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Summer Camp Guide for Coventry
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 your local parks and recreation department, offer dozens of camp choices for recreation, science, reading, sports, music and more. 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 your town and surrounding areas.
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Overnight Camps
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Location: Exeter, RI
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: 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
Camp Jori
Location: Cranston, RI
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: West Kingston, RI
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
Day Camps
Location: Coventry, RI
Type: Traditional
Dates: 7-week session, July 1 - August 16
Details: Parks & Rec offers a variety activities daily designed to focus on different age groups. The summer camp includes a mix of activities in Coventry or short away trips during the day. Registration will be held June 8 from 8-11 a.m.
Information: http://coventryri.org/parks-recreation
Location: Coventry, RI
Type: Non-profit mobile adventure
Dates: 1 week sessions, June 24-August 30
Details: AZ offers a variety of adventure based activities daily designed to focus exclusively in the areas of particular interest to our youngsters. Whether climbing on a ropes course, kayaking, surfing for the first time, teamwork- AZ is full of challenges.
Information: www.advzone.org/index.htm
Location: Coventry, RI
Type: Inner city camp
Details: Camp Hamilton offers swimming, sports, arts and crafts, dramatics and nature.
Information: www.nickersoncc.org/camp_hamilton.html
Location: Coventry, Barrington, Wakefield, Cranston, Warwick, Seekonk, Peace Dale, North Kingston, RI
Type: Traditional
Dates: 1 week sessions, June 24-August 23
Details: Y camps offer value-oriented, camper-centered programs that help children discover their talents and feel a sense of belonging. Activities combine friendships, adventure and personal growth
Information:
Coventry - http://www.goymca.com/locations/westwood-ymca
Surrounding areas - www.ymcagreaterprovidence.org/Camp/DayCamp/tabid/309/Default.aspx
Location: Exeter, RI
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.html
Location: University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI (shuttle services available)
Type: Farm, ecology, X-adventure
Dates: 1 week sessions, June 24-August 16
Details: To provide youth with exciting learning experiences in the natural environment which lead to a heightened sense of responsibility towards improving the quality of life on our planet.
Information: www.uri.edu/ajc/eec/camp.htm
Camp Ruggles
Location: Chepachet, RI
Type: RI's only day camp for children diagnosed with emotional and behavioral disabilities
Dates: 6-week program
Details: This program is designed specifically for children with significant difficulties in areas who cannot succeed in a regular camp environment. All aspects of the camp are designed to meet the individual needs of this special population.
Information: www.campruggles.org/Ruggles/Welcome.html
Is your camp not on this list? You can include the information about your camp in the comment section below.
