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Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp (Ages 6-8)

Cranston · $175/week

A traditional summer playground camp for younger children offering supervised recreational activities and games.

▌ Editor's read The Cranston Parks and Recreation website loads successfully and details various programs, including the Summer Playground Camp for ages 6-8. This camp is a day program, operating within local parks, and is clearly run by a municipal parks department. The website does not provide specific information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit mentions of staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Cranston Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars based on 106 reviews, with comments generally praising the variety of programs and community involvement. The camp's cost is listed at $175 per week, making it an affordable option for local families. A Facebook page for 'Cranston Parks and Recreation' is active, indicating community engagement and providing another avenue for information.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp (Ages 6-8) is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: 6–8
  • Address: 869 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02910
  • Phone: 401-780-6140
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $175 per week for first child, $165 for each additional child.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp (Ages 6-8)

What ages does Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp (Ages 6-8) accept?
Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp (Ages 6-8) is open to children ages 6–8. 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 Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp (Ages 6-8) cost?
Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp (Ages 6-8) publishes $175/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp (Ages 6-8)?
Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp (Ages 6-8) 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 Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp (Ages 6-8) provide lunch?
Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp (Ages 6-8) 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.

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