Providence Offers Free Summer Sports Camps
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Providence Offers Free Summer Sports Camps
When the summer hits and kids leave school, this can create a difficult gap for families.
“It’s important to keep our children engaged in fun, stimulating activities throughout the summer that ignite the imagination, build confidence and expose them to new experiences,” said Mayor Cicilline. “The Summer Sports Camp has something for everyone.”
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe Parks & Recreation Summer Sports Camp was created in partnership with Community Boating, Rhode Island College, Button Hole and Providence Schools. Most programs are available for children aged 9-12 (lacrosse program is offered to children aged 7-10), and free lunch will be provided for all children.
(Youth Sailing runs from 9am – 3:30pm) at the following locations:
Youth Sailing at the Community Boating Center
June 21-July 2 (Session 1)
July 6 – 16 (Session 2)
July 19 – 30 (Session 3)
August 2 – 13 (Session 4)
Youth Golf at Button Hole
July 7 – August 20 (Every Wednesday & Friday)
Track & Field at Hope High School
July 12 – 16
Baseball Camp at Mount Pleasant High School
July 19 - 23
Softball Camp at Rhode Island College
July 26 – 30
Boys & Girls Basketball Camp at the PTCA
August 2 – 5
Lacrosse Camp at Hope High School
August 9 – 13
Soccer Camp at Meeting Street School
August 16 – 20
Children who complete the Button Hole golf program will receive a new set of clubs and a golf bag at the end of the session. Space for the Parks & Recreation Summer Sports Camp is limited, so parents are encouraged to sign their children up at one of the two upcoming information sessions:
June 26 from 9am – 1pm
West End Recreation Center
109 Bucklin Street
June 30 from 6pm – 8pm
One Recreation Way
For more information, or to register your child for the sailing program which begins on June 21, contact Mike Stephens or Sheri Mangili at 421-7740 ext. 323.