Camp Poppasquaw - Town of Bristol, Rhode Island

Camp Poppasquaw 2022

Registrations for Camp Poppasquaw are now open! For questions related to Camp Poppasquaw, please email [email protected]. Thank you.

2022 Camp Poppasquaw Registration

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Camp Poppasquaw 2022

Location: Bristol Town Beach & Sports Complex (50 Asylum Rd. Bristol, RI)

Camp Dates: June 22, 2022 – August 5, 2022 (No Camp on July 4th or 5th)

Camp Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Ages: Bristol Residents 6-14yo. (must be 6yo. by the first day of camp)

Fee: $250 per camp (includes lunch and busing* if needed)

To apply, please complete this online registration form.

Required Registration Attachments
• Two (2) proof of Bristol residency documents (Example: utility bills, property tax bills, etc.)
• Child's birth certificate (1st year at Camp Poppasquaw only)
• $250 camp fee

Please Note: Registrations are not considered complete until all requested forms and payment in full have been received.

Disclaimers
• The Town will dismiss a child from Camp Poppasquaw with forfeiture of payment if it is determined at a later date that any information provided on the registration form was misleading or falsified.
• The Bristol Parks & Recreation Department reserves the right to close out the camp registrations before or after the posted deadline.
• Camp Poppasquaw Calendar, Parent Handbook, Bus Schedule, Drop-Off/ Pick-Up Locations, and any additional information will be sent out prior to the start of Camp.

*Busing Pick-up/Drop-off Locations: Town Common, Vets Park, Coelho Park, Sowams Park, Cedar Crest Park & Rockwell School)

Please call us with any questions at 401-253-1611.

Child's First Name*

Child's Last Name*

Child's Date of Birth*

Please click the text field to use the built-in calendar or type the camper's DOB manually. Please ensure the correct year is inputted.

Please select

Please select
Male
Female

Child's Gender*

Child's Eye Color*

Child's Hair Color*

Child's Height*

Child's Weight*

Please select

Please select
Youth Small (YS)
Youth Medium (YM)
Youth Large (YL)
Youth Extra Large (YXL)
Adult Small (AS)
Adult Medium (AM)
Adult Large (AL)
Adult Extra Large (AXL)

Child's Shirt Size*

Please select

Please select
Rockwell Elementary
Colt Andrews Elementary
Guiteras Elementary School
Hugh Cole Elementary School
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Kickemuit Middle School
Mt. Hope High School
Home Schooling
Other

Child's School*

Primary Address*

Sibling(s) in Camp

Please provide the full name(s) and age(s) of the sibling(s) also in camp. Please Note: A separate application is required for each camper.

Emotional/Behavioral Issues

Child's Medication

Please Note: Medications are not dispensed by staff.

Allergies

Food Allergies

Child's Health Insurance Carrier*

If your child does not have health insurance, please put 'N/A'.

Child's Health Insurance Policy Number*

Other Important Health Information

Other Information

Please provide any additional information that should be known by Camp Poppasquaw staff.

Parent/Guardian 1 First Name*

Parent/Guardian 1 Last Name*

Parent/Guardian 1 Address*

Parent/Guardian 1 Town*

Parent/Guardian 1 State*

Parent/Guardian 1 Zip Code*

Parent/Guardian 1 Email Address*

Mobile Phone*

Home Phone

Work Phone

Parent/Guardian 2 First Name

Parent/Guardian 2 Last Name

Parent/Guardian 2 Address

Parent/Guardian 2 Town

Parent/Guardian 2 State

Parent/Guardian 2 Zip Code

Parent/Guardian 2 Email Address

Mobile Phone

Home Phone

Work Phone

Please provide two (2) emergency contacts other than a parent/guardian.

Emergency Contact 1 First Name*

Emergency Contact 1 Last Name*

Emergency Contact 1 Address*

Preferred Phone*

Relationship*

Emergency Contact 2 First Name*

Emergency Contact 2 Last Name*

Emergency Contact 2 Address*

Preferred Phone*

Relationship*

In Case of Emergency:*

I understand every effort will be made to contact parents/guardians of campers. In the event that I cannot be reached, I hereby give my permission for the following: The Camp Director may secure proper treatment which may include hospitalization and x-rays if deemed medically necessary by him/her for my child.

Parent/Guardian Signature*

Date*

Photographs/Publicity:

I hereby give permission for photos of the above enrolled child to be used for publicity purposes, public relations and/or camp promotion materials.

Parent/Guardian Signature

Date

Liability Waiver:*

I realize injuries can occur from participation in sports and other activities. I hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify and agree to hold harmless the Town of Bristol, Department of Parks & Recreation, their Directors, Instructors or Assignee from any claim arising out of injury to my child or myself.

Parent/Guardian Signature*

Date*

Child's Full Name

List up to five (5) people who are authorized to pick up your child from camp.

