Summer Camp 2015

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Things to consider before choosing a summer camp Though this winter has been long, cold and far removed from the warm images of summer, now is a great time for parents to start thinking about summer camps for their kids.

Summer camp is often something kids look forward to, and something they will fondly recall long after they reach adulthood.

For many kids, summer camp provides a first taste of independence, as youngsters spend significant time away from home without their parents for the first time in their lives. But as great an experience as summer camp can be for youngsters, it can be just as difficult an experience if parents don't find the right fit for their children.

That's why it behooves parents to start thinking about summer camps for their kids in winter, before camps start filling out their rosters, which tends to happen in early spring. The following are a few things parents should take into consideration when seeking a summer camp for their kids.

Find the right staff The right summer camp staff can make all the difference. Many children are understandably shy when arriving at a summer camp, as their friends from back home might not be joining them. That can make kids hesitant to participate in activities or less enthusiastic about those activities. But a good staff will know how to make kids feel welcome, which should help them come out of their shells and make the most of their summer camp experiences.

The quality of staffs can vary significantly depending on the camp, so it's important that parents ask camp representatives about their staffs before making any commitments. Ask how long the staff has been together and the types of training new and even veteran staff members undergo before the start of camp season?

Does the training include first aid and emergency medical training and certification?

It's also good to ask about the vetting process the camp employs before hiring new staff, including the extent of its background checks. Are criminal background checks conducted? How many references must potential staff members supply to be considered for employment?

A good camp will be forthcoming with answers to all of your questions, so eliminate those that appear hesitant to share information about their staffs.

A day in the life When vetting camps for kids, parents should ask what a typical day is like once the season hits full swing. Many parents want their youngsters to have a wellrounded experience, while others might want their kids to attend a more specialized camp, whether it's a sports camp focusing on a particular sport or a music camp devoted to helping kids become better musicians.

Regardless of the type of camp parents are considering for their kids, they should ask about what daily life at the camp is

like. Ask to see schedules and how strictly camps adhere to those schedules. When considering specialized camps, ask the staff representative if kids will have the chance to simply have a little fun and which types of recreational activities are planned to give kids a break from what are often rigorous schedules.

Know the camp goals Another thing parents must consider before choosing a summer camp for their kids are the goals of each individual camp. A camp should be dedicated to ensuring kids have fun, even when kids are attending more specialized camps that tend to be more strict.

In addition, parents should look for a camp that wants its attendees to foster relationships with their fellow campers.

Camp can be lonely for some youngsters, especially those attending summer camp for the first time, but a summer camp that strives to promote friendship among its campers can reduce, if not eliminate, any feelings of homesickness.

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Summer’s safe harbor — learning to sail

BY CHRIST Y NADALIN

cnadalin@eastbaynewspapers.com

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come from people who, consciously or not, appreciate continuity. Living in Rhode Island has worked for (some of) us for hundreds of years, so most of us have stayed. Downtown Bristol is a great place to be on July 4th, and as it turns out, is the only day of the year I can say with certainly is where I have been, every year of my life.

And my mother learned to sail on Bristol Harbor a certain number of years ago and liked it, so when it was time for my 10-year-old self to do something to keep me busy summers, that's what I did. After all, why leave the East Bay for the summer? People come here for the summer.

Back then, the program that was run out of the Bristol Yacht Club was part of the club, but if your family, like mine, weren't members, you could still take sailing lessons if you paid for a (very reasonable) "junior" membership. Back then, it was everything a kid could want — long days on the water with friends piloting your own vessels, Hog Island invasions, "donut runs" to the State Street dock and the late, great Sunset Bakery, and impromptu man overboard drills under the Mount Hope Bridge in the shadow of rumored mako shark sightings. Supervision was of the sort that warrants bold quotes around the word "adult."

Wednesday night races were held between the Usher's Cove and Middleground marks, while the grown-ups raced around Hog, and by the time they were coming in after the cannon

sounded sunset, and sidling up to the bar, we were playing ping pong in the junior lounge, listening to the soundtrack from "Caddyshack," or just running around the neighborhood playing out the same dramedy that has/is/will play out everywhere, always, when more than two tween/teens get together, anywhere. Friendships were forged on those salty days and buggy nights that last to this day.

