4300; allsaintsacademy.org Children ages 3-9 enjoy a vacation filled with challenging activities, interesting field trips, and cookouts, with new themes every week. 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. 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. CAMP CEDARWOOD 25 Old County Road, Barrington; 401/246-0188; campcedarwood.org This camp, for grades K to 8 and operated by Barrington Baptist Church, offers Bible study, crafts, sports, games, cooking, music, daily swimming and weekly field trips. 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.

THE CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP Locations in Warren (401/247-2503), Rumford (401/434-1118), Riverside (401/228-6209) and Seekonk (508/3362677); www.childrensworkshop.com Children enjoy field trips, sports, swimming, arts and crafts and more.

CAMP RAMSBOTTOM Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, One Moeller Place, Pawtucket; 401-7228840; 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 two-week sessions from June through August.

COZ SUMMER CAMP Hugh Cole School, 50 Asylum Road, Warren; 401/245-1460, ext. 1375; bwrsd.org 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.

CANONICUS CAMP 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.

CAMP WETU AT MOUNT HOPE FARM Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave., Bristol; 401/254-1745; mounthopefarm. org Summer 2019 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! Camps are for ages 6 to 12. EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE CENTER SUMMER CAMP 872 Reservoir Road, on Echo Lake, Pas-

coag; 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. 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 aged 3-18. 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. GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND SUMMER CAMPS Various locations; 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.

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CAMP GUIDE NARRAGANSETT COUNCIL - BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CAMPS 10 Risho Avenue, East Providence; 401/351-8700; narragansettbsa.org There are several camps scheduled for summer 2019, from cub scout day camp to outdoor adventure camps.

n Newman YMCA, 472 Taunton Ave.,

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 students in grades pre-K through 9.

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.

SUMMER J-CAMP AT THE DWARES JCC 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence; 401/4214111; jewishallianceri.org Day camps for children ages 3-15 including sports, art, acting, animals, cooking, science, travel, and so many more ways for your child to create an exciting summer full of memories. MOSES BROWN SUMMER CAMPS 250 Lloyd Ave., Providence; 401/8317350, 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. 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.

Seekonk; 508/336-7103; www. ymcagreaterprovidence.org. n Newport County YMCA, 792 Valley Road, Middletown; 401/847-9200 or www.newportymca.org.

Environmental Camps

PENNFIELD SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP 110 Sandy Point Ave., Portsmouth; 401/849-4646; www.pennfield.org A camp for ages 3 to 14 utilizing Pennfield’s state-of-the-art facilities including an in-ground swimming pool, gymnasium, air-conditioned library, art studio and playing fields. ROCKY HILL SCHOOL SUMMER ENRICHMENT ACADEMY AND CAMPS 530 Ives Road, East Greenwich; 401/884-9070; www.rockyhill.org Offers a variety of summer programs, sports and specialty programs for ages 3-18 ST. MICHAEL’S COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 180 Rhode Island Ave., Newport; 401/849-5970; www.smcds.org St. Michael’s offers a variety of summer camp programs for children age 3-12, as

well as a theatre program for young performing artists age 9-18.

WHEELER SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS Wheeler School Farm, 357 Walker St., Seekonk; 508/336-8377; wheelersummercamp.com 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. 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 Bayside YMCA, 70 West St., Barrington; 401/245-2444; www.ymcagreaterprovidence.org.

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ALTON JONES CAMP 401 Victory Highway, West Greenwich; 401/874-8200; www.altonjonescamp.org Alton Jones Camp for ages 5 to 16—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. AUDUBON SOCIETY OF RHODE ISLAND NATURE DAY CAMPS Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope 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. 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,

Youth Sailing Summer Camp Ages 7-15; All Levels of Experience Sail on Herreshoff 12½ Spring & Fall After School Programs

For Full Schedule, visit herreshoff.org/programs

Adult Private or Group Lessons Sailboat Rentals

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CAMP GUIDE humans and the environment.

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. 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. SAVE THE BAY’S BAY CAMPS 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.

SAILING SWIMMING HORSEBACK RIDING ART SPORTS FIELD TRIPS

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.

