General Information
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL – The Palm Beach County Youth Services Department is pleased to announce that parent applications for the 2026 Summer Camp Scholarship Program will be accepted beginning February 9 through April 3, 2026. This vital initiative provides eligible children, ages 5 to 17, with full scholarships to attend participating day camps for the duration of the summer season.
The Summer Camp Scholarship Program is designed to foster both safety and growth, allowing parents to remain in the workforce with the assurance that their children are engaged in productive environments. Funded by the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners and the Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County, these scholarships provide comprehensive coverage for all tuition and fees for children residing in families with an income at or below 185% of Federal Poverty Guidelines.
The 2026 program is scheduled to run from June 1 through August 7, 2026. Participating families may choose from a wide selection of camps throughout Palm Beach County, including specialty programs, educational enrichment, traditional day camps, and dedicated special needs camps.
To ensure the application process is accessible to all residents, Youth Services will offer assistance by appointment only, Monday through Friday, through April 3, 2026. Additionally, the department will host 10 community outreach events to provide on-site support for families needing help with their applications.
The schedule for these outreach events is as follows:
For more information email YSD-SummerCamp@pbcgov.org or call 561-242-5713.
Palm Beach County Youth Services Department's mission is to grow brighter futures by providing quality service, education, and access to resources and opportunities. All services provided by the Youth Services Department are FREE and further the mission by empowering youth and families to realize their full potential and be the driving force of a thriving community. The Youth Services Department is certified in The Sanctuary® Model of Trauma-Informed Care, which promotes an environment emphasizing the seven commitments of nonviolence, emotional intelligence, social learning, open communication, social responsibility, democracy, and growth and change. For more information about the free supports provided by the Youth Services Department, you may visit the website at: https://discover.pbcgov.org/youthservices/Pages/default.aspx.