Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation - Summer Camp
Recreational summer camp offering a variety of activities including sports, arts, and field trips.
▌ Editor's read The provided website is for Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation's Summer Camp program, not a specific entity named 'The Chosen Academy.' The website loads successfully and details various day camp options for children aged 5-17, including general recreation, sports, and specialty camps like 'Camp STEAM.' The camp is owned and operated by Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation, falling under a municipal parks owner type. The site mentions that all staff are CPR/First Aid certified and undergo background checks. There is no mention of ACA accreditation. Google reviews for 'Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation' show a 4.5-star rating from 1,228 reviews, with general positive feedback about park facilities and programs. The Facebook handle is 'PBCParks'.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation - 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: 671 N Haverhill Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
- Phone: (561) 966-6600
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation - Summer Camp
- What ages does Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation - Summer Camp accept?
- Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation - 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 Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation - Summer Camp?
- Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation - 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 Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation - Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation - 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 Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation - Summer Camp compare to other specialty camps in West Palm Beach?
- Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation - 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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