Palms West Monthly 2020 Summer Camp Guide by Palms West Journal

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Ages 5–15 | Weekly, M–F | 8 am–6 pm Campers enjoy daily activities and field trips—enough to keep even the most active kids engaged and entertained! Weekly price: $160/Residents, $185/Non-Residents

Village Park | 11700 Pierson Rd | (561) 791-4005

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TENNIS SUMMER CAMP JUNE 1st – AUGUST 7 th

Ages 6–16 | All Levels, M–F | 9 am–12 pm Players of all levels develop skills, strokes, and strategies, with USPTA certified pros, during fun-filled morning clinics at the Wellington Tennis Center! Weekly price: $135 per participant

Wellington Tennis Center | 3100 Lyons Rd | (561) 791-4775

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2020 It’s that time of year again. Time to select a summer camp for your child to enjoy his or her time away from school by having new experiences, picking up new skills and meeting new friends. Summer camp from years past may evoke memories of small cabins and campfires near a lake, but today’s kids have the choice of camps available for every interest imaginable. And, thankfully, you don’t have to take them to the Smoky Mountains to find them. Throughout Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and West Palm Beach parents can find camps for every child’s interest – the artistic, the scienceminded, the indoorsy as well as the sports fanatic. The 2020 Summer Camp Guide features many of the most popular camps in our area. From arts and acting camps to STEM, tennis, photography, golf and equestrian camps, our guide offers a wide array of possibilities with many affordable options.

Match your child’s interests to one of these camps, or choose a camp that will help your child develop new skills.

John Webster Golf Academy Summer Camp

The John Webster Golf Academy is one of the most well-rounded, performancebased golf camps in the country. Under the tutelage of highly skilled and certified golf professionals, campers ages 8 to 15 will enjoy comprehensive instruction, skills and game competitions, a variety of indoor/outdoor activities and much more in a fun and positive environment. Lunch is included in all sessions and upon registration all

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campers receive a camp essentials bag.  Cost: $395 per week, which includes lunch. There is a one-time registration fee of $75 per camper that includes a camp essentials bag. Discounts are available to families registering multiple children.  Dates & Hours: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 15 to Aug. 7. Excludes the week of June 29 to July 3;  Location: Breakers West Country Club, located two miles west of Florida’s Turnpike off Okeechobee Boulevard at 1550 Flagler Parkway in West Palm Beach;  Contact: For more information, call (561) 659-8474 or email jwga@thebreakers.com.

ing in a fresh, fun-filled, and musical way – the enormously popular children’s play, “The Enchanted Bookshop,” is now a musical! Campers will be engaged in studio-style rehearsals for music, dance and production rehearsals. Campers 12 years and older will also have the opportunity to participate in behind-the-scenes roles and other theatre-related educational opportunities.  Cost: $600 per camp production;  Dates & Hours: “MADAGASCAR JR.” runs June 1-20. “The Enchanted Bookshop Musical” runs from July 6-25. Hours of both camps are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. End-of-camp performances will be held the last week of camp Thursday through Saturday;  Location: The Lake Worth Playhouse is at 713 Lake Ave. in Lake Worth;  Contact: Go online to lakeworthplayhouse.org or call (561) 586-6410.

Lake Worth Playhouse Theatre Summer Palm Beach Zoo Summer Camp Camp Campers 8 to 14 years old will learn acting, voice, dance and stage movement through fun daily activities and rehearsals which culminate in full-scale productions of “MADAGASCAR – A Musical Adventure JR.” and “The Enchanted Bookshop Musical.” Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious plotting penguins as they bound onto the stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime during “MADAGASCAR JR.” Celebrate the joy of read-

Go WILD at Summer Zoo Camp! Campers will experience up-close animal encounters, zoo-keeping activities, animal habitat visits, behind-thescenes tours, games, crafts, science experiments, carousel rides and enriching conservation education activities. Camp is available for age groups 5 to 10 and 11 to 14. Full-day camp for ages 5 to 10 begins in June and will occur weekly from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $230 each week for members and $260 each week for nonmembers with an option for paid lunch for $45 each week.

