Boynton Beach

Recreation & Parks Department

Guide To

Summer C a m ps

2015

What’s Inside . . . 

Registra on Informa on……………………

Program Informa on…………………………

Camp Informa on……………………………..

Other Summer Programs……………….....

Pricing/Hours listed on back page

 

Welcome! 

Welcome! We invite you to read this

summer program guide, featuring

special ac vi es for kids of all ages!

The City of Boynton Beach Recrea on

and Parks Department has a wide variety

of camps, including full day,

half day, specialty or weekly camps

and programs to fulfill your need for

summer fun and care for your kids.

Register for Camps Registra on for summer camps begins on April 11 

for residents and April 18 for non‐residents. All

registra on for summer camps must be done in

person.

In Person

You must complete a registra on form and bring in

proof of residency and copy* of child’s birth

cer ficate to:

Intracoastal Park Clubhouse 

2240 N. Federal Highway 

Tuesday ‐ Saturday, 10 a.m. ‐ 2 p.m. 

Register for Other Summer Programs Registra on for all other summer programs will be

held on May 6 for residents and May 13 for non‐

residents. You can register in person or:

Mail in Mail completed registra on form, check or money

order, proof of residency and copy* of child’s birth

cer ficate to:

City of Boynton Beach Recrea on & Parks Dept. 

Program Registra on 

PO Box 310, Boynton Beach, FL 33425‐0310 

Online For summer program registra on, visit

www.boynton‐beach.org/recrea on and click on

the link to online registra on. You must be a

current customer with an account in order to

register online. First me customers must register

in person in order to set up an account.

Cash, Checks, Money Orders, Visa, Mastercard and

American Express accepted.

*Please do not send in original birth cer ficates. 

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Program Informa on 

Registra on staff can assist you with

general ques ons about registra on and

programs.

Camps and 

programs will not 

be held on Friday, 

July 3 in honor of 

Independence 

Day. 

 

Photo Disclaimer All registrants and par cipants permit the taking

of photographs and videos during Department

ac vi es for publica on and use as the

Department deems appropriate. 

Parent Handbooks All parents/guardians of registered summer camp

par cipants will receive a Parent Handbook at the

me of

registra on.

The handbook

contains

policies,

behavioral rules,

medica on

forms,

permission slips

and waivers. Parents/guardians are responsible

for reading and reviewing all informa on and

signing forms contained in the handbook. By

registering for summer camps, par cipants and

their parents/guardians agree to abide by City

issued camp policies and rules.

Summer Camp Scholarship 

Opportuni es 

The City of Boynton Beach

Recrea on and Parks

Department is intent on

assis ng families by

providing safe and

affordable summer

programs for children.

Summer camp scholarships

are available to qualifying

families. Call 742‐6243.

Summer Camp Refund Policy 

We are commi ed to customer sa sfac on by

offering high quality programs at reasonable prices.

Refunds requested a er May 15 are subject to a

$25 fee per par cipant. NO refunds will be issued

a er June 19. Refunds take approximately three

weeks to process. Par cipants may choose a credit

in lieu of a refund.  

Oops! 

The Recrea on and Parks Department staff has

made every effort to

prepare this guide as

accurately as possible.

However, errors can occur.

Circumstances may require

that adjustments be made

to programs, fees,

schedules, etc. The

Department reserves the

right to make any such

adjustments and

apologizes for any

inconvenience.

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Are you looking for the perfect camp for your 5 or

6 year old? Register for this camp especially for

the younger children and let them discover a

world of summer camp fun.

Kids Zone is held at the Civic Center,  

128 E. Ocean Avenue  

This special camp, exclusively for 5 & 6 years olds, gives kids the opportunity to use their imagina ons...to

play...to make new friends and to learn new and deligh ul things every day! For details on Kidz Zone,

please call 561‐742‐6243.

Does your child enjoy the summer sun, being

around water, fishing, compe ve sports,

kayaking and encountering marine life?

Register for Adventure Camp for a great

summer experience for 9 ‐ 12 year olds.  

Adventure Camp is held at Oyer Park,  

2010 N. Federal Highway 

Adventure Camp is the best place for instant access to a

lagoon and fishing pier! Go crabbing and fishing daily!

Enjoy field trips to fun and exci ng loca ons! For details

on Adventure Camp, please call 561‐742‐6243.

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Adventure Camp

Is your child a budding ar st?

Register for this camp for kids, ages

6 ‐ 12, who love to learn about art

and make their own art projects.

Art Camp is held at the  

Art Center, 125 SE 2nd Avenue 

Art Camp helps kids to see and feel life in full

color. Kids will develop their ar s c talents

through their thoughts and their hands using

many different media. For details on Art Camp,

please call 561‐742‐6221.  

Does your child like to have fun under the

Florida sun? Register for Camp Happy Days,

located near the Intracoastal Waterway for

summer days filled with sunshine and field

trips, swimming and arts and cra s and tons

of compe ve play.  

Camp Happy Days is held at  

Intracoastal Park,  

2240 N. Federal Highway

Breeze on in and enjoy summer. Put on your happy face

for lots of fun at this beau ful loca on on the

Intracoastal Waterway. Field trips, indoor and outdoor

games, arts and cra s and more are in store! For details

on Camp Happy Days, please call 561‐742‐6221.  

