Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–12 · $100/week
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Providence Recreation - Vincent Brown Day Camp

Providence · $100/week

Traditional day camp offering a variety of activities for children at Vincent Brown Recreation Center.

▌ Editor's read The Providence Recreation website loads successfully and lists the Vincent Brown Day Camp as one of its programs. The camp is a day camp, run by the municipal Providence Recreation Department. While specific details about the Vincent Brown Day Camp itself are limited on the main programs page, the site provides general information for all recreation programs, including registration forms and contact information. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing on the website. 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. Social media handles for Providence Recreation are @provrec on Instagram and 'ProvidenceRecreation' on Facebook, where they post updates on various programs. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies were found for this particular camp on the provided website.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Providence Recreation - Vincent Brown 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: 6–12
  • Address: 438 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906
  • Phone: (401) 680-7300

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Providence Recreation - Vincent Brown Day Camp

What ages does Providence Recreation - Vincent Brown Day Camp accept?
Providence Recreation - Vincent Brown Day Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 - Vincent Brown Day Camp cost?
Providence Recreation - Vincent Brown 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 - Vincent Brown Day Camp?
Providence Recreation - Vincent Brown 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 - Vincent Brown Day Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Providence Recreation - Vincent Brown Day Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Providence Recreation - Vincent Brown Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Providence?
Providence Recreation - Vincent Brown 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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