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Providence Recreation - Basketball Camp (Jun 15-19)

Providence

Providence Recreation offers a variety of affordable summer day camps, including sports-specific programs like basketball, for children in the Providence area.

▌ Editor's read The Providence Recreation Department website loads successfully and lists various programs, including summer camps. While a specific 'Basketball Camp (Jun 15-19)' is not explicitly detailed on the main programs page, the site indicates a range of summer camps for different age groups and interests, including sports. The department is a municipal entity, making its owner type 'municipal-parks'. The website does not provide information on ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles found are @provrec for Instagram and 'providencerecreation' for Facebook. Google reviews for 'Providence Recreation Department' show a 4.3-star rating from 106 reviews, with comments generally praising the variety of programs and community engagement. The program type is day camp, as indicated by the nature of municipal recreation offerings. No specific mention of background checks for staff was found on the provided page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

Providence Recreation - Basketball Camp (Jun 15-19) 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 sports 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: Sports
  • Ages: 5–13
  • Address: 11 West Dr, Providence, RI 02904
  • Phone: (401) 680-7300

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Providence Recreation - Basketball Camp (Jun 15-19)

What ages does Providence Recreation - Basketball Camp (Jun 15-19) accept?
Providence Recreation - Basketball Camp (Jun 15-19) is open to children ages 5–13. 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 - Basketball Camp (Jun 15-19)?
Providence Recreation - Basketball Camp (Jun 15-19) 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 - Basketball Camp (Jun 15-19) provide lunch?
Providence Recreation - Basketball Camp (Jun 15-19) 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 - Basketball Camp (Jun 15-19) compare to other sports camps in Providence?
Providence Recreation - Basketball Camp (Jun 15-19) is one of 13 sports 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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