Did we learn to sail? Hell, yes. I mean, I'm barely okay, but over the years many of the best junior sailors anywhere (and I mean anywhere) came out of Bristol and other East Bay programs. And I'm proud to know many of them. A decade ago I was sailing with my children, young at the time, and some thingy broke. And as someone who knows enough about boats to have the confidence to get myself in real trouble, I knew it was the sort of thingy that could be a huge problem, depending on the tack I was on. Armed with 2005 technology and 1980 friendships, a quick call let me know the safest way home.

I'll give you one guess what my kids are doing this summer — by choice — and where. These days the program is managed by the East Bay Sailing Foundation, graciously hosted by the Bristol Yacht Club. In deference to contemporary parenting, it is tightly managed by real adults, quotes not necessary. It's still a great program — better, even — and it is still churning out great sailors.

As for the continuity, like last summer and the summer before, I'll drop my kids off at the yacht club that first

brilliant blue June Monday, drive to the office and commiserate with my colleague (who once upon a time was my

sailing instructor). He'll understand when I tell him how badly I want to turn back the clock.

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Top ten reasons why kids need summer camp

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here's no doubt summer camp is fun. Kids get to sing silly songs, play funny games, swim in lakes, and tell spooky stories around a campfire; this is the image of camp that has been captured and memorialized in films, books, and television programs. But there's much more to camp than just a good time.

For the last century and a half, experiential education in summer camp settings has played an integral role in children’s overall development: cognitive, physical, social and emotional. Here are 10 reasons why your child shouldn’t miss out on the unique growth experience that awaits this summer at day or overnight camp:

1. Development of critical thinking and leadership skills.

Camp provides the perfect environ-

ment for your child to learn and practice individual and group decision making, how to navigate interactions with others and socialize appropriately, and how to resolve conflicts and other issues that may arise when working, playing and living together closely.

2. Increased physical activity.

From soccer and tag to canoeing and hiking to walking to the dining hall for meals, an ongoing workout is a natural part of the camp day.

3. Direct experiences in nature.

Being outside is proven to reduce stress levels, improve mood, and simultaneously stimulate all of a child's senses. Day after day in the outdoors teaches children about many of the sciences (earth, biological, and environmental to name just a few.)

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4. Lasting intergenerational and diverse relationships.

From peers to counselors, summer camp gives your child an opportunity to meet new people from a variety of age groups, providing them with positive role models and new friends.

5. Safety away from home.

At camp your child is supervised by trained professionals who ensure their safety while inspiring them to have fun and try new things.

6. Greater self-reliance, self-sufficiency, and self-confidence.

In addition to learning how to take responsibility for themselves, their space, and their belongings, campers often discover strengths that they never knew existed through various activities and experiences. Being at camp is independence boosting.

7. Reduced summer learning loss.

Studies have shown that during summer vacation, students can lose the equivalent of up to three months of what they've learned during the school year.

Camp programming keeps a child’s brain active, alert, and acquiring knowledge and skills.

8. Positive risk-taking.

Camp provides a safe, wholesome, judgment-free environment for your child to step out of their own comfort zone to take physical and emotional risks that they never would have tried during the school year.

9. A strong sense of community.

Group living and team experiences teach children how to work together for a common goal and to find their place and voice within a group. Camp communities create a powerful sense of belonging for their campers.

10. Memories that will last a lifetime and experiences and skills children can build on for summers to come.

When the summer ends, camp memories live on in children’s hearts and minds.

They take home skills and experiences that will come in handy back at school.

Expect them to be enthusiastic about advancing those skills and acquiring new ones at camp next summer!

Provided by the American Camp Association, New England, a 501 (c) 3 organization that serves families and camps as the hub for “all things summer camp” in New England. For help finding a camp or for additional camp information and resources in CT, MA, ME, NH, RI & VT, acanewengland.org or call 781/541-6080.

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Camp Guide 2015 Whether your kids love animals, sports, the great outdoors, art and music or anything in between, you’re sure to find something while browsing our annual Summer Camp Guide. Most municipally sponsored camps are not included here; call your local recreation department for details on what’s available in your community. Remember to register early, as many camps fill up quickly.

General Camps A CLASSIC SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE ■ ALL SAINTS ACADEMY 915 West Main Road, Middletown; 401/848-4300; allsaintsacademy.org Children ages 3-9 enjoy a vacation filled with challenging activities, interesting field trips, and cookouts, with new themes every week.

Campers age 5-13 get to choose from a menu of activities including horseback riding, sailing, the beach, art, swimming, and more.

