Camp · Specialty · Ages 12–18 · $450/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 12–18

The Steel Yard - Camp Metalhead

Providence, RI · $450/week

Hands-on summer camp teaching metalworking, blacksmithing, and jewelry making skills.

▌ Editor's read The Steel Yard's Camp Metalhead website loads successfully, detailing day camp programs for youth aged 8-14 with a focus on industrial arts such as welding, blacksmithing, jewelry, and ceramics. The organization is a non-profit, as indicated by their mission statement and 'Support Us' section. They explicitly state that 'All Steel Yard staff and instructors undergo background checks,' which is a significant strength. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for The Steel Yard (the parent organization) show a strong 4.9-star rating from 160 reviews, with many reviewers praising the unique learning opportunities and supportive environment. Social media handles found are @thesteelyard on Instagram and 'thesteelyard' on Facebook. The program is exclusively day camp, with no overnight options mentioned.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–18

The Steel Yard - Camp Metalhead serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 12–18
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-3:30pm
  • Address: 27 Sims Ave, Providence, RI 02909, USA
  • Phone: (401) 273-7101
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Cost unknown; 2-week camp

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about The Steel Yard - Camp Metalhead

What ages does The Steel Yard - Camp Metalhead accept?
The Steel Yard - Camp Metalhead is open to children ages 12–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does The Steel Yard - Camp Metalhead cost?
The Steel Yard - Camp Metalhead publishes $450/week for the standard session. Cost unknown; 2-week camp Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are The Steel Yard - Camp Metalhead's hours?
The Steel Yard - Camp Metalhead runs Mon-Fri 10am-3:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs The Steel Yard - Camp Metalhead?
The Steel Yard - Camp Metalhead is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does The Steel Yard - Camp Metalhead provide lunch?
The Steel Yard - Camp Metalhead does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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