Care is also available before and after camp at an additional cost. Siblings receive 10 percent off their weekly camp fee. Full-day camp for ages 11 to 14 begins in mid-June and will occur for five weeks from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each camp program is designed to give participants a hands-on introduction to science and conservation careers. Cost for Junior Zookeepers Camps is $280 each week for members and $310 each week for non-members. Conservation Camp is $375 per week for members and $450 per week for non-members with an option for paid lunch at $45 per week. Care is also available before and after camp at an additional cost. Siblings receive 10 percent off their weekly camp fee. For more information and to register, visit palmbeachzoo. org/zoo-camp. Register before April 1 and the Zoo will waive the $25 registration fee!  Cost: For campers ages 5-10, cost is $230 per week for members, $260 for nonmembers. For campers ages 11-14, Junior Zookeepers cost $280 per week for members, $310 for non-members and for Conservation Camp, cost $375 per week for members, $450 for non-members;  Dates & Hours: Camp for ages 5 to 10 begins June 1 and runs to Aug. 7. Camp for ages 11 to 14 begins June 15 and runs five weeks. All camps run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.;  Location: Palm Beach Zoo is at 1301 Summit Blvd. in West Palm Beach;  Contact: For more information and to register, visit palmbeachzoo.org/zoo-camp.

PBSC Summer Youth College

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To register, call (561) 283-1064 or email bw.camp@thebreakers.com

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AGES 4-15 June 1 – August 14 Monday – Friday 8:45 AM – 3 PM Before- and after-care available.

To register, visit SFScienceCenter.org or call (561) 370-7707 for more information.

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STEAM workshops are being offered on the Boca Raton and Palm Beach Gardens campus and the ARTS are being offered on the Lake Worth campus. All three Summer Youth College programs will offer before- and after-care, along with a variety of workshops for students ages 8-16. These vary by campus and course. Some of the workshops available include Fine Arts, Illustrator, Theatre, Film Production, Escape Room, Science in the Dark, Build a Lie Detector, Photography and more. Workshops offer handson activities to expand youngsters’ minds, build skills and fuel their passion for learning. PBSC’s goal is to provide each student with a high quality, accessible and affordable education in a college environment without the pressure of grades, homework or tests. To register now or for more information, go to palmbeachstate.edu/syc. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at SYCollege@palmbeachstate.edu.  Cost: Workshops are $198 per week; Before-care is available from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. for $30 per week. After-care is available from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for $25 per week  Dates & Hours: The Summer Youth Arts Program and Summer Youth College run June 8 to July 30 Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.;  Location: There are three Palm Beach State College camp locations. 1) Lake Worth Campus at 4200 Congress Ave. in Lake Worth; 2) Palm Beach Gardens Campus at 3160 PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens;

and 3) Boca Raton Campus at 801 Palm Beach State College Dr. in Boca Raton;  Contact: Go online to palmbeachstate.edu/SYC for more information on summer workshops and to register.

Palm Beach Photographic Centre’s FOTOcamp

The Palm Beach Photographic Centre will offer three age-appropriate FOTOcamps for children and teens this summer. FOTOcamp is open to anyone between 10-17 years old who has an interest in photography and/or computers and is inquisitive and loves adventure. It’s the perfect opportunity for youngsters and teens to gain knowledge in all areas of photography, beginning with the basics of picturetaking using SLR digital cameras and progressing to state-of the-art digital imaging, at each participant’s own rate of speed. FOTOcamp students are grouped by their level of experience – from beginner to advanced – in each of the three 2-week summer sessions. Students are each issued a digital SLR camera and, while exploring lens choices, lighting and composition of photographs, they will learn about photography and digital imaging in a fun and fact-filled environment. Sessions in the computer lab will expose them to downloading images to the computer, saving and renaming files and creating slide shows. Using Adobe Photoshop and LightRoom, they will learn image adjustment techniques such as color correction, com-

positing images, adjustment layers and layer masks and other digital imaging technology. The computer lab is set up so that each student has access to a computer, ensuring the ultimate hands-on experience. The culmination of all three sessions of FOTOcamp for Kids will be a special exhibition of photos taken by the young students. At the exhibition’s opening in August, one talented FOTOcamper will be named Student of the Year and receive a free DSLR camera!  Cost: Each two-week session is $845. Cost includes use of digital SLR cameras, transportation and admission fees for field trips, T-shirts, prints, etc;  Dates & Hours: The camp’s three 2-week sessions are June 8-19; July 6-17; and July 20-31. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday;  Location: Palm Beach Photographic Centre is in the downtown City Center municipal complex at 415 Clematis St. in West Palm Beach;  Contact: Call 253-2600 or go online to workshop.org.

education and all have passed a background check. The Armory provides a safe and enriching environment for your child. Throughout the summer, every week is filled with high-quality art education and immersion in various creative techniques for diverse interests and skill building. There will also be excursions to local museums and centers to complement the weekly theme and techniques. A highlight of the Summer Art Experience will be the public art show receptions held in both June and August.  Cost: Ranges from $255 to $305 per week;  Dates & Hours: June 1 to Aug. 7, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Classes will not be held on July 3);  Location: The Armory Art

Center is at 811 Park Place in West Palm Beach;  Contact: Call (561) 8321776 or go online to armoryart. org/youthartcamps.

