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5 reasons why summer camp is a good choice for kids Summer vacation offers students a respite from lessons and the routine of school. Children might once have eagerly awaited those final days of classes so they could lounge poolside, skip rocks across ponds and spend the long days of the season playing with friends. But many of today’s youngsters spend much of their summer vacations indoors playing with their digital devices. Perhaps that’s why one of the last vestiges of the classic summer vacation escape — summer camp — remains such a viable option for parents who want their children to get outdoors once the school year ends. Although kids needn’t be in camp all summer long, a week or two can benefit campers of all ages. The following are five reasons why summer camp might be the right fit this year. 1. Explore talents. Summer camps help young people explore their unique interests and talents. Under an organized, yet often easygoing, camp sched-
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Campers can gain confidence, try new things and get great exercise that they can’t always get while staying at home.
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Campers gain confidence and friends From FACING PAGE ule, kids can dabble in sports, arts and crafts, leadership, community support, and so many other activities that may not be fully available to them elsewhere. 2. Physical activity. Lots of camps build their itineraries around physical activities that takes place outdoors. Campers may spend their time swimming, running, hiking, playing sports, climbing, and so much more. This can be a welcome change for kids accustomed to living sedentary lifestyles. Regular physical activity has many health benefits and can set a foundation for healthy habits as an adult. 3. Gain confidence. Day and sleepaway camps offer campers the opportunity to get comfortable in their own skin. Camps can foster activities in self-esteem by removing the academic measures of success and fill in with noncompetitive opportunities to succeed. Campers learn independence,
decision-making skills and the ability to thrive outside of the shadow of their parents, siblings or other students. 4. Try new things. Camp gives children the chance to try new things, whether that’s learning to cook, exploring new environments or embracing a new sport or leisure activity. Opening oneself up to new opportunities can build character and prove enlightening for children. 5. Make new friends. Camp is a great place to meet new people and make lifelong friends. Campers flood in from areas near and far. This provides kids with a chance to expand their social circles beyond their immediate neighborhoods and schools. Camps benefit children in a variety of ways. Lessons learned in camp can strengthen values, build confidence, develop coping mechanisms when adversity strikes, and enable campers to make lifelong friends.
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Making decisions can create an opportunity for growth Decisions can be scary. Without certainly knowing an outcome, people make choices every day. Some work out, and others provide unforeseen results. Both contribute to developing a healthy process for making decisions. By doing, people learn how it feels to make decisions and how they overcome internal and external factors that impede or help the process. However, decision-making is not a naturally easy process for many. And for children, decisions can be even scarier. After years of making decisions, most adults naturally find their process. However, where can children find more opportunities to independently and collaboratively make decisions safely? Camp.
On their own, or in groups, campers must navigate a landscape of decision-making on their own — and that’s a good thing.
Do I stay or do I go? It starts with the decision about camp. By including them in the process, campers feel empowered and learn how to consider multiple factors in coming to a decision. A camp-
er may have a friend at camp and want to go or a parent might want their child to have a similar experience they did as a kid. Both are valid reasons to go to
camp, but there are other factors to consider before giving the green light. When the process is done together, parents and children are both honing their decision-making tools.
What do I wear? What do I eat? What do I do? Every summer, campers through-
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Independence and decisions go hand in hand From FACING PAGE out New England will address these questions independent of their parents for the first time. A camper may be used to school only. Parents might decide an outfit, the cafeteria decides what’s on the menu and, and teachers generally decide the daily lessons. Camp can offer choices for children that they’re not used normally facing. At sleepaway camp, campers might have more leeway in what they wear. Day camps might allow campers to select their own activities each day, and for some campers, simply deciding between two food choices can be a first. Campers won’t make these decisions in a vacuum. However, by allowing campers to make even the smallest decision on their own, camp builds confidence in the camper’s decision-making abilities and provides learning
opportunities for those choices that don’t pan out. All this is done in the safe, friendly confines of camp. From the decision to go to camp, to trying new activities, and all the other choices involved, camp is a natural environment that fosters decision-making capabilities. Even for many adults, decisions can be hard. Anxiety is real and fear of making the wrong decision can paralyze. But camps can help this. Camps provide children an opportunity to make decisions in a safe, healthy environment daily. Just like getting to Carnegie Hall, better decision-making takes time and practice. Both found in abundance at camp.
