Camp Waseca of the Bayside Family YMCA, 70 West St., Barrington. 245-2444. One-week traditional day camp and two-week specialty camp programs for grades 1-6. Day camp includes swim lessons, archery (ages 8 and up), sports and art. Specialty camps include drama, dance, cheerleading, basketball, baseball and soccer. Teen camps for grades 7-10 include arts, sports and science. June 19-Aug. 25. $115 per week/$150 for nonmembers. Preschool camps for ages 3-5 are half day with a full-day option. $62-$115 per week members; $86-$150 nonmembers.
Fall River YMCA, 199 North Main St., Fall River. (508) 675-7841. Nine one-week sessions beginning June 26 for children who have participated in kindergarten through age 14. Tuition is $95 per week. Accepts PACE vouchers, EEC contract slots available, and financial assistance available. Each session has a fun theme that provides the topic for weekly assembly skits and songs. Summer programming is divided according to the children's age.
Heritage Park YMCA Early Learning Center, 333 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket. 727-7050. Serves the Blackstone Valley area, June 26-Aug. 25.
Camp Heritage Trackers, ages 4-5 (not entering kindergarten). Nine one-week sessions include outdoor adventures, swimming, field trips, group games, healthy lifestyle habits and other traditional day camp activities based on weekly themes. $165 week/$140 members.
Camp Heritage Pioneers, ages 4-5 (entering kindergarten). Includes activities that encourage teamwork, develop healthy lifestyle choices and promote caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Campers have recreational swimming twice a week, weekly field trips and traditional group games based on weekly themes. $165 week/$140 members.
Camp Heritage Voyagers, ages 5-7 (entering first or second grade). Nine one-week sessions. Recreational swimming twice a week, weekly field trips, and traditional group games based on weekly themes. $150 week/$130 members. $10 registration fee. Pre-camp supervision begins at 6:30 am and post-camp supervision runs until 5:45 pm, both at no extra charge.
Hockomock Area YMCA Summer Camp, 300 Elmwood St., North Attleboro. (508) 695-7001; www.hockymca.org. June 26-Sept. 1, 9 am-4 pm. Pre- and post-camp care available.
Kiddie Kamp, half day for ages 3-5, full day for ages 3 1/2-5. One-week sessions. Half day, $115 members/$180 nonmembers; full day, $185/$225.
Camp Elmwood offers Junior Village (ages 6-8) and Senior Village (9-11). One-week sessions, $158/$200; two-week sessions, $300/$390.
Teen Camps include Camp Nidoba, ages 12-14, $151/$190; Adventure Camps, grades 7-10, costs vary per trip;
Leadership Camps, including Leader in Training, ages 12-13, three 3-week sessions, $280/$375 per session, and Counselor in Training.
Also offered are full- and partial-day speciality enrichment camps, including those focusing on nature and animals, sports and art; costs vary. Transportation is available for full-day campers. Camps are also offered at the Mansfield, Foxboro and Franklin branches.
MacColl Field YMCA, 26 Breakneck Hill Rd., Route 123, Lincoln. 725-0773, fax 729-0450. June 26-Aug. 25. 9 am-4 pm. Serves Lincoln, Cumberland, North Providence and surrounding areas. Prices are per session.
Camp Discovery, ages 4-5, one-week sessions with emphasis on movement skills through games and swimming instruction, $145-$160 full-day; $80-$80-90 half-day.
Camp Jelly Bean, ages 4-6, one-week sessions with creative expression, $150-$165 full day; call for half-day rates.
Camp Care-a-Lot, ages 5-7, one-week sessions with emphasis on nature, art, swimming, music and noncompetitive games, $145-$165.
Camp Ugoto, ages 7-15, one-week sessions with emphasis on crafts, sports, swimming and nature, $130-$150.
Golf Camp, ages 8-12, four two-week sessions, June 26-Aug. 18, basic through intermediate skills. $300-$320 per session with a $40 session trip fee.
