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program_name: Robert F. Kennedy Recreation Center Day Camp

Providence Recreation Center · $5/week

The Robert F. Kennedy Recreation Center Day Camp offers an affordable summer day camp experience for children in Providence, focusing on recreational activit...

▌ Editor's read The Robert F. Kennedy Recreation Center Day Camp is a day camp program offered by the City of Providence Recreation Department. The website, epl.providenceri.gov/recreation-department-camps/, loads successfully and provides information on various summer camps, including this one. The camp is explicitly listed as a 'Day Camp' and is part of the city's recreational offerings, making its owner type 'municipal-parks'. The cost is notably low at $5 per week, suggesting a strong commitment to accessibility for local families. While specific staff ratios or background check policies are not detailed on the provided page, the camp's affiliation with a municipal department implies adherence to city standards. The Providence Parks and Recreation Department has a Facebook page (ProvidenceParksandRec), but specific reviews for the Robert F. Kennedy Recreation Center Day Camp itself were not readily available on Google or the department's social media. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

program_name: Robert F. Kennedy 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: 700 Harris Ave, Providence, RI 02909
  • 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: Robert F. Kennedy Recreation Center Day Camp

What ages does program_name: Robert F. Kennedy Recreation Center Day Camp accept?
program_name: Robert F. Kennedy 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: Robert F. Kennedy Recreation Center Day Camp cost?
program_name: Robert F. Kennedy 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: Robert F. Kennedy Recreation Center Day Camp's hours?
program_name: Robert F. Kennedy 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: Robert F. Kennedy Recreation Center Day Camp?
program_name: Robert F. Kennedy 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: Robert F. Kennedy Recreation Center Day Camp provide lunch?
program_name: Robert F. Kennedy 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: Robert F. Kennedy Recreation Center Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Providence?
program_name: Robert F. Kennedy 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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