Summer 2013 - The Parent Academy
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Summer 2013 - The Parent Academy
Summer 2013 Programs Guide because all children are our children English • Español • Kreyòl SUMMER PROGRAMS Guide 2013 T he Children’s Trust is committed to improving the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County by making strategic investments in their futures. With that mission in mind, we are pleased to offer this comprehensive Summer 2013 Programs Guide. We hope that parents and caregivers alike find the information to be helpful and informative. Investing in summer camps and afterschool programs has been and remains a cornerstone of Children’s Trust funding. Our funded programs and many others in the community are included in the listings section of this guide. For both summer and after-school, The Children’s Trust nurtures high-quality programs for children around the county and especially in historically underserved communities. All our programs are inclusive of children with disabilities. Quality summer and after-school programs support working families by keeping children safe, and by inspiring learning of all kinds. Fun, engaging activities – from arts to sports to technology – promote personal and social awareness, fitness, and academic skills. To avoid the “summer slide,” quality summer camps offer a variety of activities that foster literacy and reading so that academic progress is not lost over the summer. The options listed in this guide represent a broad selection of programs operated by public, private and faith-based agencies and institutions. Programs funded by The Children’s Trust are identified with a sun symbol in the zip code where they are located. Summer and after-school programs are not licensed by the State of Florida. Programs funded by The Children’s Trust adhere to standards proposed by the National AfterSchool Association, which also has instituted an accreditation procedure. Visit their website, www.naaweb.org, for recommendations. Also, the National Summer Learning Association, www. summerlearning.org, provides services to communities, school districts and programs, and information regarding quality summer learning programs. To learn more about camps in this guide and other programs and initiatives funded by The Trust, call our 211 Helpline or visit www. thechildrenstrust.org. E l Fideicomiso de los Niños (The Children’s Trust) está comprometido a mejorar las vidas de los niños y sus familias en el condado Miami-Dade mediante inversiones estratégicas en su futuro. Con esa misión bien clara, nos complace brindarles esta Guía de programas de verano 2013. Esperamos que esta guía sea informativa y útil para los padres y tutores. La inversión en programas para después de la escuela y campamentos de verano ha sido y continúa siendo una parte fundamental del apoyo financiero de Children’s Trust. Nuestros programas subvencionados y muchos otros programas comunitarios se incluyen en la sección de listados de esta guía.The Children’s Trust fomenta programas de alta calidad por todo el condado y especialmente en comunidades de bajos recursos y que incluyen a niños con necesidades especiales. Los programas de verano y para después de la escuela ayudan a las familias trabajadoras, manteniendo a los niños en un ambiente seguro e inspirando todo tipo de aprendizaje. Actividades interesantes y divertidas —desde artes hasta deportes y tecnología— promueven la conciencia personal y social, el buen estado físico y las habilidades académicas. Para evitar la pérdida de conocimientos durante el verano, existen campamentos de verano que ofrecen diversas actividades que fomentan la alfabetización y la lectura de manera que no se pierda el progreso académico durante el verano. Las opciones que aparecen aquí representan una amplia gama de programas organizados por instituciones públicas, privadas y religiosas. Los programas financiados por The Children’s Trust están señalados con un sol dentro de los códigos postales donde se encuentran. Los programas de verano y para después de la escuela no están licenciados por el estado de Florida. Los programas financiados por The Children’s Trust se ciñen a los criterios propuestos por National AfterSchool Association, la cual también ha establecido un procedimiento de acreditación. Visite naaweb.org para recomendaciones. La Asociación Nacional para el Aprendizaje en Verano (National Summer Learning Association, www.summerlearning.org) también brinda servicios a las comunidades, distritos escolares y programas, así como información acerca de programas de aprendizaje en verano. Para más información sobre los programas e iniciativas del Children’s Trust, llame al 211 o consulte la página thechildrenstrust.org. T The Children’s Trust pran angajman amelyore vi timoun ak fanmi nan MiamiDade County. Li fè pou sa envestisman stratejik pou avni yo. Ann akò avèk misyon sa a, nou kontan prezante Gid pou Pwogram nan Sezon Ete 2013 konplè sa a. Nou swete pou paran avek lòt moun ki okipe timoun ka jwenn bon jan enfòmasyon itil ladan. Envesti nan pwogram pou apre lekòl ak nan kan ete, se te toujou epi l ap rete nan prensip pou finansman The Children’s Trust. Pwogram nou finanse yo, ansanm ak anpil lòt pwogram nan kominote a parèt nan seksyon lis ki anndan gid sa a. The Children’s Trust ede fè bon kalite pwogram apre lekòl epi pwogram sezon ete, pou timoun nan konte a, epi epesyalman nan kominote yo te toujou mal sèvi yo. Tout pwogram nou yo aksepte timoun ki andikape. Bon kalite pwogram ete ak pwogram apre lekòl sa yo ede fanmi ki travay, lè yo kenbe timoun yo nan yon kote ki gen sekirite, epi yo fè timoun yo anvi aprann tout kalite bagay. Aktivite ki gen plezi, epi ki enteresan - tankou travay atis, espò, jouk pou rive nan teknoloji ede timoun yo amelyore devlopman pèsonèl, sosyal ak akademik yo. Pou anpeche timoun yo “pèdi nan sa yo te aprann lekòl”, bon kalite kan pou sezon ete yo gen plizyè aktivite ki ankouraje timoun yo li ak ekri, pou yo pa pèdi nan pwogrè lekòl yo pandan sezon ete a. Opsyon ki sou lis gid sa a reprezante yon gran seleksyon pwogram ki òganize nan ajans ak enstitisyon prive, oswa piblik, oswa ki baze sou relijyon. Pwogram The Children’s Trust finanse yo idantifye ak yon senbòl solèy ki bòkote kòd postal pou zòn yo ye a. Pwogram ete ak pwogram pou apre lekòl yo pa gen lisans nan Eta Florid la. Pwogram The Children’s Trust finanse yo respekte estanda yo rekòmande nan National AfterSchool Association yo, ki tabli yon pwosedi akreditasyon tou. Si w bezwen rekòmandasyon, ale nan adrès entènèt yo a, ki se www.naaweb.org. Epi tou, National Summer Learning Association, ki nan adrès www.summerlearning.org, fè sèvis pou kominote, pou distrik, ak pou pwogram nan lekòl yo, epi li bay enfòmasyon sou bon kalite pwogram ou ka jwenn pou timoun aprann pandan sezon ete a. Pou plis enfòmasyon sou kan ki nan gid sa a ak sou lòt pwogram ak inisyativ Trust la finanse, gade nan adrès entènèt www. thechildrenstrust.org, oswa rele nimewo pou asistans 211 nou an. what’s Inside English 02 Selecting the Best Summer Camp 04 Explore Your Roots 06 Summer in the City 07 Good Kids, Bad Behavior 21 How to Use the Listings 22 Directory of Programs Español 08 Escoger el mejor campamento de verano 10 Vuelta a las raíces 12 Verano en la ciudad 13 Chicos buenos con mala conducta 21 Cómo usar los listados 22 Listado de programas Kreyòl 14 Chwazi Pi Bon Kan pou Sezon Ete a 16 Analize Rasin Ou 18 Sezon Ete nan Vil la 19 Bon timoun, move konpòtman 21 Ki jan pou sèvi ak lis la 22 Lis pwogram yo Visit us online at thechildrenstrust.org Published by HCP/Aboard Publishing, a subsidiary of The McClatchy Company, 3511 NW 91 Ave., Doral, FL 33172. Publisher: Garry Duell Jr.; Chief Operations Director: Giovanna Sánchez; Director of Editorial and Design: Vanessa Molina Santamaria; Senior Editor: Tere Figueras Negrete; Art Director: Ethan Duran; Production Manager: Luisa Zelaya-Morillo; Distribution Manager: Walter Franco. Copyright © 2013 by HCP/Aboard Publishing and The Children’s Trust. All rights reserved. Reproduction by permission only. HCP/Aboard Publishing does not assume responsibility for errors, changes or omissions, nor do we recommend programs or individuals. Cover: © Denis Tevekov / Thinkstock The information included in this guide may have changed since collected, so please verify all information when contacting a provider. English English Selecting the best Summer Camp A s an involved parent you know that learning shouldn’t stop in the summer. Your child has studied hard during the school year, and it’s important that their progress doesn’t “slide” during the summer months. And because they’ve worked hard, what’s called for is a learning environment that differs from that of the school year, one that combines interactivity, fun and enriching activities. The most likely place to find this is at a high-quality summer camp, such as the many affordable options funded by The Children’s Trust. Quality camps offer a safe and stimulating environment, one that ensures your child’s reading skills – the core of their academic progress – will be maintained or improved. The YMCA, one of many organizations funded by The Children’s Trust for summer camps, offers a model of interactivity, engagement and movement for children who spend the full day at camp. “At the YMCA, our concept in the summer is swim, sports and play. We take the same approach to the academic component as we do for after-school, but there’s more fun involved. Summer camp is a chance to engage kids outside of school where traditional learning takes place,” says Brian Sheafer, branch vice president of School-age Services for the YMCA. “Camp is summer fun. We’re able to take field trips, which we don’t get to do during the school year. We select a balance of fun trips – some that are purely fun, and we balance those with trips that are fun and academic, such as to the zoo,” he added. Because space and scholarships at camps are often limited, it’s important to start your search early and to explore multiple summer camp options for your family. Certainly, you’ll consider location and activities offered. Some camps offer a special-interest focus – nature, drama, dance, sports, swimming, technology and others – an ideal way for your child to explore an interest or advance a particular talent. The Florida Film Institute, for example, offers high school students the opportunity to focus on practical aspects of commercial motion picture production, including script preparation, cinematography, lighting, sound recording, directing, editing, acting and music. Students are instructed by local film professionals. “Camp is so unique. Kids come from all different areas, and they don’t know each other at first, but by the time they leave they’ve Visit us online at thechildrenstrust.org become friends – it’s about team-building, bonding and exploring new creative ideas,” said Stephanie Martino, executive director. Ask for camp recommendations from friends, family and neighbors who have enrolled their children previously in programs. Call prospective camps with any questions and tour the site firsthand whenever possible. Staff at camps should be welcoming and respectful. In terms of language and culture, they should reflect the families they are serving. They should be friendly and cordial towards each other, and be clearly encouraging of a child’s natural innovation and curiosity. All camps should meet acceptable supervision guidelines. Large camps may accommodate hundreds of children, yet appropriate ratios of attentive, engaged staff will ensure that your child enjoys an enriching positive experience. For children between the ages of 6 to 10, there should be one adult for every 10 children. Above age 11, one adult staff member for every 15 children is considered acceptable. Around water, however, more supervision is required. Consider the camp’s facilities. Is the space safe, well-lit and large enough for children to enjoy their activities? Is there plenty of outdoor space? Shade? Scan for potential safety hazards both indoors and out. Ask about supervision in the play yard and regarding physical