Dolphins Camp (ages 5-7)
Dolphins Camp is a day camp for ages 5-7 offered by the Town of Palm Beach Recreation Department, focusing on a variety of activities and field trips.
▌ Editor's read The provided website, palmbeachrecreation.com, loads successfully and details summer camp offerings, including the Dolphins Camp for ages 5-7. This camp is part of the Town of Palm Beach Recreation Department's summer programs, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The site lists weekly themes, activities like arts & crafts, sports, and swimming, and field trips to locations such as the South Florida Science Center and Lion Country Safari. The camp operates as a day program. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing information, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. While the site mentions 'qualified staff,' it does not explicitly state that background checks are conducted. The Town of Palm Beach has a Facebook page (@TownofPalmBeach) but no specific Instagram handle for the recreation department or camp was found. Google reviews for 'Town of Palm Beach Recreation Department' show a 4.3-star rating from 15 reviews, with positive comments generally praising the facilities and programs.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–7
Dolphins Camp (ages 5-7) is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
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: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–7
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 340 Seaview Avenue, Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Dolphins Camp (ages 5-7)
- What ages does Dolphins Camp (ages 5-7) accept?
- Dolphins Camp (ages 5-7) is open to children ages 5–7. 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 Dolphins Camp (ages 5-7) cost?
- Dolphins Camp (ages 5-7) publishes $305/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Dolphins Camp (ages 5-7)'s hours?
- Dolphins Camp (ages 5-7) runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Dolphins Camp (ages 5-7)?
- Dolphins Camp (ages 5-7) 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 Dolphins Camp (ages 5-7) provide lunch?
- Dolphins Camp (ages 5-7) 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.
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Dolphins Camp (ages 5-7).
- Camp Palm Beach · Morton & Barbara Mandel Recreation Center · Ages 5–13
- Club Teen · Morton & Barbara Mandel Recreation Center · Ages 11–13 · $355/week
- Stingrays · Morton & Barbara Mandel Recreation Center · Ages 8–10 · $305/week