Seasonal: Camp Guide

For additional general camps, see the entries under the category YMCA Camps.

Adventure Trips, The Wheeler Summer Programs, 216 Hope St., Providence. 528-2111. Coed for students entering grades 6-9. June 26-30, July 31-Aug. 4, Aug. 7-11, Aug. 14-18, $360. Each one-week session includes adventures in kayaking, surfing, snorkeling and wind surfing. Web site: www.wheelerschool.org.

Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket offers two camps. Scholarships available for all. Camp Ramsbottom, (508) 252-6300, day camp for ages 6-13 in Rehoboth. Wide range of activities: archery, art, crafts, fishing, hiking, pony rides, Indian lore, mini-golf, mountain biking, petting zoo, pioneering, soccer, swimming and much more. Four two-week sessions June 26-Aug 18; $230 per session (sibling discount). Open house at Camp Ramsbottom June 25, noon-4 pm. Registration open now at the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, One Moeller Place, 722-8840; also at Camp Ramsbottom during May and June, Saturdays 10 am-2 pm, (508) 252-6300. Camp Sun-N-Fun, for boys and girls, ages 6-12, Elson Branch, One Moeller Place, Pawtucket. Camp Sun-N-Fun runs June 26-Aug. 18, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-4 pm. Four two-week sessions, $170 per session (sibling discount). Arts and crafts, computers, nature classes, cooking, field games, music, photography, basketball, rock climbing wall, dance and more. Registration open now at the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, One Moeller Place, 722-8840. Attendees at Camp Ramsbottom and Camp Sun-n-Fun must be members of the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket. An annual membership fee is $30 per child.

Bright Ideas Foundations for Learning, 1272 West Main Rd., Middletown. 849-0055. June 19-Aug. 25. Science and nature programs, children's performances, field days and water games for ages 3-7. Full- or half-day programs; open 7 am-6 pm. Visit www.brightideaspreschool.com.

Camp Aldersgate, 1043 Snake Hill Rd., North Scituate. 568-4350. Camp is in Glocester. Day Camp for children who will be 6 by June 30 and no older than 9. Intermediate Day Camp for youths who will be 10 by June 30 and no older than 12. Programs are weekly, June 26-Aug. 18. Resident Camp offers an overnight experience for children, youths and adults. Programs are weekly, June 25-Aug. 11. Open house is June 4, 1-5 pm. Prices vary; average for day camp is $130 per week, residential camp $235 per week. E-mail aldersgate@juno.com or visit www.campaldersgate.com.

Camp Building Blocks, Building Blocks Child Care Center, 3270 Post Rd., Warwick. Day camp for ages 3 to 12. Weekly themed sessions June 20-Aug. 26. Each includes sports, games, arts and crafts, nature, water play, swimming and field trips. $120 per week. Part-time rates and sibling discounts available. Open 6:30 am to 6 pm. Call Carol Swanson at 738-7882.

Camp Davis, Schoolhouse Pond Road, Charlestown. 364-9679 (summer), 444-0750, ext. 109 (off-season), or e-mail jwaranis@bgcprov.org. Various camps operated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence. . Overnight Camping, coed for ages 8 to 13, and day camping for ages 6-13. Sessions begin June 26 and run through Aug. 18. Each week is 5 days and four nights and has its own theme. Special boys-only, girls-only and South County residents-only weeks are available. $35-$100 per week depending on income. All participants must become Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence members ($1 per month). Activities include kayaking and canoeing, high and low ropes course, archery, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, outdoor education, camping skills, outdoor sports, and sailing. Themes include Adventure Week, Extreme Games, Survivor Week, Summer Olympics, Way-Out Rageous Week, Tournament of Champions, Wild Water Week, Best of the Best. Weekly transportation provided to and from select locations. Open house events April 8, April 29, May 20. Camp Davis will celebrate over 40 years of camping at the First Ever Camp Davis Alumni Reunion on June 3.

Camp Hamilton, a program of Nickerson Community Center, 133 Delaine St., Providence. 351-2241. Offers ages 6-12 a traditional camp program of arts and crafts, field games, swimming, nature hikes, and cookouts. Eight weeks in July and August, Mon.-Fri., 8 am-5 pm. $135 per week (two week minimum.) DHS Child Care Cost Assistance Program accepted for payment.

