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Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp (Ages 9-12)

Cranston · $175/week

A traditional summer playground camp for older children offering supervised recreational activities and games.

▌ Editor's read The Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp is a day camp for children aged 9-12, operated by the City of Cranston's Parks and Recreation Department. The website (cranstonri.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/) loads successfully and provides information on various programs, including summer camps. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The program details indicate a traditional day camp structure with a focus on outdoor activities. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the municipal ownership suggests adherence to local regulations. The department has a Facebook page, 'CranstonParksandRecreation', which appears active. Google reviews for 'Cranston Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 100+ reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and programs, though specific camp reviews are not detailed.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp (Ages 9-12) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 9–12
  • Address: 869 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02910
  • Phone: 401-780-6140
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $175 per week for first child, $165 for each additional child.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp (Ages 9-12)

What ages does Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp (Ages 9-12) accept?
Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp (Ages 9-12) is open to children ages 9–12. 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 Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp (Ages 9-12) cost?
Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp (Ages 9-12) publishes $175/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp (Ages 9-12)?
Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp (Ages 9-12) 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 Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp (Ages 9-12) provide lunch?
Cranston Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp (Ages 9-12) 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.

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