BATTLESHIP COVE 5 Water Street, Fall River Mass • 508678-1100 • 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. CAMP HAPPY TRAILS Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown; 401-846-0592 x120; FUN FRIENDS & ADVENTURE

aquidneck i s l a n d day camp

www.potterleague.org Kids in grades 2 to 7 are introduced to the wonders of the animal kingdom while learning compassion and respect for the world around them. FRENCH-AMERICAN SCHOOL OF R.I. SUMMER PROGRAM 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. MATHNASIUM OF PORTSMOUTH 14 Potomac Rd, Portsmouth; 401/6836284; Mathnasium.com/Portsmouth Morning and afternoon programs designed to prevent summer learning loss. 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. 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. ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS St. Andrew’s School, 63 Federal Road, Barrington; 401/246-1230; www.standrews-ri.org/summerprograms

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BEAT THE SUMMER SLIDE. Morning and afternoon options available all summer.

GIVE YOUR STUDENT THE MATH ADVANTAGE…

July 1st - August 16th Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:00pm Extended Day

8:00am-5:00pm

Portsmouth, RI • (401) 864-3183 www.aquidneckislanddaycamp.com

401-683-MATH (6284)

portsmouth@mathnasium.com www.mathnasium.com/portsmouth

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CAMP GUIDE A summer program that offers a bridge to the academic school year with camps in theater arts, wilderness, robotics and more, for students age 5 to grade 12.

Creative Camps These camps focus on the arts ranging from dance to theater to studio art.

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. THE ARTISTS’ EXCHANGE 50 Rolfe Square, Cranston; 401/4909475; www.artists-exchange.org Campers ages 5 to 14 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. CAMP BROADWAY Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence; 401/4212997; www.ppacri.org Weeklong day camp for theater-loving kids ages 10-17. Includes five days of singing, dancing, acting, and master classes, and culminates with a performance for family and friends on the PPAC stage. EXTENSIONS SCHOOL OF DANCE 530 Wood St., 2nd Fl., Bristol; 401/2535902; www.extensions-ri.com Themed camps for ages 5-19 for summer 2019 include Fairies in the Rainforest, SpongeBob on Broadway, American Girls Party, Mary Poppins Returns, JoJo Jam Camp, Slumber Party Camp, and Dance Intensive.

RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN YOUNG ARTISTS PROGRAM 2 College St., Providence; 401/454-6200; ce.risd.edu In RISD’s Young Artist Program, children and teens have fun while developing skills in drawing, painting, sculpting, animation, photography, fashion, architectural design and more. Classes are taught by experienced educators who encourage young artists’ creative growth. Summer full-day camps and workshops and halfday classes are conveniently located at RISD’s Tillinghast Place in Barrington and the RISD campus in Providence. Ages 6-12.

JUST DANCE 426 Metacom Ave., Warren; 401/4864478; 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. KIDSEYE SUMMER FILMMAKING WORKSHOP 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. KINDERART SUMMER CAMPS KinderArt Preschool, 146 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown; 401/847-0685; www.Kinderartkids.com Creative summer program for children ages 3 to 5 features music, art, dramatic play, field trips, dance, outdoor fun and more. LINCOLN SCHOOL 301 Butler Ave., Providence; 401/3319696 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. LINDEN PLACE SUMMER ARTS CAMP 500 Hope St., Bristol; 401/253-0390; www.lindenplace.org Campers ages 6 to 12 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

ROSEMARY’S SCHOOL OF DANCE EDUCATION Locations in Warren, Bristol, Tiverton, and Rehoboth; 401/245-9750 Warren; 401/253-2212 Bristol; 401/624-2283 Tiverton; 774/260-7386 Rehoboth; www. rosemarysdance.com Rosemary’s offers a variety of programs in June through August for dancers ages 2 to 12. performance for friends and family.

NEWPORT ART MUSEUM SUMMER PROGRAMS 76 Bellevue Ave., Newport; 401/8482787; www.newportartmuseum.org Camps and classes offered for kids ages 6 to 13. 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.

