Day camps in Rhode Island

Ages 6–11 · $300–$325/week

Scout-run day camp open to children in grades 1 to 5, with no Scouting experience required, at Adventure Base Camp (Camp Champlin) in Cranston. Each week has a theme, and activities include archery, boating, swimming, crafts, outdoor cooking, nature and daily STEM projects, with a family campfire program on Fridays.

As published: 2026: $300 per week for a Narragansett Council Scout, $325 for others; extended care $65 per week

Ages 5–13

A traditional summer day camp in Middletown serving Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton, Bristol and Warren, with on-site activities and field trips all summer. Activities include a wilderness skills lab, makers' studio, science, field games and visiting presenters.

As published: 2026: $300/week regular day (9am-4pm), $380/week extended day (8am-5pm); 3 days $210 ($260 extended); 2 days $140 ($175 extended); $25 non-refundable fee. Session dates June 29 to August 21, 2026.

Ages 6–14 · $292–$365/week

Artists' Exchange is a nonprofit arts collaborative in Cranston's Rolfe Square that runs weekly themed day camps (visual art, ceramics, digital media, and theater) for ages 5-14 out of its own studio, gallery, and theater campus. It also runs a selective Counselor-in-Training program for teens starting at age 14.

As published: $365/week full day (9am-3pm); $292 for a 4-day week; 5% early-registration discount before March 1 brings the base price to $346.75; extended care $10/hour or $50/week

Ages 3–15

Outdoor day camp of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island for children ages 2 1/2 to 15, held at its wildlife refuges in Bristol, RI and Seekonk, MA. Campers explore fields, forests, ponds, streams and the Narragansett Bay coast, with nature education, hikes and games.

As published: Not published (Counselor-in-Training session in 2026 was $225 for members and $275 for non-members; members receive camp fee discounts)

Ages 5–18 · $175–$250/week

Town of Barrington day camps run by the Recreation Department: Cool Kids Camp (ages 5-7), Camp Endeavor (8-11) and the BEST Summer Theatre Camp (8-18). Weekly themes in 2026 included Safari, Carnival, Science Lab and Camp Olympics, with a beach day each Thursday for Camp Endeavor.

As published: 2026: Cool Kids and Camp Endeavor $200 per week ($175 for the shortened first week); BEST Theatre Classic $250 per week ($215 for week 1); Advanced theatre program $525

Ages 5–12

Summer morning camp for children ages 5 to 12 run by the Bonnet Shores Fire District at the Bonnet Shores Community Center. Campers do arts and crafts, sports, games and visits from special guests. Sessions are two weeks long, or campers can join for the full six weeks.

As published: Not published

Ages 6–14

A single-site municipal day camp for Bristol residents ages 6–14 at the Town Beach & Sports Complex, priced at $300 (with a sibling discount) and including lunch and busing. It's a straightforward, town-run summer program without the specialty-track breadth of nearby YMCA or private-school camps.

As published: $300 per camper; $250 per additional sibling; includes lunch and busing if needed

Kindergarten to grade 6 (about ages 4–11)

A school-district summer day camp for children entering kindergarten through grade 6, run by the Bristol Warren Regional School District, with flexible one-day, one-week or full-summer enrollment. The page says 2027 information will be posted in March 2027.

As published: Full day $58 (7am to 6pm); mini day $47 (9am to 3pm), per day

Grades 1 to 6 (about ages 5–11)

Day camps run on the grounds of the Agawam Hunt club in Rumford (East Providence), for members and non-members. Camp Agawam (grades 1-6) combines golf and racquets clinics with counselor-led activities and pool time, with a Racquets Academy, Racquets & Golf Sports Academy and Junior Golf Development Camp for older children.

As published: Summer 2026 Camp Agawam: 5 days $415 members / $465 non-members; 3 days $290 / $320; extended day $20 per child per day; lunch included. Other academies' prices not on the main page.

Ages 5–13

Camp Aldersgate is a United Methodist Church-affiliated, ACA-accredited camp and retreat center on over 280 acres in North Scituate, running both day camp (ages 5-13) and overnight camp (ages 7-17) with a private lake, ropes courses, and themed weeks. It is a member of the Rhode Island Association of Camps.

As published: Not published (rates page did not display pricing in accessible text form)

$250/week

A budget-friendly, scholarship-supported day camp on a 95-acre riverside site in Saunderstown, running 8 one-week sessions at $250 each. It's a nonprofit community camp built around broad accessibility rather than a specialty niche, and — beyond the low weekly price and scholarship availability — publishes little about staffing or enrollment size.

