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Providence Recreation - Sackett Day Camp

Providence

Traditional day camp offering a variety of recreational activities for children in Providence.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, rec.providenceri.gov/programs/, loads successfully and is the official site for the Providence Recreation Department. While it lists various summer programs, specific details for 'Sackett Day Camp' are found under the 'Summer Camps' section, indicating it is a day camp. The camp is operated by the City of Providence Recreation Department, classifying it as municipal-parks owned. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it found in the ACA directory. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or explicit details about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Providence Recreation' generally reflect positive community engagement, with a 4.2-star rating from 100+ reviews, often praising the variety of programs and community focus. Social media handles found are @provrec on Instagram and 'providencerecreation' on Facebook, which showcase various recreational activities offered by the department.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Providence Recreation - Sackett 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
  • Address: 1186 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907
  • Phone: (401) 680-7300
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Providence Recreation - Sackett Day Camp

What ages does Providence Recreation - Sackett Day Camp accept?
Providence Recreation - Sackett 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.
Who runs Providence Recreation - Sackett Day Camp?
Providence Recreation - Sackett 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 Providence Recreation - Sackett Day Camp provide lunch?
Providence Recreation - Sackett 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 Providence Recreation - Sackett Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Providence?
Providence Recreation - Sackett 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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