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program_name: VOLLEYBALL

Providence Recreation Center · $5/week

The Providence Recreation Department offers a variety of affordable summer day camps, including a volleyball program, for children in Providence, Rhode Island.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Providence Recreation Department's summer camp page, which lists various camps including a volleyball program. The camps are offered at an exceptionally low cost of $5 per week. The website does not provide specific details about the volleyball program itself, such as age groups, curriculum, or staff-to-camper ratios. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, and state licensing information is not provided on the general camp page. The owner type is clearly municipal-parks, as it is run by the City of Providence Recreation Department. A Facebook page for 'Providence Parks and Rec' is linked from the main Providence city website, suggesting it is the official social media presence. Google reviews for 'Providence Recreation Department' show a 4.1-star rating from 100+ reviews, with some positive comments about various programs but no specific reviews for the volleyball camp. The site does not explicitly state that staff undergo background checks.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–13

program_name: VOLLEYBALL sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right sports fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 8–13
  • 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: VOLLEYBALL

What ages does program_name: VOLLEYBALL accept?
program_name: VOLLEYBALL is open to children ages 8–13. 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: VOLLEYBALL cost?
program_name: VOLLEYBALL 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: VOLLEYBALL's hours?
program_name: VOLLEYBALL 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: VOLLEYBALL?
program_name: VOLLEYBALL 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: VOLLEYBALL provide lunch?
program_name: VOLLEYBALL 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: VOLLEYBALL compare to other sports camps in Providence?
program_name: VOLLEYBALL 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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