Camp Ruggles
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70 Camp Ruggles Road, Chepachet, RI 02814
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(401) 294-6314
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About Camp Ruggles
About Camp Ruggles
Empowering kids through fun, support, and nature
Philosophy: Camp Ruggles is dedicated to children who need extra emotional and behavioral support in a safe, nurturing outdoor setting. Small group sizes and highly trained staff ensure every child is seen and valued. Kids build confidence, friendships, and social skills while enjoying classic camp fun. Families love the caring environment and the focus on growth, not just recreation. If you want a camp where your child will truly belong, this is it.
Philosophy: Camp Ruggles is dedicated to children who need extra emotional and behavioral support in a safe, nurturing outdoor setting. Small group sizes and highly trained staff ensure every child is seen and valued. Kids build confidence, friendships, and social skills while enjoying classic camp fun. Families love the caring environment and the focus on growth, not just recreation. If you want a camp where your child will truly belong, this is it.
Philosophy: Camp Ruggles is dedicated to children who need extra emotional and behavioral support in a safe, nurturing outdoor setting. Small group sizes and highly trained staff ensure every child is seen and valued. Kids build confidence, friendships, and social skills while enjoying classic camp fun. Families love the caring environment and the focus on growth, not just recreation. If you want a camp where your child will truly belong, this is it.
Ages:
6
-
12
years old
Pricing:
$180
/day
$900
/week
Camp sessions & schedule
Camp sessions & schedule
Camp Ruggles is dedicated to children who need extra emotional and behavioral support in a safe, nurturing outdoor setting. Small group sizes and highly trained staff ensure every child is seen and valued. Kids build confidence, friendships, and social skills while enjoying classic camp fun. Families love the caring environment and the focus on growth, not just recreation. If you want a camp where your child will truly belong, this is it.
Camp Ruggles is dedicated to children who need extra emotional and behavioral support in a safe, nurturing outdoor setting. Small group sizes and highly trained staff ensure every child is seen and valued. Kids build confidence, friendships, and social skills while enjoying classic camp fun. Families love the caring environment and the focus on growth, not just recreation. If you want a camp where your child will truly belong, this is it.
Camp Ruggles is dedicated to children who need extra emotional and behavioral support in a safe, nurturing outdoor setting. Small group sizes and highly trained staff ensure every child is seen and valued. Kids build confidence, friendships, and social skills while enjoying classic camp fun. Families love the caring environment and the focus on growth, not just recreation. If you want a camp where your child will truly belong, this is it.
Boys & girls aged 6-12•Mon–Fri from 8:30AM–2:45PM•25/day & 100/week
Camp Ruggles runs a 5-week therapeutic summer day camp for children with emotional and behavioral needs.
Full tuition is $4,500 for the 2025 season (about $180 per day, $900 per week).
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and transportation from designated RI locations are included.
Extensive financial aid is available-last year, 98% of campers received awards, with some families paying as little as 25% of tuition.
Early registration by May 1st increases financial aid eligibility.
No extra fees for extended hours.
No on-day holiday, winter, or spring camps offered.
Sibling discounts and early-bird rates may be available depending on funding.
Camp Ruggles runs a 5-week therapeutic summer day camp for children with emotional and behavioral needs.
Full tuition is $4,500 for the 2025 season (about $180 per day, $900 per week).
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and transportation from designated RI locations are included.
Extensive financial aid is available-last year, 98% of campers received awards, with some families paying as little as 25% of tuition.
Early registration by May 1st increases financial aid eligibility.
No extra fees for extended hours.
No on-day holiday, winter, or spring camps offered.
Sibling discounts and early-bird rates may be available depending on funding.
Camp Ruggles runs a 5-week therapeutic summer day camp for children with emotional and behavioral needs.
Full tuition is $4,500 for the 2025 season (about $180 per day, $900 per week).
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and transportation from designated RI locations are included.
Extensive financial aid is available-last year, 98% of campers received awards, with some families paying as little as 25% of tuition.
Early registration by May 1st increases financial aid eligibility.
No extra fees for extended hours.
No on-day holiday, winter, or spring camps offered.
Sibling discounts and early-bird rates may be available depending on funding.
Activities & amenities
Activities & amenities
Campers enjoy a wide range of activities. Daily themes often include:
Swimming
Boating
Arts and crafts
Team sports
Archery
Nature walks
Music
Talent shows
Hiking
Drama
Group games
Social skills
Outdoor education
Creative arts
Storytelling
Campfire
Field trips
Recreation
Movement activities
Skill building
Leadership development
Problem solving
Cooperative games
Water play
Self-esteem activities
Camp Ruggles is dedicated to children who need extra emotional and behavioral support in a safe, nurturing outdoor setting. Small group sizes and highly trained staff ensure every child is seen and valued. Kids build confidence, friendships, and social skills while enjoying classic camp fun. Families love the caring environment and the focus on growth, not just recreation. If you want a camp where your child will truly belong, this is it.
Camp Ruggles is dedicated to children who need extra emotional and behavioral support in a safe, nurturing outdoor setting. Small group sizes and highly trained staff ensure every child is seen and valued. Kids build confidence, friendships, and social skills while enjoying classic camp fun. Families love the caring environment and the focus on growth, not just recreation. If you want a camp where your child will truly belong, this is it.
Camp Ruggles is dedicated to children who need extra emotional and behavioral support in a safe, nurturing outdoor setting. Small group sizes and highly trained staff ensure every child is seen and valued. Kids build confidence, friendships, and social skills while enjoying classic camp fun. Families love the caring environment and the focus on growth, not just recreation. If you want a camp where your child will truly belong, this is it.
Birthdays:
No
What people are saying
4.9
My child loved the activities and caring staff!
Location
70 Camp Ruggles Road, Chepachet, RI 02814
Additional info
Additional info
Camp Ruggles is fully accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and offers a 3:1 camper-to-staff ratio. Transportation is provided from several RI cities. Camp is open to all genders and is non-discriminatory. The camp does not host birthday parties.
Camp Ruggles is fully accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and offers a 3:1 camper-to-staff ratio. Transportation is provided from several RI cities. Camp is open to all genders and is non-discriminatory. The camp does not host birthday parties.
Camp Ruggles is fully accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and offers a 3:1 camper-to-staff ratio. Transportation is provided from several RI cities. Camp is open to all genders and is non-discriminatory. The camp does not host birthday parties.
Health & safety
Health & safety
Affiliations: ACA
Special needs
Special needs
Camp Ruggles is dedicated to children who need extra emotional and behavioral support in a safe, nurturing outdoor setting. Small group sizes and highly trained staff ensure every child is seen and valued. Kids build confidence, friendships, and social skills while enjoying classic camp fun. Families love the caring environment and the focus on growth, not just recreation. If you want a camp where your child will truly belong, this is it.
Camp Ruggles is dedicated to children who need extra emotional and behavioral support in a safe, nurturing outdoor setting. Small group sizes and highly trained staff ensure every child is seen and valued. Kids build confidence, friendships, and social skills while enjoying classic camp fun. Families love the caring environment and the focus on growth, not just recreation. If you want a camp where your child will truly belong, this is it.
Camp Ruggles is dedicated to children who need extra emotional and behavioral support in a safe, nurturing outdoor setting. Small group sizes and highly trained staff ensure every child is seen and valued. Kids build confidence, friendships, and social skills while enjoying classic camp fun. Families love the caring environment and the focus on growth, not just recreation. If you want a camp where your child will truly belong, this is it.
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