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Factors to consider before choosing a camp Adults often look back fondly on their childhood experiences at summer camp. Camps can provide the opportunity to form lifelong friendships and discover rewarding hobbies that can enrich campers’ lives for decades to come. Choosing a summer camp is no small task, as the options at families’ disposal range from overnight camps to weekday afternoon camps to camps that specialize in certain programs, such as music or dance. Cost also is likely to factor into families’ decisions, as the American Camp Association notes that cost can vary greatly depending on which camp families choose. For example, the ACA notes that the average daily fee at a resident camp is $85, while the same fee at a day camp is $43. When looking for a summer camp
for kids, families should make the decision together. Kids should be involved in the selection process, as they’re more likely to have an enjoyable camp experience if they had a say in where they will be spending their summers. The following are some factors families should consider as they look for summer camps, courtesy of the ACA.
Kids’ interests The ACA urges parents to consider the child’s interests and personality before choosing a summer camp. Parents might want their children to attend the same summer camp they visited as youngsters, but each child is different. Just because mom and dad liked a particular camp does not mean their children will. The ACA notes that summer camps should
align with children’s interests and maturity level.
Locale Locale may only be a consideration for families considering overnight camps. Kids will likely be familiar with the locations of local day camps, but overnight camps might be set in mountain ranges, near the ocean or environments less familiar to youngsters. Kids who love the ocean might benefit from oceanfront camps that focus on marine biology, boating or other activities involving the water. In the same vein, youngsters who like camping and hiking might be more likely to embrace camps located in mountainous regions.
Session length
week or up to a couple of months. Session length should be considered by families looking at both local day camps and overnight resident camps. Parents who want their children to enjoy a largely schedule-free summer might not want to commit their children to lengthy camp sessions, even if those sessions are close to home. If parents think their children can benefit from the same structure they’re accustomed to during the school year, then an overnight camp that stretches for several weeks might be what they’re looking for. Summer camps give kids a chance to make memories that will last a lifetime. Choosing the right camp is an important decision that parents and kids should make together.
Camps may last as little as one
Linden Place Summer Arts Camp
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Spark creativity and imagination at Linden Place this summer! A weekday creative camp on the historic grounds of Linden Place Mansion
Introduce the timeless work of William Shakespeare to your budding young actor, singer, dancer or artist. Campers are taught by professional theatre, music, creative movement and art practitioners who lead interactive sessions. The one-week camp culminates in a final “Linden Place Shakespeare in the Park” performance for family and friends.
Registration before April 1 is $200 per student ($225 after April 1). Linden Place members receive a $25 discount per child.
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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.
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. ART BY YOU AT WEIRDGIRL CREATIONS POTTERY STUDIO SUMMER ART CAMP 33 Kent St., Barrington, RI ; 401/2471397; www.weirdgirlcreations.com The studio offers Art in the Afternoon camp for ages 3-12. Students work in clay, try their hand at the wheel, paint, and draw. 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 13. 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.
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 Nature Center and Aquarium, 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. 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 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 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, includ-
ing art therapy, music, theatre workshops, drum circles and storytelling. A butterfly release ceremony concludes the event. Staffed by HHCRI grief support staff and volunteers.
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. CAMP RAMSBOTTOM Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, One Moeller Place, Pawtucket; 401-722-
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CAMP GUIDE 8840; 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. CAMP SEQUOIA AT BLITHEWOLD Blithewold Gardens and Arboretum, 101 Ferry Road, Bristol; 401/253-2707; www. blithewold.org For kids in grades k-4, weekly themes includes activities like hikes on the grounds, exploration of the bamboo forest, trips to the frog pond, and beach time, as well as indoor activities like exploring the mansion, special guest visits, music, games, and arts & crafts. 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. 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
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.
