2022 Guide to Summer Camps in Rhode Island and Beyond

Age Range of Campers

4 – 17 Years

Mother of Hope Camp is a co-educational day camp for children ages 5-12. The camp boasts a private beach and bath house, archery range, athletic field, basketball court, numerous hiking trails, picnic area, arts and crafts, assembly pavilions, playground, challenge course, infirmary and camp chapel. We are well equipped to make any camper’s summer a great one!

Financial aid available.

Age Range of Campers

5 – 12 Years

Coventry Location:
Enviro-Explorer I Camp with LEGO® Robots 7/18-7/21
Kids take on real-world environmental challenges using LEGO® robotics.
What happens when kids solve environmental problems using LEGO® robotics? Great things! In this inquiry-based camp, the kids will explore real-world challenges involving landslides, rocks, composting and more. The kids will think like real scientists and learn how robotics can help shape the future.

Enviro-Explorer II Camp with LEGO® Robots 8/15-8/18
Kids solve real-world environmental problems using LEGO® robots & inquiry.
In this innovative camp, there’s no environmental challenge the kids can’t solve! Our young scientists will be given real-world environmental problems — like how to deal with wildfires and storms. Using an inquiry-based approach, They’ll imagine, build and program LEGO® bots to explore the answers.

Cumberland Location:
Investigation Lab Camp with LEGO® Robots 7/25-7/28
Create LEGO®robots to investigate and solve real-world science challenges.
Kids dive into the world of science with hands-on exploration of real-world environmental concepts using LEGO®. Use robotics to become detectives investigating and answering questions about physics, life cycles, nature conservation, and natural disasters.

Robot Factory 101 Camp with LEGO® 8/22-8/25
Kids work on cool challenges that bring science to life with LEGO® robots.
Kids bring robotics to life by building and programming creations using LEGO® that specialize in forces and motion like driving, cranking, walking, spinning, wobbling, flexing, reeling, or lifting.

Age Range of Campers

5 – 12 Years

Since 1910, Gordon’s progressive academic program has put children, and their voices, at the center of learning. This summer, we once again look beyond the school year to expand our mission-driven, child-centered programming. The result is a diverse offering of camps that are playful, thoughtful, creative, and fun. Our nurturing and compassionate staff (including Gordon faculty) are ready to engage your child, encouraging them to venture safely outside their comfort zone, as they create new memories, forge friendships and explore!

Conveniently located just off of Route 195 in East Providence, Gordon’s scenic twelve-acre campus features over 70% open space and is filled with inspiring, age-appropriate, and flexible spaces both indoors and out.

Day camp runs for nine weeks for ages three to rising ninth graders. Older campers can choose from specialty camps in athletics, theater, STEAM, writing, and more. The summer concludes with an exciting week off-campus at Aldersgate.

Age Range of Campers

three years old to rising ninth graders

Experience the thrill of the outdoors while introducing your child to independence without being too far from home. Adventure Camp is a 100% outdoor Day Camp with three locations in Cranston, RI, Hopkinton, RI, and Kingston, MA.

The week-long program fills each day with adventures like archery, BB, boating, swimming, crafts, wilderness survival, outdoor cooking, fire-building, nature appreciation and daily STEM projects. This year’s theme is Day Camp Goes to the Movies. Each week will offer a different theme to keep the excitement going all summer. Enroll for more than one week and receive a huge discount.

Adventure Day Camp also offers extended hours for families whose schedule does not fit the 9am-4pm time period. For all kids ages 6-10.

Register for each week as late as the Wednesday before

Age Range of Campers

6-10

Small, relaxed fun horsemen-ship camp. Learn from the ground up; adults and children welcome. Ring and trail riding on your own horse. Staff with 45 years experience. Enjoy being in the woods on a 112 acre Ranch.

Masks required, and temperature will be taken upon arrival.

Age Range of Campers

8 – 16 Years

Art and design camps and classes for ages 6–17 including painting, sculpture, animation, moviemaking and more!

Experience Rhode Island School of Design’s unique facilities, including studio space, animation and photography labs, the RISD Museum, and Nature Lab.

Explore topics ranging from drawing, painting and sculpture to cartooning, animation and moviemaking.

Choose from full-day camps at Tillinghast Place in Barrington, or half-day classes on the campus of Rhode Island School of Design in Providence.

Age Range of Campers

6 – 17

All programs will follow the RISD COVID plan as it evolves, which can be reviewed at covid.risd.edu

Preschool camps for ages 3-5 with different themes every week! This year we have our Encanto camp! Dancers will do multiple dance styles, arts and crafts, and games!

For intermediate dancers we have full day camp where they will learn different dance techniques as well as work with master class guest teachers and enjoy dance based arts and crafts!

For advanced dancers we have our full day summer intensive! Dancers will study various forms of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, choreography, and improvisation. Master classes are available from guest artists too! We go over nutrition and conditioning as well.

Age Range of Campers

5 – 18

Jump in and make a SPLASH this summer with all the summer fun Festival Ballet Providence School has to offer!

Immerse in one of our day camps for children: enriching and engaging experiences designed to explore movement, music, choreography, set design, costumes, and the iconic ballets. Each camp will consist of a daily ballet class and then be filled with activities and lessons relevant to the camp’s theme. New in 2022: “Boys Dance!” This year for the first time we are offering a Boys Dance! camp (August session only) which will provide a nurturing and affirming space for boys to explore their love of dance.

June 27 – July 1 and Aug. 8 – 12, 2022, offered in half and full days.
$175 (half day) $300 (full day) plus registration fees.

Looking for weekly dance classes all summer long? We have those too! Spend your whole summer at the studio with classes for movers of all ages from toddlers to adults!

Age Range of Campers

 5 – 14

COVID-19 Related Information

Masks required, vaccination strongly encouraged. COVID restrictions subject to change.

Find Your Passion this summer at the RI Philharmonic Music School!

The RI Philharmonic Music School connects your love for music and learning. Diverse and fun programs for all ages – from babies to adults! Group classes throughout the summer include Music Together®, Rhythm Kids®, Music Theory & Ear Training, Ukulele for Everyone, Suzuki Piano and Suzuki Guitar for Grown-ups. Jazz, Rock & Blues and Chamber Music workshops will be offered for students elementary age and up (including adults), while weekly ensembles for middle and high school students include Jazz Combos, Big Band, Jazz Fusion and Rock. Private lessons, the core of a student’s musical training, are available for any age and any type of music. Financial aid available.

Age Range of Campers

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Sign up by May 1 and your registration fee is waived when you use code SUMMER22! Activities begin June 20, register today to secure your spot.