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Alton Jones Camp
West Greenwich, Rhode Island
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401-874-8200
altonjones[AT]uri.edu
401 Victory Highway
West Greenwich, Rhode Island 02817
CAMPER AGES: 5 - 17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: W. Alton Jones is located on 2,300 acres of forest, wetlands, and a historic farm. With a 75 acre lake and over ten miles of hiking trails it is the best camp to come and explore the outdoors. Offering programs for ages 5-17, this camp offers hands on, energetic, and fun filled programming. A place to make new friends, explore, learn, and experience a new adventure. We have programs ranging from playing with animals to shooting a bow and arrow. There is something for everyone!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Science, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Rock Climbing, Tree Climbing, Archery, Farming, Hiking,
CAMP LOCATION: Alton Jones Camp is located in 2,300 acres of forest. We have a 75 acre lake, hiking trails, streams and a working farm!
CAMP FACILITIES: We have several cabins, a huge dining hall, big rec field, 75 acre lake, 10 miles of trails and many campfire sites!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Alton Jones is an ACA Accredited Camp and has been rated on of the Best Camp Values in New England by the Boston Globe!
Every year we hire high quality staff that are bursting with enthusiasm and knowledge of the natural world. We continue to offer our campers traditional camp experiences while helping them connect with nature by hands-on exploration and adventure!
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Now hiring Junior Counselors!
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For more info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: web.uri.edu.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We offer one week sessions and a variety of programs so that campers can return for as many weeks as they like and always find something different to do.
Our Day Camp runs Mon-Fri from 9am to 3.30pm
Check-in for Overnight Camp begins Sunday at 2pm and check-out is Friday at 2pm
The one-week sessions start June 29th and runs for 7 weeks, ending on August 15th.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We have several Job Openings:
- Day Camp Counselor
- Overnight Camp Counselor
- Junior Counselor
- Overnight Coordinator
- Day Camp Coordinator
-Â Lifeguard
- Waterfront Manager
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