Day Camp Overview
Are you looking for a Traditional Day Camp Experience for your child? Perhaps they would prefer one of our Specialty Camps? Whatever your child prefers, the Cranston YMCA has a camp for them! Build spirit, mind and body…get back to nature, get out of the city, and refresh spirits, minds and bodies. Amidst the beauty of nature, Cranston YMCA Camp Massasoit promotes our values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
We strive to create a safe and caring community for your child. We want all children to feel welcome and accepted. Every day will offer your child new experiences, the chance to develop new skills and the opportunity to make new friends. We offer camps with varied focus, such as nature, sports, art, theater, music, horseback, computer, and leadership development. All of our programs are designed to encourage group participation, cooperation, build self-confidence and allow children to develop individual interests. No matter what camp you choose, your child will receive a well-balanced experience, by having both their physical and emotional needs met.
Our camps offer extended care options, which make them a great choice for working parents!
Our camp staff is made up of individuals committed to making your child’s camping experience fun, safe and memorable. Our camp staff consists of many year-round child-care staff and college students with pertinent child-care experience and/or education. All YMCA of Greater Providence camp staff are required to undergo thorough background checks, which include personal and professional reference checks, criminal background checks and child abuse/neglect and/or sexual offender record checks through the state they are employed in. Camp staff members are also first aid and CPR certified.
YMCA camps are accredited by the American Camping Association and approved by the Departments of Health in Rhode Island or Massachusetts. Our camps meet or exceed the requirements of the National YMCA and the American Camping Association.
The Cranston YMCA camp offerings include:
- Kindercamp for ages 3-5
- Camp Massasoit for ages 5 to 17
- Skills Camps for ages 5 to 17
- Specialty Camps for ages 7-17
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Kindercamp for ages 3-5
Kindercamp is held at the Cranston YMCA in our Nursery School room. Kindercamp is a half-day camp that operates from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Campers are involved in activities such as storytelling, singing, arts and crafts, swimming and field trips.
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Camp Massasoit for ages 5 to 17
Our beautiful camp facility is located off Route 6 in Johnston, RI. Our camp includes; a beautiful large sandy beach for swimming and boating, a wonderful ball field along with a full size basketball court. We also offer programs that include; dance, crafts, fashion and music for those who injoy the arts. Children are provided with a variety of activities each day.
As always, we work hard to provide a stimulating and safe atmosphere for our children.
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Skills Camps for ages 5 to 17
This camp includes Drama, Basketball, Cheer / Dance, Bike Camp, Soccer Camp, Music Camp and much more! Some of our Skills Camps are held at the Cranston YMCA and Peter Pastore Youth Center, while some are conducted at Camp Massasoit.
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Specialty Camps for ages 7-17
Specialty camps include Horseback Camp, Adventure Camp, Woodworking, Golf and Strength Training Camps. Some of our Specialty Camps are held at the Cranston YMCA and Peter Pastore Youth Center, while some are conducted at Camp Massasoit.