play. Are water activities offered? Make sure that supervising staff know CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and that swimming instructors are certified. If your child has a disability, let the camp know as soon as possible; most camps will do their best to accommodate your child. Ask about opportunities to socialize with peers with disabilities and for the chance to network with other families. It’s also important that the activities and rules be appropriate for your child with special needs. Safety should be the highest concern for any program. Staff must always monitor when children arrive, leave and who picks them up. Your child will be outside for at least a portion of the day, a fact that presents its own safety risk. Healthy snacks and food and plenty of water and beverages (low sugar, non-carbonated!) will go a long way to keep your son or daughter from wilting. Ask when and what foods and beverages are provided. To find the “best” camp for your family, start looking early and consider your budget, location and your child’s best interests. Especially look for a camp with more “F-U-N” in the learning to be sure there’s no “slide” in their education this summer. © Anatoliy Samara / Thinkstock Looking for a camp that’s both educational and fun? Here are some tips to help you decide. To learn more about programs in Miami-Dade County, call 211. English English By keeping kids reading and talking about family stories, you’re also helping them work on comprehension skills. Interview an Elder (for children): Explore Your Roots Learning about family history helps children explore their cultural heritage and practice important skills over the summer months. Visit us online at thechildrenstrust.org triumphs, and the place they’re in today,” says Paul George, Ph.D., historian and professor of history at Miami Dade College. Helping kids research their family histories can be as simple as sharing a favorite memory around the dinner table, taking a trip to the library to check out books about an ancestor’s homeland, or creating a family tree out of construction paper and photographs. Another fun tip: Go on a local expedition. Through HistoryMiami, formerly the Miami Historical Museum, George leads historical tours of Little Havana and other local neighborhoods. At the Black Archives, parents can obtain a map of historical spots like the Ward Rooming House, which was home to the black men and Seminoles who helped build the railroad for Henry Flagler. “Knowing your ancestral background helps children better understand themselves and their potential,” says historian Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Ph.D., founder and archivist at The Black Archives History and Research © Creatas Images / Thinkstock T eaching children about their family history is a great way to connect with them – and learning about their culture through music, food, stories and even old photographs gives them a stronger sense of their identity. The summer months, without the hustle and bustle of school and extracurricular activities, offer a good opportunity for children and youth to explore their pasts, both personal and cultural, by engaging in a project. “Exploring their past gives them a deeper appreciation of family, their struggles, © iStockphoto / Thinkstock By Millie Acebal Rousseau Foundation of South Florida. Virtual tours will soon be available on the foundation’s website. While many children in South Florida can trace their heritage to foreign countries, a trip to their homeland may be impossible for political or economic reasons. But parents can still share their cultural heritage by cooking up favorite family recipes or taking kids to restaurants that specialize in the cuisine of their native land. Local eating options include everything from Haitian and Latin American fare to Asian and European eateries. Caregivers and older relatives can also share stories of their own childhoods, recount favorite family anecdotes or share folkloric tales from their culture – all of which are part of the oral histories passed down from generation to generation. Experts agree that this tradition can help children build oral reading fluency, or the ease with which a child can read, speak and write. This is an especially important skill for students whose first language is not English. Planning a fun family history project can help minimize the so-called “summer slide,” the tendency to see academic skills slide away in the summer because they’re not exercised. By keeping kids reading and talking about family stories, you’re also helping them work on comprehension skills. Reading at grade level by third grade is an important initiative for The Children’s Trust, which spearheads the countywide Read to Learn campaign. Another educational advantage of a family history project: It gives young people something to write about. Many schools require journaling during the summer, and family stories and trips to local landmarks can provide ample fodder for those summer assignments. Talking to children about where they come from can also instill pride and motivate them, especially if you or your ancestors have overcome hardships, explains Jenkins Fields. While it’s important to keep stories age-appropriate, adults shouldn’t shy away from telling stories about difficult or complicated topics. Stories that demonstrate perseverance through examples of people who have overcome obstacles or come from humble beginnings convey important messages and values. “Tell the truth,” Jenkins Fields says. “Share something with children that shows your struggle, and how you were able to resolve it in a positive way.” Talking with older relatives can help kids learn important lessons about their heritage and family history. Here are some interview ice-breakers to help get the conversation started. • Where do you come from? • How long have you been here? • Why did our forbearers come here; what brought you here? • What was Miami, or your hometown, like when you were my age? • When you were my age, what was different at school, home and church? • What did you do for fun when you were a kid? • What were your favorite toys, food and music? Interview Tips: • Ask your interview subject to set a date in advance, and be sure to keep your appointment! • Set aside 45 minutes to one hour for the interview. • Keep questions short and to the point. • If the person agrees, take notes or make a video or audio recording. • Don’t interrupt! Let the parents, grandparents, or other relatives do the talking. Local Tours HistoryMiami: (305) 375-1621 or email citytours@historymiami.org The Black Archives: (305) 636-2390 or (305) 636-2217. To learn more about programs in Miami-Dade County, call 211. English English Summer in the City Good kids, bad Behavior You don’t have to head out of town to find some summertime fun: Miami-Dade offers plenty of activities close to home. How to deal with a rebellious teen or a tantrum-throwing tot? Try these tips to encourage the best behavior in your child. By Millie Acebal Rousseau Visit us online at thechildrenstrust.org By Millie Acebal Rousseau watch a dive-in movie from floating tubes on Family Fridays, the last Friday of the month. In Hialeah, McDonald Water Park offers a lazy river and wave pool. Slides and kiddie pools are at Bucky Dent Water Park and the Milander Aquatic Center, which also boasts an Olympic-size pool. The city, like most municipalities, also offers summer camps at its parks that employ an educational component, says Jeffrey Lagomacini, education and special program director. “We put on activities in a very safe but fun environment.” he said. C COMMUNITY CENTERS YMCA Family Centers: Call 305-357-4000. Membership dues range from $21-$51 monthly. Citywide rates also available. Joining fees are between $50-$80. Financial assistance available. Betty T. Ferguson Center: 3000 NW 199th St., Miami Gardens; 786-279-1223. Monthly admission for Miami-Dade residents: $25 child, $35 adult. Daily admission: $5 child; $10 adult. Call for info on camps and classes. Little Haiti Cultural Center: 212 - 260 NE 59th Terr.; 305-960-2969. Free, but call ahead for camps and classes. POOLS AND WATER PARKS A.D. Barnes Park: 3401 SW 72nd Ave.; 305-665-1626. Admission: $2.50 Grapeland Water Park: 1550 NW 37th Ave.; 305-960-2950. Admission: $7, ages 2-13; $12,14 and up. Family Friday dive-in movie, May-September: $5. Hialeah pools/water parks: Call 305-687-2650. Pool admission: $1 kids, $1.50 adults.Water parks: $2, kids; $2.50, adults Larry and Penny Thompson Park: 12451 SW 184th St.; 305-232-1049. Admission: beach only: $2, ages 3-17; $3, adults; waterslide: $4, ages 3-17; $4, adults. Tamiami Park: 11201 SW 24th St.; 786-315-5295. Pool admission: $2.50 NATURAL WONDERS Arch Creek Park: 1855 NE 135th St., North Miami Beach; 305-944-6111. Free; For nature and ghost walk fees and info, call 305-944-6111. The Little Farm: 13401 SW 244th St.; 305-258-3186. Admission: $10. © emese73 / Thinkstock M any parents stress over ways to entertain their children while school is out. But with pool-side movie nights, petting zoos and more, there are tons of local options for safe summer fun. The YMCA of Greater Miami offers diversions like family fitness classes and farmers markets. “A family can walk in with kids and do things as a family – basketball, health and wellness, and swimming,” explains Brian Sheafer, branch vice president of School-age Services. Activities vary at each of the YMCA’s four family centers, located in Homestead, South Miami-Dade, Allapattah and the North Pointe neighborhood in Northwest Miami-Dade. The YMCA, funded by The Children’s Trust, also offers summer camps at many local school sites. Besides recreational sports and field trips, the camps feature an academic component which brings in certified teachers to help students improve reading levels, and learn about nutrition and fitness. A scholarship assistance program is available for eligible parents. The Betty T. Ferguson Center in Miami Gardens, which center manager Quentin Pough refers to as the “Taj Mahal,” offers a range of options for youngsters and families alike. The community center offers basketball courts inside and outside, and an indoor pool complete with a kiddie slide. A computer lab and athletic track are open to the public. Kids may also take lessons in ballet, tap dance, drum line and martial arts. Children with creative flair can also head to the Little Haiti Cultural Center, which offers classes geared towards the arts. The center is also the site of Camp Discovery – a free, arts-based summer camp. In South Dade, families will want to visit The Little Farm on weekends to enjoy the farm’s petting zoo, home to rabbits, geese, piglets and more. The $10 admission includes unlimited pony rides and the chance to milk and feed the goats. Natural wonders abound at local parks as well, such as Miami-Dade’s Arch Creek Park in North Miami Beach, home to a butterfly garden and an ancient stone bridge once used by native tribes. Looking to dive into fun? Grapeland Water Park in the City of Miami features fast slides, a lazy river and pools. You can even hildren misbehave to push boundaries, react to frustration, or seek attention. The key to managing kids who are acting up? Model positive behavior. “Children are going to respond to either your anger or affection, depending on what you express most strongly,” explains Dr. Peter A. Gorski, chief health and child development officer for The Children’s Trust and a professor of public health, pediatrics and psychiatry at the University of South Florida. “If they get the most attention from scolding and yelling, they will keep doing that.” Parents may feel they are in a tough spot when dealing with teen rebellion or pre-school temper tantrum. But even if a parent gets frustrated, they should always avoid physical discipline, which can harm the child’s self-worth and teach aggression. “They’re going to turn around and kick, fight and scream if that’s the way they learn from you how to be in a relationship with someone,” warns Gorski. Parents should adopt a proactive approach by clearly stating