This camp, for grades 1 to 8 and operated by Barrington Baptist Church offers Bible study, crafts, sports, games, cooking, music, daily swimming and weekly field trips.

■ BARRINGTON COMMUNITY

■ CAMP JORI

SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS Barrington Middle School, 261 Middle Highway, Barrington; 401/245-0432; barrcommschool.com Classes for students from kindergarten to high school in art, crafts, baby-sitting training and more.

1065 Worden’s Pond Rd., Wakefield; 401/783-7000; campjori.com Camp JORI aims to provide a high quality overnight Jewish Camping experience that is available to all families in a safe and supportive setting so that each JORI camper will develop life-long connections with the Jewish community. We offer Overnight Camp for grades 2-10, Day Camp for grades K-4 and a weekend program for those who want to get a taste of Overnight Camp.

■ CAMP ALDERSGATE

1043 Snake Hill Road, North Scituate; 401/568-4350; campaldersgate.com Run by the United Methodist Church, Camp Aldersgate offers overnight and day camp with activities including horseback riding, aquatics, fishing, sports, creativity, cooking, arts, explorers, a grandparents’ camp and more.

■ AQUIDNECK ISLAND DAY CAMP

The Pennfield School, 110 Sandy Point Ave., Portsmouth; 401/864-3183; AquidneckIslandDayCamp.com

■ CAMP CEDARWOOD

25 Old County Road, Barrington; 401/2460188; bbcri.org

■ CAMP RAMSBOTTOM

Off Route 44, Rehoboth, Mass.; 401-7228840; www.bgcpawt.org/what-camps.asp Operated by the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket on a gorgeous, wooded 160-acre site, this camp for ages 6 to 13 offers archery, art, basketball, crafts, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, soccer, swimming, tennis and much more.

■ CAMP ST. DOROTHY

13 Monkey Wrench Lane, on the shores of Mt. Hope Bay, Bristol; 401/253-5434 Under the direction of the Sisters of St. Dorothy, this Christian day camp offers allweather outdoor and indoor fun, sports, games, nature walks, swimming, songs, art, plays, Bible stories, games, sign language and more for ages 5-13.

■ CAMP WETU AT MOUNT HOPE FARM

Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave., Bristol; 401/254-1745; mounthopefarm.org Summer 2015 includes four 2 week sessions, each with a themed curriculum integrating the Farm’s unique landscape as a laboratory for kid friendly learning on a range of topics including farming, forestry, hiking, science, history, conservation and fun!

■ CANONICUS CAMP AND

CONFERENCE CENTER American Baptist Churches of R.I., 54 Exeter Road, Exeter; 800/294-6318; canonicus.org This day camp for pre-K to grade 7 and resident camp for grades 1-12 offers kayaks, swimming, archery, outdoor skills, sports,

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Day camps for children ages 2-15 including sports, art, acting, animals, cooking, science, travel, and so many more ways for your child to create an exciting summer full of memories.

■ THE CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP Locations in Warren (401/247-2503), Rumford (401/434-1118), Riverside (401/2286209) and Seekonk (508/336-2677); http://www.childrensworkshop.com Children enjoy field trips, sports, swimming, arts and crafts and more.

■ MOSES BROWN PLUS CAMPS 250 Lloyd Ave., Providence; 401/831-7350, ext. 150; mosesbrown.org Moses Brown offers a traditional day camp for children ages 3-17 as well as specialty camps for invention, design, chess, sailing and maritime studies, football, lacrosse, soccer, and more.

■ COZ SUMMER CAMP Hugh Cole School, 50 Asylum Road, Warren; 401/245-1460, ext. 1375 This Bristol-Warren Regional School District program is for campers in grades K-6 and includes art, community service, computers, cooking, cookouts, fitness, gardening, music, hiking, reading, sports, swimming and more.

■ ENDLESS SUMMER CAMP Sandy Point Beach, Portsmouth; 570/4394735; endlesssummercamp.com Featuring swimming lessons, non-motorized watersports, beach activities, biology, ecology, and fitness.

■ EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE

CENTER SUMMER CAMP 872 Reservoir Road, on Echo Lake, Pascoag; 401/568-4055; eccri.org Run by the Episcopal Diocese of R.I., this camp is for ages 7 to 17 and includes daily worship, swimming, creative evening programs and time with friends.

