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Providence Recreation - Davey Lopes Day Camp

Providence · $100/week

Traditional day camp at Davey Lopes Recreation Center with various activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The Providence Recreation website loads successfully, detailing various programs including the Davey Lopes Day Camp. This camp is a free day camp for Providence youth aged 7-13, running from July 1st to August 9th, 2024, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The camp is operated by the City of Providence Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. While the website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, it emphasizes a safe and structured environment. The Providence Recreation Department has a Facebook page (ProvidenceRecreation) and an Instagram handle (@provrec) where they post updates and photos. Google reviews for 'Providence Recreation' are generally positive, with a 4.2-star rating from 100+ reviews, often praising the variety of programs and community focus. No ACA accreditation was found for this specific camp.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Providence Recreation - Davey Lopes 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: Davey Lopes Recreation Center, 227 Dudley St, Providence, RI 02907
  • Phone: (401) 680-7300

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Providence Recreation - Davey Lopes Day Camp

What ages does Providence Recreation - Davey Lopes Day Camp accept?
Providence Recreation - Davey Lopes 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 Providence Recreation - Davey Lopes Day Camp cost?
Providence Recreation - Davey Lopes Day Camp publishes $100/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Providence Recreation - Davey Lopes Day Camp?
Providence Recreation - Davey Lopes 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 - Davey Lopes Day Camp provide lunch?
Providence Recreation - Davey Lopes 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 - Davey Lopes Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Providence?
Providence Recreation - Davey Lopes 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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