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program_name: CHEERLEADING

Providence Recreation Center · $5/week

The Providence Recreation Department offers a cheerleading day camp for children aged 6-12, focusing on basic cheer techniques and teamwork.

▌ Editor's read The provided website loads successfully and belongs to the Providence Recreation Department, which offers various summer camps, including a Cheerleading program. This program is a day camp for children aged 6-12, running from July 8-12, 2024, from 9 AM to 3 PM, with a cost of $5 per week. The camp focuses on teaching basic cheerleading techniques, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The Providence Recreation Department is a municipal entity, indicating the camp is government-run. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. The site does not explicitly state that staff undergo background checks. The Facebook page for Providence Parks and Recreation is 'ProvidenceParksandRec', but no Instagram handle was found. Google reviews for 'Providence Recreation Department' show a 4.2-star rating from 110 reviews, with general positive comments about community programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

program_name: CHEERLEADING 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
  • Hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
  • Address: 11 West Dr, Providence, RI 02904
  • Phone: (401) 680-7300
  • Cost notes: USD. Providence Recreation Department.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about program_name: CHEERLEADING

What ages does program_name: CHEERLEADING accept?
program_name: CHEERLEADING 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.
How much does program_name: CHEERLEADING cost?
program_name: CHEERLEADING publishes $5/week for the standard session. USD. Providence Recreation Department. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are program_name: CHEERLEADING's hours?
program_name: CHEERLEADING runs 8:00AM - 4:00PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs program_name: CHEERLEADING?
program_name: CHEERLEADING 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 program_name: CHEERLEADING provide lunch?
program_name: CHEERLEADING 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 program_name: CHEERLEADING compare to other sports camps in Providence?
program_name: CHEERLEADING 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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