Primary Services:

• Camperships  [Show Definition Details]

  Special Notes/Funding

  No appointment needed. See Description for Outreach Event locations. Deadline to submit Summer Camp application will be 11:59 PM, Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

  Description

  Provides full-tuition and fees for children residing in families with incomes at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. It allows parents to work with the knowledge that their children are safe. Parents may choose from participating camps in Palm Beach County. Summer Camp Application Assistance Extended Office Hours Tues. & Thurs. until 7:00 pm Youth Services Department 50 S Military Trl, Ste 203 West Palm Beach, FL 33415 Wed. February 19, 2020 10 am -7 pm Belle Glade Library 725 NW 4th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430 Fri. March 27, 2020 4:30 -7 pm Youth Services Department 50 S. Military Trl, Ste 203 West Palm Beach, FL 33415 Deadline to submit Summer Camp application will be 11:59 PM, Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

  Hours

  Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm; See description for outreach locations

  Required Documents

  Camper application documentation requirements: 1. Parents must provide all the applicable documentation: a. Government issued photo identification for applicant within household (driver's license, resident alien card, passport, employment authorization, State of Florida picture identification, other- as approved by YSD staff). b. Proof of residency - one (1) of the following: utility bill, school record with camper's name and address, driver license, free and reduced lunch from SDPBC, other- as approved by YSD staff c. Proof of age for camper(s)- one of the following: birth certificate, immunization records, school record with parent and/or demographic information, other- as approved by YSD staff d. Proof of legal guardianship- court documents, notarized letters, other- as approved by YSD e. Proof of special need- Social Security, Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 f. Proof of Income for entire household (to determine household is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guideline) i Earned- paystub; verification letter from employer, other- as approved by YSD staff ii. Unearned- TANF, SSI, SSA/SSDI or other, as approved by YSD staff iii. Any other income- unemployment, alimony, child-support, rental income, death benefits, etc.) iv. Free/ Reduced lunch letter from SDPBC, in-lieu of earned income as approved by YSD staff NOTE: Applicants will be served on a criterion, first come first serve basis until funds have been exhausted. ELC recipients are not eligible to receive summer camp scholarships through this program

  Eligibility

  1. Homeless/Foster Care involved/Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) involved/ Bridges- Summer Reading Program (SRP) 2. Children of full-time working parents (minimum of 32 hours per week) 3. Children and/or parent with special needs receiving social security benefits 4. Children of part-time working parents (parents working 25 to 31 hours per week) 5. Children who are in the legal custody of their grandparents or other family members (must provide custody documents as noted in the parent eligibility) 6. Children of Operations Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operations Iraqi Freedom (OIF) (must provide proof of discharge). 7. Children of parents who are full-time students (ongoing, certificate/ degree seeking 12 credits or more, must provide enrollment document) 8. Any other child whose family meets the income guidelines. Eligibility will only be determined for applicants that have submitted all required documentation. All household income must be reported at the time the application is being processed for eligibility. Camp applicant must be a full time resident of Palm Beach County. Camp applicant household must fall within 150% of the Federal Guidelines within the application year. Campers must be 5-14 years old, but up to 17 years old for special population.(Homeless, Foster, DJJ/siblings, Bridges-SRP, and Special Needs). Five year olds must provide proof they are currently attending or have completed VPK.

  Fees

  No fees charged.

  Intake Procedure

  To submit an application visit http://discover.pbcgov.org/youthservices/Pages/Summer_Camp.aspx

  Languages

  English, Spanish, Creole

  Service Area

  Palm Beach County

  Geography Served

  Florida Palm Beach

  Seasonal Information

  Description:	Application dates
  Starts:	January 27
  Ends:	March 31

  Telephone Numbers

  • Type:	Service Phone
    Name:	Campership Phone
    Number:	561-242-5738

  • Type:	Service Phone
    Name:	MAIN SITE PHONE
    Number:	561-242-5713

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