Best Rhode Island Christian Camps Summer 2024-25 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: Focus on waterfront with swimming docks, boating dock and floating trampoline! Also have basketball court, pirate ship play scape, ga-ga pit, amphitheater, archery range, climbing wall, zip line, nature center and ropes course.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Campers are divided into small groups and spend each day with the same counselor who is able to focus on each individual camper. All traditional campers have a daily swim lesson and free swim. Accredited by the American Camp Association, we focus on having fun in a safe environment surrounded by positive role models. Camp staff are selected for their character, maturity, enthusiasm, experience working with children and commitment to our mission. All staff undergo an extensive screening and training process including criminal background checks. In addition to Traditional Camp programming, in 2020, we are offering Specialty Camps: Lego, Water Sports, Drama, Animal Programs, Gymnastics and a Counselor in Training program.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT program for campers entering 10th grade. Specifically designed to foster the transition from camper to counselor. CIT’s will have sessions designed to teach leadership, camper management and self-management. They will also shadow counselors and receive “hands-on” training. Our goal of this program is to help teens develop into stronger leaders in their school, community and at camp!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Assistance is available if needed.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We offer four 2-week sessions, Monday through Friday from June 29 to August 21. There are two 1-week sessions from June 22-24 & August 24-28. One-day programs are available during Session 1 only. Y member rate is $415, for 2 week sessions and $245 for 1 week sessions. Non-member rate is $485, for 2 week sessions and $300 for 1 week sessions. Specialty Camps have higher rates. Before and after camp care is also available for a small fee. Financial Assistance for families that qualify.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Do you want to spend this summer making a difference in the lives of children all while having a ton of fun? 

Do you enjoy working with children and understand the importance of positive role models on a child’s development? 

 Do you enjoy the out of doors? 

If yes to all three, then YMCA Camp Watchaug may be the best possible place of employment for you this summer!

We are a Day Camp located on Watchaug Pond in Charlestown, RI and are looking for creative, fun, responsible camp counselors, ropes staff and  lifeguards to ensure all our campers have a safe, enriching camp experience. 

For more information and application form, please contact: Danita Ballantyne, Camp Director at 401-364-6535 Email: dballantyne[AT]oceancommunityymca.org or visit: Our Camp Website Link: oceancommunityymca.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: Shelters, central bathhouse, playing fields, low ropes course, hiking trails, rustic dining hall, lake for swimming, plus lovely retreat facilities available for groups.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: ACA Accredited, all programs are one week sessions with the exception of our Leadership Development program

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer several types of leadership development programs for teens.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited aid available

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer meeting or retreat space all year long

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for program details at Our Camp Website Link: www.canonicus.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We look for staff who are over 18, strong in their faith, and excited about working with children in the outdoors. See our website for application forms.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our campers live in rustic, well-kept cabins with eight campers and two staff in each cabin. Campers eat as a cabin group at our traditional camp dining hall. Point Judith Pond is our main program venue; we also have traditional land based program facilities such as archery, athletic fields and a skate park.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: 2017 will be Camp Fuller's 130th year as a branch of the YMCA of Greater Providence. We take great pride in our camp history and traditions while always looking to add new and exciting program options. Our program schedule is designed to encourage skills development, particularly in our aquatic activities. Our best sailors race in local regattas and we have also attended wind-surfing regattas.

Our campers develop self-confidence and perseverance through learning skills. Many of our staff are "home grown" through our CIT program. In addition, we hire international staff to add a cultural richness to camp. All staff attend a week-long staff training that includes sessions on keeping children safe, program instruction and counseling skills. We also host international campers to further add to the diversity of our camp population.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: YMCA Camp Fuller has a two year leadership track: at age 15 campers are eligible to enroll in our Leadership Development program. The LD program is a four week program that promotes general leadership skills. It will prepare campers to be a Counselor In Training candidate at age 16 or older. The CIT program is a four week program that transitions campers to staff members.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: YMCA Camp Fuller provides financial support to ensure that any camper can attend camp. Our Financial Assistance form is on our website.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for 2017 dates and rates and to enroll.

CAMP FACILITIES: Located on 260+ acres of land, we have a private lake for swimming and boating, an outdoor ampitheatre, a new arts and crafts center, a large dining hall, a basketball court, two gaga courts, hiking trails, several areas for spiritual growth including a labyrinth and peace garden, a low ropes challenge course, and a high ropes course with one of the highest ziplines in New England!

We have 7 newly renovated, modern waterfront cabins that include indoor bathrooms!

We have a retreat center with 13 dorm style rooms, a large meeting/recreation hall, several small meeting places, and newly renovated bathrooms!

For our older campers, we have 7 woodside cabins. They enjoy having their own area away from the "hustle and bustle" of main camp for late campfires and teambuilding activities. ALL of our living areas have electricity.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: “The Camp Aldersgate Experience” has many different layers, but one core value… community! For over 65 years, youth and adults have found a sacred space where they can unwind from the world and be renewed in their faith. Year round, Aldersgate, an outdoor ministry site of the United Methodist Church, is a place where people of all ages experience the peace and excitement of God’s Creation. Come find out why generations of campers call Aldersgate home!

