Summer Camp Guide for the North Kingstown Area

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 departmentoffer 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.

Overnight Camps

YMCA 

Location: Point Judith Sound, Wakefield, RI

Type: Traditional overnight camp

Dates: 1 & 2 week sessions, June 23-August 17

Details: Spend the summer with boys and girls your age who enjoy all of the same activities. You can join in all of the activities you already love and try out some new ones. Activities include sail, swim, skate, craft, bike, canoe, kayak, windsurf, climb, create, stretch, lean, and play.

Information: www.ymcagreaterprovidence.org, 401-783-5359

Adventure Zone

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

Alton Jones

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

Audubon Society of Rhode Island

Location: Bristol, Seekonk, Smithfield, RI

Type: Environmental

Dates: June 24-August 12

Details: The Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s goal for summer camp is to provide campers with opportunities to develop and understand the relationship between themselves and the natural world.

Information: www.asri.org

Aquidneck Island Camp

Location: Portsmouth, RI

Type: Traditional

Dates: July 1-August 16

Details: Aquidneck Island Day Camp gives parents a way to provide a fun-packed summer with all that the island has to offer: horseback riding, swimming, sailing, art & music, sports, field trips & more!

Information: www.aquidneckislanddaycamp.com/registration.html

Camp Hamilton

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

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

Canonicus

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

ECC 

Location: Pascoag, RI

Type: Christian Overnight 

Dates: June 26-August 16

Details: For over 50 years young people have been coming to ECC to establish lifelong friendships, enjoy a safe and sacred environment, and deepen their relationship with God. We offer eight different sessions over the course of the summer for people of all ages – take a look at our summer schedule and see which week works for you and your family!

Information: http://eccri.org/

Kingston's Camp

Location: Peace Dale, RI

Type: Traditional

Dates: 1 week or full summer sessions, June 24-August 23

Details: Independent coed day camp open 9 wks with full and partial week options. Grades kindergarten thru 6th. swimming, canoeing, archery, arts, crafts, drama, science in nature, games & more. Adventure program for 11 to 16: canoeing, bouldering, surfing, biking and more.

Information: www.kingstonscamp.com

Camp Grosvenor

Location: Saunderstown, RI (Buses available)

Type: Traditional

Details: Camp Grosvenor, set on 95 pristine acres along the beautiful Pettaquamscutt River in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, and operated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County, for nearly 50 years has given parents peace-of-mind, as countless boys, girls, and teens have enjoyed a myriad of fun outdoor activities in a natural setting each summer.

Information: www.bgcnewport.org

Day Camps

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

Canonicus 

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

SuperCamp 

Location: Brown University, Providence, RI

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

YMCA

Location: Barrington, Wakefield, Cranston, Warwick, Seekonk, Peace Dale, North Kingstown, 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: www.ymcagreaterprovidence.org/Camp/DayCamp/tabid/309/Default.aspx

Alton Jones 

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 Fuller 

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

Camp Hoffman 

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