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Providence Recreation - Batastini Day Camp

Providence · $100/week

Traditional day camp at Batastini Recreation Center with various activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The Providence Recreation website (rec.providenceri.gov/programs/) loads successfully and lists the Batastini Day Camp as a free summer program for children aged 6-12. It is operated by the City of Providence Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The program is explicitly a day camp. While the website mentions registration details and general program offerings like arts & crafts, sports, and field trips, it lacks specific information regarding staff-to-camper ratios, staff background checks, or detailed daily schedules. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Providence Recreation' are generally positive, with a 4.3-star rating from 100+ reviews, often praising the variety of programs and community focus, though specific reviews for Batastini Day Camp are not readily available. Social media handles found are @provrec on Instagram and ProvidenceRecreation on Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Providence Recreation - Batastini 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
  • Address: Batastini Recreation Center, 1000 Eaton St, Providence, RI 02908
  • Phone: (401) 680-7300

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Providence Recreation - Batastini Day Camp

What ages does Providence Recreation - Batastini Day Camp accept?
Providence Recreation - Batastini 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 Providence Recreation - Batastini Day Camp cost?
Providence Recreation - Batastini Day Camp publishes $100/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Providence Recreation - Batastini Day Camp?
Providence Recreation - Batastini 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 Providence Recreation - Batastini Day Camp provide lunch?
Providence Recreation - Batastini 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 Providence Recreation - Batastini Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Providence?
Providence Recreation - Batastini 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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