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CAMP RUGGLES
a non profit 501(c)(3) organization (ID# 23-7448135)
Rhode Island's only therapeutic day camp specializing in the social, emotional, and behavioral development of children.
Camp Ruggles is excited to announce a Property Purchase Capital Campaign.
We are thrilled to share that after leasing the Irons Homestead for more than 5 decades from the Historic Rhode Island Conference of the United Church of Christ, we expect to close on a transaction to purchase the property in the next several weeks.
This purchase is a significant milestone for both organizations because it ensures that the property will continue to benefit participating children and families in our community through positive, healthy and life-changing day camping and outdoor experiences for many years to come.
We are so grateful to our partners at the UCC for their wonderful support, collaboration, and creativity which makes this possible.
We are eager to launch Camp Ruggles' $1.5 million dollar capital campaign which will directly support the purchase of the property and necessary improvements. This begins our chapter as stewards and caretakers of the property.
2026 Camp Dates: JUNE 29 to JULY 31
Applications are due May 1, 2026. We will accept applications after May 1 but depending upon availability of spots, the camper may be put on a waiting list. Please fill out the application completely and mail to PO Box 353, Chepachet, RI 02814. Applications can also be scanned and emailed to jim@campruggles.com.
Applications are due May 1, 2026. We will accept applications after May 1 but depending upon availability of spots, the camper may be put on a waiting list. Please fill out the application completely and mail to PO Box 353, Chepachet, RI 02814. Applications can also be scanned and emailed to jim@campruggles.com.
About Camp Ruggles
About Camp Ruggles
Incorporated in 1974, Camp Ruggles remains Rhode Island’s only therapeutic summer day camp program for children, ages 6-12, who are clinically diagnosed with emotional and behavioral disabilities. Our program is designed specifically for children with significant difficulties in these areas who cannot succeed in a regular camp environment. All aspects of our camp are designed to meet the individual needs of this special population. From bus pickup to return, we provide a total of 240 hours of highly supervised, case managed, therapeutic care. Each summer, we provide 5,400 healthy breakfasts, lunches and snacks to all of our campers. Our highly structured, case management program emphasizes individual attention, self-esteem building, problem solving and social and physical development, while maintaining an atmosphere that promotes fun and respite from the campers’ daily life. Read More...
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