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Providence Recreation - Sailing Camp

Providence · $125/week

Two-week sailing camp for youth aged 10-15 at the Fox Point Community Boathouse.

▌ Editor's read The Providence Recreation Sailing Camp is a day camp offered by the City of Providence Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal ownership structure. The program is specifically a 2-week session, running from July 6-17, as detailed on their official website. The camp focuses on aquatic activities, specifically sailing, and is part of a broader range of recreational programs offered by the department. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @provrec and a Facebook page 'ProvidenceRecreation', which are used to promote various departmental activities. No information regarding ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies was found on the provided URL. The camp appears to be a local community offering, likely serving residents of Providence and surrounding areas.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 10–15

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: 10–15
  • Address: 1000 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02905
  • Phone: (401) 680-7300

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 10–15. 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.
How much does Providence Recreation - Sailing Camp cost?
Providence Recreation - Sailing Camp publishes $125/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
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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