■ FRIENDS ACADEMY SUMMER PROGRAMS 1088 Tucker Road, North Dartmouth, 508/999-1356; friendsacademy1810.org Offers a wide variety of nature, academic and sports camps for children in pre-K

through grade 9.

■ THE GARDEN PLAYSCHOOL 84 Cutler St., Warren, 401/289-2895; gardenplayschool.com This nature-based camp is for children ages 18 months to 5 years, with different themes.

■ GIRL SCOUTS OF R.I.

SUMMER CAMPS Various locations, including Promising Acres in Swansea and Camp Rocky Farm in Newport; 401/331-4500; www.gsri.org Day camps for girls entering grades K-9 include traditional camp experiences like swimming, boating, arts and crafts, nature, cooking and outdoor skills.

■ GORDON SCHOOL JUNE JAMBOREE Gordon School, 45 Maxfield Ave., East Providence; 401/434-3833 or gordonschool.org Gordon offers this two-week day camp after

commencement each year. Alumni, faculty and Gators staff organize busy days for all ages.

■ SUMMER J-CAMP AT THE DWARES JCC 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence; 401/4214111; jewishallianceri.org

■ OCEAN STATE MONTESSORI SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP 100 Grove Avenue, East Providence; 401/434-6913; oceanstatemontessori.org/camps Ocean State Montessori School Summer Camp offers a perfect balance of indoor and outdoor activities including arts and crafts, movement, stories, drama, swim lessons, and free play for ages 3 to 6.

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CAMP GUIDE From Page 7 ■ PENNFIELD SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

110 Sandy Point Ave., Portsmouth; 401/849-4646; pennfield.org A camp for ages pre-K to grade 8 utilizing Pennfield’s state-of-the-art facilities including an in-ground swimming pool, gymnasium, air-conditioned library, art studio and playing fields.

■ ROCKY HILL SCHOOL SUMMER

ENRICHMENT ACADEMY AND CAMPS 530 Ives Road, East Greenwich; 401/8849070; rockyhill.org Offers a variety of summer programs, sports and specialty programs for ages 3-18.

■ ST. MICHAEL’S COUNTRY

DAY SCHOOL 180 Rhode Island Ave., Newport; 401/8495970 or smcds.org/summer St. Michael’s offers a variety of programs for children ages 3-18, encouraging children to explore, learn, create and develop in an atmosphere of support and respect.

■ WHEELER SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM Wheeler School Farm, 357 Walker St., Seekonk; 508/336-8377; wheelersummercamp.com Wheeler Summer Camps offers a traditional outdoor day camp experience for campers ranging in age from 4-15. Activities are geared toward exploration of the outdoors and learning life skills. Everyday campers are swimming, engaged in the arts, learning about nature, and most importantly- having fun!

■ YMCA CAMPS

Description: While each YMCA camp designs its own programs to serve its local community, each YMCA promotes the core Y principles of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Following are some local YMCAs offering camps.

- Bayside YMCA, 70 West St., Barrington; 401/245-2444; ymcagreaterprovidence.org.

- Newman YMCA, 472 Taunton Ave., Seekonk; 508/336-7103; ymcagreaterprovidence.org.

- Newport County YMCA, 792 Valley Road, Middletown; 401/847-9200 or newportymca.org.

- YMCA Camp Sandywoods, off Bulgarmarsh Road, Tiverton; 401/847-9200; newportymca.org.

Environmental Camps Although most traditional summer camps offer outdoor experiences and incorporate their settings in their programs, some camps specialize in teaching kids to appreciate the natural environment.

■ ALTON JONES CAMP 401 Victory Highway, West Greenwich; 401/874-8200; altonjonescamp.org Alton Jones Camp for ages 5 to 17 - with 2,300 acres, 75 acre lake, miles of trails and a nineteenth-century farm - offers a big backyard for learning, exploration, adventure and fun. We offer day, overnight and specialty camps. Activities highlight outdoor skills and the natural environment.

■ AUDUBON SOCIETY OF RHODE

ISLAND NATURE DAY CAMPS Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope St., Bristol; Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Ave., Seekonk; and Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson

Road, Smithfield; 401/245-7500, 401/9495454; audubonsummercamp.com Audubon summer camp gets kids ages 3 1/2 to 14 outside exploring fields, forests, ponds, and the coast of Narragansett Bay. It’s the perfect environment for adventure, exploration, learning, and loads of fun. It’s what summer camp should be.

