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Camp Ready! • Everything you need before summer fun begins

Everything You Need to Know Before Summer Fun Begins

We’re thrilled to have you join us for an exciting summer filled with learning, fun, and new friendships! Review carpool logistics, extended care, weather safety, and daily essentials below.

Drop-off: 8:45 AM
Morning: 9:00–12:00
Full-Day: 9:00–3:00
After Care: 3:00–5:00

Tax ID: 56-0623935

At-a-Glance

Quick reference for drop-off/pick-up, extended care, and everyday items that help camp run smoothly.

Morning Camps

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Drop-off: begins 8:45 AM (Green Dot entrance).
Pick-up: begins 11:50 AM.

Full-Day Camps

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Drop-off: begins 8:45 AM (Green Dot entrance).
Pick-up: starts 2:25 PM (PK-4), 2:35 PM (K), 2:45 PM (1–5).

Safety First

Carpool Notes

Please do not exit your car in the carpool lane. If you need extra time, pull forward to the Buckle Up Station.

Extended Care

Before + After Camp

Morning Care: 7:30–9:00 AM
After Care: 3:00–5:00 PM

Essentials

Bring Daily

Refillable water bottle • Sunscreen applied before arrival • Comfortable clothes • Closed-toe shoes recommended

Camp Details

Tap each section for the full guidelines and what to expect during the day.

Drop-off (all camps): begins at 8:45 AM. Follow carpool signs at the Green Dot entrance and use the campus map.

  • Display a completed carpool sign in your passenger window for smooth drop-off and pick-up.
  • Summer staff will assist campers from vehicles and escort them to their camps.
  • Morning camps: pick-up begins at 11:50 AM.
  • Full-day camps: pick-up begins at 2:25 PM (PK-4), 2:35 PM (K), 2:45 PM (1–5).
  • Please do not exit your car in the carpool lane.
  • If you need extra time, pull forward to the Buckle Up Station.

Morning Care (7:30–9:00 AM): Use the main Green Dot entrance and park in a designated spot. Summer staff will escort campers to the designated room and then to camps at 8:45 AM.

After Care (3:00–5:00 PM): Campers will be escorted to After Care following their camp session. Park and follow signs to pick up your child by 5:00 PM.

  • Lightning: If lightning is detected, a school alarm will sound and campers will remain indoors until an all-clear signal is given.
  • Heat: Apply sunscreen before arrival and send a full water bottle each day. Water stations are available for refills.

What to wear:

  • Dress comfortably in clothes suitable for summer activities.
  • Closed-toe sneakers are recommended for safety.
  • Label all personal belongings. Lost & Found is located in the Summer Programs Office.

Food & snacks:

  • Pack a refillable water bottle (hydration stations available).
  • Lunch is available for purchase; campers may also bring lunch (see lunch menu).

Camp T-Shirt: Every camper receives one T-shirt on their first day of camp (one per summer, regardless of number of weeks).

Medical support: A nurse is on-site during all camp hours for injuries and illness. If your child has specific medical needs, contact the nurse directly.

To view registrations, make payments, and manage your summer program account, visit:

Open My Camp Account

Quick Reminders

Small things that make a big difference for a smooth camp day.

Carpool Sign

Have it visible every day

Display the completed carpool sign in your passenger window for efficient drop-off and pick-up.

Hydration + Sunscreen

Beat the summer heat

Apply sunscreen before arrival and send a full water bottle (refill stations are available on campus).

Need Help?

We’re here for you

Questions about your registration, carpool, or camp logistics? Email the Summer Programs Office or call (561) 472-3400.

A premier PK3 - Grade 12 independent, coeducational day school with campuses in North Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens. Since 1960, The Benjamin School has provided a challenging college preparatory education to a diverse student body in a structured, nurturing community environment.
 
After hours emergency contact:
Leslie Downs/Chief Operating Officer
Ph:  561.657.0075 or 561.747.0585