SUMMER CAMP

• Team Building Grades Pre-K - 8

• Songs //

• Live Animal Encounters • Hands-On Learning

TRINITY REPERTORY YOUNG ACTORS SUMMER INSTITUTE 201 Washington St, Providence; 401/521-1100; 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 aged 10-18 are able to choose from a variety of different classes, including playwriting, age combat, improvisation, film and much more.

Spend a week at Roger Williams University’s state-ofthe-art facilities and waterfront learning about marine biology and exploring coastal ecosystems with our marine science faculty and staff.

Celebrating 60 Years of Fun in Nature! • Hiking & Exploring

SUMMER DANCE CAMPS AT THE BALLET CENTER 89 Gooding Ave., Bristol; 401/254-2847; theballetctr.com The Ballet Center offers several dance camps, both full and half-day, for dancers aged 2.5 to 18.

• Games • Nature Crafts

MARINE BIOLOGY SUMMER CAMP

• Discover oceanographic sampling techniques • Snorkel along barrier beaches and tidal pools • Explore bay ecosystems by sea kayak • View whales during a boat trip off Cape Cod • Examine shellfish and finfish biology

Sunday, July 14 to Saturday, July 20, 2019 For full details, visit you.rwu.edu/marinebiocamp

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CAMP GUIDE ART BY YOU AT WEIRDGIRL CREATIONS POTTERY STUDIO SUMMER ART CAMP 33 Kent St., Barrington, RI ; 401/2471397; www.weirdgirlcreations.com The studio offers camp for ages 3-12. Students work in clay, try their hand at the wheel, paint, and draw.

Sports Camps The number of summer camps devoted to individual sports is huge. Keep an eye out for 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.

COMMUNITY BOATING CENTER India Point Park, Providence; 401/4547245; www.communityboating.com For ages 8-17. Curriculum allows stepped progression through a variety of opportunities for beginner, racing or cruising-minded sailors. EAST BAY SAILING FOUNDATION Bristol Yacht Club, 101 Poppasquash Road, Bristol; 401/253-0775; www.eastbaysailingfoundation.org Classes for ages 6 to adult, taught in Bristol Harbor. Novice, beginner, intermediate and advanced racing classes offered. 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.

BRISTOL’S BEST SUMMER CAMP 12 Gooding 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. NINJA WARRIOR SUMMER CAMP Self Defense Training Center, 1235 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside; 401/4379223; 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. RHODE ISLAND FENCING ACADEMY 14 Almeida Ave., East Providence; 401/434-2404; 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. ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY SUMMER PROGRAMS Roger Williams University, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol; 401/254-3050; www.rwu. edu Programs from marine biology to cyber camp to athletics, available on RWU’s Bristol campus.

SUMMER 2019

COZ Summer Camp Around the World

For: Students entering grades K-6 When: June 24th* - August 16th

Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Hugh Cole School, Warren

*Start date subject to snow days

Full Day: $45 per day/$200 per week • Mini Day: $35 per day/$150 per week To find applications, go to our website www.bwrsd.org. Under Departments, click Family Resource Center, then COZ Summer Camp. Call 401-245-1460 X 8076

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.

CAMP SUREFIRE URI W. Alton Jones Campus, 401 Victory Highway, West Greenwich; 401/4741606; 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. 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. 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. CAMP WANNAGOAGAIN Cub World Camp, Buck Hill Boy Scout Reservation, 704 Buck Hill Road, Pascoag; 401/785-2666; www.theautismproj-

ect.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. SAIL TO PREVAIL Fort Adams, 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 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. CAMP BRAVEHEART Camp Aldergate, 1043 Snake Hill Rd, North Scituate; 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.

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PORTSMOUTH ABBEY SUMMER PROGRAM Sunday, June 30 – Thursday, July 25, 2019 Rising students in grades 7, 8, and 9 participate in a transformational and intentionally-designed program, striking a thoughtful balance between enrichment and recreation while rooted in our Benedictine foundation. For more information, please check out our website: www.portsmouthabbey.org/summerprogram For inquiries, please contact Director of the Summer Program, Mrs. Cat Caplin, at 401-643-1390.

“It was great to meet new people and I loved all my classes! I recommend this program to anyone who likes to have loads of fun and learn at the same time.”

Have a Summer That Matters!