their expectations – as well as the consequences if a child misbehaves, suggests school psychologist Lani Kaskel, Ph. D., a licensed marriage and family therapist. “Children become immune to constant yelling and screaming,” she says. Consequences are important, stresses Kaskel. If a teen has been cautioned about the limits on cell phone use, but then exceeds their cell phone minutes, they can work off the debt by doing chores around the house. Parents of younger children should avoid bargaining, opting instead for a time-out period equivalent to the child’s age in minutes, for example four minutes for a 4-year-old child. Kaskel says parents should then calmly address the incident with the child after the cooling-off period. “Children should always be given the opportunity to save face by genuinely apologizing or rectifying their misbehavior in some way,” she urges. Redirecting a child’s attention can also help minimize meltdowns. Giving your child some room to make mistakes can also be an important learning tool, especially with teenagers on the verge of becoming young adults. “Micromanaging, for example, with homework, may, in some cases, only result in passive resistance,” says Kaskel. Parents should encourage both teens and younger kids to express their feelings and frustrations – a useful tactic to both help diffuse the situation and give parents a chance to understand what is prompting the bad behavior. Programs like Informed Families’ Triple P Positive Parenting Program are also a resource for parents. “It’s parenting for any parent,” says Alita Patterson, Triple P program assistant and Red Ribbon Certified Schools program manager. Through group classes and phone support, parents learn how to deal with temper tantrums, homework battles, and teenage rebellion. Hialeah’s Parks and Recreation Department offers the Early Prevention and Intervention Youth and Internship Program (EPI), for children ages 12-17 who are minor offenders or need school community service hours. “For kids going in the wrong direction, it gives them a boost,” explains supervisor William Sanchez. Participants are assigned to work at a park. Field trips are designed Hialeah Early Prevention and Intervention Youth and Internship Program (EPI): For children 12-17 in Miami-Dade and Broward. Fee: $37 for non-Hialeah residents. Call 305-687-2650 or email jvega@ hialeahfl.gov for information. Informed Families: To learn more about Triple P Positive Parenting Program, including locations and enrollment, call 305-856-4886. to provide a sobering experience or reward positive change. They include tours of local jails and drug rehab centers, Miami Heat games, and visits to universities to discuss college plans. Above all, parents should make an effort to respond to – and reward – good behavior. “Catch children doing good,” says Gorski. “Use that moment to engage them, praise them and talk with them.” To learn more about programs in Miami-Dade County, call 211. Español Español Escoger el mejor campamento de verano ¿Busca un campamento educativo y divertido? Le ofrecemos algunos consejos para ayudarle a decidir. C omo padre responsable, usted debe saber que el aprendizaje no se detiene en el verano. Su hijo ha estudiado fuerte durante el año escolar y es importante que su progreso no se pierda en el verano. Y precisamente porque ha estudiado fuerte es que se precisa de un ambiente de aprendizaje que se diferencie del año escolar, algo que combine interactividad, diversión y actividades enriquecedoras. El lugar más probable para encontrarlo es un campamento de verano de calidad, como las muchas opciones económicas financiadas por The Children’s Trust. Los buenos campamentos poseen un ambiente seguro y estimulante, uno que garantice que las habilidades para la lectura, núcleo del progreso académico de su hijo, se mantendrán o mejorarán. YMCA, una de las numerosas organizaciones subvencionadas por The Children’s Trust para que funcionen como campamentos de verano, ofrece un modelo interactivo, interesante y dinámico para los niños que pasan todo el día en el campamento. “En YMCA, nuestro concepto de diversión es nadar, hacer deportes y jugar. Tenemos el mismo enfoque del componente académico que tenemos en [los programas] para después de la escuela, pero que contiene más diversión. El campamento de verano es una oportunidad para involucrar a los niños fuera de la escuela, donde se desarrolla el aprendizaje tradicional”, dice Brian Sheafer, vicepresidente de servicios para escolares de YMCA de Miami. “El campamento es diversión en verano. Podemos hacer excursiones, algo que no podemos hacer durante el año lectivo. Buscamos el equilibrio en las excursiones: algunas son puramente para el entretenimiento, y tratamos de equilibrarlas con los que son entretenidas y académicas, como las que hacemos a un zoológico”, agrega. Debido a que el espacio y las becas por lo general están limitados, es importante comenzar a buscar un campamento lo antes posible para conocer varias opciones. Naturalmente, usted tomará en cuenta la ubicación y las actividades que ofrecen. Algunos se concentran en intereses específicos (naturaleza, arte dramático, danza, deportes, natación, tecnología y otros) lo cual es una forma ideal de que su niño explore alguno de ellos o mejore un talento particular. Florida Film Institute, por ejemplo, ofrece a los alumnos de secundaria la oportunidad de concentrarse en los aspectos prácticos de la producción de películas comerciales, entre ellos la preparación del guion, cinematografía, iluminación, sonido, dirección, montaje, actuación y música. Los estudiantes reciben clases de profesionales fílmicos locales. “Este campo es verdaderamente único. Los chicos proceden de áreas diferentes, y al principio no se conocen, pero cuando termina el campamento ya se han hecho amigos: se trata de estimular el trabajo en equipo, la integración y de explorar nuevas ideas creativas”, señala Visítenos en internet: thechildrenstrust.org Stephanie Martino, directora ejecutiva de Florida Film Institute. Pídales recomendaciones a sus amistades, familiares y vecinos que ya han inscrito anteriormente a sus hijos en esos programas. Llame a algunos campamentos para hacer preguntas y, cuando sea posible, recorra las instalaciones. Los empleados de los campamentos deben ser hospitalarios y respetuosos. En lo relativo a idioma y cultura, deben ser un reflejo de las familias a las que atienden. Deben mostrarse amistosos y cordiales entre ellos, y estimular de forma clara el ingenio y la curiosidad natural de los niños. Todos los campamentos deben contar con directrices aceptables de supervisión. Los campamentos grandes pueden recibir a cientos de niños, aunque la proporción adecuada de empleados, atentos y comprometidos, garantizará que su hijo disfrute de una experiencia positiva y enriquecedora. Debe haber un adulto por cada niño entre 6 y 10 años de edad, y un empleado adulto por cada 15 niños mayores de 11 años se considera aceptable. Cuando el entorno está próximo al agua, se necesita más supervisión. Supervise las instalaciones del campamento. ¿El espacio es seguro, bien iluminado y lo bastante grande para que los niños disfruten de sus actividades? ¿Tiene suficiente espacio al aire libre? ¿Sombra? Busque peligros potenciales tanto en el interior como en el exterior del local. Pregunte acerca de la supervisión en el patio de juegos y en lo referente a juegos físicos. ¿Se ofrecen actividades acuáticas? Asegúrese de que los empleados de supervisión sepan aplicar CPR (resucitación cardiopulmonar) y de si los instructores de natación tienen certificados. Si su hijo tiene alguna discapacidad, infórmelo al campamento lo antes posible; la mayoría de ellos hará todo lo posible por acomodarlo. Averigüe si hay oportunidades de que los niños socialicen con otros compañeros con discapacidades y sobre la posibilidad de relacionarse con otras familias. También es importante que las actividades y las normas sean apropiadas a las necesidades especiales de su hijo. La seguridad debe ser la principal preocupación de cualquier campamento. Los empleados siempre deben estar atentos a cuándo llegan los niños, cuándo se van y quién los recoge. El niño debe permanecer en el exterior al menos parte del día, un hecho que presenta sus propios riesgos. Meriendas y comidas saludables y abundante agua y bebidas (bajas en azúcar, no carbonatadas) podrán evitar que los niños se debiliten. Pregunte cuándo y qué alimentos y bebidas se proporcionan. Para encontrar el “mejor” campamento, comience a investigar con tiempo y tomando en consideración su presupuesto, la ubicación y el mejor interés de su hijo. Busque sobre todo un campamento que incluya la diversión en el aprendizaje para que este no se descuide en el verano. Para más información sobre los programas en el condado Miami-Dade, llame al 211. Español Español fundadora y archivadora de The Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida. Dentro de poco el sitio web de la fundación pondrá a disposición tours virtuales. Aunque muchos niños del sur de Florida pueden rastrear su origen en países extranjeros, un viaje a la tierra de sus antepasados puede no ser posible por razones políticas o económicas. Pero los padres pueden continuar compartiendo su herencia cultural cocinando las recetas tradicionales de la familia o llevando a los niños a restaurantes que se especialicen en la cocina de sus países de origen. Pueden ser restaurantes haitianos, latinoamericanos, asiáticos o europeos. Las personas encargadas de cuidar de los niños o familiares mayores pueden también contar hisorias de su infancia, recordar anécdotas familiares o compartir cuentos populares del folclor de su país, ya que todo ello forma parte de la tradición oral que pasa de generación en generación. Los expertos coinciden en que esta tradición puede ayudar a los niños a desarrollar fluidez en lectura oral o la facilidad con que un niño puede leer, hablar y escribir. Esto resulta en habilidades importantes sobre todo para estudiantes cuyo primer idioma no es inglés. Planificar un proyecto de historia familiar puede ayudar a minimizar el llamado summer slide, la tendencia a Vuelta a las raíces Conocer la historia familiar ayuda a los niños a explorar su legado cultural y a poner en práctica habilidades importantes durante los meses de verano. Visítenos en internet: thechildrenstrust.org © Lite Productions / Thinkstock Miami Historical Museum, George dirige recorridos históricos por la Pequeña Habana y otros vecindarios locales. En Black Archives, los padres pueden obtener un mapa de puntos históricos como a Ward Rooming House, que fue hogar de afroamericanos y seminoles que participaron en la construcción de las vías férreas impulsadas por Henry Flagler. “Conocer sus antecedentes ancestrales ayuda a los niños a conocerse mejor a sí mismos y saber su potencial”, señala la Dra. Dorothy Jenkins Fields, historiadora, © iStockphoto / Thinkstock E sus luchas y triunfos, y el lugar que ocupan ahora”, señala el Dr. Paul George, historiador y profesor de historia en Miami Dade College. Ayudar a los chicos a investigar su historia familiar puede ser tan sencillo como compartir un recuerdo mientras se está en la mesa, ir a la biblioteca a buscar libros que hablen sobre la tierra de sus antepasados o crear un árbol genealógico con notas y fotografías. Otro consejo: hacer una excursión local. A través de HistoryMiami, antiguo “Conocer sus antecedentes ancestrales ayuda a los niños a conocerse mejor a sí mismos y saber su potencial” Entrevista a una persona mayor: Hablar sobre familiares mayores puede ayudar a los niños a aprender importantes lecciones sobre su herencia e historia familiar. Estas son algunas formas de romper el hielo para entablar una conversación: • ¿De dónde viene? • ¿Cuánto tiempo ha estado aquí? • ¿Por qué nuestros antepasados vinieron aquí; qué los trajo? • ¿Cómo era Miami o su ciudad natal cuando usted tenía mi edad? • Cuando tenía mi edad, ¿cómo eran de diferentes la escuela, la casa o la iglesia? • ¿Qué hacía de pequeño para divertirse? • ¿Cuáles eran sus juguetes, comidas y música favoritos? Consejos para la entrevista: Por Millie Acebal