Mayor Smiley Invites the Community to Attend the EAT, PLAY, LEARN Summer Opportunities Fair
PROVIDENCE, RI – On Saturday, April 27, at 10 am. Mayor P. Brett Smiley will join Providence Public Schools Superintendent Javier Montañez in welcoming Providence students, youth, family and community members to the Summer Opportunities Fair happening at the Providence Career and Technical Academy. Families will be able to learn more and sign up for summer programs, camps, jobs and other important resources being offered this summer through the EAT, PLAY, LEARN PVD program.
“The Summer Opportunities Fair is an incredible opportunity for our community to come together to learn more about the wide range of exciting activities and quality summer programming opportunities available to our youth this summer,” said Mayor Brett Smiley. “From engaging camps to valuable job opportunities, we are increasing access to critically important learning opportunities that enrich our youth’s educational experiences outside of the classroom.”
Sign-ups for all-day summer recreation camps start at $5 per week, registrations will open online on April 27th and information on the camps will be available at the fair. Providence will be offering youth 1,175 slots to sports camps, 690 slots to day camps and 70 slots to specialty boating and biking camps. In addition to recreational programming, Providence residents are encouraged to explore Providence parks through PlayCorps, Fitness in the Parks and the City’s Park Finder.
Families will also have the opportunity to learn more about Providence’s Summer Learning Program that will run Monday through Friday from July 1st to August 16th. The program is free to families and breakfast and lunch will be served daily, Monday through Saturday.
Additionally, youth can sign up for summer employment opportunities available at the Providence Recreation and Parks Departments and families can learn more about One Providence for Youth summer employment opportunities at this year’s Summer Opportunities Fair.
More information about summer meals, recreation opportunities and park programming can be found at www.EatPlayLearnPVD.com. For questions, contact the Mayor’s Center for City Services at City Hall by dialing 3-1-1.
