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Summer Sailing Sessions with EBSF: Junior Sailing & EBSF Race Team, Adult Lessons & J/22 Charters & Racing
Jr. Summer camp for kids: Beginner - Intermediate - Adventure Sailing Opti Race - 420 Race - Foiling
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Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced & Foiling Weeknights exciting summer fun that Aquidneck Island has to offer. Campers get to pick their fun by choosing from our menu of activities, which include: sailing, the beach, hiking, field trips, POW Science, art, and more! Plus, to prevent the “summer slide” we 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, and a grandparents’ camp to name a few. Focused sessions are also available, where campers will have the opportunity to collaborate through the lens of living arts, social justice, and more.
Camp Cedarwood
25 Old County Road, Barrington; 401/246-0188; bbcri.org/cedarwood
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.
Newport Boys and Girls Club: Camp Grosvenor
www.bcgnewport.org/campgrosvenor
Camp Grosvenor is an American Camp Association Accredited, state-licensed summer day camp located on 95 acres along the beautiful Pettaquamscutt River in Saunderstown, RI. Activities will include ropes courses, a climbing wall, swimming, arts and crafts, archery, field games, water trampolining, dance, and more! This camp offers 4 2-week programs for children ages 5-14 from early July through late August. DHS accepted and scholarships available.
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 while taking part in fun activities like sports, crafts, and more. 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; 401-7228840; 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
Camp Guide
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.
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, STEM activities, arts and crafts and more. In addition to their traditional camp for ages 5-12, The Children’s Workshop offers high quality onsite early education programs, for infants through pre-k, for younger siblings.
Camp Wetu at Mount Hope Farm
Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave., Bristol; 401/254-1745; mounthopefarm. org
Camp Wetu offers 7 week-long sessions, each focusing on 1 of 4 themed curriculums 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 5 to 12.
XEpiscopal Conference Center Summer Camp
872 Reservoir Road, on Echo Lake, Pascoag; 401/568-4055; www.eccri.org
Friends Academy
Summer
Programs
1088 Tucker Road, North Dartmouth, 508/999-1356; www.friendsacademy1810.org
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.
Narragansett Council - Boy Scouts of America Camps
10 Risho Ave., East Providence; 401/3518700; narragansettbsa.org
There are several camps scheduled for summer, from themed cub scout day camp to outdoor adventure camps.
Summer at Gordon
Gordon School, 45 Maxfield Ave., East Providence; 401/434-3833; www.gordonschool.org
Gordon offers a series of day camps each summer, for students in grades pre-K through 8.
CAMP WAMSUTTA | Newman YMCA
Y MEMBERS REGISTER BY APRIL 1 & SAVE $15/WEEK!
Run by the Episcopal Diocese of R.I., this camp offers opportunities for those ages 4 to 18 and includes daily worship, swimming, creative evening programs and time with friends or family.
Offers a wide variety of nature, academic and sports camps for children aged 3-18.
See CAMP GUIDE Page 6
Choose your summer adventure at YC amp A dventure.org
Camp Wamsutta is located on the grounds of the Newman YMCA in a generous outdoor space that has large fields for sports and games, a mile long nature trail, and a full archery range. Campers participate in recreational swim in the Newman Y pool. From theater and dance performances to building skills on the low ropes course, Camp Wamsutta has everything a child needs to have an amazing camp experience!
• Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm*
• Scholarships are available
*Extended
Swimming Team Building Archery Sports & Games
Friends STEM Activities Nature Gardening
Summer is a time for kids to explore and expand the limits of their imagination. Y camp is a place where kids can develop skills, confidence and new friendships. Everyday is a new adventure!
JUNE 26 - AUGUST 25
• Camps for kids entering Kindergarten - 5th grades
CAMP WAMSUTTA | Newman YMCA
Camp Wamsutta is located on the grounds of the Newman YMCA in a generous outdoor space that has large fields for sports and games, a mile long nature trail, and a full archery range. Campers participate in recreational swim in the Newman Y pool. From theater and dance performances to building skills on the low ropes course, Camp Wamsutta has everything a child needs to have an amazing camp experience!
Canoeing Arts & Crafts Hiking
Ga-Ga Ball ...and FUN!
• Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm*
• Scholarships are available
Ymca Summer Camp Runs
• Camps for kids entering Kindergarten - 5th grades
*Extended Day program available from 7AM until 5:30pm for an additional cost.
Ymca Summer Camp Runs
Summer is a time for kids to explore and expand the limits of their imagination. Y camp is a place where kids can develop skills,
CAMP WAMSUTTA |
Ymca
Camp Wamsutta is located on the grounds of the Newman YMCA in a generous outdoor space that has large fields for sports and games, a mile long nature trail, and a full archery range. Campers participate in recreational swim in the Newman Y pool. From theater and dance performances to building skills on the low ropes course, Camp Wamsutta has everything a child needs to have an amazing camp experience!
