Summer
In Providence
EAT PLAY LEARN PVD is a nationally recognized initiative that provides our kids and families with access to healthy food, outdoor play, skill-building, and creative engagement all summer long!
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Summer Camps + Outdoor Programs

These programs encourage physical activity and creative engagement in our parks and public spaces by transforming them into playgrounds, sports stadiums, science labs and stages!

Recreation Department Camps
Pools + Waterparks
Parks + Playground Programs
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Community Meals

Community Meals are available daily for Providence youth up to 18 years old at locations across the city.

Community Meal Locations
What’s In Our Meals
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Summer Learning

By providing our students with access to year-round learning opportunities, we are making sure they spend the summer getting ahead, not falling behind.

Summer Programs
Community Programs
Libraries and Maker Spaces
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Summer Jobs

Teenagers and young adults can apply for summer positions with both the City of Providence and community-based organizations through the City’s Office of Economic Opportunity.

Providence Summer Jobs
One Providence For Youth Jobs

Join us for the Eat, Play, Learn 2024 Summer Opportunities Fair!

Registration for 2024 Eat, Play, Learn PVD programs begins on April 27, 2024, 10AM, at PCTA (41 Fricker St.)

After April 27, families can register for Recreation programming in-person at their local recreation center or the main office during operating hours.