Coventry Offering Parents $400 Towards Summer Camp

COVENTRY, RI — Coventry parents can send their children to camp this summer for little cost, thanks to a grant from the federal government. To qualify, registration must be submitted by Friday.

The town's Parks and Recreation Department, which sponsors the six-week program, announced that parents can apply for up to $400 in financial aid, per child, thanks to a COVID-19 relief grant received by the school department. The reimbursement is not available to non-residents or anyone who already received assistance from Coventry Human Services.

All children participating in the Summer Kid Program will also receive free breakfast and lunch, provided by Coventry schools and Sodexo.

Camp runs Monday through Friday, from July 6 to Aug. 13, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be no camp on July 5 or Aug. 9.

Registration costs $410 per child for Coventry residents or $625.00 per child for non-residents. The fee covers all six weeks of camp, excluding field trips. Extended hours cost $60 per household. More information is available on the town's website.