ABOUT US
Camp Phoenix Summer Camp History
Camp Phoenix was established in 2006 through the North Smithfield Recreation Department.
The camp was created to provide a traditional day long summer camp experience for the children of North Smithfield. Camp Phoenix has expanded its enrollment capacity to allow for children from all communities to attend the camp.
We look forward to extending our family.
We are hoping to make the camp a place where children can create life-long friendships.
The SSD Philosophy
In an age dominated by "specialty" camps, Camp Phoenix strives to offer campers the joy of a traditional summer camp experience. We take pride in taking the effort to reach each camper by offering multiple activity choices in a non-competitive environment that allows all children to succeed.
Our philosophy:
S=Safety. Attendance is taken several times a day. Counselors are trained on several safety issues and are certified in First Aid/CPR. Campers are not allowed to go anywhere without a "buddy." A Director is ALWAYS present.
S=Socialization. Campers are grouped in "Flocks" during attendance times and eat with their flock at lunch. Flocks are grouped by grade. Counselors encourage campers to socialize through various flock activities. Campers also interact with campers of all ages during activity periods.
D=Decision Making. Campers select their activity and have the opportunity to try new things without being forced!
CAMP PHOENIX
THEME SONG
Verse 1:
Say you don’t know me, or recognize my face
Say you don’t know what school, that they go to
Scared on your first day, not sure of what comes next
Too many mosquitos, Eating up my legs
Chorus:
Tek plays the music, Listen to the bugspray song
Don’t you remember
We built Camp Phoenix
We built Camp Phoenix on acorn trail
We Built Camp Phoenix
We built Camp Phoenix on acorn trail
Built Camp Phoenix
We built Camp Phoenix on acorn trail
Verse 2:
Someone’s always playing, dodgeball in the gym
Who cares there’s always archery, or arts and crafts
We just want to dance here, villains stole the stage
They call in the heroes, throw them in a cage
Chorus:
Tek plays the music, Listen to the bugspray song
Don’t you remember
We built Camp Phoenix
We built Camp Phoenix on acorn trail
We Built Camp Phoenix
We built Camp Phoenix on acorn trail
Built Camp Phoenix
We built Camp Phoenix on acorn trail
Interlude:
Its just another Monday, all the staff wears black
Music on the speaker, ohhhhhhh, then we just lost the beat
Verse 3:
Where is the ice cream, is it at the nest
Who beat the camp records, and tried so hard
Don’t tell us you can’t succeed, cause we’re just working hard
Looking for new campers, coming through your schools
TALKING
Counselors please note, return to the nest for 12:15 to transition to lunch and grab your subway
SINGING
Don’t you remember (remember)
TALKING
Here’s all your favorite activities at your favorite camp, a camp that’s crazy, a camp that’s fun, a camp that’s for everyone
Chorus:
Tek plays the music, Listen to the bugspray song
Don’t you remember
We built Camp Phoenix
We built Camp Phoenix on acorn trail
We Built Camp Phoenix
We built Camp Phoenix on acorn trail
Built Camp Phoenix
We built Camp Phoenix on acorn trail