■ CAMP SEQUOIA AT BLITHEWOLD Blithewold Gardens and Arboretum, 101 Ferry Road, Bristol; 401/253-2707; blithewold.org For kids entering grades 1-5, the camp specializes in hands-on programs emphasizing the interaction of plants, animals, humans and the environment.

■ THE LLOYD CENTER

SUMMER PROGRAMS 430 Potomska Road, South Dartmouth, Mass.; 508/990-0505 x13; lloydcenter.org In its 34th season, the Lloyd Center's Summer Programs are designed to give motivated students entering grades 3-8 an opportunity to explore different aspects of environmental science. All sessions include field study, laboratory work, and fun! The Young

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■ NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY

SUMMER CAMP 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown; 401/846-2577; normanbirdsanctuary.org The Norman Bird Sanctuary offers day camp programs through the summer for children from age 3.5 through 14. Our age-appropriate and innovative camps offer a unique blend of hands-on learning, games, animal encounters and team building. Camp groups led by caring, enthusiastic and professional Teacher Naturalists utilize our 325 acre outdoor classroom.

■ SAVE THE BAY’S BAYCAMPS

Save The Bay, 175 Memorial Boulevard, Newport; 401/272-3540; savebay.org Narragansett Bay is what sets our summer camps apart from all the rest. In fact, it's our campground. During our week-long, fulland half-day camps, children from kindergarten through high school enjoy hands-on exploration of Rhode Island's greatest natural resource. From sailing and science to critters and crafts, plus locations throughout

Rhode Island, there's a camp for every child who loves the outdoors.

■ ZOOCAMP

Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence; 401/785-3510; rwpzoo.org. Games, hands-on activities, crafts, animal encounters and tours of the zoo for ages 4-13.

Educational Camps These camps focus on academics or a specialized area of study, from foreign language to technology.

■ ANTIOCH SCHOOL

SUMMER PROGRAM 618 Rock St., Fall River; 508/673-6767; antioch-school.org Arts & crafts, baking, an hour of academics daily and a weekly field trip for students in preschool through 8th grade.

■ CAMP HAPPY TRAILS

Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown; 401-846-0592 x120; potterleague.org Kids in grades 2-6 are introduced to the

wonders of the animal kingdom while learning compassion and respect for the world around them.

■ FRENCH-AMERICAN SCHOOL OF R.I. SUMMER CAMP 75 John St., Providence; 401/274-3325; fasri.org Kids ages 3-12 have summer fun in French.

Activities include visual arts, sailing, fencing, horseback riding, engineering, sports and more.

■ PORTSMOUTH ABBEY SUMMER PROGRAM Portsmouth Abbey School, 285 Cory's Lane, Portsmouth; 401/643-1225; portsmouthabbey.org/summer The Abbey summer program, designed for students entering grades 7 to 11, provides children with a month full of fun experiences, new friends and academic skills all while living on the campus on the shores of Narragansett Bay. ■ RITES SUMMER PROGRAMS

Hamilton School at Wheeler in Providence; 401/723-4459; ritutorial.org

The RITES Summer program, for students entering grades 2-12, offers an enjoyable, multisensory, specialized, educational experience for bright children with a range of learning differences that affect their classroom performance.

■ ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS St. Andrew’s School, 63 Federal Road, Barrington; 401/246-1230; standrewsri.org/summerprograms A summer program that offers a bridge to the academic school year with activities for students in grades 1-12. Half - and full-day camps in theater, paintball, a variety of sports, science, robotics and more!

Creative Camps These camps focus on the arts ranging from dance to theater to studio art.

■ ARTS ALIVE!

PO Box 678, Barrington; 401/258-1180; artsalivebarrington.org Acting, Music, Dance, Fun! Arts Alive! Sum-

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Fitness games, popular clubs, arts and crafts, and weekly field trips will make the summer fun and adventurous. Each week will set the stage with a different place to hunt for treasures! Can we find them at the end of a rainbow or in the ocean? How about nature’s treasures or even royal ones? Come join us this summer to find out!

Choose from one day, one week FOR: K - Grades 6 or the whole summer!

WHEN: June 24 - Aug. 21 Call 401-245-1460 x1375 HOURS: 6:45am to 6:00pm for more info or visit LOCATION: Hugh Cole School www.bw.k12.ri.us find us under district offices!