Camp St. Dorothy, 13 Monkey Wrench Lane, Bristol. Under the direction of the Sisters of St. Dorothy. Christian day camp with six one-week sessions for ages 5-13. June 26-Aug. 4, 9 am-3 pm. Also, half-days for 4-year-olds, 9-11:30 am. Outdoor fun, sports and games, nature walks, songs, art, plays, Bible stories, sign language. Cost varies; scholarships available. Call 253-5434 before 9 pm.

Camping and Hiking Skills at The Wheeler School Farm, Seekonk. For campers entering grades 6-9. Explore the varied aspects of camping and outdoor living skills. July 31-Aug. 4. $280. Call 528-2111 or visit www.wheelerschool.org.

Canonicus Camp and Conference Center, American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island, 54 Exeter Rd., Exeter. 294-6318; (fax) 294-7780. Day camp for ages 4-12 and overnight camp for ages 6-18. Overnight Camp is 3 pm Sunday to 5 pm Friday; one-week sessions July 2-Aug. 18. Starting at $260 per week. Day Camp is 8:45 am-5 pm Monday-Friday; one-week sessions June 26-Aug. 18 starting at $150 per week. Specialty camps available. Visit www.canonicus.org.

Cathedral Camp, 167 Middleboro Rd., P.O. Box 428, East Freetown, Mass. (508) 763-8874. Cathedral Camp is owned and operated by the Diocese of Fall River on Long Pond. Four two-week sessions June 26-Aug. 18, $350 per session. Boating, swimming, sailing, water skiing, archery, arts and crafts, dance and drama, music, athletics, outdoor adventures and field trips. Bus transportation from Fall River, New Bedford, Swansea, Somerset, Taunton and nearby towns. Before- and after-camp hours available. E-mail joseph_marie2@verizon.net or visit www.cathedralcamp.org.

Camp Connection. For ages 5-12, includes weekly field trips, swimming, arts and crafts and outdoor sports. Open 6:30 am to 6 pm. $150 per week includes hot lunch and breakfast. Locations include Central Falls, East Greenwich, Lincoln, Pawtucket, Riverside, Rumford, Smithfield, Warwick and Warren. Call (888) 324-2445 or visit www.childcareconnect.com.

City Camp, 568-4055. Free urban day camp operated by Episcopal Conference Center, 275 North Main St., Providence, for ages 6-12 who live in the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence. Field trips and days filled with crafts, games, sports, pool swimming, and other activities. Four two-week sessions, beginning June 27 or when school year ends. After June 1, applications will be available through the Joslin Center, 231 Amherst St., Providence; Nickerson House, and other neighborhood centers.

Dr. Day Care's Summer Camp, 174 Hartford Pike, Foster. Weekly sessions for kindergarten through middle school, starting the last day of school to the beginning of the school year. Mon.-Fri. 6:45 am-6 pm. Includes breakfast, snacks, age-appropriate activities, cooking, computers, arts and crafts, outdoor fun and field trips. Family discounts and scholarships available. Call Katrina at 647-7241 or e-mail info@drdaycare.com.

Episcopal Conference Center Summer Camp, Echo Lake, Pascoag. Ministry of the Episcopal Church. All are welcome. Coed residential summer program for grades 2-12 in weekly sessions June 26 to Aug. 18. Each week includes swimming, canoeing, singing, nature, sports, games, discussions, hiking, cookouts and worship. $160-$250 per week. Open house April 30, 2-6 pm. Call ECC at 568-4055, e-mail registrar@eccri.necoxmail.com or visit www.eccri.org. City Camp is for ages 6-12 living in the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence. See listing above, this category, under City Camp.

Explorations at Henry Barnard School, a general day camp for children entering grades K-6, on the campus of Rhode Island College at the Henry Barnard Elementary School, 600 Mount Pleasant Ave., Providence. Activities include arts, crafts, sports, games, computer, cooking, swimming, dance and field trips. Nine one-week sessions. 8:15 am to 5:30 pm June 19-Aug. 18. $135 per week. Call director Mark Young at 456-8811.

