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Summer Camp Guide For Middletown

Enrollment is starting soon for many summer camps. Here is a selection of summer camps in Middletown and around Rhode Island

With the choice and variety of summer camps available in Middletown and Rhode Island, boredom won't be an option.

YMCA Summer Day Camps in Middletown

YMCA summer camps offer a variety of traditional and specialty camps for all ages such as R.A.V.E., gymnastics, sports, rock climbing, Top chef, Beach Bum, Newport & More, Surfing, Windsurfing/Kayaking, carpentry, Potter League Happy Tails, Greenside Skate Camp! Ages range from 3 through 15 (depends on the age limit of the camp).

There is also a new junior program for teen 15 and 16 years old and the YMCA is  adding archery to our camp activity list!

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Registration is currently open

Interested in working at the day came? Fill-out and return the application to the Newport County YMCA or email the application to mikem@newportymca.org.

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Nearby Day Camps

Alton Jones
Location: University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI (shuttle services available)
Type: Farm, ecology, X-adventure
Dates: 1 week sessions, June 24-August 16
Details: To provide youth with exciting learning experiences in the natural environment which lead to a heightened sense of responsibility towards improving the quality of life on our planet.
Information: www.uri.edu/ajc/eec/camp.htm

Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Location: Bristol, Seekonk, Smithfield, RI
Type: Environmental
Dates: June 24-August 12
Details: The Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s goal for summer camp is to provide campers with opportunities to develop and understand the relationship between themselves and the natural world.
Information: www.asri.org

Aquidneck Island Camp
Location: Portsmouth, RI
Type: Traditional

Camps Around Rhode Island

Camp Jori
Location: Cranston, RI
Type: Only Jewish Camp in Rhode Island
Dates: 2 & 4 week sessions, June-August
Details: Camp JORI, the only Jewish overnight camp in Rhode Island, has been providing memorable summer experiences for children since 1937.
Information: www.camp.findthebest.com/l/1140/Camp-Jori, campjori@hotmail.com

Canonicus
Location: Exeter, RI
Type: Christian camping experience
Dates: 1 week sessions, June 23-August 16
Details: There are over 300 acres of field, wetland, and forest to explore and enjoy at Canonicus. They offer a variety of traditional camp activities which are wholesome and engaging as well as daily Bible study designed to encourage campers' faith.
Information: www.canonicus.org/programs

SuperCamp
Location: Brown University, Providence, RI
Type: Academic
Dates: July 5-August 4
Details: SuperCamp teaches the essential skills that children need to succeed as citizens and workers in the 21st century. Learnings include note-taking skills, studying and test-taking strategies.
Information: www.supercamp.com

YMCA
Location: Point Judith Sound, Wakefield, RI
Type: Traditional overnight camp
Dates: 1 & 2 week sessions, June 23-August 17
Details: Spend the summer with boys and girls your age who enjoy all of the same activities. You can join in all of the activities you already love and try out some new ones. Activities include sail, swim, skate, craft, bike, canoe, kayak, windsurf, climb, create, stretch, lean, and play.
Information: www.ymcagreaterprovidence.org, 401-783-5359

Alton Jones
Location: University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Type: Earth, teen-X, specialty and expedition
Dates: 1 week sessions, June 30-August 16
Details: Explore our natural environment and trying multisport outdoor skills. All programs include swimming and traditional camp activities.
Information: www.uri.edu/ajc/eec/camp/summer/overnightcamp.html

Camp Fuller
Location: Wakefield, RI
Type: YMCA Traditional/Specialty
Dates: June 23-August 17
Details: Campers will choose their activities much like choosing classes at school to create a full schedule for the day. More intensive activities, like sailing, have all-day options.
Information: www.ymcagreaterprovidence.org/Branches/CampFuller/tabid/191/Default.aspx

Camp Hoffman
Location: West Kingston, RI
Type: Girl Scout (non girl scouts may attend)
Dates: June 30-August 3
Details: Girls come for 3 days or 1 week (or more) overnight programs such as sailing, drama, challenge course, horseback riding, adventure, hiking, science experiments, nature exploration, archery, swimming, and more!
Information: www.gsri.org

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