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From Page 9 mer Theatre Camps are for Ages 8 -16. Children under 8 may participate if they have previous experience with an Arts Alive school play program.

■ THE ARTISTS’ EXCHANGE

50 Rolfe Square, Cranston; 401/490-9475; artists-exchange.org Campers will find a wide range of classes and opportunities to create with a mediums including paint, clay, and found and recycled materials. Camps are taught in our fully equipped studios and theater spaces by certified teachers and professional artists.

■ CAMP BROADWAY

The Vets, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence; 401/421-2997; ppacri.org Weeklong day camp for theater-loving kids ages 10-17. Includes five days of singing, dancing, acting, and master classes, and culminates with a performance for family and friends on The Vets’ stage Friday afternoon; August 10-14.

Theatre by the Sea, 450 Woodruff Ave., Wakefield (rehearsal studio), and 364 Cards Pond Road, Wakefield; 401/7828587; theatrebythesea.com Ocean State Theatre Company presents two weeks of fun and learning with quality theater professionals, culminating in a fullscale musical production of “Legally Blonde, Jr.” on the Theatre by the Sea stage. For students aged 10-16.

■ FESTIVAL BALLET

825 Hope St., Providence; 401-353-1129; http://www.festivalballet.com/ Festival Ballet offers Pre-Ballet Camp (halfday) for ages 5 to 7, and full-day Theater Arts Camp for ages 8 to 12. Both camps are Aug. 17 to 21.

■ JUST DANCE

426 Metacom Ave., Warren; 401/4864478; justdanceri.com Dance instruction for ages 2-adult in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, hip hop, acro, and lyrical.

Summer camps run Monday-Thursday in July and August.

Sleep for Science this Summer!

The E.P. Bradley Sleep Lab is looking for volunteers ages 12-15 who are in general good health for a summer sleep study looking at sleep and biological rhythms and how they affect behavior, performance, eating, smelling, and tasting.

Participants will be compensated for their time and effort. For more information, Call Cindy at (401) 421-9440 Monday - Friday 9am-5pm or visit www.sleepforscience.org

The Sleep for Science Research Lab is affiliated with Bradley Hospital and the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

■ KIDSEYE SUMMER FILMMAKING CAMP Now in its 17th year, the Camp is at the University of Rhode Island, Kingston; 401/861-4445; RIFilmFest.org This fun yet intensive five-day filmmaking camp for children ages 8-17 will be held July 6-10 and is presented by FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Film Festival. Participants step into the roles of screenwriters, actors, directors and crew and learn the basic elements of the filmmaking process, culminating in a premiere screening of their finished films.

■ KINDERART SUMMER CAMPS KinderArt Preschool, 146 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown; 401/847-0685; Kinderart@verizon.net Creative summer program for children ages 3-8 features music, art, dramatic play, field trips, dance, outdoor fun and more.

■ LINDEN PLACE SUMMER ARTS CAMP

500 Hope St., Bristol; 401/253-0390; lindenplace.org Campers ages 6-14 participate in a wide variety of activities from arts and crafts and drama to creative movement and music classes. Each one-week session is arranged around a theme and ends with a performance for friends and family.

■ NEWPORT ART MUSEUM

SUMMER PROGRAMS 76 Bellevue Ave., Newport; 401/848-2787; newportartmuseum.org Camps and classes offered for kids aged 616.

■ NEWPORT CHILDREN'S THEATRE

www.newportchildrenstheatre.com/camps The theater company offers full-day Musical Theatre Summer Camp (performing "The Wizard of Oz" in 2015), and a Shakespeare Summer Camp (performing "A Midsummer Night's Dream) for ages 8 to 18. Each camp is for two weeks in the month of July.

■ R.I. PHILHARMONIC MUSIC SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS The Carter Center for Music Education & Performance, 667 Waterman Ave., East Providence; 401/248-7001; riphil.org/musicschool Offering summer workshops, activities for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, and private lessons for all ages; programs include Piano Kids, Jazz, Rock & Blues Workshop, Chamber Music Workshop, Intro to the Instruments, and more!

■ RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN

— YOUNG ARTISTS PROGRAM 2 College St., Providence; 401/454-6200; ce.risd.edu A variety of camps and courses offered at both RISD’s Providence campus and Tillinghast Farm in Barrington.

