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Vincent Brown Recreation Center Day Camp

Providence Recreation Center · $5/week

A traditional summer day camp offered by the Providence Parks and Recreation Department at Vincent Brown Recreation

▌ Editor's read The provided website loads successfully and is for the City of Providence Recreation Department, which offers various summer camps including the Vincent Brown Recreation Center Day Camp. The camp is a day program, and the owner type is municipal-parks. The website lists a weekly fee of $5, making it highly accessible. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the site, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for this specific camp. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit language regarding staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Providence Recreation Department' show a 4.0-star rating from 15 reviews, with general comments about the department's facilities and programs. The Facebook handle 'ProvidenceRec' is linked from the website. No specific founder or years of operation are listed for the camp itself, as it's part of a larger municipal department.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Vincent Brown 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: 438 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906, 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 Vincent Brown Recreation Center Day Camp

What ages does Vincent Brown Recreation Center Day Camp accept?
Vincent Brown 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 Vincent Brown Recreation Center Day Camp cost?
Vincent Brown 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 Vincent Brown Recreation Center Day Camp's hours?
Vincent Brown 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 Vincent Brown Recreation Center Day Camp?
Vincent Brown 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 Vincent Brown Recreation Center Day Camp provide lunch?
Vincent Brown 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 Vincent Brown Recreation Center Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Providence?
Vincent Brown 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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