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program_name: John H. Rollins Recreation Center Day Camp

Providence Recreation Center · $5/week

The John H. Rollins Recreation Center Day Camp offers a traditional summer day camp experience for children in Providence, Rhode Island, focusing on recreati...

▌ Editor's read The John H. Rollins Recreation Center Day Camp is part of the Providence Recreation Department's summer camp offerings, as detailed on their official website. The website lists the camp as a day program with a remarkably low weekly cost of $5, making it an extremely affordable option for families. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is provided on the website. The Providence Recreation Department has a Facebook page (ProvidenceRec) which serves as a general social media presence for the department, but no specific Instagram handle for the camp was found. The program is clearly a day camp, and its ownership type is municipal-parks, being run by the city's recreation department. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or mentions of background checks for staff were found on the provided camp page. Google reviews for the John H. Rollins Recreation Center itself show a rating of 4.3 stars from 100 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and community programs, though specific camp reviews are not readily available.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

program_name: John H. Rollins Recreation Center Day Camp 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 8:30AM - 4:00PM
  • Address: 1400 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907
  • Phone: (401) 680-7310
  • Cost notes: USD. Providence Recreation Department.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about program_name: John H. Rollins Recreation Center Day Camp

What ages does program_name: John H. Rollins Recreation Center Day Camp accept?
program_name: John H. Rollins Recreation Center Day Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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: John H. Rollins Recreation Center Day Camp cost?
program_name: John H. Rollins Recreation Center Day Camp 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: John H. Rollins Recreation Center Day Camp's hours?
program_name: John H. Rollins Recreation Center Day Camp runs 8:30AM - 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: John H. Rollins Recreation Center Day Camp?
program_name: John H. Rollins Recreation Center Day 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: John H. Rollins Recreation Center Day Camp provide lunch?
program_name: John H. Rollins Recreation Center Day 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 program_name: John H. Rollins Recreation Center Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Providence?
program_name: John H. Rollins Recreation Center Day Camp is one of 24 traditional day camp 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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