Pinellas PAL Big PAL Summer Camp
Pinellas PAL Big PAL Summer Camp offers a diverse day camp experience for children aged 5-14, focusing on sports, arts, and educational activities in St. Pet...
▌ Editor's read The Pinellas PAL Big PAL Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides details about their day camp program for children aged 5-14. The camp is operated by Pinellas PAL, a non-profit organization, and is not accredited by the ACA. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. The program includes a variety of activities such as sports, arts and crafts, STEM, and field trips. Google reviews for 'Pinellas PAL' show a rating of 4.6 stars from 106 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children and the dedication of the staff. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram (@pinellaspal) and Facebook (PinellasPAL) page, showcasing camp activities and community engagement.
Who thrives here Ages 11–18
Pinellas PAL Big PAL Summer Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 11–18
- Hours: 7:30 AM-6 PM
- Address: 3755 46th Ave. N., Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
- Cost notes: 00 for the whole summer (9 weeks). Sliding scale pricing available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Pinellas PAL Big PAL Summer Camp
- What ages does Pinellas PAL Big PAL Summer Camp accept?
- Pinellas PAL Big PAL Summer Camp is open to children ages 11–18. 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 Pinellas PAL Big PAL Summer Camp cost?
- Pinellas PAL Big PAL Summer Camp publishes $44/week for the standard session. 00 for the whole summer (9 weeks). Sliding scale pricing available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Pinellas PAL Big PAL Summer Camp's hours?
- Pinellas PAL Big PAL Summer Camp runs 7:30 AM-6 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Pinellas PAL Big PAL Summer Camp?
- Pinellas PAL Big PAL Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Pinellas PAL Big PAL Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Pinellas PAL Big PAL 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.
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