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Providence Recreation - Sailing Camp

Providence

Sailing camp for youth, teaching basic sailing skills and water safety.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Providence Recreation Department's program page, which lists various summer camps, including a sailing camp. The camp is offered by a municipal parks department, indicating it is a city-run program. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website. The website does not provide specific details on staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff. Social media handles for Instagram (@provrec) and Facebook (ProvidenceRecreation) were found, confirming an active online presence. The program type is clearly day camp, with specific weekly sessions listed.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–15

Providence Recreation - Sailing Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. aquatic programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: Aquatic
  • Ages: 8–15
  • Address: 1000 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02905
  • Phone: (401) 680-7300
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Providence Recreation - Sailing Camp

What ages does Providence Recreation - Sailing Camp accept?
Providence Recreation - Sailing Camp is open to children ages 8–15. 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 - Sailing Camp?
Providence Recreation - Sailing 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 - Sailing Camp provide lunch?
Providence Recreation - Sailing 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 - Sailing Camp compare to other aquatic camps in Providence?
Providence Recreation - Sailing Camp is one of 8 aquatic 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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