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Would your child rather be in the game

than watching the game? Register for

Camp Dolphins for ages 5 ‐ 12.

 

Camp Dolphins is held at  

Sims Center, 225 NW 12 Avenue 

Camp Dolphins is a fun‐filled, ac on‐packed summer

camp that will expose your child to a variety of

adventurous sports, ac vi es, weekly guests, camp

rivalry games, crea ve cra s and field trips. For details

on Camp Dolphins, please call 561‐742‐6640.  

Does your child enjoy being ac ve and

par cipa ng in sports? Register for this

camp for kids, ages 5 ‐ 12, who love

sports, games and making new friends.

 

Camp Shining Stars is held at  

Hester Center,  

1901 N. Seacrest Boulevard 

Camp Shining Stars is a great place for kids to play

all kinds of games, a end fun and exci ng field

trips, benefit from a full size indoor gym and

outdoor sports fields and play equipment.

For details on Camp Shining Stars, please call

561‐742‐6550.  

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Other Summer Program Offerings …Other Summer Program Offerings …Other Summer Program Offerings … 

Half Day ProgramsHalf Day Programs  

Summer Surf Camps (ages 6 and up) at Oceanfront Park; 8:30 a.m.‐1:00 p.m.

June 15‐July 24; $200R, $250NR per week (no camp week of June 29)

Sports & Fitness Zone (ages 7‐14) at Sims Center; 9:00 a.m.‐1:00 p.m.

June 15‐August 7; $220R $275NR

Claying Around ‐ Youth Po ery (ages 8‐14) at the Art Center; 1:30‐3:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, June 16‐July 7 & July 14‐August 4; Thursdays, June 18‐July 9 & July 16‐August 6; $36R, $45NR

Weekly ProgramsWeekly Programs  

T.U.R.N. It Up! (Try Us Right Now) (ages 5‐12) at the Art Center; 7:30 a.m.‐5:30 p.m. Full week of camp before Summer

Camps begin; June 8‐12; $150R, $188 NR per day

Terrific 10 Days of Summer (ages 5‐12) at the Art Center; 7:30 a.m.‐5:30 p.m. Two full weeks of camp a er Summer

Camps end; August 10‐21; $25R, $32NR per day

Gymnas cs/Jazzercamp (ages 5‐16) at Hester Center; June 8‐12; Gymnas cs (9‐11:45 a.m.) OR Jazzercise (12‐3 p.m.)

$65R, $81NR; the two programs combined $93R, $116NR ; addi onal hours $25 from 7:30‐9 a.m. & 3‐5:30 p.m.

Group Swim Lessons (ages 3 & up) at Denson Pool; mes vary. First session begins week of June 9; $40R, $50NR

per session per week

Summer Dance Camp (ages 6‐10) at the Civic Center; 9:00 a.m.‐3:00 p.m.

August 10‐14; $190R, $238NR for the week

PrePre‐‐school Programsschool Programs  

Li le Ballerina Dance Camp (ages 3‐5) at the Civic Center. Weekly Themes, 9:00 a.m.‐1:00 p.m.

Weeks of July 20, July 27, August 3 and August 10 $130R, $163NR per week

Art Smart (ages 4 & 5) at the Art Center; Monday, Wednesday & Friday; 9:00 a.m.‐12:00 p.m.

June 15‐July 10; July 13‐August 7; $54R, $68NR

Parent and Tot Swim Lessons: (ages 6 months to 3 years) at Denson Pool; 10:00‐10:30 a.m., Saturdays

First session begins week of June 6; $40R, $50NR

Tween & Teen ProgramsTween & Teen Programs  

Jr. Lifeguard Aqua c Camp (ages 10‐15) at Denson Pool; 9:30 a.m.‐3:30 p.m.; First session begins week of June 9;

weekly prices vary ‐ call for details.

Swim Team Workouts (ages 4‐17) at Denson Pool; 11:15 a.m.‐12:15 p.m.; First session begins June 9; 

$50R $62NR per monthly session

Registra on for these summer programs begin on May 6 for residents & May 13 for nonRegistra on for these summer programs begin on May 6 for residents & May 13 for non‐‐residentsresidents

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Summer camp field trips 

are the best!  Here are 

just a few places where  

kids can have a blast! 

Hours:  

7:30 a.m.  ‐  5:30 p.m.  

Dates: 

Monday ‐ Friday, 

June 15  ‐  August 7 

No Camp July 3 

 

Fees: 

Day Camps  ‐  $500R, $625NR;  

Art Camp  ‐  $575R, $720NR $25 registra on fee

Boynton Beach  

Recrea on & Parks Department  

Summer Camps 

Planet Air 

Boomer’s 

Oceanfront Park 

Norton Museum 

Kayaking 

Chuck E. Cheese 

Laserquest 

Movies 

Bowling 

Local Spray Grounds 

And MORE! 

Arrival: All campers need to be 

signed in by a parent/guardian. 

Children should not arrive before 

7:30 a.m.   

Dismissal: All campers should be 

picked up by 5:30 p.m. A late fee of 

$1.00 per minute will be charged 

and fee must  be paid at  me of 

pick up.