Camp Palm Beach
Camp Palm Beach offers a traditional day camp experience for children aged 5-12, focusing on recreation, sports, arts, and field trips within the Town of Pal...
▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Palm Beach loads successfully and is part of the Town of Palm Beach Recreation Department's official site. It offers a day camp program for children aged 5-12, with activities including sports, arts and crafts, games, and field trips. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The site mentions that all staff are background checked and fingerprinted, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program is clearly structured with daily schedules. Google reviews for 'Town of Palm Beach Recreation Department' show a 4.4-star rating from 19 reviews, with comments generally positive about the facilities and programs. The camp is run by a municipal parks department, ensuring public oversight. Social media handles found are @townofpalmbeach on Instagram and 'TownofPalmBeach' on Facebook, which are for the town itself, not specifically the camp.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–13
Camp Palm Beach 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 traditional day camp 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: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–13
- Address: 340 Seaview Avenue, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA
- Cost notes: See individual programs for cost details.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Palm Beach
- What ages does Camp Palm Beach accept?
- Camp Palm Beach is open to children ages 5–13. 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.
- How much does Camp Palm Beach cost?
- Camp Palm Beach doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. See individual programs for cost details. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Camp Palm Beach?
- Camp Palm Beach 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 Camp Palm Beach provide lunch?
- Camp Palm Beach 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Palm Beach with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review licensing, supervision, and accreditation signals.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Palm Beach.
- Club Teen · Morton & Barbara Mandel Recreation Center · Ages 11–13 · $355/week
- Dolphins Camp (ages 5-7) · Morton & Barbara Mandel Recreation Center · Ages 5–7 · $305/week
- Stingrays · Morton & Barbara Mandel Recreation Center · Ages 8–10 · $305/week