It's time to make summer camp plans,and we hope this annual guide to camps around southern New England, first published in the HERs section of The Providence Journal, will be helpful. Offerings grow every year as camp directors assess the changing needs and desires of today's children and their families. Kids play on a float while swimming at Camp Aldersgate in Glocester. Generally, camp registrations are being accepted now.
Enrollment is limited, and parents are encouraged to register as early as possible.
June 1 is frequently the official deadline, but many camps are booked well before then. If no price is given, fees are varied or have not yet been decided. The minimum age for many overnight camps is 7 or 8, but your child's personality should be the main determinant, camp officials say. More and more families are going to camp together, especially to learn a new sport or hone an old one, says family travel specialist Eileen Ogintz. If you are looking for summer recreation opportunities for children or adults with disabilities, you may want to get a free copy of the Rhode Island Summer Recreation Guide published by the Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council.