Rousseau nseñar a los niños su historia familiar es una manera estupenda de relacionarse con ellos, y aprender sobre su cultura a través de la música, la comida, historias e incluso viejas fotografías les da un fuerte sentido de identidad propia. Los meses de verano, sin el ajetreo de la escuela y las actividaes extracurriculares, les brinda a niños y jóvenes la oportunidad de explorar su pasado, tanto familiar como cultural, al involucrarlos en un proyecto. “Investigar su pasado les ofrece una apreciación más profunda de su familia, perder habilidades académicas en verano debido a que no se ejercitan. Hacer que los niños lean y hablen sobre sus historias familiares los ayudará a trabajar en sus capacidades cognitivas. Alcanzar el nivel de lectura adecuado para el tercer grado es una importante iniciativa para The Children’s Trust, que encabeza la campaña Read to Learn a nivel del condado. Otra ventaja educativa de elaborar un proyecto de historia familiar es que les brinda a los jóvenes material de lectura. Muchas escuelas exigen llevar un diario durante el verano, y las historias y viajes familiares a sitios de interés local le proporcionan bastante material para esas asignaciones. Hablar con los niños sobre su origen también les puede inculcar orgullo sobre el lugar de donde vienen y motivarlos, sobre todo si usted o sus antepasados han pasado por dificultades, explica Jenkins Fields. Aunque es importante contar historias apropiadas según la edad del niño, los adultos no deben sentir temor de contar historias sobre temas difíciles o complicados. Las que demuestran perseverancia a través del ejemplo de personas que han superado obstáculos o que tienen un origen humilde transmiten mensajes y valores importantes. “Cuente la verdad”, recomienda Jenkins Field. “Comparta algo con sus hijos que muestre las dificultades que pasó y cómo fue capaz de resolverlas de una manera positiva”. • Pedir al entrevistado que fije una fecha para la entrevista ¡y asegurarse de mantener la cita! • Establecer 45 minutos o una hora para la entrevista. • Hacer preguntas cortas y concisas. • Si la persona está de acuerdo, tomar notas o grabar un video o audio. • ¡No interrumpir! Dejar que los padres, los abuelos u otros familiares sean los que hablen. Recorridos locales HistoryMiami: 305-375-1621; email citytours@historymiami.org The Black Archives: 305-636-2390 or 305-636-2217. Para más información sobre los programas en el condado Miami-Dade, llame al 211. Español Español Verano en la Chicos buenos con ciudad mala conducta No hay que salir de la ciudad para encontrar diversión en el verano: Miami-Dade tiene montones de actividades cerca de usted. ¿Cómo hacerle frente a un adolescente rebelde o a un pequeño propenso a rabietas? Intente aplicar estos consejos para estimular un mejor comportamiento en su hijo. Por Millie Acebal Rousseau Visítenos en internet: thechildrenstrust.org Por Millie Acebal Rousseau L Family Friday, incluso se puede ver una película mientras flotando en la piscina. En Hialeah, McDonald Water Park tiene un río artificial y una piscina con olas. En Bucky Dent Water Park y en el Milander Aquatic Center hay toboganes y piscinas para niños pequeños; este último tiene además una piscina olímpica. Hialeah, como la mayoría de las municipalidades, organiza campamentos de verano en sus parques con un componente educativo, señala Jeffrey Lagomacini, director de educación y programas especiales de Hialeah. “Organizamos actividades en un ambiente muy seguro pero muy divertido”, concluye. CENTROS COMUNITARIOS YMCA Family Centers: Llamar al 305-357-4000. Costo de la membrecía mensual: entre $21 y $51. Disponibles otras tarifas en la ciudad. Tarifa para asociarse: entre $50 y $80. Se ofrece asistencia financiera. Betty T. Ferguson Center: 3000 NW 199th St., Miami Gardens; 786-279-1223. Entrada mensual para residentes de Miami-Dade: $25 (niños); $35 (adultos). Admisión diaria: $5 (niños); $10 (adultos). Llame para información sobre campamentos y clases. Little Haiti Cultural Center: 212 - 260 NE 59th Terr.; 305-960-2969. Gratis, aunque debe llamar antes para informarse sobre campamentos y clases. PISCINAS Y PARQUES ACUÁTICOS A.D. Barnes Park: 3401 SW 72nd Ave.; 305-665-1626. Entrada: $2,50 Grapeland Water Park: 1550 NW 37th Ave.; 305-960-2950. Admisión: $7, de 2 a 13 años; $12, a partir de 14 años. Películas de Family Friday $5, de mayo a septiembre. Piscinas y parques acuáticos de Hialeah: Llamar al 305-687-2650. Entrada a la piscina: $1 (niños), $1,50 (adultos). Parques acuáticos: $2 (niños); $2,50 (adultos). Larry and Penny Thompson Park: 12451 SW 184th St.; 305-232-1049. Entrada: solamente a la playa: $2 (de 3 a 17 años); $3 (adultos); tobogán acuático: $4 (de 3 a 17 años); $4 (adultos). Tamiami Park: 11201 SW 24th St.; 786-315-5295. Entrada a la piscina: $2,50. PARQUES NATURALES Arch Creek Park: 1855 NE 135th St., North Miami Beach; 305-944-6111. Gratis; para información, llamar al 305-944-6111. The Little Farm: 13401 SW 244th St.; 305-258-3186. Entrada: $10. © Ryan McVay / Thinkstock M uchos padres se preocupan por encontrar formas de entretener a sus hijos cuando están de vacaciones. Pero existen muchas alternativas locales para pasar un verano divertido y seguro, como ver películas junto a una piscina, ir a un zoológico de contacto y muchas más. YMCA del Gran Miami organiza actividades entretenidas, entre ellas clases de gimnasia en familia y mercados campesinos. “La familia puede venir con los niños a hacer cosas juntos: basquetbol, actividades relacionadas con la salud o el bienestar físico y natación”, explica Brian Sheafer, vicepresidente de servicios para escolares de YMCA de Miami. Las actividades varían en los cuatro centros familiares de la organización, situados en Homestead, South Miami-Dade, Allapatah y el vecindario de North Pointe, en el noroeste de Miami-Dade. YMCA, fundado por The Children’s Trust, también organiza campamentos de verano en muchas escuelas locales. Además de deportes recreativos y excursiones, los campos cuentan con un componente académico gracias a maestros certificados que ayudan a los alumnos a mejorar su nivel de lectura, además de enseñar nutrición y cómo tener buen estado físico. Un programa de asistencia de becas está disponible para los padres. Betty T. Ferguson Center de Miami Gardens, cuyo gerente, Quentin Pugh, llama el “Taj Majal”, tiene variadas opciones para jóvenes y sus familias. El centro comunitario tiene canchas de basquetbol dentro y fuera y una piscina exterior con tobogán para niños pequeños. Están abiertos al público un laboratorio de computación y una pista de atletismo. Los niños pueden tomar clases de ballet, de tap, de drum line y de artes marciales. Los chicos con personalidad creativa también pueden ir a Little Haiti Cultural Center, que ofrece clases enfocadas en las artes. En el centro también funciona Camp Discovery, un campamento de verano gratis concentrado en las artes. En South Dade, las familias pueden visitar los fines de semana The Little Farm para disfrutar de su zoológico de contacto que tiene conejos, gansos, cerditos y otros simpáticos animales. La entrada ($10) incluye vueltas ilimitadas en poni y la oportunidad de ordeñar y alimentar a las cabras. Las maravillas naturales también abundan en los parques locales, como el Arch Creek Park en North Miami Beach, donde hay un jardín de mariposas y un puente antiguo de piedra que fue utilizado por tribus nativas. Para “sumergirse” en la diversión, Grapeland Water Park ofrece toboganes rápidos, un río artificial y piscinas. El último viernes del mes, os niños se portan mal para probar límites, reaccionar a la frustración o para llamar la atención. La clave para lidiar con la mala conducta de los niños es ofrecerles un modelo de comportamiento positivo. “Los niños van a responder con rabia o afectividad, dependiendo de lo que usted exprese con más fuerza”, explica el Dr. Peter A. Gorski, jefe de salud y desarrollo infantil de The Children’s Trust y profesor de salud pública, pediatría y siquiatría en University of South Florida. “Si consiguen más atención con reprimendas y gritos, lo seguirán haciendo”. Los padres pueden tener la sensación de que están en una coyuntura difícil cuando tienen que hacerle frente a la rebeldía del adolescente o las rabietas de los niños pequeños. Pero incluso si el progenitor se siente frustrado, siempre debería evitar la agresión física, que puede dañar la autoestima del niño y enseñarle a ser agresivo. “Van a patear, pelear y gritar si esas son la maneras que aprendieron de usted de relacionarse con una persona”, advierte Gorski. Los padres deben adoptar una perspectiva proactiva expresando claramente sus expectativas, así como las consecuencias si un niño se comporta mal, sugiere la sicóloga Lani Kaskel, terapeuta familiar y matrimonial licenciada. “Los niños se vuelven inmunes a los gritos y chillidos constantes”, señala. Las consecuencias son importantes, enfatiza Kaskel. Si a un adolescente se le ha advertido sobre los límites del uso del teléfono celular, pero luego se excede en los minutos, pueden eliminar esa “deuda” realizando labores domésticas. Los padres de niños más pequeños deben evitar cualquier tipo de negociación y optar por un aplicar un periodo de castigo equivalente a la edad del niño en minutos; por ejemplo, cuatro minutos en el caso de un niño de cuatro años. Kaskel dice que los padres deben luego encarar con calma el incidente con el niño después de enfriar los ánimos. “A los niños hay que darles siempre la oportunidad de redimirse pidiendo genuinamente disculpas o rectificando su mal comportamiento de alguna manera”, aclara. Redirigir la atención de un niño también puede ayudar a minimizar el malestar. Darle la oportunidad de cometer errores puede constituir igualmente una herramienta de aprendizaje, sobre todo a adolescentes a punto de convertirse en jóvenes adultos. “Controlar de forma excesiva, por ejemplo las tareas escolares, puede en algunos casos tener como resultado simplemente una resistencia pasiva”, señala Kaskel. Los padres deben estimular a los adolescentes y a los chicos más pequeños a expresar sus sentimientos y frustraciones, una táctica útil tanto para ayudar a aplacar la situación como para darles a los padres la oportunidad de entender lo que está provocando la mala conducta. Programas como el Triple P Positive Parenting Program de Informed Families también son un recurso para los progenitores. “Son lecciones de paternidad para padres”, dice Alita Patterson, asistente de Triple P y gerente de programa de Red Ribbon Certified Schools. Mediante clases en grupo y apoyo telefónico, los padres aprenden a lidiar con rabietas, rebeldía adolescente y dificultades para que los niños hagan sus tareas. El Departamento de Parques y Recreación de Hialeah ofrece el programa Early Prevention and Intervention Youth and Internship Program (EPI) para niños de 12 a 17 años que tienen problemas de delincuencia juvenil o que necesitan cumplir horas de servicio comunitario en la escuela. “A los niños que van por mal camino, esto les da un impulso”, asegura su supervisor, William Sánchez. A los participantes se les asigna trabajar en un parque. Las excursiones de campo están diseñadas para Hialeah Early Prevention and Intervention Youth and Internship Program (EPI): para niños entre 12 y 17 años de Miami-Dade y Broward. Costo: $37 para no residentes de Hialeah. Llame al 305-687-2650 o escriba al correo electrónico jvega@hialeahfl.gov para obtener información. Informed Families: para saber más sobre Triple P Positive Parenting Program, incluyendo ubicaciones e inscripción, llame al 305-856-4886. ofrecer una experiencia esclarecedora o un cambio positivo; incluyen recorridos por cárceles locales y centros de rehabilitación de drogas, ir a partidos de los Miami Heat y visitas a universidades para discutir planes universitarios. Sobre todo, los padres deben hacer un esfuerzo para responder —y recompensar— a la buena conducta. “Fíjese cuando hagan algo bueno”, aconseja Gorski. “Use ese momento para felicitarlos y hablar con ellos”. Para más información sobre los programas en el condado Miami-Dade, llame al 211. Kreyòl Kreyòl Chwazi Pi