STEM and Science Summer Camps

Summer is made for adventure! Each exciting week of camp offers hands-on exploration on a variety of topics in science, engineering and technology at two great locations in West Palm Beach and Jupiter. For campers ages 4 to 12, the days will be packed with interactive lessons, laboratories, themed crafts and outdoor activities led by our expert science educators. Themes include The Science of Music, Marine Biology, Dinosaurs and more! Register for your favorite West Palm Beach week or multiple weeks! Go online to CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Armory Art Center’s Summer Art Experience The Armory Art Center’s Summer Art Experience is filled with lots of fun and creativity combined with high-quality art education. Junior artists in grades 1-5 will have fun making art with the Armory’s creative weekly themes. Teens in grades 6-12 can choose from inspiring media choices including drawing, painting, photography, animation, ceramics, jewelry, graffiti and more! Most instructors have a master’s degree in art and/or

Center for Integrative Science Learning

Summer Camps

Science Camp and Institute | Topic: Health Sciences

June 1-5, 2020 Incoming 1st - 5th graders Tuition: $275 Extended care available

Incoming 6th - 12th graders Tuition: $350

For more information or to register:

www.pba.edu/summer-science-programs

Make the most of your child’s summer at

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From JUNE 1 - AUG. 7 for boys & girls ages 4-17

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SPORTS CAMP

Field Trips • Swimming • Movies Skating • Sports • Special Events & More! Mon-Fri • 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Basketball • Flag Football • Volleyball Sand Volleyball • Fishing & more!

$245 per two-week session for RPB residents $270 per two-week session for non-RPB residents

(Depending on sport)

(Aftercare available until 6 p.m. for $1 per day)

A two-week session fee includes cost of all field trips. Note: A one-time $60 registration fee is required.

WEEK-LONG CAMPS

Mon-Fri • 9 a.m. to 1 or 2 p.m. $90-$125 per week for RPB residents $110-$150 per week for non-RPB residents

To register or for more information, call the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center at 790-5124 or go online to RoyalPalmBeach.com.

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sfsciencecenter.org/camps. For camps in our Jupiter location, register at sfsciencecenter.org/ stem-studio-camps.  Cost: Prices range from $230 to $280 per week for Science Center members and $255 to $305 per week for nonmembers;  Dates & Hours: Camps run weekly from June 1 to Aug. 7, Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with before- and aftercare available from 7:30 a.m. and until 5:30 p.m. at the Science Center location in West Palm Beach;  Location: The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach. The STEM Studio is located at 1209 Main St., unit 112 in Jupiter.  Contact: For more

information, go online to SFScienceCenter.org/camps, STEMStudioJupiter.com or send an email to programs@ sfsciencecenter.org.

Casperey Stables Leg-Up Horse Camp

Casperey Stables Horse Camp is a small, fun-filled day camp for children ages 7 to 14. With three riding opportunities each day, arts & crafts and outdoor games, campers find little time to be bored! The low counselorchild ratio ensures that each child receives individual attention. Each two-week session has a theme, such as Indian Days, Circus Days and Medieval Days. Horse Camp at Casperey

Stables also features a weekly water play day and ends each session with a horse show and family barbecue.  Cost: $525 per two-week session. $500 per session for three or more. Extended care is available for $60 per week. Prepayment discounts are also available;  Dates & Hours: Monday through Friday, all summer long, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with extended hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.;  Location: 2330 D Rd., Loxahatchee;  Contact: Call 792-4990, go online to caspereystables. com or send an email to info@ caspereystables.com.

Village of Royal Palm Beach Summer & Sports Camps If you’re looking for a day camp that offers a variety of

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activities, the Village of Royal Palm Beach may be the perfect answer for your children ages 5-13. Sports camps are offered for ages 4-17. Day Camp offers a full day of activities including field trips and activities such as swimming, skating, sports, water games and special events. If your child is looking to play a specific sport, the Village of Royal Palm Beach offers mostly one-week half-day sports camps, featuring basketball, flag football, volleyball, sand volleyball, fishing and much more.  Cost: Royal Palm Beach’s Day Camp is $245 per twoweek session for Royal Palm Beach residents; $270 per session for non-residents. A one-time registration fee of $60 is required. Sibling discounts are available. Prices for Sports Camps range from $60-$125 for Royal Palm Beach residents; $70-$150 for non-residents;  Dates & Hours: Day Camp runs Monday to Friday from June 8 to July 31, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Daily after-care is available from 5:30-6 p.m. for $1 per day. Sports Camps hours are from 9 a.m. to 1 or 2 p.m., depending on the sport;  Location: Royal Palm Beach Rec. Center, 100 Sweetbay Lane, Royal Palm Beach;  Contact: Call 790-5124 or visit royalpalmbeach.com.