Cheerleading Camp, ages 7-12, one week sessions include basic skills and formation jumps; swimming included. $140-$150.
Dance Camp, creative movement integrating various dance techniques, ages 7-12, swimming included, one-week sessions; $140-$150.
Soccer Camp, ages 7-12, one-week sessions, basic through intermediate skills, $140-$150.
Trailblazer series, chose from one of three two-week sessions that will include:
Fishing for ages 8-12, Hiking for ages 10-14 and Camping for ages 10-14, $280-$300 with a $20 trip fee per session,
Explorers Adventure, ages 8-9, one week sessions, an introduction to travel camps, combination of traditional day camp with local travel experiences, $140-$150 with a $50 trip fee/session,
Explorer I, ages 9-12, one week sessions of field trips in Southern New England, $140-$150 with a $15 trip fee/session,
Explorers II, ages 12-15, travel at least three days per session throughout Southern New England, socialize with friends in the new teen center,
Adventures in Leadership, ages 12-15, four two-week sessions with emphasis on job training, leadership, water safety and community service experience, $300-$310 per session.
One-time registration fee of $10. Pre-camp supervision begins at 6:30 and post-camp supervision runs until 5:45 pm, at no extra charge. Bus transportation available from Pawtucket, Cumberland and North Providence.
Newman YMCA, 472 Taunton Ave, Seekonk. (508) 336-7103. 11 one-week sessions from June 19-Sept. 1. Traditional day camp and specialty camps for ages 5-15. 8:30 am-4:30 pm, with extended care available. Financial assistance available and state funding accepted. Programs include swimming, archery, sports, arts and crafts, environmental education and recreational time. Specialty programs include sport camps, gymnastics, dance, skate, technology, cheerleading, tennis, eco-challenge, circus school, teen fitness, adventure, extreme, aqua-venture, and leadership development.
Newport County YMCA Summer Camps, Newport County YMCA, 792 Valley Rd., Middletown. 847-9200, fax 848-7521, or visit www.newportymca.org. Weekly sessions June 19-Aug. 25 for ages 3-15. 8:30 am-5:30 pm, with extended hours available. Traditional and specialty camps available. Field trips, special events, swimming and more. Weekly prices are $135 members and $165 nonmembers. Costs vary for specialty camps. Registration began March 7 for members and starts April 3 for nonmembers.
Pawtucket Family YMCA, 20 Summer St., Pawtucket. 727-7909, fax 724-0758. Serves Blackstone Valley and South Attleboro areas. June 26-Aug.-25. Prices are per session.
Camp Discovery (ages 4-5), full- and part-time hours available. Introduction to the wonders of camp. $145; $165 nonmember. Half day: $80; $90 nonmember.
Camp Adventure (ages 5-8), traditional camp for boys and girls. $135/$150.
Sports Camp (ages 6-12) noncompetitive environment to develop skills, appreciate teamwork and build self esteem. $135/$150.
Aim High Camp, (ages 6-10) designed to improve skills in reading, math and writing. $140/$150.
Explorers Adventure Camp, (ages 8-9) combines day trips with extreme sports themes. $140/$150.
Explorers I Camp (ages 10-12) the next phase of Explorer series with trips four times per week. $140/$150.
Cheerleading Camp (ages 10-14) three levels based on age, skill. $135/$150.
Explorers II Camp (ages 12-15) Splash Camp visits local beaches. Fishing Camp vists hot fishing holes. $135/$145.
Theatre/Arts Camp (ages 11-15), introduction and intermediate levels. $140/$150.
Babysitting Certification by the Red Cross (ages 12-15). $140/$150.
Explorers Outback (ages 12-15) trips throughout Northeast. $135/$150.
Top Notch Sports Camp (ages 13-16) competitive sports specific camp overseen by former and current college athletes and coaches. $140/$150.
Intern Camp (ages 13-16) helps teens improve life skills, interview skills, water safety and community service. $140/$150.
