University Learning Academy
Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation offers diverse summer day camps for children aged 5-17, focusing on recreation, education, and social development.
▌ Editor's read The provided website is for Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Summer Camps, not specifically 'University Learning Academy.' The site loads correctly and details various day camp options for children aged 5-17, including general recreation, sports, and specialty camps. The camps are operated by a municipal parks department. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified. While no specific staff-to-camper ratio is published, the site emphasizes safety and qualified personnel. There is no mention of ACA accreditation. Google reviews for 'Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation' show a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with themes often praising well-maintained facilities and diverse programs. The Facebook handle is 'PBCParks'.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here
University Learning Academy is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. specialty programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.
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: not listed
- Address: 101 W 17th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
- Phone: (561) 845-4400
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about University Learning Academy
- What ages does University Learning Academy accept?
- University Learning Academy is open to children ages not listed. 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 University Learning Academy?
- University Learning Academy 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 University Learning Academy provide lunch?
- University Learning Academy 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 University Learning Academy compare to other specialty camps in Riviera Beach?
- University Learning Academy is one of 10 specialty camps in Riviera Beach 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare University Learning Academy with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review licensing, supervision, and accreditation signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Put this camp's cost in market context.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside University Learning Academy.
- Palm Beach County Summer Camp of the Arts
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- Atkins Tender Loving Care, Inc.
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- Max M. Fisher Boys & Girls Club #40 Summer Camp · Ages 6–17
- Richard and Annie Brooks Community Center Summer Camp · Ages 5–12 · $100/week
- Rosenwald Summer Academy · Ages 6–12 · $100/week
- SuperKidz Prep Academy Summer Camp · Ages 5–12