Campers interested in the arts have a unique opportunity to participate in our LIVING ARTS program. In just one week we put on a full-length musical! This year we will be performing "The Sound of Music!" Every camper is involved in the production either onstage or creating the backdrops, set pieces, costumes, props, or being part of the technical crew! Our most popular week! (Ages 8-18)

During our CAMPERS' CHOICE weeks, campers choose a specialty area they participate in every morning for two hours. These include sports, archery, sailing, arts & crafts, and many more! Horseback riding is offered during two of our campers' choice sessions (see website for this year's dates). (Ages 8-18)

This is our first summer offering DISCOVERY CAMP! Join us for a week filled with wacky science experiments, investigative swamp stomps, and many other fun discoveries that will awe you with weird science, amazing nature, and cool new friends for a lifetime! (Ages 9-14)

Be the first campers to live in the Camp Aldersgate GLOBAL VILLAGE! Join our international staff and not only learn about different countries and cultures but live them for the week! While living in our Global Village, you’ll learn about injustices all around the world and how YOU can help be God’s hands and make a difference. (Ages 11-14)

We also offer half and full week options at our TEDDY BEAR CAMP for our youngest campers as well as girls-only and guys-only GO CAMPS. See our website for more information!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: God has given you some amazing gifts. At camp, we will help you to recognize those gifts and how you can use them as a leader at church, school, and camp. After completing Leadership Camp, you will become eligible for Junior Staff. (Must be 16 or completed the 11th Grade.) Leadership Camp participation is by application only - you do NOT have be a past camper to participate in this program! Visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.campaldersgate.com for an application!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Realizing that families have differing abilities to pay, Camp Aldersgate is offering a voluntary 3-tier pricing program to accommodate differing financial needs.

Tier 1: Represents the price closest to the actual cost of the Aldersgate experience, and helps to ensure the sustainability of Camp Aldersgate. This is the ‘default’ rate in the registration system. This helps us to make sure that our program and staff are top quality, and helps us pay our staff a living wage.

Tier 2: Thanks to the efforts of our hard-working volunteers, we are able to offer this partially subsidized rate, which helps to account for more of the actual cost of the camp program. Please choose this rate if your family has the need for a subsidized rate.

Tier 3: The lowest price is subsidized by donations and other revenue sources. Choose this option if your camper needs financial assistance to experience Camp Aldersgate. If you cannot afford either of the higher amounts, please pay this amount.

No proof of financial need is required for your tier selection – it’s all the same great camp experience! The tier that you choose is up to you, and tier choices are kept confidential.

As always, Camp Aldersgate maintains a policy that no camper is turned away because of inability to pay for camp. Please contact the camp office or visit our webiste if you need additional assistance.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp Week:
A great way to spend time together as a family! Campfires, worship, and fun! Activities for young people and adults! June 29-July 4.

Family Camp Weekend:
Can’t come for the whole week? Join us for a weekend! June 27-29.

Single Parent Weekend:
Single parents, bring your kids for a weekend packed with fun and community! June 27-29.

Grandparent & Me:
Kids, grab your grandparent(s) and come for a half week of fun! June 29-July 2.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp Aldersgate is ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION (ACA). CAMP ALDERSGATE IS ACCREDITED!

The American Camp Association accreditation means that your child's camp cares enough to undergo a thorough review of its operation - from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. This parnership promotes growth and fun in an environment committed to safety. For more info, please visit their website at Our Camp Website Link: www.acacamps.org

Camp Aldersgate counselors are committed to children and youth and enjoy working with them. Some are former campers; others have heard about Aldersgate through their colleges or from friends and other camping circles. Our staff is carefully screened and chosen from applicants from all over the world. Each staff member is personally interviewed and must submit to a criminal and sex offender background check along with a thorough reference check before they are allowed to work with our campers.

All staff complete an intensive two-week training at the beginning of the summer where they learn to help campers with issues such as dealing with bullies, homesickness, child abuse, and safety. They also become certified in First Aid and CPR as well as blood borne pathogens. Lifeguards, ropes courses staff, and food services staff undergo additional training in their areas. We bring in professionals from various fields to instruct our staff, and summer leadership staff attend numerous professional trainings throughout the year to ensure that Camp Aldersgate’s safety standards, facilities, administration, and programs are not only current but leaders in the camping industry.

Aldersgate’s year-round staff are also recognized as leaders in their fields, providing training and leadership in regional and national settings.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: campaldersgate.com for information on all our program sessions, dates, and fees. Please feel free to call the office with any questions!

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Aldersgate is currently hiring for the following positions:
Summer Counselor
Summer Driver
Summer Kitchen Assistant
Summer Maintenance Assistant

Get an application online through our website or at Our Camp Website Link: campaldersgate.com