Summer J-Camp at the Dwares JCC
401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence; 401/4214111; jewishallianceri.org
Day camps for children entering grades K-10 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 3-15 as well as camps with a special mixture of arts, sports, music, chess, computers, design/ build, engineering, forensics, maritime studies & sailing, theater, and swimming.
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, science lab, auditorium, 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 3-11 including themed weeks, focusing on topics such as sports, line dancing, Dungeons and Dragons, and more.
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 to those entering 8th grade, as well as a theater program for young performing artists ages 9-16. St. Michael’s also hosts a robotic arts camp for 5th to 8th graders.
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 3-15. Activities are geared toward exploration of the outdoors, learning life skills, arts and ath- letics.
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.
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.
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 2 1/2 to 12 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 ages 5-10, the camp specializes in hands-on programs emphasizing the interaction of plants, animals, humans and the environment.
The Lloyd Center Summer Programs
430 Potomska Road, South Dartmouth, Mass.; 774/628-9241; www.lloydcenter. org
The Lloyd Center’s summer programs are designed to give motivated students entering ages 9-12 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 6-9, 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
See CAMP GUIDE Page 8
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.
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 4-18.
Educational Camps
These camps focus on academics or a specialized area of study, from foreign language to technology.
Battleship Cove - Nautical Nights
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; 401-846-8276; www. potterleague.org
Kids in grades 1-7 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 3 to 10 have summer fun in French. Activities include arts, crafts, 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.
Montessori of Barrington
Montessori-centre.com
303 Sowams Road, Barrington RI
Get ready for a summer full of excitement, discovery, and adventure with the Montessori Centre of Barrington’s Travelers Around the World program. At MCB Summer Camp, children will explore our world by creating projects that include skills such as observation, investigation, hypotheses, critical and evaluative thinking, and ecological awareness such as care and respect for our only home... our planet earth. This camp is for children ages 3-5.
St. Andrew’s School Summer Programs
St. Andrew’s School, 63 Federal Road, Barrington; 401/246-1230; summeratsaintandrews.org
Summer at St. Andrew’s is a nondenominational, co-ed day camp serving campers aged 3 to 17. We offer traditional day camps, sports camps, creative camps, STEAM programs, and academic programs. We specialize in small focused camps with infinite possibilities.
Creative Camps
These camps focus on the arts ranging from dance to theater to studio art.
Arts Alive!
191 County Road, Barrington; 401/2370638; www.artsalivebarrington.org
Acting, music, dance, fun! Arts Alive! Summer Theatre Camps are for students entering grades 3 to 8. Space is limited, and they fill up quickly. Summer 2023 performances include: “Grease,” “The Addams Family,” “High School Musical (1&2),” Annie,” and “Guys & Dolls.”
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 digital and physical art with 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.
Next Stop 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.
KidsEye Summer
Filmmaking Workshop [CAMP NOT ON SITE]
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.
Lincoln School
301 Butler Ave., Providence; 401/3319696 x4103; Lincolnschool.org
Held at both the Providence campus and the school’s sports complex in Rehoboth,
See CAMP GUIDE Page 10
— SUMMER CAMP —
Travelers Around the World 2023
Montessori Centre Summer
Age: 3-5 years old
Get ready for a summer full of excitement, discovery, and adventure. At MCB Summer Camp, children will explore our world by creating projects that include skills such as observation, investigation, hypotheses, critical and evaluative thinking, and ecological awareness such as care and respect for our only home... our planet earth.
➢ Session I: Continents around the world June 19 -June 30
➢ Session II: Cultures around the world July 3 – July 14
➢ Session III: Food from around the world July 17 - 28
Get ready for a summer discovery, and adventure.
MMONTESSORI CENTRE OF BARRINGTON, INC.
303 Sowams Road, Barrington RI • montessori-centre.com children will explore our world that include skills investigation, hypotheses thinking, and ecological and respect for our only home...
For more information about the program, schedule, and tuition, please email us: email@ montessori-centre.com (Tshirts and caps will be provided)
Lincoln hosts a wide array of camps for children entering grades K-12, including photography, cooking, leadership, sports, and more.
Newport Art Museum Summer Programs
76 Bellevue Ave., Newport; 401/8482787; www.newportartmuseum.org
Art camps and classes offered for kids ages 6 to 13, with focus ranging from sculpture to painting to drawing to mixed media and more.
Newport Academy of Ballet
3 Charles St., Newport; 401-849-8473 newportacademyofballet.com
One-week beginner or intermediate camps for ages 3 to 12, or intermediate and intensive camps for ages 9 to 13+. Campers explore dance through creative movement, learning ballet, modern, jazz, folk, choreography and more.
R.I. Philharmonic Music School Summer Programs
The Carter Center for Music Education & Performance, 667 Waterman Ave., East Providence; 401.248.7001; riphil.org/ summer23
Diverse and fun summer programs for all ages – from babies to adults. Group classes throughout the summer include Music Together®, Rhythm Kids®, Music Theory & Ear Training, Ukulele for Everyone, Suzuki Piano and Suzuki Guitar for Grown-ups. Jazz, Rock & Blues and Chamber Music workshops will be offered for students elementary age and up (including adults), while weekly ensembles for middle and high school students include Jazz Combos, Big Band, Jazz Fusion and Rock. Private lessons, the core of a student’s musical training, are available for any age and any type of music.