Breakers West Summer Camp

Calling all campers for a summer of fun! Sports-minded, adventureseeking, nature-loving kids ages 4-15 will find something

for everyone at Breakers West Country Club this summer! This exciting, action-packed camp is open to the public and includes daily golf, tennis and swimming. There’s also wildlife demonstrations, magic shows, arts and crafts, family cookouts, science projects, themed weeks and more. Campers also enjoy time at the fabulous Kids’ Club, complete with a craft area, game room, movie room and outdoor playground. Lunch is included, and upon registration all campers receive a T-shirt, water bottle and backpack.  Cost: $365 per week, which includes lunch and snacks. There is a one-time registration fee of $65 per camper that includes a camp backpack, T-shirt and water bottle. Discounts are available to families registering multiple children. Beforeand after-care is available for additional fees;  Dates & Hours: June 1 to Aug. 14, Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.;  Location: Breakers West Country Club is located two miles west of Florida’s Turnpike off Okeechobee Boulevard at 1550 Flagler Parkway in West Palm Beach;  Contact: For more information, call (561) 283-1064 or visit breakerswestclub.com/ activities/summer-camp.

PBA’s Center for Integrative Science Learning Summer Camps Open up your child’s mind this summer at Palm Beach Atlantic University’s health

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FOTOcamp 2020 AT THE PALM BEACH PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTRE

Ages 6 to 18

Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Instructors all have had a background check.

Three two-week sessions • Ages 10 to 17 9am to 3pm • $845

June 8-19 • July 6-17• July 20-31

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sciences-themed summer camps! The camps are designed for students entering first grade through twelfth, and are grouped by grade. Students entering first through fifth grade will investigate health sciences by exploring different aspects of human and animal anatomy and function as well as be introduced to how a health care professional may help. They will do this through lab experiments that involve topics like vision, hearing, body mechanics, nutrition and cardiology. They will be broken into two groups: first through third grade and fourth through fifth grade. Students entering sixth through twelfth grade will explore how the body works and how it can be applied in health care fields. In the science laboratory, students will explore the anatomy and physiology of different organ systems, covering topics such as respiration, cardiology and body mechanics. In conjunction with the Nursing Department, students will have a handson approach to understand applied health fields like nursing and physical therapy. PBA faculty will lead students in twice-a-day laboratory experiments, and counselors will lead students in activities outside the lab. PBA’s Center for Integrative Science Learning, which is about empowering tomorrow’s leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, offers the summer camps, which uses fun,

unconventional approaches.  Cost: $275 for incoming first through fifth graders, $350 for incoming sixth through twelfth graders.  Dates & Hours: Camps are one week only, running the week of June 1-5 from 8:30 a.m. through 3 p.m. Extended care is available;  Location: The campus of Palm Beach Atlantic University, 901 S. Flagler Dr. in West Palm Beach;  Contact: For more information, call Dr. Fred Browning at (561) 803-2603 or email ISLCenter@pba.edu. You may also go online to pba.edu/summer-science-programs for more information or to register.

Village of Wellington Summer Camps

Wellington’s All-Day Summer Camp offers non-stop fun and a busy enough schedule to keep the most active kids engaged and entertained. Campers ages 5-15 will participate in fun-filled activities including athletics, arts & crafts, animal exhibits, games and entertainment, magicians, movies, rock wall climbing, field trips and visits to the Wellington Aquatics Complex. Campers are divided by age group for age-appropriate activities. Field trips for the older age groups may include visits to The Rapids, Boomer’s, Billie’s Swamp Safari, fishing charters, Marlins games, ice

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skating, bowling, snorkeling, beach trips and much more! Campers must bring a lunch and snacks that do not require refrigeration. Registration must be done in person at Wellington’s Village Park. At Wellington’s Tennis Camp, children ages 6-16 will develop their skills, strokes and strategies with USPTA certified pros during a fun-filled, 3-hour morning of tennis at the Wellington Tennis Center. The camp is open to all

levels of players. Sneakers are required and a racquet, water bottle and sunscreen are recommended. Tennis camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon in weekly sessions.  Cost: Summer Camp is $160/week for residents; $185/week for non-residents. Tennis Camp is $135/ week;  Dates & Hours: Summer Camp runs June 1 to Aug. 7, Monday through Friday

from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tennis Camp runs June 1 to Aug. 7, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.;  Location: Summer camp is at Village Park, 11700 Pierson Rd. in Wellington. Tennis camp is at Wellington Tennis Center, 3100 Lyons Rd. in Wellington;  Contact: For more information, call (561) 791-4005 or go online to Wellingtonfl.gov/ SummerCamp or wellingtonfl.gov/Tennis.

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