Best Faith-based Summer Camps in Rhode Island

Ages 5–17 · $4,148–$11,372/session

A Jewish overnight and day camp near Wakefield with deep roots — founded in 1937 out of the closing Jewish Orphanage of Rhode Island, and relocated to its current 72–75-acre Worden's Pond site in 2003. It offers a wide range of session lengths, from a 5-day "Taste of JORI" trial to an 11-week-plus full season costing over $11,000, plus a separate K–3 day camp, making it one of the more structured and premium-priced overnight options among Rhode Island camps.

As published: Overnight (grades 2–8), 2026 published rates: Full Season (6/27–8/13) $11,372; 4-Week Trip 1 $6,658; 3-Week Trip 2 $5,424; 2-Week Mini 1 (new campers) $4,148; 2-Week Mini 2 $4,148–$4,648; Taste of JORI (5 days, new campers) $2,100. Day Camp (grades K–3): Sessions 1–3 (2 weeks each) $1,340 each; Session 4 (1 week) $670. Teen LIT: up to $11,792 full season; SIP: up to $3,000 full season

A volunteer-run, nonprofit day and overnight camp in Cumberland founded in 1937 out of a Catholic parish's Scout troop and now open to all children. Demand is strong enough that the camp says it "operates at capacity, with long waiting lists," and it leans on volunteer staffing across age groups rather than a formal hired/trained staff program; pricing is not published on its own site.

As published: Not published on site pages reviewed (site describes "reasonable pricing" via third-party listings, but no rate sheet was found)

Ages 5–12

A Catholic day camp run by the Diocese of Providence on a wooded Chepachet property with a private beach, offering archery, canoeing, fishing, hiking, nature and sports for children ages 5 to 12 of all faiths. Summer 2026 ran eight themed weeks from June 22 to August 14, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and 2027 registration opens in January.

As published: 2026: $275 per week per camper ($255 per additional sibling), $65 per day; early bird $265 per week if registered by May 16, 2026; bus transportation $20 per week. Camp states true cost is $525 per week, subsidized by the Catholic Charity Appeal. Financial aid available.

Ages 5–12 · $286–$447/week

Day camp of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island at the Dwares JCC, built on four pillars: Judaism, arts, movement and STEM. Campers entering kindergarten through grade 6 have daily swim lessons, sports, arts, science and weekly field trips, and older students can join as Leaders in Training or Counselors in Training.

As published: 2026: members $356 per week, non-members $447 per week; the shortened week of June 29 is $286 member, $357 non-member. Registration fee $45 member or $75 non-member. Lunch is provided.