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Providence Recreation - John Rollins Day Camp

Providence

Traditional day camp offering a variety of recreational activities for children in Providence.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Providence Recreation Department's programs page, which lists the John Rollins Day Camp as one of their offerings. The camp is a day program, and its operation by the municipal parks department indicates a public, community-focused ownership model. While specific staff ratios are not listed, the website provides details on registration, required forms (such as medical forms and immunization records), and contact information for the Recreation Department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is a state license number readily available on the website. The Providence Recreation Department has an Instagram handle @provrec and a Facebook page at ProvidenceRecreation. Google reviews for 'Providence Recreation' are generally positive, with a 4.2-star rating from 100+ reviews, often praising the variety of programs and community involvement.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Providence Recreation - John Rollins 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: 850 Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904
  • Phone: (401) 680-7300
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Providence Recreation - John Rollins Day Camp

What ages does Providence Recreation - John Rollins Day Camp accept?
Providence Recreation - John Rollins 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.
Who runs Providence Recreation - John Rollins Day Camp?
Providence Recreation - John Rollins 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 - John Rollins Day Camp provide lunch?
Providence Recreation - John Rollins 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 - John Rollins Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Providence?
Providence Recreation - John Rollins 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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