Youth Services 3rd Annual Mental Health Family Day Camp 2026 Applications Now Open

The Palm Beach County Youth Services Department's Youth and Family Counseling Program invites local families to prioritize wellness and connection at the upcoming Mental Health Family Day Camp. Parent applications are being accepted now through April 17, 2026.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Okeeheelee Nature Center. This free program is specifically designed for Palm Beach County families with children between the ages of 5 and 17.

Building Stronger Families Through Nature and Therapy
This unique day camp blends clinical expertise with the healing power of the outdoors. The itinerary includes:

• Therapeutic workshops led by licensed clinical therapists. Sessions are tailored for both youth and parents to provide practical tools for mental health.
• Curated outdoor activities and experiences designed to promote family bonding and wellness.
• Breakfast and lunch will be provided at no cost to ensure a worry-free experience for all.

To access the program's application, please visit https://survey.pbcgov.com/s3/Mental-Health-Family-Day-Camp-Information-Request

To see a video recap of last year's camp, please visit: https://pbc.gov/SiteAssets/helpers/videoplayer.htm?videoid=youth/2nd_Annual_Yfc_Mental_Health_Family_Day_Camp_2025

For more information, please email [email protected] or call 561-242-5714.

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://pbc.gov/youthservices