■ RHODE ISLAND WRITING PROJECT

YOUNG WRITERS’ SUMMER INSTITUTE Henry Barnard School at Rhode Island College, 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence; 401/456-8668; RIWP@ric.edu Camp is for both fluent and reluctant writers, grades K-12. Fluent writers will have an opportunity to explore and expand their writing and meet peers who also have an interest in writing, while reluctant writers will have an opportunity to explore writing in a lively, interactive community where writing is an adventure.

■ ROSEMARY'S SCHOOL OF

DANCE EDUCATION Locations in Warren, Bristol, and Tiverton, RI and Rehoboth, MA; 401/245-9750 Warren; 401/624-2283 Tiverton; 774/2607386 Rehoboth; rosemarysdance.com Rosemary's will offer a Summer Dance Project in July as well as a Summer Ballet Intensive in August.

■ SUMMER DANCE DISCOVERY AND

CAMPS AT THE BALLET CENTER 89 Gooding Ave., Unit 2/3, Bristol; 401/254-2847; theballetctr.com Find new ways to move this summer! Summer afternoon/evening classes as well as several dance camps offered for younger dancers and teens, from Fairy Tale Dance Camp Cinderella (ages 3-9), Dance Camp (ages 8-12) to Ballet Intensive (teen).

■ TRINITY REPERTORY YOUNG

ACTORS SUMMER INSTITUTE 201 Washington St, Providence; 401/5211100; trinityrep.com The Young Actors Summer Institute is one of the most comprehensive arts enrichment summer programs in New England. Taught

by Trinity Rep's professional acting company and Trinity's education staff, students are able to choose from a variety of different classes, including playwriting, stage combat, improvisation, film and much more!

■ ART BY YOU, WEIRDGIRL CREATIONS

POTTERY STUDIO SUMMER ART CAMP Art by You at Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio, 33 Kent St., Barrington, RI ; 401/247-1397; weirdgirlcreations.com

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CAMP GUIDE The studio offers a 4 half day art camp for ages 4 and up. Students work in clay, try their hand at the wheel, paint 4 bisque pottery pieces, as well as drawing & painting.

fencing camp! Fencing is a fun, safe sport that hones mind and body through a disciplined blend of determination, skill and competitiveness. RIFAC offers one of the most rewarding fencing camp experiences in the nation.

Sports Camps The number of summer camps devoted to individual sports is huge. Keep an eye out for sports camps available through many of the private schools and colleges in the area

â– ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY

ATHLETIC CAMPS Roger Williams University, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol; 401/254-3050; rwu.edu Hit the field with RWU’s basketball, lacrosse and soccer camps. Campers will get tips from college coaches and players, improve their skills and meet new people.

In addition, many traditional camps as well as the YMCAs will offer specialized sports and adventure themes including ropes courses, rock climbing, hiking, skateboarding and more. â– BEACH DOGS RHODE ISLAND LACROSSE CAMP Seveney Fields at Glen Farm, East Main Road, Portsmouth; 401/965-9622; beachdogslax.com â– COMMUNITY BOATING CENTER

India Point Park, Providence; 401/4547245; communityboating.com For ages 8-17. Curriculum allows stepped progression through a variety of opportunities for beginner, racing or cruising-minded sailors. â– EAST BAY SAILING FOUNDATION

Bristol Yacht Club, 101 Poppasquash Road, Bristol; 401/253-0775; eastbaysailingfoundation.org Classes for ages 6-18, taught in Bristol Harbor. Novice, beginner, intermediate and advanced racing classes offered. â– ELITE TENNIS ACADEMY

Portsmouth High School; 401-835-1662 Founded by tennis pros Randy Osga and Tina Schroder, Elite is for ages 6 o 17, with half-day camps from 9 a.m. to noon throughout July and August.

â– TENNIS RHODE ISLAND, INC. â– HERRESHOFF SEAMANSHIP PROGRAM Herreshoff Marine Museum, 1 Burnside St., Bristol; 401-253-5000; herreshoff.org Youth sailing camp for ages 7-17 on classic Herreshoff 12 1/2; Full day and mornings; All levels of experience welcome; Family and adult classes and boat rentals available on weeknights and weekends. â– KARATE CAMP

Self Defense Training Center, 1235 Wampanoag Trail Riverside; 401/437-9223; SelfDefenseRI@gmail.com Karate Camp is more than just Karate — the main focus is to make sure every camper has a great time. Campers will have the chance to take part in their favorite games, sports and other activities in a safe, supervised and fun setting. Children in camp have a great opportunity to improve strength, endurance and flexibility. ■NEWPORT GULLS SUMMER

BASEBALL CAMP P.O. Box 777, Newport, RI 02840; 401/849-4982; newportgulls.com; camps held in Portsmouth, Middletown and New-

port Camps are for boys and girls ages 6-12 of all skill levels, grouped based on age and ability.

