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Ball & Books at L.C. Swain

Lake Worth

A summer camp combining sports activities with educational reading and learning for children.

▌ Editor's read The provided website loads as the official Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation summer camp page. 'Ball & Books at L.C. Swain' is one of several summer camp options listed, specifically for children aged 5-12. The camp is a day program, operating from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and is owned and operated by the municipal Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department. The website mentions that all staff are CPR/First Aid certified and undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While there isn't a specific Google review count or rating for 'Ball & Books at L.C. Swain' directly, the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department generally has a positive online presence. The camp offers a variety of activities including sports, games, arts & crafts, and educational components. The Facebook handle for Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation is 'pbcparks'.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Ball & Books at L.C. Swain 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: 6–12
  • Address: 5332 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33463, USA
  • Phone: (561) 966-7043

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Ball & Books at L.C. Swain

What ages does Ball & Books at L.C. Swain accept?
Ball & Books at L.C. Swain is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Ball & Books at L.C. Swain?
Ball & Books at L.C. Swain 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 Ball & Books at L.C. Swain provide lunch?
Ball & Books at L.C. Swain 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 Ball & Books at L.C. Swain compare to other specialty camps in Lake Worth?
Ball & Books at L.C. Swain is one of 17 specialty camps in Lake Worth 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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