CAMP WETU AT MOUNT HOPE FARM Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave., Bristol; 401/254-1745; mounthopefarm. org Summer 2020 includes 6 one-week sessions, each with a themed curriculum integrating related to exploration and 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.
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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 HAPPY TRAILS Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown; 401-846-0592 x120; 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. CAMP JACK 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.
THE CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP Locations in Warren (401/247-2503), Rumford (401/434-1118), Pawtucket (401/475-3668); Providence (401/3839958) and Central Falls (401/727-4474); www.childrensworkshop.com Children enjoy field trips, sports, swimming, arts and crafts and more. COMMUNITY BOATING CENTER India Point Park, Providence; 401/4547245; www.communityboating.com For ages 7-17. Curriculum allows stepped progression through a variety of opportunities for beginner, racing or cruising-minded sailors. COZ SUMMER CAMP Hugh Cole School, 50 Asylum Road, Warren; 401/245-1460, ext. 1375; bwrsd.org
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. 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 a Little Explorers day camp, Music and Creative Arts Camp, a Young Leaders Program, and more. EXTENSIONS SCHOOL OF DANCE 530 Wood St., 2nd Fl., Bristol; 401/2535902; www.extensions-ri.com Themed camps for ages 5-19. FRENCH-AMERICAN SCHOOL OF R.I. SUMMER PROGRAM 75 John St., Providence; 401/274-3325; www.fasri.org
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CAMP GUIDE Kids ages 3 to 10 have summer fun in French. Activities include arts, craft, sports, fresh air, and French language experience and exposure.
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. 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. 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.
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summer 2020, from cub scout day camp to outdoor adventure camps.
HERRESHOFF YOUTH SUMMER CAMP Herreshoff Marine Museum, 1 Burnside St., Bristol; 401-253-5000; www.herreshoff.org Youth sailing camp on classic Herreshoff sloops; all levels of experience welcome; family and adult classes and boat rentals available on weeknights and weekends. 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. The one-week session is arranged around a theme and ends with a
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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.
performance for friends and family.
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. MATHNASIUM OF PORTSMOUTH 14 Potomac Rd, Portsmouth; 401/6836284; Mathnasium.com/Portsmouth Morning and afternoon programs designed to prevent summer learning loss. NARRAGANSETT COUNCIL - BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CAMPS 10 Risho Avenue, East Providence; 401/351-8700; narragansettbsa.org There are several camps scheduled for
SUMMER AT GORDON 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. SUMMER J-CAMP AT THE DWARES JCC 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence; 401/4214111; jewishallianceri.org Day camps for children ages 4-15 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; 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.
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Traditional Camp 9 am – 3 pm
Warren $200/$100 for 8 wks Entering 1st to 9th grade Non-Warren $350 for 8 wks __________________________ Warren $200/$100 for 8 wks Preschool Non-Warren $350 for 8 wks 9 am – 3 pm
WARREN SUMMER WARREN SUMMER CAMP CAMP WARREN SUMMER
__________________________ 3-5-year olds Preschool $50 a week 9 am – 3 pm Warren 3-5-year olds
RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN YOUNG ARTISTS PROGRAM 345 S. Main St., Providence; 401/4546200; ce.risd.edu In RISD’s Young Artist Program, heats up each summer with expanded course offerings for kids and teens. Young artists immerse themselves in the art-making process and have fun creating in courses taught by energentic and passionate instructors. Ages 6-12.
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— 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.