RISD Continuing Education Summer Camps and Classes
Locations in Providence and Barrington; (401) 454-6200; ce.risd.edu
Rhode Island School of Design heats up this summer with expanded offerings for youth ages 6–17. Young artists immerse themselves in the art-making process and have fun creating and sharing with others, in courses and camps taught by instructors who are energetic and passionate about art education. Explore topics ranging from drawing and painting to sculpture and cartooning. Full-day camps for ages 6–12 are held at Tillinghast Place in Barrington, and half-day for teens 13–17 are held on the RISD campus in Providence as well as online.
Rosemary’s School of Dance Education
www.rosemarysdance.com
Rosemary’s Summer Dance Project offers a variety of programs in June through
Youth Sailing Summer Camp
Ages 7-15; All Levels of Experience
Sail on Herreshoff 12½ Spring & Fall After School Programs
Adult Private or Group Lessons
For Full Schedule, visit herreshoff.org/programs
Art By You at Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio
Summer Art “Camp To Go”
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. Register early; some weeks are already full.
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
August for dancers ages 3 to 12.
Summer dance camps at The Ballet Center
89 Gooding Ave., Bristol; 401/254-2847; theballetctr.com
The Ballet Center offers several half and full-day dance camps for dancers ages 3 to 18.
Trinity Repertory Young –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,stage combat, improvisation, film and much more.
India Point Park, Providence; 401/4547245; www.communityboating.com
For ages 8-16. 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; All levels of experience welcome; family and adult classes and boat rentals available on weeknights and weekends.
Sailboat Rentals
Longplex Summer Sports Camps
300 Industrial Way, Tiverton; 401-816-6650; longplex.com/summersportcamp
Week-long sports camps for ages 6 to 13 will include soccer, basketball, flag football, volleyball, floor hockey, kickball, wiffle ball, beanbag toss, trails walks, arts and crafts, bouncy house and more.
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.
Ocean State Swim Camp
Roger Williams University, Bristol oceanstateswimcamp.com
Led by RWU head swim coach Matt Emmert, the program offers a four-day camp for ages 7 to 18 to learn the latest techniques for all four strokes.
Prestige Fitness & Gymnastics Center
1735 GAR Highway, Swansea; 508-379-1019; www.PrestigeFitGym.com
Offering summer programs for ages 3+, blending gymnastics with fitness, fun and physical activity.
Rhode Island Fencing Academy
14 Almeida Ave., East Providence; 401/434-2404; RIFAC.com
National gold medalists, World Cup athletes, and local champions will be on hand to fence with, and offer advice and guidance to, camp participants. Offering full-day, half-day and intensive camps.
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 Youth Sailing
72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport; 401-849-8385; sailnewport.org
Sail Newport is offering summer sailing programs for ages 5 and up, from begin ner to advanced. Campers will learn skills, build confidence and have fun on the water.
Tennis Hall of Fame Camp
194 Bellevue Ave., Newport; 401-8493990; tennisfame.com/camp
Build skills and have fun on the courts, for ages 8 to 16.
Special Needs/Health Needs
There are many summer recreational opportunities specifically for children with physical, developmental or emotion al 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
www.campsurefire.org
This one-week overnight camp provides an opportunity for kids aged 7 to 17 with type one diabetes to meet and learn from older campers, counselors and staff. This year, we will be running our overnight
Aquidneck Island
Day Camp
camp at Camp JORI in Wakefield, RI.
The Jack Rua Camp for Children
Camp Wannagoagain
Camp Aquapaug, West Kingston, RI; 401/785-2666; www.theautismproject.
A fun-filled A fun-filled summer summer awaits awaits at at CAMP GROSVENOR CAMP GROSVENOR
Camp Grosvenor Camp Grosvenor is an American Camp Associated Accredited, is an American Camp Associated Accredited, state-licensed summer day camp located on 95 acres along the state-licensed summer day camp located 95 acres along the beautiful Pettaquamscutt River in Saunderstown, Rhode Island. beautiful Pettaquamscutt River in Saunderstown, Rhode Island.
PROGRAMMING FOR PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-14 CHILDREN 5-14
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
High/low ropes course, climbing wall, swimming, arts & crafts, archery, field games, water trampoline, dance, and more!
Dates: July 5th-August 25th
Time: 4, 2-Week Sessions
M-F, 8 am - 4:30 pm
DHS ACCEPTED & DHS ACCEPTED & DHS ACCEPTED & SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE www.bgcnewport.org/camp-grosvenor or contact us at 401-847-6927
VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO REGISTER TODAY!
VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO REGISTER TODAY!
Recruiting Showcase: June 16 - 18
Technique Day Camp: June 26 - 29 • July 17 - 20
Where: Roger Williams University
RI
Call 401-580-7313 or visit oceanstateswimcamp.com for more information Follow us on Instagram @oceanstateswimcamp
