Summer Camp Guide for Johnston

With the choice and variety of summer camps available in New England in 2013, boredom won't be an option.

Organizations, from the YMCA to your local parks and recreation department, offer dozens of camp choices for recreation, science, reading, sports, music, art and more. Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a more focused camp, this list can easily launch your camp search with examples in your town and surrounding areas.

Overnight Camps:

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

Day Camps:

Artists' Exchange
Location: Cranston, RI
Type: Visual art, theater, rock 'n' roll, ceramics
Dates: June 24 - August 27
Details: Artists' Exchange offers high energy, fun and hands-on camps in art, theater, rock 'n' roll and ceramics, with options for ages 5 - teen. Educators and professional artists engage participants through activities that inspire creativity and individuality. Many camps culminate in performances and showcases of student work.
Information: http://artists-exchange.org/summercamps.html

YMCA 
Location: Barrington, Wakefield, Cranston, Warwick, Seekonk, Peace Dale, North Kingston, RI
Type: Traditional
Dates: 1 week sessions, June 24-August 23
Details: Y camps offer value-oriented, camper-centered programs that help children discover their talents and feel a sense of belonging. Activities combine friendships, adventure and personal growth
Information: www.ymcagreaterprovidence.org/Camp/DayCamp/tabid/309/Default.aspx

Adventure Zone 
Location: Coventry, RI
Type: Non-profit mobile adventure
Dates: 1 week sessions, June 24-August 30
Details: AZ offers a variety of adventure based activities daily designed to focus exclusively in the areas of particular interest to our youngsters. Whether climbing on a ropes course, kayaking, surfing for the first time, teamwork- AZ is full of challenges.
Information: www.advzone.org/index.htm

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
Dates: July 1-August 16
Details: Aquidneck Island Day Camp gives parents a way to provide a fun-packed summer with all that the island has to offer: horseback riding, swimming, sailing, art & music, sports, field trips & more!
Information: www.aquidneckislanddaycamp.com/registration.html

Camp Hamilton 
Location: Coventry, RI
Type: Inner city camp
Details: Camp Hamilton offers swimming, sports, arts and crafts, dramatics and nature.
Information: www.nickersoncc.org/camp_hamilton.html

Camp Ruggles 
Location: Chepachet, RI
Type: RI's only day camp for children diagnosed with emotional and behavioral disabilities
Dates: 6-week program
Details: This program is designed specifically for children with significant difficulties in areas who cannot succeed in a regular camp environment. All aspects of the camp are designed to meet the individual needs of this special population.
Information: www.campruggles.org/Ruggles/Welcome.html

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.html

Kingston's Camp 
Location: Peace Dale, RI
Type: Traditional
Dates: 1 week or full summer sessions, June 24-August 23
Details: Independent coed day camp open 9 wks with full and partial week options. Grades kindergarten thru 6th. swimming, canoeing, archery, arts, crafts, drama, science in nature, games & more. Adventure program for 11 to 16: canoeing, bouldering, surfing, biking and more.
Information: www.kingstonscamp.com

Camp Grosvenor 
Location: Saunderstown, RI (Buses available)
Type: Traditional
Details: Camp Grosvenor, set on 95 pristine acres along the beautiful Pettaquamscutt River in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, and operated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County, for nearly 50 years has given parents peace-of-mind, as countless boys, girls, and teens have enjoyed a myriad of fun outdoor activities in a natural setting each summer.
Information: www.bgcnewport.org