Abandoned Rhode Island Summer Camp | Exeter, Rhode Island
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5 жыл бұрынThe abandoned Rhode Island Summer Camps Inc. site in Exeter, Rhode Island.
Filmed/Edited by Jason Allard
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This camp was constructed in the late 1930s in the woods of southwestern Rhode Island. It was built under the Recreational Demonstration Area (RDA) program, a part of President Roosevelt's New Deal during the Great Depression. Camps like this were developed to utilize underused agricultural land for recreational purposes. The goal was to provide outdoor recreation to benefit people of lower and middle incomes. Camps consisted of a mess hall, an office, and an infirmary, and cabins around the perimeter. All that remains of this camp's main hall is the foundation and fireplace. The remaining buildings are scattered in the quiet forest, slowly decaying and returning to nature. The original water tower still stands tall, now hidden amongst the trees. Some time in the late 1970's this camp was closed and left abandoned. Once home to around 75 campers at a time, only the occasional hiker will stop by now. There are no plans to rebuild this summer camp.
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@iReporteriReporting 2 жыл бұрын
I went to camp here at 9-11 years old in the 60's. It made my summers, arts and crafts, swimming, roasting hot dogs and marshmallows, games, nature walks and singing in the mornings. Except for the time I was stung by a bunch of yellow jackets, it was all good. Great volunteer counselors. I still have their photos.
@jimtalbot290 3 жыл бұрын
That's a great video thank you so much! I went there as a young child during the 50s. It was a great relief from living in the housing projects in Providence. Too bad they didn't Continue using it for disadvantaged youth like me. It was a fabulous escape from a tough situation.
@cliffordcollins4040 Жыл бұрын
Was just there yesterday
@steverkel7785 5 жыл бұрын
great video .. I was just there a week ago and was woundering about the history ..good job and thanks
@homes24 11 ай бұрын
Can you do one on arcadia next door, where the boot camp and the tents are.......
@rolandbruno686 5 жыл бұрын
Hiked through there many years ago. It's got a creepy vibe.
@user-sb8be5lg4m 3 жыл бұрын
You should do a video with the old camp site when it used to be a young program camp e huntee my fiancé went there
@JMExplorations 5 жыл бұрын
AWESOME Jason!!!! Really great work!!! love this place!!! :)
@JasonAllard 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys!
@Urbexy 5 жыл бұрын
Crazy how those trees have surrounded the water tower. At first, when I saw the bases I thought it was going to be a fire watch tower. Nice find. Just seems as if peoples idea of a break has changed and these places became surplus to requirements. it's a pity because it would be a great place to get away and just relax.
@JasonAllard 5 жыл бұрын
I'm sure there are many more camps just like this scattered through New England. The plan when this was first established was to build a series of affordable camps throughout the northeast. It's just that finding them is the hard part.
@Madmok128 Жыл бұрын
How have I never seen these? I’ve seen Everything in southern RI Coventry WG etc so I thought
@SocialStudies401 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for highlight the historical value of abandoned facilities across New England. I’m absolutely hooked on your series! I have a location idea, the John Hunt House in East Providence. Currently the house/mill is used by the EP historical society but in the past, the grounds have been used for firefighter training and oddly enough a small amusement park behind the home. I recall exploring the area in late middle school and being able to still see reminiscent of the carousel markers.
@JasonAllard 5 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for watching! The John Hunt House sounds interesting, especially with the amusement park. Thanks for the heads up - I'll have to check it out next time I'm in EP.
@dv9238 5 жыл бұрын
wow great loacation ! Very nice ! Like !
@urbex-fromitaly5934 5 жыл бұрын
lovely place .... LIKE
@shawnsr8459 3 жыл бұрын
Cool video!! Awesome place!
@GreatWhiteZep 3 жыл бұрын
Rebuild this and make it a Friday the 13th film location! 😆
@crystalleannamarie7165 3 жыл бұрын
Allardsssss
@ajcampinha 5 жыл бұрын
Love to find a place like this in Massachusetts.
@kennethwilkinson8244 3 жыл бұрын
have you ever been to rocky point state park. they have abandoned building there. it used to be an amusement park. they even have caves.
@joecotter3880 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, if this was filmed where I think it was, at frosty hallow pond then you missed some of the camp becuase I went their and saw more camp sites.
@minekoiwa2971 4 жыл бұрын
Do you know if camping is allowed in the area? 41°35'16.7"N 71°42'33.2"W
@TreeofLiberty1791 3 жыл бұрын
I believe this camp was part of the civilian conservation corps (CCC) back in the 30s they were responsible for building most of the trails and fire roads through there.
@Newenglandah1376 3 жыл бұрын
Jason where on the shelter trail is this? My 11 year old video game kid wants to actually go on a hike to explore this place. I'm familiar with the trail and have walked a couple sections but its a decent loop
@HollyJolly819 2 жыл бұрын
Is this Alton Jones?
@iReporteriReporting 2 жыл бұрын
It was called Mater Spei, for the person who asked
@monkcheetah8203 5 жыл бұрын
I would like to go there and metal detect. Is there a trail head or what’s best way to find it ??
@JasonAllard 5 жыл бұрын
This is along the Shelter Trail
@ashtonrobertson7420 3 жыл бұрын
I’m planning on doing some filming here for a short film. Any recommendations or things I should know about the location?
@katz6289 4 жыл бұрын
What’s the name of this camp?
@jimtalbot290 3 жыл бұрын
Believe it was called Beach Pond camp
@jungletension2835 3 жыл бұрын
Almost looks like some videos of Baltimore
@SuperCanonguy 5 жыл бұрын
im a photographer an i would love to photograph this campsite ,do u know the actual name of this place so i can visit ?
@blakebellamy82 5 жыл бұрын
juan arroyo same. Looking to go when I’m up there in June.
@user-sb8be5lg4m 3 жыл бұрын
Frosty hollow rd Exeter ri
@tedgamma8650 3 жыл бұрын
What a shame
@goochma 3 жыл бұрын
Is this Camp E Huntee?
@joe-nq4db 9 ай бұрын
Yes, the grate comedian, Patrice O’Neal, was there when he was 15
@Sooperhans3636 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see some abandoned structures not all covered in shitty graffiti.
@robertgiannetti9813 4 жыл бұрын
Dude it was re amped as a kids program get your facts right I was there for 14 months abnaki for life
@JasonAllard 4 жыл бұрын
Did you go to Camp E-HUN-TEE? That's a completely different camp than this one.
@zaboss. 3 жыл бұрын
Also fyi the national guard also train at big river so this site is actually still used once in a while. P.S I know because I've done it a many times XD
@aropys 3 жыл бұрын
do you know where the coordinates are to this place?? i want to look at it sometime soon and dont know where it is other than the forst it is in.
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