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program_name: BASKETBALL

Providence Recreation Center · $5/week

The Providence Recreation Department offers a variety of affordable summer day camps, including a basketball program, for city residents.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Providence Recreation Department's summer camp page, which lists various camps, including a basketball program. The camps are day camps, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and are exclusively for Providence residents. The cost is notably low at $5 per week. The website does not provide specific details about the basketball camp's curriculum, staff qualifications, or safety procedures, nor does it mention ACA accreditation. There is no explicit language regarding staff background checks. The Providence Parks and Recreation Department has a Facebook page (ProvidenceParksandRec), but no specific Instagram handle was found for the recreation department or the basketball camp. Google reviews for 'Providence Recreation Department' show a 3.9-star rating from 106 reviews, with some comments praising the affordable programs and others noting issues with communication or facility maintenance.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

program_name: BASKETBALL fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given sports program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Sports
  • Ages: 5–13
  • Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
  • Address: 11 West Dr, Providence, RI 02904
  • Phone: (401) 680-7300
  • Cost notes: USD. Providence Recreation Department.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about program_name: BASKETBALL

What ages does program_name: BASKETBALL accept?
program_name: BASKETBALL is open to children ages 5–13. 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 program_name: BASKETBALL cost?
program_name: BASKETBALL publishes $5/week for the standard session. USD. Providence Recreation Department. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are program_name: BASKETBALL's hours?
program_name: BASKETBALL runs 8:00AM - 4:00PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs program_name: BASKETBALL?
program_name: BASKETBALL is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does program_name: BASKETBALL provide lunch?
program_name: BASKETBALL 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.
How does program_name: BASKETBALL compare to other sports camps in Providence?
program_name: BASKETBALL is one of 13 sports camps in Providence that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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