• Providence

    10-NIGHT SESSION – $100 Off through May 31, 2012
    August 19th – 29th $2450 $2350 per person – Single Occupancy
    $2050 $1950 per person – Double Occupancy

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    Providence, the capital and most populous city of the state of Rhode Island, was founded in 1636, and was one of the first established cities in the United States. Situated at the mouth of the Providence River, at the head of Narragansett Bay, the city’s small footprint is the anchor of a metropolitan area that extends into southern Massachusetts and exceeds Rhode Island’s population by approximately 60 percent. Providence was also one of the first industrialized cities in the U.S., known for its jewelry, metals, machinery, textiles and silverware production as early as 1830. Today, Providence is mostly known for its health, education and cultural & artistic industries. The 375-year-old city has been known at various times as “The Beehive of Industry,” “The Renaissance City” and, today, “The Creative Capital,” all of which reflect this scrappy city’s journey through its own history, and the ups and downs of its existence to its modern rendition as an upscale, urban cultural playground.

    Senior Summer School will explore this city’s history, and its role in the foundation of a new nation. We’ll discover Providence’s wealth of cultural, artistic, historical and educational opportunities. From Brown University to the Culinary Art Museum to the Rhode Island School of Design, Providence is home to world-class (and world famous) educational institutions, and their alumni have stayed in the city, creating a new landscape of art, design and dining – all at our fingertips.

    Accommodation

    Wyndham Garden Providence
    220 India Street
    Providence, Rhode Island 02903

    The Wyndham Garden Providence has a harbor-side setting with spectacular views. All their rooms feature large windows, have been completely redone to offer maximum comfort and are equipped with amenities such as Sleep Number beds. Located just a mile from downtown and walking distance to Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design.

    Airport

    Fly into the TF Green Airport located about 12 miles from the hotel.

    Amenities

    • Classroom and dining facilities in the hotel
    • Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access
    • 37” flat screen TVs with Cable/ Pay-Per-View movies
    • Coffee-maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board
    • 24-hour fitness and business center
    • Complimentary local shuttle service