Bon Kan pou Sezon Ete a Eske wap cheche yon kan pou timoun ki edikatif ak amizan? Nap ba ou tip pou ede’w deside. K òm paran k ap patisipe, ou konnen aprantisaj pitit ou a pa dwe sispann lè sezon ete a koumanse. Pitit ou etidye anpil pandan lane eskolè a, kidonk li enpòtan pou pwogrè pitit ou a pa “glise desann” pandan mwa ete yo. Epi kòm li travay di, sa nou vle wè ki rive, se yon kalite aprantisaj ki pa menm avèk jan pitit ou aprann pandan lane eskolè a, ki melanje entèaktivite, amizman, ak aktivite ki fè timoun lan fè pwogrè. Pi bon kote pou w jwenn pwogram pou sa, se nan yon bon kalite kan ete, tankou plizyè chwa ou ka jwenn nan pwogram The Children’s Trust finanse yo. Kan bon kalite yo ofri yon anviwonnman san danje ki ankouraje pitit ou a, ki veye pou kapasite l nan lekti - ki fondamantal pou pwogrè akademik li - prezève oubyen vin pi bon. YMCA, ki se youn nan plizyè òganizasyon The Children’s fund finanse pou kan ete, ofri yon modèl entèaktivite, angajman, ak mouvman pou timoun ki pase tout jounen an nan kan. “Nan YMCA, konsepyon nou pou sezon ete a se naje, espò, ak jwèt,” dapre Brian Sheafer, vis prezidan Sèvis nan Lekòl dapre Laj nan YMCA Miami. “Pou konpozan akademik la, nou pran menm apwòch nou pran pou pwogram apre lekòl, men nou mete plis amizman ladan. Kan ete bay yon chans pou angaje timoun yo deyò lekòl la, kote aprantisaj tradisyonnèl la fèt.” Li di tou: “Kan ete fèt pou plezi. Nou kapab ale vizite kote nou pa ka ale pandan lane eskolè a. Nou chwazi yon ekilib ant vizit pou anmizman - kote gen plezi sèlman - avèk vizit ki gen plezi ak enterè akademik ladan yo, tankou vizit nan jaden zowolojik.” Kòm gen limitasyon nan kantite plas ak nan bous pou kan yo anpil fwa, li enpòtan pou w koumanse chèche depi bonè, epi pou w gade nan pami plizyè chwa ou ka fè pou kan ete, pou fanmi w. Nou sèten ou pral gade ki kote kan an ap fèt, ak ki kalite aktivite yo ofri. Gen kan kote yo konsantre plis sou enterè espesyal - tankou lanati, teyat, dans, espò, naje, teknoloji, ak lòt bagay - sa ki yon mwayen ideyal pou pitit ou a gade kisa ki enterese l, oubyen pou li fè pwogrè nan yon talan li genyen. Pa egzanp, nan Florida Film Institute yo ofri elèv klas segondè yo yon chans pou konsantre sou aspè pratik nan pwodiksyon sinema, sa ki vle di ekri senaryo, sinematografi, ekleraj, son, anrejistreman, pwodiksyon, koreksyon, jwe wòl, epi mizk. Se pwofesyonnèl lokal nan sinema ki enstriktè elèv sa yo. Dapre direktè egzekitif Stephanie Marino, “Kan yo tèlman diferan. Timoun yo soti nan plizyè kote, epi lè yo fenk koumanse, youn pa konn lòt. Men lè kan an fini, yo gen tan zanmi - sa aprann Vizite nou sou entènèt la nan thechildrenstrust.org travay ann ekip, fè konneksyon, epi gade nouvo lide.” Pran konsèy sou kan yo nan men zanmi, fanmi, ak vwazinaj ou ki te deja enskri pitit yo nan pwogram konsa. Rele kan ki ka enterese w yo si w gen nenpòt kesyon, epi ale nan kote a pèsonnèlman si sa posib. Pèsonnèl nan kan yo dwe resevwa w avèk koutwazi ak respè. Sou kesyon lang ak kilti, yo dwe montre karakteristik fanmi y ap sèvi yo. Anplwaye yo dwe aji byen youn ak lòt, epi yo dwe montre aklè yo vle ankouraje tandans natirèl timoun lan pou inovasyon ak kiryozite l. Tout kan yo dwe satisfè direktiv akseptab pou sipèvizyon yo. Gwo kan yo ka resevwa plizyè santèn timoun, men pwopòsyon rezonnab pèsonnèl ki la pou travay ak timoun yo ap fè w konnen pitit ou a pral fè yon eksperyans anrichisan ak pozitif. Pou timoun ki ant laj 6 ak 10 an, dwe genyen omwen 1 moun majè pou chak 10 timoun. Pou timoun ki depase laj 11 an, kapab genyen 1 moun majè pou chak 15 timoun. Sèlman, lè timoun yo toupre yon dlo, yo dwe genyen plis sipèvizyon. Gade enstalasyon ki nan kan an. Èske kote a san danje, èske li byen klere, epi li ase gran pou timoun yo alèz nan aktivite y ap fè? Èske gen ase espas deyò? Ase lonbraj? Gade si pa gen anyen ki ka poze yon danje, ni andedan, ni deyò. Mande ki kalite sipèvizyon k ap genyen nan lakou kote timoun yo jwe, ak sipèvizyon pou jwèt fizik yo. Èske y ap pèmèt yo fè aktivite nan dlo? Chèche konnen si pèsonnèl sipèvizyon an konn fè CPR (Reyanimasyon kadyopilmonè), epi si monitè natasyon yo sètifye. Si pitit ou a gen yon andikap, fè kan an konnen sa pi bonè ou kapab; pifò nan kan yo ap fè tout posib yo, pou fè aranjman pou pitit ou a. Mande si l ap posib pou pitit ou a fè aktivite avèk lòt timoun ki gen andikap tou, ak si l ap posib pou w antre an relasyon avèk lòt fanmi. Sekirite fèt pou li pi gwo priyorite nan nenpòt pwogram. Pèsonnèl sant lan dwe toujou veye lè timoun yo rive nan kan an, lè yo prale lakay yo, ak ki moun ki vin chèche yo. Pitit ou a pral pase omwen yon pati nan jounen yo deyò, sa ki deja reprezante yon danje. Manje ki bon pou sante, anpil dlo, ak bon jan bweson (ki pa gen anpil sik, epi ki san kabonat!) ap itil pou anpeche pitit ou a santi feblès. Mande ki lè yo sèvi manje ak bweson, ak kisa yo sèvi timoun yo. Pou jwenn “pi bon” kan pou fanmi w, koumanse chèche depi nan bonnè, epi reflechi sou bidjè w, sou kote ou rete a, ak sou enterè timoun lan. Chèche espesyalman yon kan ki gen plis “P-L-E-Z-I” nan aprantisaj, pou anpeche edikasyon pitit ou a “glise desann” nan edikasyon li pandan Sezon Ete sa a. Pou jwenn plis ransèyman sou pwogram yo genyen nan Miami-Dade County, rele 211. Kreyòl Kreyòl Analize Rasin Ou Lè yo aprann istwa fanmi yo, sa ede timoun analize eritaj kiltirèl yo ak aprann fè bon jan travay pandan mwa nan sezon ete a. Vizite nou sou entènèt la nan thechildrenstrust.org Pou ede timoun fè rechèch sou istwa fanmi yo, sa kapab mande sèlman pou rakonte yon bagay enteresan ou ka sonje, lè nou chita ansanm pou manje bò yon tab, oswa ale nan bibliyotèk pou prete liv sou kote yon zansèt nou te rete, oswa sèvi avèk papye kadriye ak pòtre pou bati yon jeneyaloji fanmi an. Yon lòt konsèy enteresan: Ale fè yon ti vwayaj nan zòn lan. Nan HistoryMiami, ki te rele anvan sa Miami Historical Museum (Mize Istorik Miami), George mennen moun vizite Little Havana ak lòt katye nan zòn lan. Nan Black Archiv (Achiv sou Istwa Ras Nwa), paran yo ka jwenn yon kat ki genyen kote istorik tankou Ward Rooming House; © Jupiterimages / Thinkstock L è w ap aprann timoun istwa fanmi yo, se yon bon mwayen pou konnekte avèk yo – epi lè yo aprann kilti yo nan mizik, nan manje, nan istwa, oubyen menm nan pòtre, sa ba yo yon sans idantite ki pi fò. Mwa nan sezon ete, ki pa gen presyon pou pare ak abiye pou lekòl ak pou aktivite apre lekòl yo, bay timoun ak jenn moun yon bon opòtinite pou analize pase yo, kit se istwa pèsonnèl kit se istwa kiltirèl yo, lè yo angaje nan yon pwojè. “Lè timoun analize pase yo, sa fè yo apresye pi byen fanmi yo, lit fanmi yo te mennen, viktwa yo te reyalize, ak kote yo rive kounye a”, dapre Paul George, Ph.D., ki se yon istoryen ak pwofesè istwa nan Miami Dade College. © iStockphoto / Thinkstock Par Millie Acebal Rousseau se la ki te kay travayè Nwa ak Seminòl ki te ede bati ray tren pou Henry Flager la. Dapre Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Ph.D., ki se fondatris ak achivis nan Black Archives History ak nan Research Foundation of South Florida, “Lè timoun konn istwa zansèt yo, sa ede yo konprann pi byen ki moun yo ye, ak kisa yo ka fè”. Anvan lontan, li pral posib pou fè vizit vityèl sou sit entènèt fondasyon an. Menm si anpil timoun nan Sid Florid kapab aprann fanmi yo te soti nan lòt peyi, li kapab pa posib pou yo ale nan peyi sa yo pou rezon politik oubyen rezon ekonomik. Paran yo toujou ka montre timoun yo eritaj kilti a, lè yo kuit yon bon manje peyi kote yo soti a, oubyen mennen timoun yo nan yon restoran ki espesyalize nan fè manje peyi a. Nan pami manje ou ka jwenn nan zòn lan, genyen depi manje ayisyen ak latino, pou rive sou manje azyatik ak ewopeyen. Moun k ap okipe timoun yo ak moun nan fanmi an ki pi gran kapab rakonte istwa sou lè yo te timoun, oubyen istwa yo renmen rakonte nan fanmi an, oubyen istwa fòlklò ki nan kilti yo - tout sa ki antre nan istwa oral ki pase nan jenerasyon yo. Ekspè yo dakò pou di tradisyon sa yo kapab ede timoun yo aprann rakonte istwa fasil, oubyen fasilite yo nan fè lekti, nan pale, ak nan ekri. Se yon konpetans enpòtan pou timoun ki pa gen angle kòm lang manman yo. Lè ou plannifye yon pwojè ki gen anmizman pou fanmi an, sa kapab ede redui sa yo rele “pèdi nan sa yo te aprann lekòl, nan sezon ete” a, ki se tandans pou yon elèv pèdi nan sa li te aprann, pandan sezon ete a lè li pa ale lekòl. Lè w ankouraje timoun yo li ak rakonte istwa fanmi an, ou ede yo tou nan kapasite pou travay ak konprann. Se yon inisyativ enpòtan pou The Children’s Trust, pou fè elèv twazyèm ane yo fè lekti nan nivo klas yo, paske inisyativ sa a ede kanpay Read to Learn nan tout peyi a. Men yon lòt avantaj ankò pwojè istwa yon fanmi kapab genyen nan edikasyon: Sa bay jenn moun yon bagay pou yo ekri sou li. Gen anpil lekòl ki konn mande elèv yo fè pwojè tankou jounalis pandan sezon ete a; se konsa istwa sou fanmi ak vizit nan kote ki enteresan nan zòn lan kapab bay anpil matyè pou devwa ete sa yo. Lè w pale ak timoun sou kote yo soti, sa kapab ba yo tou fyète ak ankouraje yo, epesyalman si oumenm oswa zansèt ou te rezoud pwoblèm difisil, dapre sa Jenkins Fields esplike. Menm si li enpòtan pou fè istwa yo koresponn avèk laj timoun lan, paran yo pa dwe jennen pou yo rakonte istwa sou sijè ki konplike oubyen difisil. Yon kalite istwa ki transmèt mesaj ak valè enpòtan, se istwa ki montre egzanp moun ki rezoud obstak avèk pèseverans yo, oubyen ki te derape nan lamizè. Jenkins Fields konseye: “Di verite. Aprann timoun yo yon bagay ki montre jan ou te goumen ak pwoblèm yo, ak jan ou te rive rezoud yo yon jan ki pozitif.” Entèvyou ak yon Moun ki Gen Plis Laj (pou timoun): Lè timoun pale ak moun ki gen plis laj, sa ede yo aprann leson enpòtan sou eritaj yo ak sou istwa fanmi yo. Men kèk fraz pou koumanse yon entèvyou, pou derape konvèsasyon an. • Ki kote ou moun? • Depi konbyen tan ou isit? • Pou kisa papa ak manman w te vini isit la; pou ki rezon nou vini? • Kijan Miami, oswa vil kote ou te fèt la, te ye lè ou te gen laj mwen? • Lè ou te gen laj mwen, kisa ki te diferan nan lekòl, nan lakay ou, ak nan legliz ou? • Kisa ou te konn fè kòm anmizman, lè ou te timoun? • Ki jwèt, ki manje, ak ki mizik ou te pi renmen? Konsèy pou entèvyou: • Mande moun ou pral fè entèvyou avèk li a yon randevou davans, epi sonje ale nan randevou a! • Rezève ant 45 minit ak 1 èdtan pou entèvyou a. • Kenbe kesyon yo kout ak dirèk. • Si moun lan dakò, pran nòt oswa fè yon videyo oubyen yon anrejistreman odyo. • Pa koupe lapawòl moun lan! Kite paran an, oswa granparan an, oswa lòt moun ki nan fanmi an pale. Vizit Gide Lokal HistoryMiami: 305-375-1621 oubyen, nan kourye elektwonnik: citytours@historymiami.org The Black Archives: 305-636-2390 oubyen 305-636-2217. Pou jwenn plis ransèyman sou pwogram yo genyen nan Miami-Dade County, rele 211. Kreyòl Kreyòl Sezon Ete nan Bon timoun, move Vil la konpòtman Ou pa bezwen kite vil la, pou jwenn anmizman pandan Sezon Ete a: Miami-Dade òganize anpil aktivite toupre lakay ou. Kouman pou w aji avèk yon adolesan rebèl, oswa yon timoun k ap plede fè kòlè? Konsèy sa yo, se pou ede w ankouraje yon timoun aji pi byen. Por Millie Acebal Rousseau Vizite nou sou entènèt la nan thechildrenstrust.org Por Millie Acebal Rousseau Nan Hialeah, w ap jwenn McDonald Water Park ki genyen yon rivyè trankil ak yon pisin ki fè vag. Genyen gliswa ak pisin pou timoun piti nan Bucky Dent Water Park ak nan Milander Aquatic Center, ki genyen tou yon pisin olenpik. Tankou pifò nan minisipalite yo, vil la ofri tou kan pou sezon ete nan pak li yo, kote ki gen yon pwogram edikatif, dapre enfòmasyon Jeffrey Lagomacini, ki se direktè pou edikasyon ak pwogram espesyal. Li di konsa “Nou òganize aktivite ki pa gen danje, men pou yo bay bon jan amizman”. T SANT KOMINOTÈ YMCA Family Centers: Rele nan nimewo 305-357-4000. Manm yo peye ant $21 ak $51 pou chak mwa. Ou ka jwenn tarif tou ki sèvi pou tout vil la. Pri pou enskri, se ant $50 ak $80. Ou ka jwenn asistans pou peye. Betty T. Ferguson Center: 3000 NW 199th St., Miami Gardens; 786-279-1223. Pri pou rezidan Miami-Dade yo peye pou yon mwa: $25 pou timoun, $35 pou granmoun. Pri pou yon jou: $5 pou timoun, $10 pou granmoun. Rele pou