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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!

Register for Summer Camp on April 4

Need Help? Watch our 'How To Register' Video Here
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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 ages 18 and younger at locations across the city at no cost. No registration or ID required. Just show up and enjoy a meal!

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.

City 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

Make Summer Plans That Matter!

Join us at the EAT PLAY LEARN PVD Summer Opportunities Fair and discover free programs, summer jobs, outdoor fun, creative experiences and more for Providence youth.

📅 March 28, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Providence Career & Technical Academy
41 Fricker Street, Providence

Come explore everything waiting for you this summer!