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▌ Specialty · Ages 5–12

Westward Elementary Summer Camp (Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation)

West Palm Beach

Offers a variety of recreational activities, sports, and educational experiences for children during the summer.

▌ Editor's read The provided website is for the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department's Summer Camp program, which includes Westward Elementary as one of its many camp locations. The department offers day camps for children aged 5-13, with activities such as sports, arts and crafts, games, and field trips. The website states that all staff are CPR/First Aid certified and undergo background checks. The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department has a Google review rating of 4.4 stars based on 234 reviews, with comments often praising the variety of parks and recreational opportunities. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The owner type is municipal-parks. Social media handles found are @palmbeachcountyparks on Instagram and 'palmbeachcountyparks' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Westward Elementary Summer Camp (Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation) 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: 1101 Golf Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  • Phone: (561) 233-1400
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Westward Elementary Summer Camp (Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation)

What ages does Westward Elementary Summer Camp (Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation) accept?
Westward Elementary Summer Camp (Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation) 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 Westward Elementary Summer Camp (Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation)?
Westward Elementary Summer Camp (Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation) 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 Westward Elementary Summer Camp (Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation) provide lunch?
Westward Elementary Summer Camp (Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation) 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 Westward Elementary Summer Camp (Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation) compare to other specialty camps in West Palm Beach?
Westward Elementary Summer Camp (Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation) 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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