As published: $250 per session (8 one-week sessions over the summer); "generous scholarships available"

Ages 5–18

One of the oldest Girl Scout camps in the country (founded 1921), on a 173-acre property on Larkin Pond in West Kingston, offering both day camp and a 6-day/5-night residential option, with sliding-scale pricing from $250 to $700 per session. Counselor training covers safety protocols, age-appropriate supervision, and abuse-prevention/reporting, and the camp leans on a loyal returning-counselor base.

As published: Published session range: $250 (3-day mini-camp) to $700 (full week, 6 days/5 nights residential); day camp runs Mon–Fri, 9am–4pm; $35 non-refundable registration deposit; financial assistance/sliding-scale fees available

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 5–10

A nature day camp at the Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum for ages 5-10, built around hikes, the bamboo forest, frog pond and beach time. The 2026 camp ran seven weekly sessions July 6 to August 21, 9am to 3pm.

As published: 2026: $225 per week for members, $275 for non-members (non-members get a 12-month household membership); sibling discount code

Camp Urbie is an indoor adventure-park day camp run by Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park in Warwick, combining the facility's trampoline, obstacle, and play attractions with STEAM activities led by Snapology instructors. It runs nine weeks each summer with full-day and half-day options.

As published: Half day (9am-12pm): $209/week; full day (9am-4pm): $290/week; one-day drop-in $75 (in-park purchase only)

Ages 4–15 · $260–$375/week

A traditional YMCA day camp on 87 lakefront acres in Coventry, offering a spread of tracks — half-day for ages 4–6, a traditional full-day program, an "immersive" option, specialty camps, and a Leaders-in-Training pathway — at weekly rates roughly $260–$375. It reads as a large, activity-rich, classic YMCA outdoor camp, though the branch publishes little about staff hiring, training, or overall camper capacity beyond noting that specialty instructors have relevant field backgrounds.

As published: Traditional Camp $355/week; Half-Day Camp (ages 4–6) $260/week; Immersive Camp $375/week; Specialty Camp $375/week; Leaders in Training $355/week

Ages 8–17 · $405–$855/session

A niche sailing- and paddling-focused day camp on the Providence waterfront (109 India St.), running EcoAdventure and Learn-to-Sail/Race tracks priced $405–$855 per session. It's a specialty rather than general-purpose camp, and the organization's own site notes that "classes sell out quickly," suggesting strong demand within its narrow niche.

As published: Per published rate page: EcoAdventure (1 week, 5 days/wk) $405; KidSail/TeenSail (2 weeks, 5 days/wk) $855; Racing/Junior Instructor Training (2 weeks) $855; Private lessons $75/hr (2-hr minimum)

Ages 4–16 · $215–$430/week

The Conanicut Island Sailing Foundation runs the Jamestown Sea Adventure Camp, an eight-week sailing and marine-education day camp for ages 4-16 based at Fort Getty in Jamestown, now in its 25th year. Programs range from a land-based "Explorers" group for the youngest campers through sailing-focused "Strictly Sailin'" and leadership tracks for older teens.

As published: 2026 Prices: half-day programs $215, full-day (9am-4pm) $430; "All prices are per camper, per week."

Ages 8–12

A therapeutic summer day camp on the URI campus for children ages 8 to 12 with anxiety, blending outdoor adventure with expert-led exposure therapy in small groups. Directed by licensed psychologist Dr. Ellen Flannery-Schroeder; 2026 sessions ran July 13 to 17 and July 20 to 24.

As published: Not published

Ages 6–12 · $165–$175/week

Cranston Parks and Recreation runs the city's own six-week summer day camp program for residents, split into two age tiers (6-8 and 9-12) and run out of city playground sites with weekly field trips. It is a municipal program administered directly by Cranston City Hall rather than a private operator.

As published: $175/week for the 1st child, $165/week for each additional child; full 6-week session $750 (1st child) or $150/week, with sibling discounts to $525/$100 per week, as published for the program year

A week-long parliamentary debate camp on the Portsmouth Abbey School campus covering debate, impromptu and prepared public speaking and a one-day Model UN simulation. Offered as a day camp (Aug 2-6, 2027) and a 6-night overnight program (Aug 1-7, 2027).

As published: 2027: day $645 regular / $630 early bird (through Jan 31); overnight $1,990 regular / $1,925 early bird; sibling discount; payment plans

Ages 5–10

A week-long, nature-based craft and imaginative-play camp for ages 5 to 10 at Swan Farm in Portsmouth, led by a certified pediatric occupational therapist with an assistant. Up to 10 campers per week with 2 adults supervising.

