Beauty and the Beast’s “Be Our Guest” echoed through the halls at Cranston High School East on a recent Thursday evening, as middle school students presented the intersection of theater and math, thanks to a summer program in conjunction with the Cranston YMCA.

In the sweltering heat of a July day, you might not expect to find classrooms bustling with activity and the voices of kids at work.

Summer camp facilities at the Kent County YMCA are about to receive a complete makeover. The Greater Providence YMCA (GPYMCA) has been awarded a $90,000 grant through the 2025 Lowe’s Hometowns program