Extreme Adventure Camp, South Kingstown Parks and Recreation, 325 Columbia St., Peace Dale. July 3-28, 8:30 am-3:30 pm. Open to residents and non-residents of South Kingstown entering grades 7-10. Weekly fee varies depending upon activities, which include kayaking, rock climbing, and field trips. Call 789-9301.

"FIESTA! Where Kids Are Fired Up About Jesus!" A Vacation Bible School to reinforce Bible learning for ages 3-12 at New Hope Christian Church, 1436 GAR Highway, Swansea. July 24-28 and July 31-Aug. 4, 8:45 am-12:30 pm. $15 per week. Call Cathy Bringhurst at (508) 324-4500, ext. 15. Registration begins May 7.

Gan Israel Day Camp, Warwick. 884-7888; www.RabbiWarwick.com. Geared for Jewish children ages 3-13. Three weekly programs, July 31-Aug. 18, at Congregation of Am David, 40 Gardiner St., Warwick. Mini Gan Izzy, ages 3-4, half-day 9 am-12:30 pm, full day 9 am-3:30 pm. Camp Gan Israel, ages 5-10, 9 am-3:30 pm. Boys Pioneers Week, for ages 8-10, Aug. 7-11. Girls Pioneers Week, for ages 11-13, Aug. 14-18. Extended hours available. Activities include field trips, sports, swimming, stories, group games, songs, crafts and cooperative play based on weekly Jewish themes. $125 per week, $330 for three. Mini Gan Izzy half-day program, $75 a week, $200 for three. Girls Pioneers Week, $125; scholarships available. Discount for registration before April 30.

Girl Scout Camps, Girl Scouts of Rhode Island, 125 Charles St., Providence. 331-4500; www.gsri.org. Open to any girl regardless of Scout membership.

Resident Programs available for girls entering grades 3-12. Three-day, one-week and 10-day programs. Camp Hoffman, West Kingston. Sailing, boating, horseback riding, surfing, drama, arts, digital photography, nature, more. June 26-Aug. 16. $160-$600 per session.

Day Camps for girls entering grades K-9, include swimming, crafts and nature exploration. $235-$250 per session (all camps closed Aug. 14). Camp Cookie, Gloucester: Three two-week sessions July 10-21, July 24-Aug. 4, Aug. 7-18. Camp Green Forest, West Kingston: Two two-week sessions July 10-21 and July 24-Aug. 4. Camp Nokewa, North Kingstown: Three two-week sessions July 10-21, July 24-Aug. 4 and Aug. 7-18. Camp Promising Acres, Swansea: Three two-week sessions July 10-21, July 24-Aug. 4 and Aug. 7-18. Camp Rocky Farm, Newport: Two two-week sessions, July 10-21 and July 24-Aug. 4.

Leadership Training programs offered to girls enterings grades 9-12 who wish to develop leadership skills:

Got Talent? Buddy Up!: Learn and teach games, songs and camp skills. Program takes place at Camp Nokewa or Camp Promising Acres. Five days (day only program), July 10-14 and Day Camp volunteer experience. $175.

Water Safety Instructor Aide: For those who love water and are intermediate swimmers. Three-day resident program at Camp Promising Acres, July 5-7 and Day Camp volunteer experience, $240.

Counselor in Training I & II: Resident programs at Camp Hoffman in West Kingston. Participants practice various teaching methods, leadership techniques and behavior management skills. CIT I (for girls entering grade 10 and up), July 17-26; CIT II (entering grade 11 and up, must have completed CIT I or equivalent), July 17-26 and July 30-Aug. 4. CIT I, $310; CIT II, $210.

Hamlet Learning Center, 73 Hamlet Ave., Woonsocket. Call Katie Sudol at 766-7203. For ages 3-10, June 19 through the summer. Structured activities for four age groups, field trips and special activities. 6:30 am-5:30 pm. Full- and part-time options available.

Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness, 15 Catamore Blvd., East Providence. Day camp for ages 5-12, 9 am-4:30 pm, June 20-Aug. 31. Early drop-off 8 am and late pickup 5 pm available for extra fee. Offers swimming, sports, arts and crafts, Wallyball, Wiffle Ball, dance, group games, special events and outdoor activities. Swimming and racquetball lessons offered for extra fee. $27 a day (sibling and member discounts available). Call Sandy Dorta at 434-3600. E-mail sdorta@healthtrax.net or visit Web site www.healthtrax.com.

Intensive Social Skills Training Camp. Mon.-Thu., 9 am to noon or noon to 3 pm, $480 for 12-hour program. Call Dr. Elena S. Monarch, 821-4100, ext. 47, Warwick. Classes for ages 7-17 designed to be fun and challenging include verbal and nonverbal communication coaching, friendship skills, Shyness Groups and more.

Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island Summer Camps, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence. 861-8800. Offering a variety of traditional and specialty camps. Pre-Camp (June 19-23) or Post-Camp (Aug. 28-Sept. 1) for campers entering grades 1-6. Full-day $60/$45 per day, $225/$200 per week for JCC members. Call or e-mail Claudia Fiks at 861-8800, ext 147, cfiks@jccri.org. Camp K'Ton for ages 2-3 includes nature walks, stories, music, arts and crafts, splash pools, outdoor play. June 26-Aug. 25. 9-11:30 am Tues. and Thurs. $84/$56; Mon., Wed., Fri., $111/$82; 5 days, $165/$136. Camp Yeladim for ages 3-5 not entering kindergarten, themed weekly sessions as well as field trips, swim instruction and creative play. 9 am-noon $148/$116; 9 am-3:30 pm, $258/$225. Early arrival $7 per day, extended day until 6 p.m, 5 p.m on Fridays, $17 per day. Weekly fees for early arrival $30; for extended day $75. Kindergarten Camp for children entering kindergarten offers field trips, swimming, creative arts. June 26-Aug. 25. Mon.-Fri. 9 am-3:30 pm, $268/$237. For early childhood camps, ask for Sue Connor (e-mail sconnor@jccri.org). Also offers many specialty camps: Arts Camp, grades 1-5, July 24-28, campers choose from many art materials, and also have swimming, outdoor activities and one field trip. $185/$210. Combo Camp, a great variety of activities. July 3-7 and Aug. 21-25, grades 1-6. $185/$210. Creativity Camp, explore creativity in all aspects of life. June 26-30 and Aug. 14-18. $185-$210. Farm Camp for grades 1-5 to learn about life on 3 different farms, July 10-14, $190/$210. Mad Science Camp: for grades 1-3. July 24-28, theme is earth awareness, mad messages, nature, science of sports, space and solar system. Aug. 7-11, theme is aerodynamics, flying kites, the Milky Way, Newton's locomotion and Rockin' Rockets. Daily free and instructional swim. $275/$250. Nature Camp, grades 1-5, $185/$210. Outdoor Camp, July 17-21 and Aug. 7-11, grades 1-5, $185/$210 JCC members. Travel Camp, Aug. 28-Sept. 1, grades 3-7, $250/$275. For baseball, golf, soccer, Harlem Globetrotters Basketball, dance and performing arts, digital photography, and spectacular sports, see individual listings.

John Hope Settlement House Summer Day Camp, 7 Burgess St., Providence. 421-6993 or 421-6994. Ages 6-13. Day Camp is weekdays June 19-Aug. 11, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Extended hours available. Overnight Week Camp is Aug. 13-19. Activities include sports, table games, arts and crafts, cooking, swimming at pools and beaches, life skills, health awareness and trips. Sliding fee scale from $70-$130. Breakfast and lunch provided. Registration begins May 8.

Kids Baking Camp, at Only the Finest Cookies & Wandi, 1486 Park Ave., Cranston. 942-4208. Three-day camp, 9 am to noon, for ages 9-12 to learn to make the sweeter things in life. Each day is a theme such as Delightful Doughs, Chocolate Dipping Party or Cookies, Cookies, Cookies! In August, $55 per day.