There’s a strong emphasis on teaching the fundamentals of the game. ■RHODE ISLAND FENCING ACADEMY

14 Almeida Ave East Providence; 401/4342404; RIFAC.com Do something extraordinary this summer —

70 Boyd Ave., East Providence; 401/4345550; tennisrhodeisland.com A wide variety of programs are offered for children at varying skill levels. â– WINDSWEPT FARM

106 Birch Swamp Rd., Warren; 401/2452290; windsweptfarmri.com

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CAMP GUIDE From Page 11 Weekly summer camp riding programs provide an all-encompassing equestrian experience in a safe, supervised environment.

Special Needs/Health Needs There are many summer recreational opportunities specifically for children with physical, developmental or emotional disabilities, as well as those with special health care needs. A good source is the R.I. Developmental Disabilities Council, which puts together an annual summer guide every year; you can find it at riddc.org.

■ CAMP ALDERSGATE

1043 Snake Hill Road, North Scituate; 401/568-4350; campaldersgate.com Camp Aldersgate (see description under “General Camps”) offers numerous camps for children with special needs such ranging from asthma and diabetes to muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, and cancer. Kota Camp is an inclusive camp for children ages 6-18 who have various disabilities as well as their non-disabled siblings and friends.

■ CAMP SUREFIRE

University of Rhode Island W. Alton Jones Campus, 401 Victory Highway, West Greenwich; 401/474-1606 or campsurefire.org This camp provides an opportunity for kids with diabetes to meet and learn from older campers, counselors and staff. A teen program addresses unique issues faced by 13to 14-year-olds, and a Leaders-in-Training program is available for ages 15-16.

■ HASBRO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ASTHMA CAMP Canonicus Camp and Conference Center, 54 Exeter Road, Exeter; 401/444-8340; malsina@lifespan.org Camp provides children with asthma, ages 9-13, an opportunity to learn self-reliance and share ideas, problems and concerns about asthma.

■ THE JACK RUA CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH DIABETES Camp Buxton, 90 Pond St., Rehoboth; 508/672-5671; diabetesma.org Camp is for children ages 5-14 with diabetes who are served by Diabetes Association Incorporated. Its mission is to foster friend-

ships among children with diabetes, their siblings and friends through a safe, active program.

■ MOVE, THINK, CREATE AND COMMUNICATE Camp Champlin, 223 Scituate Ave., Cranston; 401/785-2666; theautismproject.org This camp, for children ages 5 to 19 who have an autism spectrum diagnosis, is rich with visual supports, structured teaching methods, sensory based activities and traditional camp activities like swimming, arts and crafts and nature walks.

■ SAIL TO PREVAIL’S CONFIDENCE IS COOL SUMMER CAMP Located in Newport; 401/849-8898; sailtoprevail.org This recreational day camp is for children and teens with disabilities, ages 7-17.

Campers participate in recreational and art and craft activities designed to meet their needs and abilities, including sailing, swimming, arts and crafts, mobility games and sports, field trips and other creative activities.

Bereavement ■ CAMP ANGEL WINGS

Camp Welch, North Main Street, Assonet, MA; 508-973-3227; southcoast.org/vna/events.html Held July 11-12, 2015; this annual, free, twoday bereavement camp is for children and teens, ages 6-15, who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Activities include swimming, arts and crafts, team building, sharing of loss and activities that memorialize loved ones.

■ CAMP BRAVEHEART

Camp Aldergate, 1043 Snake Hill Rd, North Scituate, RI 02857; 401-415-4610; hhcri.org/CampBraveHeart This two-day bereavement camp is for children ages 4-17 who have lost a loved one.

Programming combines traditional camp activities like swimming, kayaking, archery, rock climbing and ropes challenge courses, with grief support, including art therapy, music, theatre workshops, drum circles and storytelling. A butterfly release ceremony concludes the event. Staffed by HHCRI grief support staff and volunteers.