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NON-STATE BEACHES As stated earlier , most town-owned stretches of sand usually don ’ t admit those without town resident passes , but the following beaches are easily accessible regardless of your address .
Ballard ’ s Beach Resort Block Island ’ s party beach , complete with beach volleyball and live music . A few steps from the ferry . Parking fees : None , lounge chairs and umbrellas for rent .
Easton ’ s Beach Call it “ First Beach ” to sound like a local . Near Newport ’ s famed Cliff Walk and carousel . Great spot for beginner surfers . Parking fees : $ 15 wkdy , $ 25 wknd
South Shore Beach A beautiful stretch of unspoiled beach in secluded Little Compton . A little rocky , so bring flip-flops . Parking fees : $ 20 wkdy , $ 25 wknd
Mohegan Bluffs Descend the 141 steps to this breathtaking Block Island beach . Let the kids cover themselves in clay and wash it off in the cold Atlantic surf . Parking fee : None .
Summer Fun for Kids Summer camps , after-school and outdoor activities to keep kids entertained and educated .
Conanicut Island Sailing Foundation Half- and full-day , ages four through sixteen . Jamestown , jamestownsailing . org
Casey Farm Half- and full-day , ages four through twelve . Saunderstown , historicnewengland . org
Courthouse Center for the Arts Full-day , ages five through eighteen . West Kingston , courthousearts . org / programseducation
Brae Crest School of Ballet Full-day , ages four through twelve . Lincoln , 401-334-2560 , stateballet . com / summer-camp
Camp Phoenix Full-day , kindergarten through eighth grade . North Smithfield , 401-757-1221 , campphoenix online . com
You Rock School of Music Ages seven through twelve . Cranston , yourockschoolofmusic . com
YMCA Camp Manitoo Full-day , kindergarten through eighth grade . Barrington , 401-245-2444 , ymcagreater providence . org / programs / camp
Camp Watchaug Full-day , fourth through ninth grade . Charlestown , 401-596-2894 , oceancommunityymca . org / camp-watchaug
Camp Broad Rock Full-day , kindergarten through eighth grade . Peace Dale , 401-783-3900 , ymcagreater providence . org / programs / camp
Camp Fuller Overnight , ages seven through seventeen . Wakefield , 401-783-5359 , campfuller . org
Camp Ok-Wa-Nessett Full-day , kindergarten through eighth grade . Warwick , 401-828-0130 , ymcagreater providence . org / programs / camp
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