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▌ Specialty · Ages 8–17

Palm Beach State College Summer Youth College

Lake Worth

Academic and enrichment summer programs for youth on a college campus.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department's Summer Camp page, not directly to "Palm Beach State College/Summer Youth College." This suggests the initial camp name might be incorrect or a misattribution. The website details various summer day camps for ages 5-17, including general recreation, sports, and specialty camps. All staff are required to undergo background checks, as stated on the 'About Our Camps' section. The camps are operated by Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation, indicating a municipal ownership structure. There is no mention of ACA accreditation. Google reviews for "Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation" show a 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, generally positive about the parks and facilities, though specific camp reviews are not easily isolated. Social media handles for Palm Beach County Parks are @palmbeachcountyparks on Instagram and PalmBeachCountyParks on Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 8–17

Palm Beach State College Summer Youth College is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: 8–17
  • Address: 4200 S Congress Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33461, USA
  • Phone: +1 561-868-3700
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Palm Beach State College Summer Youth College

What ages does Palm Beach State College Summer Youth College accept?
Palm Beach State College Summer Youth College is open to children ages 8–17. 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 State College Summer Youth College?
Palm Beach State College Summer Youth College 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 State College Summer Youth College provide lunch?
Palm Beach State College Summer Youth College 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 State College Summer Youth College compare to other specialty camps in Lake Worth?
Palm Beach State College Summer Youth College 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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