The Kids' College at Community College of Rhode Island, Knight Campus, 400 East Ave., Warwick. Offers ages 8-12 an enrichment program in the morning and an afternoon recreation program focusing on skill building and sportsmanship. Campers select activities from a series of modules such as Robo-Kids (build a robot and make it move), Scavenger Hunt (on the Internet), Rockets Away (build and launch a model rocket), A Nose for News (develop a newspaper), Catch A Criminal (solve a crime using clues like a detective) and Garbage Art (create a masterpiece out of recycled materials). Two sessions, July 10-21 and July 24-Aug. 4, 8:30 am-4 pm. Early drop-off at 8 am. $325 per session; sibling discount. Call 825-2003.

Kids Klub, Inc. Summer Camp, Cranston, Lincoln and Woonsocket. Weekly sessions for ages 5-12, starting the last day of school to the beginning of school. Weekdays 7 am-6 pm. Bi-weekly themes, field trips, outdoor fun, arts and crafts and literacy activities. Breakfast, lunch, snacks included. Call Bethany at 723-2277, ext. 0 or e-mail info@kidsklubri.com.

Kingston's Camp, Larkin's Pond, Route 110, West Kingston. 783-8620. Day camp for grades K-6, June through August, 7:30 am-5 pm. Full and partial week options, $130 to $230 per week. Activities include swimming, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, crafts, gardening, drama, nature science, art, games, weekly guest instructors. Web site: www.kingstonscamp.com.

The Little Lynx Summer Camp, Lincoln School, 301 Butler Ave., Providence. 331-9696, ext. 3159. For ages 3-6. June 12-Aug. 18, 8:30 am-3:30 pm. Combines music, movement, arts and crafts, storytelling, theater, curious adventures, games. $250 per week (multiple weeks discount). Extended hours 7:30-8:30 am and 3:30-5:30 pm, $10 per hour. For more information visit www.lincolnschool.org.

Looking Upwards' Summer Fun Days, day camp in Middletown for ages 6-18. Campers choose from activities such as swimming, music, sailing, computer lab, field trips, sports, gardening, theater and horseback riding. July 3-Aug. 11, 8:30 am-2 pm. $139 per week. Registration through June 9. Contact Debbie Christensen or Vilma Teves at 847-0960, ext. 44.

Mother of Hope Day Camp, 1589 Putnam Pike, on Echo Lake, Chepachet. Coeducational day camp for ages 5-12, owned by the Catholic Diocese of Providence. Swimming, canoeing, hiking, arts and crafts, nature, liturgy, sports and games. Begins June 19 and runs for eight weeks. $115 week. Discounts for siblings and early registration. Financial aid available; two weeks of tuition waived for families who qualify for summer food program. Free bus transportation from Warwick, Cranston, Johnston, Providence, West Warwick, North Providence, Woonsocket, East Providence, Pawtucket, Newport, Portsmouth and all of northwestern Rhode Island. Open house June 4, 1-4 pm. Call 568-3580.

North Kingstown Day Care and Preschool's Summer Camp, 690 Boston Neck Rd., North Kingstown. 294-5840. Activities include special events and field trips for up to age 12. 6:30 am to 6 pm Mon.-Fri.

Ocean State Montessori School Summer Camp, East Providence. For ages 3-6. Four 2-week sessions June 19-Aug. 11. Activities include arts and crafts, stories and drama, music and movement, field trips and swimming lessons. Core program 8:30 am-1:30 pm, $300 per session; after-camp care available until 5:30. Call 434-6913.

RISE (Rhode Island Summer Enrichment) Camp, Moses Brown School, 250 Lloyd Ave., Providence. June 26-Aug. 4 for ages 5-14. Offering anime, magic, stage design, swimming at Brown Pool, circus arts, dancing, Capture the Flag, cartooning, and crime scene investigations, among other activities. Weekly sessions available. The most options are offered to campers in three- or six-week sessions. Upper Camp is designed for children who have completed 3rd-7th grades. Lower Camp is for children who have completed grades K-2. Tuition rates available in one- to six-week sessions, full day or half day. $1,150 for six-week session; $800 for three-week session; $290 for one week. Busing available. Daycare available before and after camp day. Contact Andrew Eschelbacher at 831-7350. Shine Camp, June 12-23 and Aug. 7-18 for ages 4-11, offers arts, games, sports, guest performers, and swimming at Brown Pool. Available in one- to four-week sessions, full day or half day. $225 per week for full day; $110 half day. Daycare available before and after camp day. Early RISERS Toddler Camp, June 26-Aug. 4 for ages 3-5, offers cooking, nature, arts, reading, water games, and more. Available in one- to six-week sessions, full or half day. $900 for six-week session; $500 for three-week session; $200 for two weeks or less. Campers must be toilet trained. Extended daycare available for all camps and campers ages 3-16 at extra charge. Contact Reeni at 351-2196. All Camps Open House, April 8, 10 am to 1 pm, Alumni Hall, Moses Brown School, Providence. Web site for all camps is www.mosesbrown.org/summeratmb. Call 831-7350, ext. 150.

