Summer Camps & Activities

Bradford L. Dunn Institute Summer Program 2003, 751-7049. Skill-strengthening academic camp for students with learning differences. Registration deadline May 16th, grades 2-7.

Camp Ruggles, 133 Stone Dam Rd., N. Scituate. 647-5508. Geared to children with emotional disabilities, ages 6-12. Registration deadline June 1.

Easter Seals Camp Hemlock, Hebron, CT. Combines respite and recreational therapy in an inclusive barrier free setting. Camp provides both summer and weekend respite camping for children and adults of all abilities. Financial aid available for CT and RI residents with disabilities, contact Sunny Ku at (860) 228-9496 for more information.

Shake-A-Leg "Confidence is Cool" Youth Program, P.O. Box 1264, Newport. 849-8898. Day camp for children with disabilities. Free. Sessions: June 30-July 4th, July 14-18th and July 28- August 1st.

Shake-A-Leg Teen Body Awareness Program, P.O. Box 1264, Newport. 849-8898. Residential program for ages 12-17 who have experienced spinal cord injury or related nervous system dysfunction. Focus will be on therapeutic and recreational activities. Scholarships available.

Computer Whiz Kids Summer Camp, free, three-day programs in Providence Public Library branches. Program is for children in grades 3-5. Registration begins June 9 at all branches.

Camp dates and locations: July 8-10th, Knight Memorial, 455-8102; July 15-17th, Olneyville, 455-8113 and Washington Park, 455-8109; July 22-24th, Rochambeau, 455-8110 or 455-8112 and Smith Hill, 455-8104; July 29-31st, Mount Pleasant, 455-8105 and Fox Point, 455-8112; Aug. 5-7th, Wanskuck, 455-8108 and South Providence, 455-8107 or 455-8102; Aug. 12-14th, Providence Public Library, 455-8026.

TechACCESS of RI
Phone: 401-463-0202 (v/tdd)
FAX: 401-463-3433
In-State: 800-916-(TECH)8324
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Last Revised: May 18, 2003