One-time $10 registration fee. Pre-camp supervision begins at 6:30 am and post-camp until 5:45 pm at no extra charge. Bus transportation provided at no extra charge.
West Bay Family YMCA, at Wilson Park, Wickford. Coed for grades 1-7; two-week sessions starting June 19. 9 am-4 pm. Extended hours available. Themed camps, including Explorers, Sports, Adventure Challenge, Aqua Camp, Canoe, Art and Cheerleading. Call Suzanne Renfro or Chris Williamson at 295-6501 for further information.
Westwood YMCA, on Quidneck Reservoir, 2093 Harkney Hill Rd., Coventry. 397-7779, fax 397-3930. Serves Coventry, Exeter, Foster, West Greenwich and West Warwick. June 19-Aug. 25. Prices are per week.
Camp Rainbow, ages 5-7, emphasis on arts and crafts, nature, sports and swimming. $130 members/$150 nonmembers.
Sports Intro, ages 6-7, noncompetitive to promote good sportmanship and fundamental sports skill, $130-$150.
Camp Exploration, ages 8-11, swimming, boating, pioneering and water games. $125-$140.
Team Sports I, ages 8-11, beginning level enhances importance of teamwork. $135-$152.
Specialty, ages 8-11, woodworking, horse, scrapbooking, fishing and arts camp. $150-$170.
Voyagers I, ages 8-11, and II, ages 12-14, and III, ages 14-16, field trips and in-camp activities $175-$195.
Camp Adventure, ages 12-14, traditional camp plus low ropes course, $125-$140.
Team Sports II, ages 12-14, a more advanced sports program with more competition, $135-$152.
Specialty, ages 12-14, mountain biking, golf, kayak, woodworking, horse, scrapbooking, fishing, arts, fencing and archery camp. $150-$170.
Teen Specialty, ages 14-16), fishing, mountain biking, kayak, golf, fencing and archery camp. $150-$170.
Teen Voyager, ages 14-16, field trips and in-camp activities, $175-$195.
$10 registration fee. Pre-camp supervision begins at 6:30 am and post-camp supervision runs until 5:45 pm, at no extra charge. Bus transportation provided at no charge.
YMCA Camp Fuller, on Point Judith Pond in Wakefield. 783-5359, Web site www.campfuller.com. Residential camp for ages 7-16. (Branch of YMCA of Greater Providence, 22 Richmond St., Providence.) Two-week Traditional Camp sessions June 25-Aug. 19, $995 per session. Activities include sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing, kayaking, skateboarding, climbing and biking. One-week option for first-time campers June 25-July 1 and July 2-8, $505.
Specialty camps Aug. 20-25, $520-$585, include
Performing Arts entry-level drama;
Point Judith Sailing small group instruction;
On the Edge, teen sampler including climbing and white-water rafting;
Sea Quest, a rigorous marine biology program taught by noted marine biologist Prentice K. Stout;
SCUBA and Advance SCUBA, participants receive junior level certificate and explore dives in the area;
Skater's Paradise offers a different skate park each day; and
Windsurfing.
Lake George Teen Adventure: July 30-Aug. 4, sailing and camping adventure that explores islands on Lake George, $700. Open house April 22; financial assistance available.
YMCA Camp Massasoit, held at 22-acre site on Oak Swamp Reservoir, off Route 6, Johnston, and conducted by Cranston YMCA, 1225 Park Ave., Cranston. 943-0444. Serving Cranston and Johnston. Day camp for ages 5-17, including swim lessons, canoeing, boating, arts and crafts, basketball, soccer and special events. New camp this year is Major League Soccer. Daily transportation to and from camp is provided. After-camp care until 6 pm available.
YMCA Camp Ok-Wa-Nessett, Kent County YMCA, 900 Centerville Rd., Warwick. 828-0130, www.kentcountyymca.org. Serving Warwick, West Warwick, Coventry, East Greenwich, West Greenwich, North Kingstown. For ages 3-17, June 19 to Aug. 25, in two-week sessions. Camp runs 9 am-4:30 pm, with extended care available. Sports, dance, art, theater, cheerleading, aquatics and skate park are among the specialty camps offered. Prices vary according to age group; average cost is $230 for a two-week session. Financial assistance available. Open houses are May 20 and June 10.
