Summer Camp Guide for East Greenwich
Enrollment is starting soon for many summer camps. Here's a selection of summer camps in Rhode Island.
With the choice and variety of summer camps available in New England in 2013, boredom won't be an option.
Organizations from the YMCA to local parks and recreation departments offer dozens of camp choices for recreation, science, reading, sports, music and more – although EG Parks & Rec's choices won't be released until April. Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a more focused camp, this list can easily launch your camp search with examples in East Greenwich and surrounding communities.
If we've missed a camp that's near and dear to you, please let us know in the comments section below.
Overnight Camps
Location: Wakefield, on Warden's Pond Road
Type: Only Jewish Camp in Rhode Island
Dates: 2 & 4 week sessions, June-August
Details: Camp JORI, the only Jewish overnight camp in Rhode Island, has been providing memorable summer experiences for children since 1937.
Information: www.camp.findthebest.com/l/1140/Camp-Jori, campjori@hotmail.com
Location: Exeter
Type: Christian camping experience
Dates: 1 week sessions, June 23-August 16
Details: There are over 300 acres of field, wetland, and forest to explore and enjoy at Canonicus. They offer a variety of traditional camp activities which are wholesome and engaging as well as daily Bible study designed to encourage campers' faith.
Information: www.canonicus.org/programs
Location: Brown University, Providence
Type: Academic
Dates: July 5-August 4
Details: SuperCamp teaches the essential skills that children need to succeed as citizens and workers in the 21st century. Learnings include note-taking skills, studying and test-taking strategies.
Information: www.supercamp.com
Location: University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Type: Earth, teen-X, specialty and expedition
Dates: 1 week sessions, June 30-August 16
Details: Explore our natural environment and trying multisport outdoor skills. All programs include swimming and traditional camp activities.
Information: www.uri.edu/ajc/eec/camp/summer/overnightcamp.html
Location: Wakefield, RI
Type: YMCA Traditional/Specialty
Dates: June 23-August 17
Details: Campers will choose their activities much like choosing classes at school to create a full schedule for the day. More intensive activities, like sailing, have all-day options.
Information: www.ymcagreaterprovidence.org/Branches/CampFuller/tabid/191/Default.aspx
Location: West Kingston
Type: Girl Scout (non Girl Scouts may attend)
Dates: June 30-August 3
Details: Girls come for 3 days or 1 week (or more) overnight programs such as sailing, drama, challenge course, horseback riding, adventure, hiking, science experiments, nature exploration, archery, swimming, and more!
Information: www.gsri.org
Max
7:30 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
There are many many more such as Casey Farm in Saunderstown, many local art and pottery camps like Clayground in EG or Nancy Stephens Gallery in EG, or Warwick art museum in Warwick, There's Save the Bay Camp and St Gregory the Great has Glory Days. Hope this helps
Elizabeth McNamara
8:54 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Thanks. We'll keep updating in coming days/weeks...
Gerri Litz
3:08 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
The Village Lower School on South County Trail also has summer day camp
Mr. Boie
3:12 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
I'd love to throw out there a summer program for teens and middleschoolers. The Student Leadership Training Program is a 5-day overnight conference running 5 diff sessions this summer. Please check our website out at www.sltp.info or email me at the HS at cboie@egsd.net. I'd love to tell you more in person. (I've sent over 100 over the years and it looks good on a college transcript. I've been a volunteer for 15 years now.)
Max
3:39 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Ps Roger Williams zoo has a great summer camp too
Jodi Gladstone
4:11 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
The East Greenwich Track Club hosts a free summer track series for kids ages four to fourteen at 5:30 p.m. at the East Greenwich High School track, on Wednesdays in July.
Elizabeth McNamara
4:15 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Hey, everyone: if you have the specifics about a camp ... or a website to share, add that in your comment as well.
Sherry Bowry
10:11 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2013
Sherry
The Stork's Nest Child Academy Inc. in East Greenwich on South County Trail has a great camp program call Summer of Discovery. Check out their website at www.storksnestchild.com or call (401) 886-4544 ext 10 for information.