Please include the first name, last name, and contact phone number of the person(s) authorized to pick up your camper. In addition, please provide your relationship to them.

• Persons picking up your child must present a state-issued driver’s license or photo identification card before the child is released from the camp.
• Only the persons listed above will be able to pick your child up from camp.
• Person picking up your child must remain in their vehicle at the designated pick-up location (you will receive designated drop-off/pick-up locations in your Parent Handbook prior to the start of the camp season.
• If the child is being picked up before the end of the camp day, please call our office at 401-253-1611 to alert our staff of the early pickup.

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understand all of the terms listed above.

Parent/Guardian Signature

Parent/Guardian Printed Name

Date

Busing will return to Camp Poppasquaw for the 2022 camp season.

The bus schedule will be sent with the Camp Poppasquaw Parent Handbook ahead of the start of camp on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022.

There will be supervision on the bus, but not at the bus stops. Supervision begins once your child enters the bus. In the case that there may need to be (2) bus pick-ups at a location, a staff member will remain at that location in between the first and second bus trips.

Please select

Please select
Town Common (at the corner of Church St. & High St.)
Veteran’s Park
Rockwell School
Cedar Crest Park
Sowams Park
Coelho Park
My camper will not be taking the bus.

Bus Pick-Up/Drop-Off Locations*

Proof of Residency 1*

Upload

*(i.e. tax bill, utility bill, bank statement, cell phone bill, etc.)

Proof of Residency 2*

Upload

Birth Certificate of Camper

Upload

*Required for 1st Year Campers Only

Registration Fee*

If paying by credit card, a 3.1% processing fee will be charged at the time of purchase.

Payment Method*

Credit Card

Check

Checks should be made payable to 'Town of Bristol'. The camper's name(s) should be listed on the memo line.

Pay with Credit Card: Users will be prompted to enter their credit card information after clicking the 'Submit' button below. A non-refunable registration fee of $250 and processing fee of 3.1% ($7.78) will be charged to the credit card used. Following a review of the camp application, users will receive a confirmation of their child's acceptance by a Town of Bristol representative.

Pay with Check: Checks can be dropped off at 101 Asylum Road, Bristol, RI 02809 during business hours M-F, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, or by using the front door dropbox.

For additional questions, please contact the Bristol Parks & Recreation Department at 401-253-1611.

The highlight of the summer recreation program is Camp Poppasquaw, a seven week day camp at Bristol’s Town Beach and Sports Complex. The camp offers a variety of activities including swimming, tennis, arts and crafts, soccer, kick-ball and more!

Camp Eligibility

Each child must be between the age of six (6) and fourteen (14) as of the first day of camp.
Each child must reside in Bristol. *Proof of residency requirements can be found below.

A child will be dismissed from camp if it is determined that information provided in the application is false or misleading. Under this circumstance, no refunds will be granted.

Frequently Asked Camp Questions

Why is it named ‘Camp Poppasquaw’?

This name reflects the history of the beautiful area where our camp is held.

Is there camp on the 4th of July?

There is no camp on Monday, July 4th, or Tuesday, July 5th, 2022. For more information on the camp schedule, please refer to the camp calendar.

What should campers bring with them to camp?

We highly recommend that you to pack your camper a swim suit, towel, sunscreen, sun hat, swimming shoes, a water bottle, snack, or money to buy a snack, and lunch, or money to buy lunch if they choose not to participate in the free lunch program.

What happens in the case of inclement weather?

In the event of inclement weather, we may have to cancel camp. The Town will notify camp families in this event this is required. Please refer to the homepage of the Bristol town website or call the office at (401)-253-1611.

What is the camp schedule?

Camp Poppasquaw runs from Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022-Friday, August 5th, 2022. The camp day begins promptly at 9AM and ends promptly at 3:00 PM.

Please ensure your camper is picked up by 3:00 PM.

Does the Department of Parks and Recreation have a Lost and Found?

We have a lost and found, but please remind your child to be responsible for his or her own property (we recommend labeling your child’s clothing and belongings if possible). As you are aware, cell phones, iPods, handheld gaming devices, etc., are expensive and/or delicate and one should consider the risk of the device being lost, damaged, or stolen when allowing your child to bring such devices to camp. The Department of Parks and Recreation is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen property.

Contact Us

Quinta-Gamelin Community Center Address: 101 Asylum Road, Bristol, RI 02809
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday | 8:30AM – 4:00PM

Town Beach & Sports Complex Address: 50 Asylum Road, Bristol, RI 02809
Hours of Operation: Memorial Day through Labor Day | Sunrise – Sunset

Tim Shaw

Acting Director, Parks and Recreation

Phone: 401-253-1611
Fax: 401-410-0019

MIchele Martins

Administrative Assistant

Phone: 401-253-1611