Meadow Park Elementary Summer Camp
Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation offers a traditional summer camp experience at various elementary schools,
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Summer Camp page, which details various day camp options across different park locations, including Meadow Park. The camps are for children aged 5-14, with specific age ranges varying by location. The website explicitly states that all camp staff are background checked, fingerprinted, and CPR/First Aid certified, demonstrating a commitment to safety. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it's run by the county's parks department. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the general information provided suggests a well-organized program. Google reviews for 'Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the facilities and activities. The camp is not ACA accredited, nor is a state license number readily available on the site, which is common for municipal programs.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Meadow Park Elementary Summer Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given specialty program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 5–12
- Address: 9561 Larkspur Dr, Boca Raton, FL 33434
- Phone: 561-966-6600
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Meadow Park Elementary Summer Camp
- What ages does Meadow Park Elementary Summer Camp accept?
- Meadow Park Elementary Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- Who runs Meadow Park Elementary Summer Camp?
- Meadow Park Elementary Summer Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Meadow Park Elementary Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Meadow Park Elementary Summer Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Meadow Park Elementary Summer Camp compare to other specialty camps in Boca Raton?
- Meadow Park Elementary Summer Camp is one of 5 specialty camps in Boca Raton that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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