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FTC Youth Zone @ Barton Elementary

Lake Worth · $120/week

Recreational summer camp at Barton Elementary offering various activities and field trips.

▌ Editor's read The provided website loads as the official Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation summer camp page, which includes information about the FTC Youth Zone@Barton Elementary program. This is a day camp for children aged 5-12, offering supervised activities. The camp is operated by a municipal entity, Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation, which suggests a focus on community service and public safety. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, which is a key safety feature. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is a specific staff-to-camper ratio provided. Google reviews for 'Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation' generally show a 4.5-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, reflecting overall positive public perception of the department. The Facebook handle for PBC Parks is 'pbcparks'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

FTC Youth Zone @ Barton Elementary 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: 1700 Barton Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33460
  • Phone: (561) 966-7043

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about FTC Youth Zone @ Barton Elementary

What ages does FTC Youth Zone @ Barton Elementary accept?
FTC Youth Zone @ Barton Elementary 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.
How much does FTC Youth Zone @ Barton Elementary cost?
FTC Youth Zone @ Barton Elementary publishes $120/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs FTC Youth Zone @ Barton Elementary?
FTC Youth Zone @ Barton Elementary 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 FTC Youth Zone @ Barton Elementary provide lunch?
Yes — FTC Youth Zone @ Barton Elementary 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 FTC Youth Zone @ Barton Elementary compare to other specialty camps in Lake Worth?
FTC Youth Zone @ Barton Elementary 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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