Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–12
Directory · United States · Rhode Island · Providence
▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–12

Providence Recreation - Igliozzi Day Camp

Providence

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

▌ Editor's read The Providence Recreation website (rec.providenceri.gov/programs/) loads successfully and lists the Igliozzi Day Camp as one of its offerings. The camp is clearly a day program, run by the municipal parks department. While the specific Igliozzi Day Camp does not have a dedicated 'About Us' page to determine years of operation or founder, the Providence Recreation Department has a long history of serving the community. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Providence Recreation' are generally positive, with a 4.2-star rating from 108 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 departmental activities including summer camps.
◍
Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Shortlist in planner → Visit website

Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Providence Recreation - Igliozzi 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

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Address: 100 Douglas Ave, Providence, RI 02908
  • Phone: (401) 680-7300
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Providence Recreation - Igliozzi Day Camp

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

Camps near here

Same city, overlapping age range. Other options to consider alongside Providence Recreation - Igliozzi Day Camp.