Rocky Hill Explorers, Rocky Hill School, 530 Ives Rd., East Greenwich. 884-9070. www.rockyhill.org. For adventurous children to explore 88-acre campus, marsh, shore and woods. Explorers will do a hut-building project using nature's supplies. Ages 5-9. $140. July 10-14 or July 17-21, 9 am-noon.

St. Andrew's Summer Camp 2006, St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 15 East Beach Rd. and Route 1, Charlestown. Mountain Camp at Camp Calumet in New Hampshire, June 27-July 1. Four nights at Camp Calumet, $275 per person includes bus transportation, canoe rentals, meals and accommodations. Kindercamp, July 3-7 (no session July 4), for ages 3-5, 9 am-1 pm. $80. Beach Camp, July 10-14, for children entering grades 6-9, 10 am-3 pm. $80. Day Camp, July 24-28, for those entering grades 1-5, 9 am-3 pm. Arts and crafts, sports, worship. $80.

Summer at St. Michael's, on the campus of St. Michael's Country Day School, 180 Rhode Island Ave., Newport. 849-5970, ext. 311. www.stmichaelscountryday.org. Ages 3-10. Traditional day camp and sports camp. Eight themed one-week sessions, starting June 26. Activities include swimming, arts and crafts, science, dance and writing. Sports sessions include lacrosse, soccer and Sports Madness. Call for details. Full-day tuition, $315; half-day, $210. Campers use outdoor pool.

Summer Day Camp, The Pennfield School, Little Slocum Farm, 110 Sandy Point Lane, Portsmouth, 849-5012. June 12-Aug. 4. First three weeks is art camp A Mixed Media of Art Exploration (see entry above). Recreation camps are July 10-Aug. 4, $200-$250 per week, from 9 am-3 pm, for campers entering kindergarten through grade 8. Call Patti Burlingame at 849-4646 or e-mail at ncbgame@cox.net. Lego Robotics, July 17-21; Soccer, Aug. 7-11; and Tech Camp Aug. 7-11. For Robotics and Tech, contact jeffday@pennfield.org.

Totally Kids School Age Adventures Summer Camp, 9 Messer St., Warwick. For ages 5-12, weekly camp based on a Fantasy/Magic Theme. Activities include arts and crafts, science, cooking, outdoor sports and group games, team building activities, computers and field trips. Clubs offered are cheerleading, street hockey league, scrapbooking, fashion design and more. Theater program stages a production. Open 6:30 am-6 pm Mon-Fri through summer beginning June 19. $120 per week, plus activity fee. Call Marlaina or Kate at 732-8751.

Traditional Camp, Rhode Island Indoor Sports Center, 170 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. 463-5565. Arts and crafts and other traditional camp activities. For grades 1-8. June 19-Sept. 1. 8 am to 3:30 pm, $115; $135 for extended day 8 am to 5 pm; $155 for 8 am to 6 pm.

Wheeler Summer Camp. A day camp at the 120-acre Wheeler School Farm in Seekonk for ages 4-14 including traditional, specialty and adventure camps. Register for up to 9 weeks; fees $220 per week for base camp, individual rates for specialty camps. Open house April 29, 11 am-3 pm. Base Camp includes nature, art, performing arts, swimming and sports from 8:30 am-3:30 pm. Busing available from Barrington and Providence. Call 528-2100 or e-mail summercamp@wheelerschool.org or visit www.wheelerschool.org.