Palm Beach recreation department registering children for summer camp

The Palm Beach Recreation Department is registering children ages 5 through 13 and those entering kindergarten this year for its annual Camp Palm Beach. Campers will discover new interests, cultivate friendships, and immerse themselves in a variety of fun, educational experiences, the department said.

Camp Palm Beach, held at the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center, provides a variety of safe, age-appropriate and engaging indoor/outdoor games and activities, special events, field trips and more from June 3 through July 26, the department said.

Camp runs 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in eight weekly sessions. Early drop-off from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and extended camp from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. are available at an additional cost.

Resident registration (proof of residency required) began March 4. Register by calling 561-838-5485; in person by going to the rec center at 340 Seaview Ave.; or by email.

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Nonresident registration will be accepted by email only beginning 8 a.m. April 1, and will be processed April 15. Space is limited.

Fees are as follows: Dolphins/Stingrays — residents, $200, nonresidents, $249; Club Teen — residents, $232, nonresidents, $290.

Early drop-off fees are $30 for residents, $38 for nonresidents; while extended camp is $75 for residents and $94 for nonresidents.

For more information, visit the Camp Palm Beach webpage and review the brochure for details or call the Recreation Department at 561-838-5485.

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