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program_name: EcoAdventure Camp

Providence Recreation Center

EcoAdventure Camp is a free day camp offered by the Providence Recreation Department, focusing on outdoor exploration and environmental education for children.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Providence Recreation Department's camps page, which lists the EcoAdventure Camp. The camp is explicitly stated as a free program, indicating it is publicly funded and operated by the city's recreation department. This classifies the owner type as 'municipal-parks' and the program type as 'day' camp. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing numbers, or staff-to-camper ratios on the provided page. The Providence Recreation Department's Facebook page is linked from the main city website, confirming its social media presence. No specific information about background checks for staff was found on the camp's page.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–13

program_name: EcoAdventure Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right adventure fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: Adventure
  • Ages: 8–13
  • Hours: 8:30AM - 3:00PM
  • 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: EcoAdventure Camp

What ages does program_name: EcoAdventure Camp accept?
program_name: EcoAdventure Camp is open to children ages 8–13. 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: EcoAdventure Camp cost?
program_name: EcoAdventure Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Providence Recreation Department. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are program_name: EcoAdventure Camp's hours?
program_name: EcoAdventure Camp runs 8:30AM - 3:00PM. 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: EcoAdventure Camp?
program_name: EcoAdventure 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 program_name: EcoAdventure Camp provide lunch?
program_name: EcoAdventure 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.

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