june

Events are listed on the calendar as space allows. Submissions may be e-mailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , faxed to 401-769-7454, or mailed to She Shines, c/o YWCA Northern Rhode Island, 514 Blackstone Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895.

• June - August, Roger Williams Park Zoo Camp: For kids ages 4-17, includes arts/crafts, nature games, environmental activities and animal encounters. Call to register, 401-785-3510. www.rwpzoo.org
• June 8 - August 21,YWCA Summer Camps: Doodle Bugs for ages 2 1/2 - 3 1/2. Busy Bee for ages 3-5. Kids Sports Club for ages 4-6. Adventure Camp for ages 6-12. Junior Leadership for student entering grades 7, 8 and 9. A sampling of themes: Bubbles & Boats, Catch the Beat, Teddy Bear Tumbling and Ancient Mysteries. Call 401-769-7450 for details on activities, days, times, prices. Located at 514 Blackstone Street in Woonsocket
• June 11, Before the Violence Starts: Learn about the public health approach to primary prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault. Participants will get an overview of risk and protective factors for sexual assault and domestic violence as well as evidence based primary prevention strategies for community groups to consider. 10am-noon. Cost: $20. Contact Anayra Garcia, 401-467-9940. www.ricadv.org
• June 22, Safe Sitter Courses: From 9am to 4pm. Teaches essential skills for babysitters age 11-14, and advocates for safe child care, good parenting skills and responsible adolescents. Fee $40 and includes all materials. At Rhode Island Hospital Gerry House, 593 Eddy Street in Providence. To register call Robin Zaman, 401-431-5410. Call for another course option in July. www.lifespan.org
• June 27 - July 2, RICJ Youth Leadership Program: Summer Camp at Camp Aldersgate for youth ages 15-19. Communication skills, leadership abilities, inter-group understanding, conflict resolution, self-awareness, community involvement and community learning. Call 401-467-1717 x103 for an application. www.ricj.org
• June 29 - July 10, Future Leader’s Buddy Up: A day program for girls entering grade 9 and up. Girls learn or improve basic camp skills: fire building, lashing, arts/crafts, orienteering, songs and games. Attend four days of training at Camp Cookie, Camp Green Forest or Camp Promising Acres followed by an apprenticeship at a Girl Scouts Rhode Island day camp. Cost $165. Call 401-331-4500 x1401. www.gsri.org

july

• July 6 - August 14, All Children’s Theatre (ACT) Summer Academy: ACT camps, for ages 4-17, develop acting, singing, and performing skills while providing a place to express creativity, meet new friends, gain self-confidence and explore imaginations. Directed by Heather Kiely, 401-728-1222. www.actinri.org
• July 18 and 19, Go Fly a Kite: At the Providence Children’s Museum, 100 South Street. Kids create paper kites. For ages 5-11. Free program with Museum admission of $7.50 per person. Call 401-273-KIDS. www.childrenmuseum.org
• July 20 - 31, Camp Metalhead: Free metalworking and public art program for ages 14-18. An introduction to different career opportunities through hands on projects and tours to museums, studios, and related industries. Register by June 15. Call 401-273-7101. www.thesteelyard.org
• July 23, Toe Jam Puppet Band: From 10-11am at Ballard Park in Newport. Free. Children’s entertainment encourages singing and dancing with unique combination of original songs, shadow puppetry and story telling. Concert is in the nature preserve’s Quarry Meadow. Seating is on the grass. Plan to arrive early to ensure parking and time to make your way to the meadow. On Hazard Road in Newport. Call 401-619-3377. www.ballardpark.org

august

• Mystic Sea: Children’s songwriter Maria Sangiolo performs her latest album, a compilation of songs that teach us about celebrating the sea and protecting the creatures that live there. Free family concert begins at 4pm, arrive early with blanket, snacks and relax in Lippitt garden. Rain date: August 16. Part of the Hunter Music Series at Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum, 199 Hope Street in Providence. Call 401-272-5101. www.preserveri.org
• August 16-21, Camp Hope: The American Cancer Society recognizes that kids with cancer or who had cancer, ages 7-17, need space and time to just be kids. Free residential camp in North Scituate. Siblings are also welcome. Activities: arts/crafts, fishing, canoeing, dance party, sporting events and overnight movie campout. Medical needs can be met while at camp by a nurse practitioner and pediatric oncologist. Call 401-243-2628.