KINGSTON, R.I. — June 19, 2001 — Want to have some outdoor fun in beautiful South County this year? Wish you could spend time with your kids or grandkids without spending big money on a hotel and meals? Then the University of Rhode Island’s Alumni Camp is for you. The weekend camp runs from July 27 through July 29 on the Kingston Campus. Registration deadline is July 1 Activities are geared to adults and children, 8 to 12 years old, including a tour aboard the URI Research vessel Cap’n Bert, a Kingston Chamber Music Festival concert, a half-day fishing trip out of Galilee or a day at the beach and kite-flying lessons and demonstrations. “This program is part of our effort to bring families, parents and their children, grandparents and grandchildren to campus for a variety of activities,” said Jessie Kenyon, URI assistant director of Alumni Relations. “This is our first getaway for families.” The overnight camp costs $185 per person and includes three days of activities and overnight accommodations in Heathman Hall residence suites, three breakfasts, three lunches and dinner on Saturday night. There is also a day camp option with prices ranging from $40 per person to $75 per person depending on the day or days families select. For day campers, lunch is included in the daily fee, and the dinner and concert on Saturday night are optional. The highlight of Friday’s events is a bus trip to Wickford for a ride aboard the Cap’n Bert, the 51-foot research vessel captained by Tom Plunkett. “We expect this will be a very hands-on tour, with kids getting the chance to work with the research crew,” Kenyon said. “It will be a little scenic for adults with a tour of the bay, and it will be a little adventure for the kids.” Those who don’t want to take the boat trip can tour historic and scenic Wickford. Saturday’s activities include free time in the Memorial Union game room, a half-day fishing excursion aboard the Seven B’s or an afternoon of relaxation at Salty Brine or Roger Wheeler State beaches. The day concludes with dinner and a concert as part of the Kingston Chamber Music Festival. On Sunday, campers will enjoy swimming in the Tootell Aquatic Center. There will also diving instructions and demonstrations. Then there is a stop at the Wakefield Rotary’s Hot Air Balloon Festival, followed by kite flying lessons given by the High Flyers Flight Co. For registration and information, call Kenyon at 401-874-4853 or email her at jkenyon@advance.uri.edu. The complete schedule follows or can be viewed on the web at http://www.advance.uri.edu/alumni/familycamp/ ALUMNI FAMILY CAMP SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, July 27 ———————————————————————— Meet at the University Club on Upper College Road 8 a.m. Overnighter check-in. 8:30 a.m. Day camp registration. 9 a.m. Depart from the University Club for a walking tour of the Kingston campus. 10 a.m. “Down the Line” bus tour of beautiful South County, stopping to take in the view from the historic Narragansett Towers, walk along the seawall, and browse in the Pier Shops. Next head to South County Museum for a tour and a picnic lunch. 1 p.m. Hop aboard a bus for the URI Narragansett Bay Campus for a tour of the “Living on the Edge” exhibit and a guided beach walk with a member of the Graduate School of Oceanography staff. 2:45 p.m. It’s back on the bus for a short trip to Wickford for a ride on the Cap’n Bert, the School of Oceanography’s 51-foot research vessel. 6 p.m. Return to Kingston where we’ll say goodbye to day campers. Overnighters have a free evening to check out one of South County’s many great restaurants. Saturday, July 28 ———————————————————— Meet at the Multicultural Center 8 a.m. Breakfast buffet for overnighters. 8a.m. Registration for day campers. 9 a.m. Build your Family Tree with the help of a sociology expert at the Multicultural Center. 11 a. m. Free time in Memorial Union game room followed by lunch in the Union. Noon After lunch, depart from the Memorial Union for Galilee and the home of the Seven B’s for a half-day group fishing excursion. If fishing’s not your thing, relax on the Salty Brine or Roger Wheeler State Beach. 5:30 p.m. Bus departs Galilee for return to Kingston. 7 p.m. Dinner buffet at the University Club. 8 p.m. Kingston Chamber Music Festival in the Fine Arts Recital Hall with David Kim, artistic director. Sunday, July 29 ———————————————————————— Meet at the Memorial Union’s America’s Cup Room 8a.m. Breakfast buffet for overnighters. (Checkout by 9 a.m. for overnighters). 8:30 a.m. Registration for day campers. 9 a.m. Bring your bathing suit for swimming at the Tootel Aquatic Center. There will also be a diving instruction and demonstration in the diving pool. Locker rooms will be available for changing. 11 a.m. Next it’s off to the Wakefield Rotary’s annual Hot Air Balloon Festival. Lunch is provided. 4-5:30 p.m. Kite flying lesson and demonstrations given by the High Flyers Flight Company. See and learn from some of the best kite flyers in the area. 5:30 p.m. Camp ends. Registration and fee information for Alumni Family Camp ———————————————————————— Overnight Camp: $185.00 per person includes all three days of activities and overnight accommodations in the Heathman Hall Dormitory suites. Each suite has two bedrooms with two twin beds in each bedroom and one private bath. Day Camp Only: $40 per person for Friday, July 27 $75 per person for all events on Saturday, July 28 $55 per person for Saturday, July 28, without dinner and Chamber Festival tickets $40 per person for Sunday, July 29 Registration deadline is July 1 For Information: Jessie Kenyon 401-874-4853, Dave Lavallee 401-874-2116