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Gaines Park Community Center Summer Camp

West Palm Beach

Recreational summer camp offering various activities for children aged 5-12.

▌ Editor's read The provided website loads as the official Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation summer camp page, which includes information for Gaines Park Community Center. The camp is a day camp for children aged 5-12, offering activities like arts and crafts, sports, and field trips. It is operated by Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation, indicating a municipal ownership structure. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, which is a positive safety measure. There is no mention of ACA accreditation for Gaines Park Community Center specifically, nor is a state license number provided on the site. Google reviews for 'Gaines Park Community Center' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 127 reviews, with many positive comments about the staff and facilities. Social media handles for PBC Parks are @pbcparks on Instagram and 'pbcparks' on Facebook, which likely cover the Gaines Park programs.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Gaines Park Community Center 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

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Address: 1501 N Australian Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, USA
  • Phone: 561-233-1530

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Gaines Park Community Center Summer Camp

What ages does Gaines Park Community Center Summer Camp accept?
Gaines Park Community Center 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 Gaines Park Community Center Summer Camp?
Gaines Park Community Center 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 Gaines Park Community Center Summer Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Gaines Park Community Center Summer Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Gaines Park Community Center Summer Camp compare to other specialty camps in West Palm Beach?
Gaines Park Community Center Summer Camp is one of 26 specialty camps in West Palm 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.

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