YMCA Camp Watchaug, day camp for ages 4-15 owned and operated by the Westerly-Pawcatuck YMCA on Watchaug Pond in Charlestown. One- and two-week sessions June 20 through August, $175 to $375. Swim instruction, sailing (grades 4-9 only), kayaking, rowing and canoeing, archery, outdoor cooking, overnight camping, climbing wall, ropes course, hiking, noncompetitive games, sports, arts and crafts and special event days. One-week specialty camps for art, photography, fort building and water sports. 9 am-4 pm with extended care available. Transportation provided from Mystic, Conn., to Richmond. Registration began Feb. 1. Call 596-2894 or visit www.wpymca.org.
YMCA of South County, 165 Broad Rock Rd., Peace Dale. 783-3900. Begins June 26.
Camp Broad Rock, a traditional day camp for grades 2-5, runs in two-week sessions 9 am-4 pm. Swimming, arts and crafts, low ropes course, group games, hiking, archery and more.
Camp Small Fry, ages 3-4. Half day or full day available in one- and two-week sessions. Includes gym, arts and crafts, outdoor games, swim instruction.
Kinder Camp, for grades K-1, is all new and campers are led through a variety of activities.
Sports and Specialty Camps include theater, Y'd World of Sports, British Soccer, basketball, gymnastics, sports mania, Y arts, flag football and adventure. New camps include archery, girls club and international games. For Teens, a lot of new camps are being offered in two-week increments, such as N'Sync or swim, the show must go on, musical theater camp, into the woods, outdoor experiences camp, teen fitness and counselor-in-training are offered for teens as well. It's not rocket science, xtreme teen travel, and lights, camera, action, multimedia camp are new in 2006. Extended care is available for all camps from 7-9 am and 4-6 pm. Contact the YMCA of South County for any information. It is an ACA accredited camp and a member of RIAC. Registration started Jan. 11. Prices vary from $110-$350 per week. Financial aid is available. E-mail msweet@gpymca.org, camp director or jstroup@gpymca.org, teen director for any questions; Web site: www.southcountyymca.org.
The Greater Woonsocket YMCA, 18 Federal St., Woonsocket. 769-0791, fax 765-3151. Sessions are weekly, June 19-Aug. 21, 9 am-4 pm. Extended care option before 6:30 am and after 6 pm. Preschool Adventure Camp (P.A.C.), ages 3-5, at the YMCA, $165.
Camp Blackhawk, ages 5-10 at Silver Lake in Bellingham, Mass., $150.
Junior Leaders Camp, ages 11-14 have fun while learning to be a leader, $150.
Counselor In Training is a free program for ages 15-17; applications must be submitted.
Registration accepted now; $20 registration fee. RICCAP accepted, and scholarships are available. Call, or e-mail kurtwymca@yahoo.com.
YWCA of Northern R.I., 514 Blackstone St., Woonsocket. 769-7450. www.sheshines.org. June 21-Aug. 27.
Adventure Camp: ages 6-12, 7:45 am-5:45 pm. Sports, cooking, crafts, gymnastics, field trips. $135.
Busy Bees Camp: For ages 3-5, arts and crafts, stories, cooking, games and water play. $150 per week for 8 am to 6 pm and $75 for 9 am-1 pm. Extended hours program 8-9 am is $5 per day.
Kids Sports Club: ages 4-6, Mon.-Wed., 9 am-1 pm. Extended hours 8-9 am. $5 per day. Adventure, games, sports, cooking, stories and outside activities that involve weekly themes. $45.
Team Leadership Camp for teens grades 7-9. Participants learn first aid, childcare and leadership skills, which they apply in a placement at the YWCA. Students learn job skills such as resume writing and interviewing. Students who successfully complete the program receive incentives.
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