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W. Alton Jones campus to hold open house for summer camps

The University of Rhode Island�s W. Alton Jones Campus will host two open house events this spring for families interested in the Alton Jones summer camps for children. The events, part of the campus� 50th anniversary celebration, will be held on Saturday, May 12 and Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

�These are fun events that give parents and children an opportunity to speak with our camp staff, tour the property and our facilities, and learn about the wide range of camps we offer,� said John Jacques, director of the camps. �Refreshments will be available, and parents can register their children on the spot if they choose to...�

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