Bethel Evangelical Church Summer Camp
A summer camp hosted at Bethel Evangelical Church, part of Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation offerings.
▌ Editor's read The provided website is for Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation's Summer Camp program, not specifically 'Bethel Evangelical Church, Inc.' The site loads successfully and details various day camp options for children aged 5-17, including general recreation, sports, and specialty camps. The program is operated by a municipal parks department, indicating a public entity. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program emphasizes safety and supervision. The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Facebook page has a 4.4-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about their programs. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Instagram handle is @pbcparks and Facebook handle is pbcparks.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Bethel Evangelical Church 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: 5780 Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33484, USA
- Phone: 561-233-1400
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Bethel Evangelical Church Summer Camp
- What ages does Bethel Evangelical Church Summer Camp accept?
- Bethel Evangelical Church 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 Bethel Evangelical Church Summer Camp?
- Bethel Evangelical Church 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 Bethel Evangelical Church Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Bethel Evangelical Church 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 Bethel Evangelical Church Summer Camp compare to other specialty camps in Delray Beach?
- Bethel Evangelical Church Summer Camp is one of 10 specialty camps in Delray 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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