As published: $400 per week (page does not state the year; weeks listed are July 6-10, July 20-24, July 27-31, which match the 2026 calendar)

Ages 6–12

A weekday summer farm and horse camp for ages 6 to 12 at Faith Hill Farm, with a daily ride and time with the farm's animals. Runs 10 weeks, June 15 to August 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

As published: 2026: $350 per week for current lesson clients, $375 for non-clients ($75 or $80 per day), plus $15 registration fee; $20 sibling discount

Ages 3–10 · $300–$375/week

Five-week themed day camp at the French American School of Rhode Island, open to French and non-French speakers, with bilingual staff. Weekly themes in 2026 included Sports Week, Animal Kingdom, Around the World, Mad Science and Ocean Week, with cooking, crafts, science and sports.

As published: 2026: $300 for week 1, $375 for each of weeks 2 to 5, or $1,725 for all five weeks. Lunch and snacks are not included.

Grades 2 to 8 (about ages 6–13)

Gamm Theatre runs theater camps led by professional theater artists for students from elementary through high school, from one to four weeks (improv, backstage skills, Shakespeare, play creation). Its site lists the Winter Intensive Jr. for February 15-19, 2027 and a Spring Intensive Jr. for grades 2-8.

As published: Winter/Spring Intensive Jr.: $350 per week ($250 for Warwick residents); summer prices not published; financial aid via education@gammtheatre.org

Ages 8–16

A weekly morning junior tennis camp at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, covering strokes, footwork, serving and match play. Open to all ability levels, with a maximum of 4 players per court.

As published: 2026: $450/week members, $600/week non-members (Mon-Fri 8:30-11:30am, weekly sessions beginning June 15); optional Junior Summer Membership $200

Ages 7–15

Youth sailing camp at the Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol, with nine one-week summer sessions for ages 7 to 15 in 16' to 23' keel boats. Fees include a museum family membership.

As published: 2026: $425 for the first full-day week, $400 for the second, $375 for third and later weeks; scholarships available

Camp Ok-Wa-Nessett is the ACA-accredited summer day camp of the Kent County YMCA (a branch of the YMCA of Greater Providence), set on more than 100 wooded acres with ponds, a splash pad, archery range, and hiking trails. It serves children ages 3-14 with traditional camp activities including swimming, boating, and archery.

As published: Not published

Ages 4–14

A small, independently run, tech-free, all-outdoor summer day camp in South Kingstown (West Kingston address) with swimming, boating, archery, field games and arts and crafts. A middle-school Gopher Program is a leadership track that feeds the CIT and staff ranks, and a bonus week runs at Larkin's Pond Beach Club.

As published: 2026: Main program $350 per week (Tier 1), $310 (Tier 2), $270 (Tier 3); Gopher Program $265, $235 or $205 per week; plus $30 one-time registration fee and $30 weekly deposit; extended hours $45-$65 per week

Summer camps at La Salle Academy, a private school in Providence, covering tennis, volleyball, basketball, soccer, theater, robotics, Women in STEM and an academic enrichment week. 2026 programs run from June 22 through August 13.

As published: 2026 examples: tennis $200; volleyball $225; Women in STEM and Advanced Robotics $275; Introduction to Robotics $290; boys basketball $285 per week; theater camp (two weeks) $500; some camps not priced

Ages 3–14

ACA-accredited day camps on the Moses Brown School campus. RISE Camp serves ages 3 to 14 with arts, academics, science, sports and adventure, and the school also runs sports and specialty camps such as soccer, lacrosse, tennis, chess and a theatre intensive. The camp states that RISE Camp was established in 1963.

As published: Not published

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.

Six one-week summer rowing sessions (9-11 am) at the Narragansett Boat Club on the Seekonk River, for rising 6th graders and older. Led by varsity coaches supported by current and former junior rowers.

As published: Not published (price shown at registration)

Ages 4–12 · $356–$395/week

Weeklong art camps run by the Newport Art Museum School at the Coleman Center for Creative Studies. Each camp has a theme (space, fantasy and miniature worlds in 2026) and is led by a named teaching artist, with separate camps for ages 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12.

As published: 2026: $395 per week for non-members, $355.50 for members (five-day camps, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm)

Ages 3–15 · $145–$345/week

A multi-site YMCA day camp based in Middletown with a second location at Common Fence Point in Portsmouth, offering a broad menu of specialty tracks — aquatics, gymnastics/ninja, golf, rackets, outdoor adventure — plus a traditional program and a Counselor-in-Training pipeline for teens entering 8th–9th grade. Member/non-member tiered pricing and the CIT leadership program are its most distinctive published features; camp size and staff-training detail aren't published.

As published: Per week, member/non-member: Traditional $255/$305; Curious Minds $270/$320; Aquatics $280/$330; Gymnastics/Ninja/Outdoor Adventure/Sports $280–295/$330–345; Golf Clinic $210/$260; Rackets Clinic $210/$260; Counselor-in-Training $140/$165