Non-Warren
For: Students entering grades K-6 When: June 29th* - August 14th
Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Hugh Cole School, Warren
*Start date subject to snow days
Full Day: $50 per day/$225 per week • Mini Day: $40 per day/$175 per week
$75 a week
____________________ To find applications, go to our website www.bwrsd.org. Under Departments, JUNE AUGUST 14 2020 JUNE29 29 – – AUGUST 14 Warren 2020 $50 a week click Family Resource Center, then COZ Summer Camp. Call 401-245-1460 X 8076
CAMP EXCITING ACTIVITIES ALL SUMMER
Extended 7-9 am & 3-5 pm Warren $50 a week ____________________ Non-Warren $100 a week Summer
Non-Warren
Exciting JUNE 29 – AUGUST 14Activities 2020 All
$75 a week
Extended
FREE LUNCH, Water Wizz, Canobie Lake Park, United 7-9 am & 3-5 pmSkates of LUNCH, Water Wizz,Inflatable Canobie Lake Park, United Skates Warren $50 a week Dialed America, FREE Edaville Railroad, Day, Animal Experience, Non-Warren $100 a week Exciting Activities All Summer of America, Railroad, Inflatable Day, Animal Bike Show, Arts &Edaville Crafts, Bowling, Rowing, Pickleball, Talent Show, Tara Thibaudeau Experience, Dialed Bike Show, Arts & Crafts, Bowling, Swim Lessons, Outdoor Games, Gymnastics, Weekly contests, Tennis, Director Rowing, Pickleball, Talent Show,Skates Swim Lessons, Outdoor REE LUNCH, Water Wizz, Canobie Lake Park, United Tutoring, Swimming, Bristol Warren Field Day, Wrestling, Organized Games, Gymnastics, Weekly contests, Tennis, Tutoring, of America, Edaville Railroad, Inflatable Day, Animal 790 Main Street activities, Old Fashion in a Safe environment Swimming, Bristol Warren Field FUN Day, Wrestling, Organized Tara Thibaudeau Warren RI Experience, Dialed Bike Show, Arts & Crafts, Bowling,
Director on Facebook Warrenrecreation@gmail.com (401) 824-4623 @ Warren Parks & Recreation Departmentor wimming, Bristol Warren Field Day, Wrestling, Organized Warren RI or on our website www.townofwarren-ri.gov For more information go to:
activities, Fashion in a Safe environment Rowing, Pickleball, Show,Old Swim Lessons, Outdoor InTalent person sign ups FUN dates can be found
Games, Gymnastics, Weekly Tennis, In personcontests, sign ups dates can Tutoring, be found on Facebook or on our website. 790 Main Street
activities, Old Fashion FUN in a Safe environment
“Best organization I’ve gotten my kids involved in.”
Warrenrecreation@gmail.com – GINA, PROVIDENCE 790 Main Street or Facebook @ (401) 824-4623 Warren Parks & Recreation Warren RI RIFAC.COM • (401) 434-2404 Department Warrenrecreation@gmail.com For more information go to: East Providence, RI www.townofwarren-ri.gov (401) 824-4623 Professional Coaches or Facebook @
n person sign ups dates can be found on Facebook or on our website.
www.townofwarren-ri.gov
Warren Parks & Recreation
Full & Half Day Fencing Camps
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CAMP GUIDE Programs from marine biology to architecture to athletics, available on RWU’s Bristol campus.
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. 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.
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 camps in theater arts, wilderness, robotics and more, for students age 5 to 18. ST. MICHAEL’S COUNTRY DAY 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. 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.
BEAT THE SUMMER SLIDE.
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. 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 in grades 1 and up are able to choose from a variety of different classes, including playwriting, improvisation, film and much more. WHEELER SUMMER CAMPS & 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 3-15. 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. n Newman YMCA, 472 Taunton Ave., Seekonk; 508/336-7103; www. ymcagreaterprovidence.org. n Newport County YMCA, 792 Valley Road, Middletown; 401/847-9200 or www.newportymca.org. 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.
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Morning and afternoon options available all summer.
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Nature hikes, trips to the gardens, bamboo forest, and frog pond, performing in theatrical skits, playing games, creating summer crafts, singing and dancing!
401-683-MATH (6284)
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This week-long performing arts program taught by a staff of Broadway professionals consists of: •Classes, workshops, and rehearsals focused on songs and choreography from two classic Broadway shows •Cast members create their own presentations •Dance and vocal training •Mid-week “edu-tainment” segment •”Opening Night” performance for family and friends This program is for children ages 10-17; no experience necessary. Providence, RI PPAC, 220 Weybosset Street
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