In fact, it’s our campground. During our week-long, full- and half-day camps, children from kindergarten through high school enjoy hands-on exploration of Rhode Island’s greatest natural resource: Narragansett Bay. From sailing and science to critters and crafts, at multiple locations throughout Rhode Island, there’s a camp for every child who loves the outdoors.
REGISTRATION OPENS IN FEBRUARY 2019
Location: Exploration Center & Aquarium, Newport
Save The Bay’s Junior BayCamp is the perfect way to introduce the younger camper to the fun and excitement of learning about our environment and the interesting animals in it. Throughout the week, campers will interact with live animals through our various touch tanks and will learn about the Bay and its inhabitants through fun games and interactive models. Campers will also explore the shoreline, while learning about some of the Bays diverse habitats.
For grades: completed grades K-1
Cost: $160 for members, $175 for non-members
Half Day – Time: 9:00 a.m. – noon
Location: Bay Center, Providence
Save The Bay’s Junior BayCamp is the perfect way to introduce the younger camper to the fun and excitement of learning about our environment and the interesting animals in it. Throughout the week, campers will interact with live animals through our various touch tanks and will learn about the Bay and its inhabitants through fun games and interactive models. Campers will also explore the shoreline, while learning about some of the Bays diverse habitats.
For grades: completed grades K-1
Time: Full Day – 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m.
Cost: $260 for members, $275 for non-members
Campers will join Save the Bay staff for a fun and educational week exploring one of Rhode Island’s greatest resources, Narragansett Bay! Throughout the week Campers will be traveling to the bay’s most interesting locations aboard a Save the Bay education vessel, and will have fun swimming, snorkeling, exploring, and learning about environment.
Cost: $300 non-members, $285 members
Times: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Our 5-7 grade shipboard camps are aboard one of Save The Bay’s research/educational vessels. During the week, campers will head out on the Bay to explore and research Rhode Island’s shoreline. Campers will learn to use the latest in scientific tools, gather and study live animals, and explore calmer waters of Narragansett Bay with snorkeling and swimming.
For grades: 5-7 completed
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $260 for members, $275 for non-members
Campers will join Save the Bay staff for a fun and educational week exploring one of Rhode Island’s greatest resources, Narragansett Bay! Throughout the week Campers will be traveling to the bay’s most interesting locations aboard a Save the Bay education vessels, and will have fun swimming, snorkeling, exploring, and learning about environment.
Location: Rockwell Park, Bristol
For grades: 5-7 completed
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $285 for members, $300 for non-members
Our 5-7 grade shipboard camps are aboard one of Save The Bay’s research/educational vessels. During the week, campers will head out on the Bay to explore and research Rhode Island’s shoreline. Campers will learn to use the latest in scientific tools, gather and study live animals, and explore calmer waters of Narragansett Bay with snorkeling and swimming.
For grades: 5-7 completed
Time: 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m.
Cost: $285 for members, $300 for non-members
This week is perfect for high school students interested in pursuing a college career focused in the environmental sciences. Throughout the week students will travel throughout the Bay on board our flagship research/education vessel, the 46′ Elizabeth Morris. Students will participate in research while learning from Save The Bay experts and guest speakers about environmental issues in our area.
Topics include climate change, water quality, invasive species, fisheries, and exploring college and career options within the environmental field. During the week students will also tour college facilities located on Narragansett Bay, as well as participate in a weeklong service-learning project. Students receive a Certificate of Completion at the conclusion of the academy.
For grades: 8-12 completed
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $285 for members, $300 for non-members
No, campers attending a full day camp are required to bring lunch every day. Snacks for all camps are highly recommended. Campers need their energy! Also, make sure to bring plenty to drink, especially water. We do provide water on the boats, but each camper will need their own water bottle.
You should drop off your camper between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., and pick them up between 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.. You may not drop off any earlier than 8:30 a.m.. and you must pick up your camper before 4:30 p.m.
It is important that our staff have sufficient time in both the morning and afternoon to set up and break down the day’s activities in order for your camper to have the best experience possible, and we are unable to do that if we are watching over early or late campers. A fee may be added if you fail to comply.
Save The Bay runs camps for K-1, 2-4, 5-7, and 8-12. Each camp is based on “grade completed” levels at the end of the current school year. For example, if your child is entering 2nd grade, they will attend K-1 camp, because their most recent grade completed at the end of the school year was 1st grade.
We will send an email a week before the start date of your camp session informing you of everything your camper will need. There also should be a copy of our “What to Bring to Camp” list on your registration page.
Typically, our camps run with 2 counselors as well as a counselor-in-training. During our BayCamp sessions, a captain will normally be on-hand as well. The ratio of our camps average 7:1.
Absolutely not! We have all sorts of activities running simultaneously during an average day at BayCamp, so whether or not swimming is on the agenda is completely up to the camper. We do have open-water trained lifeguards on-site during all sessions where campers will be swimming.
BayCamp staff at Save the Bay comprises both full-time educators and seasonal marine educators. The majority of our summer staff also participate in our school-year programming. Each staff member has a background in marine sciences, as well as either a bachelor’s or master’s degree in their respective fields.
In addition to our educators, we also will have three captains on hand, each with at least a 100 Gross Ton License issued by the United States Coast Guard.
All BayCamps have First Aid/CPR-certified staff as well as certified lifeguards (at BayCamps with a swimming option).
Because Save The Bay’s BayCamps are so popular, the entire cost of the program is required to confirm your reservation. Cancellations with at least four weeks notice will receive a full refund. Cancellation with less than four weeks notice may receive full or partial refund if the spot can be filled by another camper. // During the camp, children may be interacting with animals and environmental conditions that are not under Save the Bay’s control. As such, we cannot guarantee the abundance or appearance of specific animals. We will, however, do everything possible to maximize our success.
*Please note: Be sure to access the Johnson & Wales University Harborside Campus through the main entrance on Harborside Blvd. Your GPS may suggest taking Ernest Street to JWU’s Shipyard Street entrance, but that route requires a key card for entry.
From Route I-95 North or South, take Exit 18 (Thurbers Avenue). Head downhill on Thurbers Avenue to US Route 1A (Allens Avenue). Turn right onto Allens Ave. Continue southbound on Allens Ave. into Cranston, where Allens Ave. becomes Narragansett Blvd. Turn left onto Harborside Blvd. at the traffic light by the Shell gas station. Follow Harborside Blvd. through the Johnson & Wales Harborside Campus. At the end of Harborside Blvd., turn right onto Save The Bay Drive. Save The Bay Drive becomes a circular, one-way roadway as you approach the Bay Center. Parking is available in four guest lots after you pass the main building. Enter the building through the main entrance.