Kingston's Camp is a seasonal day camp for children ages 5 – 11 that operates from June through August. Located on Larkin's Pond in West Kingston, the camp offers swimming, boating, crafting and nature activities.
A variety of multi-day camp packages are available, with flexible hours and scheduling to accommodate families.
Early registration is encouraged and discounts are available.
Camp Champlin Scout Reservation sits on 125 acres of woodlands, surrounding a pond and river. Boats and canoes are available to campers. Also offered here are year-round tent camping, winter cabins, an activity field for sporting events and camporees, as well as a swimming pool for scouts, and an excellent Cub Scout Day Camp program which is run by the Narragansett Council.
Maher Garden Center is a full service garden center which operates all year round. Visit the center for its variety of plants, gardening equipment, growing products and services.
Moves After School is an after-school program for children in kindergarten through sixth grade designed for families that need the support and convenience of a daily after school schedule for children. It offers activities aimed at academic achievement, physical fitness and having fun. Fitness, arts, nutrition and wellness are available to help children develop healthy eating habits, make physical fitness part of their daily lives and encourage them to be advocates for a healthy future.
The Camp Cronin Fishing Area is west of the Point Judith Lighthouse. There is a long rocky shoreline fronting the Atlantic Ocean and this site also provides access to the east arm of the Harbor of Refuge breakwater, a popular fishing area.
The site is also made up of a freshwater marsh and lots of brush and is known to birdwatchers as the perfect spot to see vireos, warblers and sparrows during migration. Birders find the best season to visit is between August and late October.
There are plenty of hiking areas to take in along the rocky shoreline, where breathtaking views of Block Island Sound can be taken in on a crystal-clear day.
There is no camping allowed.
Island Surf and Sports is owned and operated by Symon Cousens and George Ketcham, who also own Elemental Surf and Skate across the street. This store has been in business for more than 20 years at this location, and has a huge variety of items for anyone serious about surfing. Items offered range from bathing suits and wet suits, footwear, sunglasses, surfboards, bikes and clothing. The downstairs is completely dedicated to surf gear. Located in the back, this store has a large selection of long and short surfboards to choose from, and a small collection of bikes for all ages. Upstairs is a small area that houses the sales loft, for anyone looking for a bargain. Also, Island Surf and Sports offers both private and group lessons for surfing, windsurfing, kayaking and skateboarding. Open 7 days a week, Island Surf and Sports should definitely be one of the first places on your list when looking for new surfing gear.
Located on Point Judith Road, Fisherman's Memorial State Park is a popular site for campers in the summer. The campground offers a playground, basketball and tennis courts and several open fields, along with amenities like public restrooms and dumpsters. A variety of camping plans are available and detailed fully on the park's website. A farmer's market is also held at the park on Sunday mornings.
Middletown's Sachuest Beaches, collectively, were recently named among the Top 5 Beaches in New England, and it's a no-brainer why.
Sandy beaches with gentle drop-offs, predictable rolling waves and waters warmed by the Gulf Stream lure surfers as well as families to Sachuest Beach's most visited and expansive beach, "Middletown Second Beach."
Add to that picture-perfect grassy dunes and sweeping vistas of the neighboring Norman Bird Sanctuary and 242-acre Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge -- along with reasonable day and seasonal parking rates to town residents as well as out-of-towners -- and Middletown beaches have all the makings for both the perfect stay-cation for local residents or travel destination point for out-of-towners initially lured to Newport.
Middletown's Sachuest Beaches include several beaches within and around Sachuest Point:
- Second Beach - 1.25 miles of sandy white beach at 474 Sachuest Point Road; Includes beach pavilion with restrooms, showers, concessions, lifeguard duty; Wildlife Center; Surfing is permitted; Pets are not allowed during the busy season. When they are permitted, they must be leashed and strict fines are enforced.
- Third Beach - Located at 3rd Beach Road, this stretch of beach also spans the Third Beach Boat Ramp, Middletown Town Beach, and semi-private beaches Peabody and Third Beach Club.
- Middletown Town Beach - A resident-only parking lot is located between the 3rd Beach boat ramp and the Peabody Beach. Residents may use either their 2nd Beach Parking Sticker, or a special Town Beach/ Third Beach Parking Sticker, which are free of charge.
- Third Beach Boat Ramp - Located on Third Beach Road.
- Third Beach Mooring Area - Accessible by the Third Beach Boat Ramp, located on Third Beach Road.
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This YMCA summer camp welcomes boys and girls ages 7 - 16 from around the world. Located on Pt. Judith Pond, with access to the Atlantic Ocean, there are land and water-based activities available. You can register online through the website. Weekends are available from April 22 to June 10 and Sept. 1 to Nov. 1 for church groups, conferences and special events.
Worden Pond Family Campground is a family-owned campground tucked away just south of Worden Pond. It has electric and water hook-ups, a Wi-Fi hotspot, volleyball and basketball courts, fire pits and even scheduled entertainment. Its close proximity to the pond allows visitors access to recreational activities and swimming.