April 2022 The Reporter
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East Providence Dept of Parks & Recreation eastprovidenceri.net • facebook.com/eprd1 MAIN OFFICE: 610 WATERMAN AVENUE, EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 02914 • M-F 8-4 TEL: (401) 435-7511 • FAX: (401) 435-1999
Recreation Dept. Announces 2022 Summer Day Camp Registration
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence Recreation Dept. will hold a six-week summer day camp for East Providence youth ages 6-12 (age as of September 1, 2022). Camp will run from June 27, 2022 – August 5, 2022 (no camp July 4, 2022), at Pierce Field, 201 Mercer St. East Providence, RI 02914. Recreation counselors will lead children through a fun-filled day of camp activities that include sports, arts and crafts, special events, field trips and much more! Free lunch is provided. Camp operates rain or shine Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Transportation is NOT available to and from camp. Children must be dropped off and picked up. The program will follow all RIDOH COVID-19 safety guidelines to ensure the health and safety of our campers and staff. If RIDOH guidelines change, adjustments to the program will be made. Camp fee is $510 per child for the six-week program. The $255 deposit is due at registration. Final payment is due July 8, 2022. Space is limited. For more information, please call the Recreation Department at 401-435-7511.
East Providence Recreation Department Bus Trips
• April 12: PPAC - Ain’t Too Proud • April 19: Newport Playhouse/Cabaret “The Carol Burnett Comedy Show at the Wyndham Hotel. Buffett lunch included • May 15: PPAC - My Fair Lady • May 26: “Beyond Van Gogh” Providence Convention Center Afternoon Tea at Blithewold in Bristol. Reservations for this trip needs to be made asap. • June 3: PPAC - Jersey Boys • June 7: Newport Touring with Betty Ann for the Gilded Age. Lunch at La Forge Casino Restaurant, self guided tours at Rosecliff and The Breakers • July 14: Block Island Tour. Lunch at the National Hotel • August 11: Foster’s Clambake York Harbor, Me. Lobster or chicken available • September 20: Log Cabin Holyoke, Mass “Tribute to American Bandstand” Lunch included • September 27: Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles (night game) • October 12: Goodspeed Opera House East Haddam, Ct. “42nd Street” Lunch at the Gelston House • November 30: Newport Playhouse Christmas show “A Christmas for Carol” lunch, cabaret, and show will be held at the Playhouse. Reservations are now being accepted for all trips by calling Deborah Rochford at 437-1577 or 435-7511
“How to Be a Great Babysitter” Class
East Providence, RI – The City of East Providence Recreation Department will host “How to be a Great Babysitter!” on Monday April 18,2022 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the East Providence Recreation Center, located at 610 Waterman Ave. This six hour course, is recommended for youth ages11-16. Youth are invited to participate in a fast-paced, interactive and fun
babysitting course. Students will have lots of hands-on experience learning American Heart Association CPR, choking and Automated External Defibrillator (AED techniques) for saving a life. Students will learn elements of first aid, child safety, changing and feeding a baby, how to handle an emergency, getting your babysitting business started and secrets to being known as the best babysitter on the block. The class is taught by Emma Alexander, a certified American Heart Association CPR and first aid instructor. She has been working at Mobile Medical Training for five years plus teaching life-saving skills to the next generation. Come join us and be one of only 4 percent of the population who knows how to effectively save a life. Class fee is $75 per person and includes certificate of completion and a T-shirt. Pre-registration is required. Registration is available online at eastprovidence.recdesk.com. Students should bring a bagged lunch, water bottle and snacks. For more information please call the East Providence Recreation Center at 401-433-6360.
2022 Dolly Searle Golf Tournament
East Providence, RI – The East Providence Recreation Department will hold the 67th annual Dolly Searle Golf Tournament on Monday, June 13, 2022. The event will take place at the Agawam Hunt Club located at 15 Roger Williams Ave. in Rumford, RI. Entry fee is $400 per foursome and includes greens fees, carts, lunch and prizes. Registration opens on Friday, April 22. Register online at https:// eastprovidence.recdesk.com. In person registrations will be accepted at the Recreation Department main office, 610 Waterman beginning at 8:30 AM on April 22. For more information please call the Recreation Department at 401-435-7511.
East Providence Recreation Department Accepting Dolly Searle Student Scholarship Applications
The East Providence Department of Recreation is currently accepting applications for the Dorman “Dolly” Searle Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to East Providence residents who are graduating seniors of an accredited high school. Mr. Searle was a longtime East Providence municipal employee who dedicated his time to the development of youth in this community. Awards in the amount of $1,000.00 are available. Applicants must fulfill the following criteria: • Be a resident of East Providence • Be a high school graduate of an accredited high school in June of 2022 • Plan to major in Recreation/Physical Education, Fine Arts or Public Service at an accredited college Complete the application including a 300-500 word typed essay stating the reasons why the applicant should be considered for this award and delivered to the Recreation Department by 4:00 PM on Friday, April 29, 2022.
