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Sackett Recreation Center Day Camp

Providence Recreation Center · $5/week

A traditional summer day camp offered by the Providence Parks and Recreation Department at Sackett Recreation Center.

▌ Editor's read The provided website loads successfully and is the official page for the Providence Recreation Department Camps, including Sackett Recreation Center Day Camp. The camp is a day camp, and its ownership type is municipal-parks, as it is run by the City of Providence Parks and Recreation Department. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, nor does a search on acacamps.org yield results for this specific camp. There is no specific staff-to-camper ratio listed on the website, nor is there explicit language about staff background checks. The camp's Facebook handle is ProvidenceParksandRec. Google reviews for 'Sackett Recreation Center' show a 4.4-star rating from 104 reviews, with comments generally praising the facility and programs. The camp is notably affordable at $5 per week, suggesting a strong commitment to community access.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Sackett Recreation Center Day Camp 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 8:30AM - 4:00PM
  • Address: 1186 Broad St, Providence, RI 02905, USA
  • Phone: (401) 680-7300
  • Cost notes: USD. Providence Recreation Department.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Sackett Recreation Center Day Camp

What ages does Sackett Recreation Center Day Camp accept?
Sackett Recreation Center Day Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Sackett Recreation Center Day Camp cost?
Sackett Recreation Center Day Camp 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 Sackett Recreation Center Day Camp's hours?
Sackett Recreation Center Day Camp runs 8:30AM - 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 Sackett Recreation Center Day Camp?
Sackett Recreation Center Day Camp 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 Sackett Recreation Center Day Camp provide lunch?
Sackett Recreation Center Day Camp 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 Sackett Recreation Center Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Providence?
Sackett Recreation Center Day Camp is one of 24 traditional day camp 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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