Providence Recreation - Sailing Camp
Two-week sailing camp for youth aged 10-15 at the Fox Point Community Boathouse.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Providence Recreation Department's program page, which confirms the existence of a 'Sailing Camp (2 week session)' under the 'Aquatic' category. The camp is listed as running from 7/20-7/31, indicating a day camp structure. The owner type is classified as 'municipal-parks' due to its affiliation with the City of Providence Recreation Department. Social media handles for Providence Recreation (@provrec on Instagram and 'ProvidenceRecreation' on Facebook) were found through a quick search, though specific camp details are not prominently featured there. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing for this specific program, or staff-to-camper ratios on the website. The site does not provide information regarding background checks for staff or the camp's founding year.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 10–15
Providence Recreation - Sailing Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. aquatic programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Aquatic
- Ages: 10–15
- Address: 1000 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02905
- Phone: (401) 680-7300
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Providence Recreation - Sailing Camp
- What ages does Providence Recreation - Sailing Camp accept?
- Providence Recreation - Sailing Camp is open to children ages 10–15. 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 - Sailing Camp cost?
- Providence Recreation - Sailing Camp publishes $125/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Providence Recreation - Sailing Camp?
- Providence Recreation - Sailing 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 - Sailing Camp provide lunch?
- Providence Recreation - Sailing 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 - Sailing Camp compare to other aquatic camps in Providence?
- Providence Recreation - Sailing Camp is one of 8 aquatic 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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