enfòmasyon sou kan ak sou klas yo. Little Haiti Cultural Center: 212 - 260 NE 59th Terr.; 305-960-2969. Gratis, men telefone davans pou enfòmayon sou kan yo ak sou klas yo. PISIN AK PAK KI GEN ANMIZMAN NAN DLO A.D. Barnes Park: 3401 SW 72nd Ave.; 305-665-1626. Pri: $2.50 Grapeland Water Park: 1550 NW 37th Ave.; 305-960-2950. Pri: $7 pou timoun ant 2 ak 13 an; $12 pou timoun ki gen 14 an oubyen ki pi gran. Sinema nan pisin nan Vandredi pou Fanmi, pandan mwa me ak septanm: $5. Pak nan Hialeah ki gen pisin ak anmizman nan dlo: Rele nan nimewo 305-687-2650. Pri pou benyen nan pisin: $1 pou timoun, $1.50 pou granmoun. Pak ki gen anmizman nan dlo: $2 pou timoun, $2.50 pou granmoun. Larry and Penny Thompson Park: 12451 SW 184th St.; 305-232-1049. Pri: pou plaj sèlman: $2 pou timoun ant 3 ak 17 an; $3 pou granmoun; gliswa: $4 pou timoun ant 3 ak 17 an; $4 pou granmoun. Tamiami Park: 11201 SW 24th St.; 786-315-5295. Pri pou benyen nan pisin: $2.50 MÈVÈY NATIRÈL Arch Creek Park: 1855 NE 135 Street, North Miami Beach; 305-944-6111. Gratis; pou mache nan lanati ak pou pwomennen gade lespri, rele pou enfòmasyon nan nimewo 305-944-6111. The Little Farm: 13401 SW 244th St.; 305-258-3186. Pri: $10. © Gerville Hall / Thinkstock A npil paran gen pwoblèm pou jwenn kote pou pitit yo anmize lè lekòl fèmen. Men avèk sware sinema bò pisin, pwogram pou ale jwe ak bèt, epi lòt pwogram ankò, gen yon pakèt opsyon lokal pou anmize pandan sezon ete a. YMCA nan Rejyon Miami a òganize anmizman tankou klas pou fanmi fè egzèsis, epi mache pou achte nan men fèmye. “Yon fanmi ka pwomennen avèk timoun li, pou yo fè aktivite an fanmi – tankou jwe baskètbòl, fè kilti fizik, epi naje”, dapre Brian Sheafer, vis prezidan Sèvis nan Lekòl dapre Laj nan YMCA Miami. Aktivite yo varye nan tout sant YMCA pou fanmi yo, ki nan Homestead, nan Sid Miami-Dade, nan Allapattah, ak nan katye North Pointe la (Pwent Nò), ki nan Nòwès Miami-Dade. Nan YMCA, ki resevwa finansman The Children’s Trust, yo òganize kan ete sou teren plizyè lekòl. Anplis espò rekreyasyon ak vizit eskolè, kan an genyen yon pwogram akademik ki rekrite pwofesè sètifye pou ede timoun yo aprann li pi byen, epi aprann sou kesyon nitrisyon ak sante yo. Paran ki kalifye kapab enskri nan yon pwogram ki bay bous pou timoun. Sant Betty T. Ferguson nan Miami Gardens lan, ki gen kòm direktè Quentin Pough ki rele sant lan “Taj Majal”, ofri plizyè opsyon pou timoun enskri ansanm ak fanmi yo. Sant kominotè yo gen teren baskètbòl ni anndan ni deyò, ak yon pisin enteryè ki gen yon gliswa pou timoun. Yo ofri piblik la yon laboratwa enfòmatik ak yon zòn atletik kote pou moun kouri. Timoun yo kapab aprann danse balè oswa klakèt, jwe sou batri tanbou, ak fè espò masyal. Timoun ki gen dispozisyon kreyatif yo kapab ale tou nan Sant Kiltirèl Little Haiti a, ki bay leson pou aprann fè travay atis. Se nan sant sa a tou w ap jwenn Camp Discovery – ki se yon kan ete gratis pou aprann fè travay atis. Nan South Dade, fanmi yo pral kapab vizite The Little Farm pandan jou wikenn yo, kote yo pral kapab jwe ak bèt yo, ak wè lapen, zwa, ti kochon, ak lòt bèt ankò. Avèk $10 ou peye pou antre a, ou ka fè timoun yo monte sou do ti cheval toutotan sa fè yo plezi, epi y ap kapab tire lèt kabrit, ak bay kabrit yo manje. Nan pak lokal yo, gen anpil bèl bagay natirèl tou, tankou Arch Creek Park MiamiDade la nan North Miami Beach, ki genyen yon jaden papiyon ak yon ansyen pon an wòch tribi natif-natal yo te konn sèvi. Èske w ap chèche kote pou plonje nan dlo kòm anmizman? Grapeland Water Park, ki nan Vil Miami, genyen gliswa rapid, ansanm ak rivyè trankil ak pisin. Ou ka menm rete chita sou yon chanm kawotchou nan dlo a pou gade sinema nan Vandredi pou Fanmi, ki se dènye vandredi nan mwa a. imoun konn aji mal pou teste limit granmoun, oubyen paske yo gen fristrasyon, oubyen pou yo jwenn atansyon. Sekrè pou kontwole timoun k ap aji mal? Ba yo egzanp konpòtman pozitif. “Timoun ap reponn nan menm jan ou aji avèk yo, kit ou montre kòlè, kit ou montre afeksyon, swivan sa ou montre pi plis la”, dapre esplikasyon doktè Peter A. Gorski, ki se responsab an chèf pou The Children’s Trust ak pwofesè pou sante piblik, pedyatri, ak sikyatri nan Inivèsite South Florida. “Si pifò atansyon yo resevwa, se lè y ap fè kòlè ak rele, se sa yo pral kontinye fè.” Paran yo ka santi yo nan yon pozisyon difisil, lè yo kontre avèk rebelyon adolesan oswa kriz kòlè timoun ap fè. Men sèlman, menm si yon paran gen fristrasyon, li pa janm dwe enpoze yon disiplin fizik, paske sa kapab fè yon timoun santi li pa gen anpil valè, epi sa kapab montre timoun lan fè vyolans. “Yo menm tou, yo pral koumanse bay kout pye, goumen, ak rele si se konsa ou aprann yo pou yo aji ak moun”, dapre avètisman Gorski bay. Paran yo dwe fè konnen davans, nan yon jan ki klè, kisa yo vle timoun lan fè – epi ki konsekans sa kapab genyen si timoun lan aji mal, dapre konsèy yon sikològ elèv ki rele Lani Kaskel, Ph. D., ki se yon terapis ki gen lisans pou zafè maryaj ak fanmi. Li di konsa: “Lè w rele tout tan ak fè kòlè sou timoun, yo vin abitye tande sa epi sa pa aji sou yo ankò”. Kaskel ensiste pou fè konprann konsekans yo enpòtan. Si w te bay yon adolesan limit sou tan li ka sèvi ak telefòn selilè, epi li depase limit la, ou ka fè l travay nan kay la pou peye pou minit anplis li pase nan telefòn lan. Paran yon timoun piti pa dwe machande avèk li, men li ka bay timoun lan yon pinisyon pou li pa jwe, pandan yon tan ki egal laj timoun lan; pa egzanp, 4 minit pou yon timoun 4ran. Kaskel di paran an dwe pale san fè kòlè ak timoun lan apre tan pinisyon an, sou sa ki pase a. Konsèy li bay: “Ou dwe toujou bay yon timoun yon chans pou li pa soti wont; lè konsa, timoun lan ap genyen pou li mande eskiz sensèman, oubyen pou li fè yon bagay pou korije erè a.” Lè w pote atansyon timoun lan sou yon lòt bagay, sa kapab ede soulaje lapenn li. Si w pèmèt yon timoun fè kèk erè, sa kapab ede l aprann tou, espesyalman si se yon adolesan ki prèske rive nan laj gran moun. “Pa egzanp, si w fè twòp presyon sou li pou devwa lekòl li, sa kapab lakòz yon timoun antre nan rezistans pasif”, dapre Kaskel. Paran yo dwe ankouraje ni adolesan ni timoun pi piti yo fè konnen santiman ak fristrasyon yo – paske se yon mwayen itil ni pou soulaje tansyon, ni pou bay paran yo yon chans pou konprann kisa ki lakòz yon timoun aji mal. Pwogran tankou “Informed Families’ Triple P Positive Parenting Program” (Pwogram Twa P Pozitif pou Paran nan Fanmi ki Enfòme) se yon bon resous pou paran tou. “Se yon pwogram ki aprann paran elve pitit yo”, dapre Alita Patterson, asistan nan pwogram Triple P a, epi direktè pwogram Red Ribbon Certified Schools (Lekòl ki Sètifye pou Riban Wouj). Avèk klas an gwoup ak sipò nan telefòn, paran yo aprann kouman pou yo aji ak timoun k ap fè kòlè, timoun ki bay pwoblèm pou fè devwa lekòl yo, oubyen adolesan ki an rebelyon. Hialeah’s Parks ak Depatman Rekreyasyon an òganize yon pwogram ki rele “Early Prevention and Intervention Youth and Internship Program (EPI)” pou timoun ki gen ant 12 ak 17 an, ki komèt enfraksyon ki pa grav, oubyen ki bezwen pase tan nan sèvis kominotè pou lekòl yo. Dapre sipèvizè a, William Sanchez, “Si yon timoun ap pran move chimen, pwogram sa a ap ba li asistans”. Yo mete patisipan yo travay nan yon pak. Yo fè sòti eskolè ki òganize pou montre yo aji pi byen, oswa pou rekonpanse chanjman Hialeah Early Prevention and Intervention Youth and Internship Program (EPI): Pou timoun ki ant 12 ak 17 an nan Miami-Dade ak nan Broward. Pri: $37 pou moun ki pa rete nan Hialeah. Rele nan nimewo 305-687-2650 owa voye yon mesaj nan adrès jvega@hialeahfl.gov pou plis enfòmasyon. Fanmi ki Enfòme: Pou plis enfòmasyon sou pwogram pou paran “Triple P Positive” la, tankou kote pwogram yo fèt ak kouman pou enskri, rele nimewo 305-856-4886. pozitif; yo mennen yo vizite prizon nan zòn lan ak sant reyabilitasyon, yo mennen yo nan Miami Heat, epi yo mennen yo nan inivèsite pou pale avèk yo sou sa ki pral enterese yo aprann nan inivèsite. Sa ki pi enpòtan, se pou paran yo fè yon efò pou rekonnèt – ak pou rekonpase – bon konpòtman. Gorski konseye: “Veye lè timoun yo aji byen. Lè sa a, pase yon moman avèk yo, fè yo konpliman, epi pale avèk yo.” Pou jwenn plis ransèyman sou pwogram yo genyen nan Miami-Dade County, rele 211. Map Listings Miami-Dade County by Zip Codes and Neighborhoods How to use the listings The sections are sorted by the geographical location of the municipality, and then by ZIP code to help you easily find options in your area. You can find a map of these sections and ZIP codes on Page 20. Programs marked with a SUN (b) are funded by The Children’s Trust. The information provided in this guide is not intended as a recommendation, but instead as a resource to provide you, the parent or caregiver, with options. To learn more about programs in the guide funded by The Children’s Trust, call 211. Below are the headings of the listings: • Special Needs (all Children’s Trust camps are inclusive; some are especially for children with special needs) • Fees • Description Note: While we make every effort to provide the most accurate information possible, location and other information may vary. Please contact the programs directly. Cómo usar los listados Las secciones están divididas según la ubicación geográfica de la ciudad y del código postal, de manera que usted pueda encontrar las opciones en su área fácilmente. Un mapa de las secciones y códigos postales aparece en la página 20. Los programas que se encuentran marcados con un SOL (b) son financiados por The Children’s Trust. La información que le ofrecemos no es una recomendación, sino una fuente de información que le muestra a usted, el padre, madre o guardián, las opciones disponibles. Para obtener más detalles sobre los programas que aparecen aquí y que son financiados por The Children’s Trust, llame al 211. Debajo están los encabezamientos de los listados. • Necesidades especiales (todos los campamentos de verano del Children’s Trust reciben a niños con necesidades especiales; algunos programas están diseñados exclusivamente para estos niños) • Precios • Descripción Nota: Siempre intentamos actualizar la información al máximo, pero las direcciones y otros detalles de los programas pueden cambiar. Favor de contactar los programas directamente. Ki jan pou sèvi ak lis la Seksyon yo klase pa amplasman jewografik de minisipalite / vil epi aprè, pa kod ZIP pou ede w jwen fasilman opsyon nan zònn ou. Nou ka jwen yon kat seksyon ak kod ZIP sou paj 20. The Children’s Trust finanse pwogram ki make SOLÈY (b) yo. Enfòmasyon ki nan gid sa a pa yon rekonmandasyon, se pou ou kapab gen yon resous opsyon nan men w, ou ki se paran, oswa moun kap bay yon timoun swen. Pou aprann pi plis sou pwogram nan gid sa a ki sponsorize pa The Children’s Trust, rele 211. Icit la wap jwen tit ki nan tèt chak lis: • Bezwen espesyal (tout kan Children’s Trust yo aksepte tout kalite timoun; genyen ki fèt espesyalman pou timoun ki gen bezwen espesyal) • Cotizasyon • Deskripsyon pwogram Remak: N ap fè tout sa nou kapab pou bay enfòmasyon egzat, men enfòmasyon sou kote yo, ak lòt enfòmasyon yo, kapab varye. Tanpri, kontakte pwogram dirèk. Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, Inc. 1420 Washington Ave. 786-319-7214 • bgcmia.org June 10–Aug. 9; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Regular fee: $60 for 8-week session Scholarships available ArtCenter/South Florida Art Camp 924 Lincoln Road • 305-674-8278 artcentersf.org Half day: members, $360; nonAges 6-12. Visual arts fun for young people. Agemembers, $378; Full day: members, appropriate classes are taught by professional artists $400; non-members, $425 who are also experienced teachers. City of Miami Beach Parks & Recreation 21st Street Recreation Center 2100 Washington Ave. • 305-673-7730 miamibeachparks.com $150 residents $270 non-residents Flamingo Park 999 11th St. • 305-531-5636, Ext. 26 miamibeachparks.com Residents: $525 Non-residents: $775 Discounts for siblings Ages 5-8. Games, sports, arts and crafts, tutoring, field trips, themed events, tournaments and more. City of Miami Beach Parks & Recreation Muss Park • 4400 Chase Ave. 305-673-7765 • miamibeachparks.com Residents: $525 Non-residents: $775 Ages 5-8. Games, sports, arts and crafts, themed events, field trips, cooking, tournaments and more. Transportation provided from North Beach Elementary. Scott Rakow Youth Center 2700 Sheridan Ave. 305-673-7767 • miamibeachparks.com Residents: $525 Non-residents: $775 Discounts for siblings Grades K-12. Games, sports, arts and crafts, ice skating, bowling, themed events, tournaments, volleyball, swimming, music lessons, and fine art painting. No waivers allowed. City of Miami Beach Parks & Recreations North Shore Park and Youth Center 501 72nd St. • 305-861-3616 miamibeachparks.com June 10–Aug. 16; Residents: $525 or pay weekly; Non-residents: $775 or pay weekly; Scholarships available for Beach residents Ages 5-11. Indoor and outdoor activities. Swimming, field trips, recreational activities, sports, arts and crafts, field trips, themed events, tournaments and more. Lunch/snacks provided. b City of North Bay Village Treasure Island Elementary 7540 E. Treasure Dr. • 786-375-0076 No fee Ages 5-11. Program provides daily schedule of literacy, physical fitness, social skills and family involvement. Nutritious food served daily. b Miami Children’s Theater Byron Carlyle Theatre, 500 71st St. 305-274-3595 • miamichildrenstheater.org June 10-Aug. 2.; Fee: $850 per four-week session; Registration fee: $35; Scholarships available Ages 5-12 and 13-18. Two performing arts summer camps. Each four-week session ends in a main-stage show complete with lights, costumes and sets. Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Nature Center 6767 Crandon Blvd. 305-361-6767, Ext. 111 biscaynenaturecenter.org June 10-Aug. 16 Weekly fee: $350 per camper Sibling discount Scholarships available Ages 8-13. Summer by the Sea Camp provides atrisk, low-income under-served youth with a dynamic science and art camp. Participants swim, snorkel, make art, explore nature and more. YMCA of Greater Miami Virginia Key Beach YMCA Summer Camp 4020 Virginia Beach Dr. • 305-357-6622 ymcamiami.org Registration fee: $40 Weekly fee: $145 Pick-up and drop-off locations at three sites Ages 10-15. Theme-based summer camp focused on nature and the coastal sciences. Also literacy activities, fitness, nutrition education and arts; 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Miami Rowing Club/Rickenbacker Causeway 305-361-3225 www.miamirowing.org $450 per session or $ 425 for 2 or more sessions Ages 13-18. Team Row Summer Camp. Youths learn to row using land and water activities. Focus also on literacy, health and fitness, and social skills. Miami Seaquarium 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway 305-361-5705, Ext. 298, 207 or 526 miamiseaquarium.com $200 for first week, with discounts for multiple weeks Siblings: $185; Annual passholders: $180 per week Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — Crandon Park Tennis Center 7300 Crandon Blvd. • 305-365-2300 miamidade.gov/parks Call for details b Ages 5-13. Literacy and social skills activities, arts and crafts, sports, team-building and field trips. Swimming lessons offered at nearby public pool. b Grade 5th-11th. Theater. Campers learn the fundamentals of acting, choreography through movements, character-building and improvisation. 33140 b 33149 b b Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. Description Descripción Deskripsyon No fee for Children’s Trust slots Ages 5-14. Activities and enhancements include arts & crafts, nutrition, reading, sports, social skills, field trips and cultural arts and are designed to build nutritional, health and academic skills. Surfside Summer Camp and Teen Camp Parks and Recreation Modular Trailer, behind Town Hall • 9293 Harding Ave. 305-866-3635 • townofsurfsidefl.gov Full session (8 weeks): residents, $700; non-residents, $1200; Half session (4 weeks): residents, $450; non-residents, $750; Teen Camp: (8 weeks); residents, $600; non-residents $950 Ages 6-12: Football, soccer, swimming and arts and crafts. Teen Camp Ages 12-15. Teen camp will provide an opportunity for children to learn hands on precounselor training skills and enjoy their summer by participating in age appropriate activities for teens. June 10–Aug. 16 No fee Ages 14-21. Children with disabilities. Literacy and reading, physical fitness, social skills development, healthy snacks and meals, family events, field trips and supervised free play. Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, Inc. 15939 Biscayne Blvd. • 305-935-3232 artsballettheatre.org July1–July 27 Ages 10-22. Intensive dance program includes training in ballet technique and other styles; also strengthening through Pilates and Gyrokenesis. Aventura Learning Center 2221 NE 171st St. • 305-940-0408 aventuralearningcenter.com Call for details Ages newborn-7. Music, arts and crafts, and field trips. Scholarships available for children with disabilities Ages 6-22. Intensive pediatric summer camp. Activities include learning and implementing basic visual art techniques: drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpting and photography. Camp Live Oak — Oleta River State Park 3400 NE 163rd St. 305-940-4748 campliveoakfl.com 3 weeks: $885 or $295 per week Ages 3-16. Nature activities including kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, hands-on science, mountain biking, arts and crafts, snorkeling, noncompetitive sports and more. Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — Country Club of Miami • 6801 NW 168 St. • Miami, FL 33015 • 305-828-8456, Ext. 249 miamidade.gov/parks $255/week full day session $175/week half day session Ages 8-15. Campers learn the basics of golf and practice skills. Greynolds Park 17530 W. Dixie Highway 305-948-2891 or 305-944-6111 • miamidade.gov/parks $111/week plus 1 time annual registration fee of $12 Ages 6-14, Camp Manatee. Nature activities including canoeing (ages 10 and older), hiking, swimming, games, arts and crafts, field trips and hands-on nature studies. June 17–Aug. 9; Registration fee: $50; Weekly fee: $112.50 No slots available Ages 5-18. For children with autism and related disabilities in an inclusion setting. Literacy, fitness, social skills, nutrition and family involvement. CWD Greynolds Park 18601 NE 22nd Ave. • 305-692-3079 miamidade.gov/parks The Biscayne Foundation 2785 NE 183rd. St., Suite 100 305-932-8994 biscayneinstitutes.org 33141 Summer Programs YWCA of Greater Miami Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor K-8 Center, 1155 93rd St. 305-377-9922 Ext. 221 ywca-miami.org 33160 b Fees Precios Frè Beach 33154 Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Description Descripción Deskripsyon Fees Precios Frè Beach 33139 Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Summer Programs 33180 * * * b Michael-Ann Russell JCC 18900 NE 25th Ave. 305-932-4200 • marjcc.org b YMCA of Greater Miami Ojus Park • 18995 W. Dixie Highway 305-357-6622 • ymcamiami.org June 10-Aug. 2; 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. No fee for Children’s Trust slots Registration fee: $40; Weekly fee: $115 Ages 5-12. Exploration Camp. Reading and learning, sports and games, arts and crafts, sing-a-longs, swim days, field trips, and more. Aventura Summer Camps Aventura Community Recreation Center 3375 NE 188th St. • 305-466-3883 cityofaventura.com Call for details Ages 5 and up. Animal interactions, shows, art and crafts, and more. Before and after care available. Ages 5-14. Arts, sports, swimming, recreation a nd more. Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Highland Oaks Park • 20300 NE 24th Ave. 305-932-2164 • miamidade.gov/parks Call for details Ages 6-15. Tennis Camp. Campers learn the fundamentals of the game and improve their skills. Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. * No fee June 10-July 26 Ages 13-22. Rock Star Chefs in Training focuses on sharing the culinary arts with youths. Also includes academics and recreational activities for children with disabilities in an inclusion setting. * No fee June 10-Aug. 9 Ages Birth-5. Superstar Happy Helpers program supports academics, sports, dance, art, storytelling and other recreational activities for children with disabilities in an inclusion setting. No fee. Jun 11-July 27 Ages Birth-7. Special education, therapy, nursing and transportation for children with disabilities. June 11–July 31 No fee Ages 14-22. Arts-focused program for children with special needs. Field trips planned. YWCA of Greater Miami Weeks Computer Center 351 NW 5th St. • 305-377-9922, Ext. 221 ywca-miami.org No fee for Children’s Trust slots Ages 5-14. Activities and enhancements include arts and crafts, nutrition, reading, sports, social skills, field trips, and cultural arts are designed to build nutritional, health and academic skills. Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces North Trail Park • 780 NW 127th Ave. 305-207-2420 • miamidade.gov/parks Call for details b Easter Seals Miami-Dade 1475 NW 14th Ave. 305-547-4727 sfl.easterseals.com b 1475 NW 14th Ave. 305-547-4727 sfl.easterseals.com b United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc. UCP1 Early Beginnings Academy Civic Center 1411 NW 14th Ave. • 305-325-1080 ucpsouthflorida.org * b UCP6 Transitional Learning - Summer 1411 NW 14th Ave. 305-728-7603 • ucpofsouthflorida.org * Miami Science Museum 3280 S. Miami Ave. 305-646-4233 miamisci.org June 24-Aug. 3 No fee for Children’s Trust slots. Ages 11-14. AlleyCamp is for MDCPS students who have no formal dance training. The camp fosters personal development using dance as a vehicle for self-improvement. b Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus • 300 NE 2nd Ave • 305-237-3855 takestockinchildren.com Call for dates No fee for Children’s Trust slots Ages 13-17. Interdisciplinary summer program connects the basic “R’s” (Math, Science, and Language) to professional careers. b Miami Children’s Museum 980 MacArthur Causeway 305-373-5437, Ext. 112 miamichildrensmuseum.org July 10-Aug. 30 Weekly fee: $220 Scholarships available. Ages 11-14. Activities include theater, cooking, art and music. Additionally students focus on creativity, self-expression, self-esteem, teamwork, leadership and other qualities. Jungle Island 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail • 305-400-7221 jungleisland.com June 10–Aug. 2 Ages 5-12. Hands-on animal encounters, arts and crafts, educational sessions, animal exhibits and shows. Various camps available. 33134 b Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre 280 Miracle Mile • 305-444-9293 actorsplayhouse.org June 10-Aug. 13 $950 and $1,200 Scholarships available For ages 7-18. Camp activities include music, dance, monologue development, performance, design and art. Musical theatre training and performance; acting techniques help to develop communication skills. b The Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Ave. 305-603-8067 coralgablesmuseum.org June 11-Aug. 16 Family members $400 per session (2 weeks)/Non-members $450 per session. Scholarships available. For ages 5-12. City Trekker Camp explores the City of Coral Gables through visits to exhibits, presentationsd, art activities and field trips. Camps learn about art, architecture, design, history and more. b Miami Children’s Theater 405 University Drive • 305-274-3595 miamichildrenstheater.com June 10-Aug. 2; Registration fee: $35; $850 per 4-week session Scholarships available Ages 5-12 and 13-18. Two performing arts summer camps. Each 4-week session ends in a main stage show complete with lights, costumes and sets. June 10–Aug. 16 Ages 5-14 (varies depending on camp). Club Play Summer Camp, Half-Day Camp, My First Camp, Teens Outside Camp, Petite Artist Camp, Summer Art Camp, Half Day Sports Camp and many more. Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. June 18–Aug. 10 Weekly fee: $210-$280 depending on class; Scholarships available Ages 4-14. Summer Science Camp for under-served children offers classes that range from astronomy to zoology. Activities are hands-on, interactive and fun activities. Description Descripción Deskripsyon Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County 1300 Biscayne Blvd. • 786-468-2223 arshtcenter.org 33129 b Summer Programs b 33128 b Fees Precios Frè Central 33132 Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Description Descripción Deskripsyon Fees Precios Frè Central 33125 Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Summer Programs 33130 * b Centro Mater Childcare East 418 SW 4th Ave. • 305-545-6049 ccadm.org June 10 Aug. 16; Registration fee: $20; Weekly fee: $50; No fee for Children’s Trust slots Ages 5-12. Summer camp offers reading, fitness, and social skills, interest clubs, art and music workshops, parents’ activities, breakfast, lunch and snacks. City of Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center 405 University Drive • 305-460-5602 gablesrecreation.com b History Miami 101 W. Flagler St. 305-375-1492 historymiami.org July 3-Aug. 16. Weekly fee: $55. Scholarships available. Ages 13-17. Teen Miami Summer Institute for youth interested in exploring their communities with cameras. Program engages students in museum work, photojournalism and historic preservation. International Christian School Coral Gables 414 Velarde Ave. • 305-445-8918 • kbics.com Call for details Ages infant-5. Recreational activities. June 17–July 31; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. No fee; Transportation available Ages 13-18 and for the visually impaired 13-22. Interdisciplinary summer program connects the basics (Math, Science, and Language) to professional careers. June 10–Aug. 16 Call for details Ages 5-12. Field trips, arts and crafts. Kids and Family Summer Camp Lowe Art Museum - University of Miami 1301 Stanford Drive • 305-668-8499 beauxartsmiami.org Ages 5-12. Explore art through activities that include drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and paper maché. b Miami Lighthouse for the Blind 601 SW 8th Ave. • 786-362-7535 miamilighthouse.com Lincoln Martí School 1001 SW 1st St. • 305-324-7322 lincoln-marti.com * 33135 931 SW First St. • 305-324-4060 lincoln-marti.com Ages 5-18. Reading, theater, art, music, sports, field trips and more. b Abriendo Puertas Governing Board of E. Little Havana 1401 SW 1st St., Suite 209 305-649-6449, Ext. 234• abriendopuertas.org June 10–Aug. 9 Weekly fee: $20 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Ages 5-18. Reading/literacy, fitness, social skills health/wellness, music, karate, dance and arts. Field trips weekly. b Sunflowers Academy 2901 SW 7th St. • 305-631-1284 sunflowersacademy.com June 10- Aug. 16; No fee for Children’s Trust slots. Annual registration fee: $25; Weekly: $25 Ages 5-14. Activities promote literacy, martial arts, music, dance, drama, nutrition, cheerleading, yoga, aerobics, field trips, arts and crafts, sports, social skills development, and recycling/special projects. 33131 International Christian School 609 Brickell Ave. • 305-365-6070 kbics.com Call for details Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. Ages 18 months-14. Recreational activities, sports, swimming, tennis and soccer. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. b b b Overtown Youth Center 450 NW 14th St. • 305-349-1204 overtownyouth.org June 18–Aug. 10; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Overtown residents only No fee for Children’s Trust slots Ages 7-18. Educational enrichment, field trips, recreation and more. Touching Miami with Love Ministries 711 NW 6th Ave. • 305-416-0534 touchingmiamiwithlove.org June 17–Aug. 2; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. No fee Ages 5-13. Activities strengthen reading skills, improve fitness, social skills, family involvement and understanding of nutritious foods. No fee for children with disabilities Ages birth-5. “Little Explorers” summer program encourages early literacy, music and art and socialemotional skills for children with disabilities. Before and after-care available at this center site for the camp on UM campus. Call for details Ages 6-13 (girls) and 6-9 (boys). Activities strengthen literacy, math, social skills and fitness and include cheerleading, dance, arts, swimming, sciences, jump rope, entrepreneurship and etiquette. b University of Miami Debbie Institute • 1601 NW 12th Ave. 305-243-6547 • debbieschool.med.miami.edu b Urgent, Inc. YES Camp — Youth Empowerment 1000 NW 1st Ave., Suite 100 305-915-3195 • urgentinc.org * 33144 West Dade Academy 10950 SW 34th St., Miami, FL 33165 • 305-553-1000 Call for details After School Care Network dba Smart Kids 250 SW 14th Ave. 786-973-5059 June 10–Aug. 9; 8 a.m.-4p.m. No fees Art South 240 N. Krome Ave. • 305-247-9406 artsouthhomestead.org June 17-Aug. 9; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays; noon to 6 p.m. Saturday Registration fee: $20; Weekly tuition: $75; Scholarships available Ages 7-15. Creative Summer Camp provides children in Homestead/Florida City an assortment of arts activities in the area of music, dance, visual and performing arts. Classes taught by artists-inresidence and certified teachers. Greater Miami Youth Symphony Atala Montessori School 240 N. Krome Ave. • 305-667-4069 gmys.org July 15-Aug. 9 Sliding tuition scale Scholarships available Ages 5-18. Summer Camp provides music training and instruction at all musical and instrumental skills levels. A variety of musical activities develop students’ instrumental, musical and ensemble skils. b South Dade Weed and Seed Phicol Williams Community Center 951 SW 4th St. 305-242-5311 June 11–July 31 No registration fee Ages 6-17. Project RESCUE activities strengthen reading, fitness, health and nutrition awareness, and social skills building. Computer education and family literacy workshops are offered. b Sweet Vine, Inc. 144 NW 11th St. 205-246-1193 June 17-July 31 Registration: $40 Fee: $100 for session Ages 5-18. Reading, physical fitness, social skills, family involvement, and art and cultural enrichment activities improve academics and decrease involvement in risky behaviors. b Sweet Vine, Inc. Freedom School 632 Washington Ave. 305-246-1193 June 17-July 31 Registration: $40 Fee: $100 for session Ages 5-18. Reading, physical fitness, social skills, family involvement, and art and cultural enrichment activities improve academics and decrease involvement in risky behaviors. b The Thinking Child Academy Inc. 155 NW 4th St. • 305-247-3036 thethinkingchildacademy.com June 10–Aug. 9 One-time registration fee: $50 Ages 5-12. Summer: Daily instruction in reading/ math. Also arts, computers, enviralmental education, sports and field trips. After School: literacy, fitness, social development, arts, computers and tutoring. b b * Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. Ages 5-12. Activities encourage healthy behaviors through a focus on fitness, sports, literacy, reading, social skills development, supervised free play, family events, field trips. Nutritious lunch and snacks. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. WeCare of South Dade Curtis Ivy Police Gym • 600 SW 14th Ave. 305-242-5311 Description Descripción Deskripsyon Fees Precios Frè Summer Programs June 10-Aug. 2; No fee. Check for availability Ages 5-12. Reading, physical fitness, social skills, family involvement, and art and cultural enrichment activities. Little Kingdom 700 NW 10th Ave. • 305-431-2835 June 10–Aug. 2; No fee Ages 5-12. Reading, physical fitness, social skills, family involvement, and art and cultural enrichment activities. Little Kingdom II 1000 N. Krome Ave. • 305-246-5111 June 10-Aug. 16; No fee. Ages 5-12. Reading, physical fitness, social skills, family involvement, and art and cultural enrichment activities. South Dade Weed & Seed 951 SW 4th St. • 305-242-5311 June 17-July31/Aug. 16; No fee. Ages 5-12. Reading, physical fitness, social skills, family involvement, and art and cultural enrichment activities. b YMCA of Greater Miami St. John’s Episcopal Church 145 NE 10th St. • 305-357-6622 ymcamiami.org June 10–Aug. 2; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Weekly fee: $115 No fee for Children’s Trust slots Ages 5-12. Fine Arts – dancing, singing, acting, creating projects and more. Activities also foster reading and learning. b Homestead Family YMCA 1034 NE 8th St. • 305-248-5189 ymcamiami.org June 10–Aug. 16 Registration fee: $20; Center Weekly fee: $85, facility members; $130 program members. No fee for Children’s Trust slots Ages 5-12. “Explorer Program”, full spectrum of camp activities, including sing-a-longs, arts and crafts, field trips, skits, sports, games, water activities in the pool and more. b Homestead Family YMCA 1034 NE 8th St. • 305-357-6622 ymcamiami.org June 17-July 25 Weekly fee: $1150 Sliding scale/scholarships available Ages 7-12. Marine Biology Camp includes snorkeling and a range of aquatic experiences. Space limited to 60 youths. b YWCA of Greater Miami Campbell Arms 800 NE 12th Ave. • 305-377-9922 ywcamiami.org No fee June 10-Aug. 2 Ages 5-14. Activities and enhancements include arts and crafts, nutrition, reading, sports, social skills, field trips and cultural arts and are designed to build nutritional, health and academic skills. Lincoln Martí School 28800 SW 152nd Ave. • 305-245-5533 lincoln-marti.com Call for details Ages 5-12. Reading, theater, art, music, sports, field trips and more. Ages 5-17. Sports, activities and more. Far South 33030 b Far South Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Description Descripción Deskripsyon Fees Precios Frè Central/Far South 33136 Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Summer Programs 33032 b Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — Naranja Park 14150 SW 264th St. • 305-258-1945 miamidade.gov/parks June 10–Aug. 16 No fee Ages 6-14. Literacy and reading, physical fitness, social skills development, healthy snacks and meals, family events, field trips and supervised free play. b Recapturing the Vision William A. Chapman 27190 SW 140th Ave. 305-232-6003 June 10–July 19 No fee Ages 5-11. Vision Smart Kids (VSK) program activities foster students’ reading and life skills. Activities include field trips, reading for fun, visits by book mobiles. Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snack are served. b Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8, 29035 SW 144th Ave. 305-232-6003 • rtv.org June 10–July 19 No fee Ages 5-11. Vision Smart Kids (VSK) program activities foster students’ reading and life skills. Activities include field trips, reading for fun, visits by book mobiles. Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snack are served. Cool Kids Learn Goulds Elementary School • 23555 SW 112th Ave. 305-826-9595 • coolkidslearn.com Registration fee: $20 Weekly fee: $40 Ages 5-14. Academics and social skills development. Fitness focus promotes healthy lifestyles and teambuilding skills. June 11–Aug. 16 No fee Ages 6-14. Literacy and reading, physical fitness, social skills development, healthy snacks and meals, family events, field trips and supervised free play. 33033 b Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — Leisure Lakes Park 29305 Illinois Road • 305-248-1527 miamidade.gov/parks Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. Description Descripción Deskripsyon Fees Precios Frè Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — Modello Park 28450 SW 152nd Ave. • 305-247-1553 miamidade.gov/parks Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. b Knowledge Builders of Florida Inc. 110711 SW 216th St. • 305-234-1645 kb-florida.org June 10-Aug. 2. $10 registration fee. $60/weekly fee. Free slots. Ages 5-13. “Plugged Into Technology and Academics” (PITA) camp includes reading, math, science, fitness and social skills activities. Breakfast and lunch served. One field trip weekly. South Dade Park • 28151 SW 164th Ave. 305-247-9453 • miamidade.gov/parks Call for details Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. b Richmond-Perrine Optimist Club Arthur Mays Villas After-School House 11341 SW 216th St. • 305-233-0115 June 10–July 31 No fee for Children’s Trust slots Ages 6-13. Reading, physical fitness, field trips, tutoring, arts and crafts and FCAT preparation. Lincoln Martí School 22121 SW 112th Ave. • 305-259-8888 lincoln-marti.com Call for details Birth-5. With or without special needs. Literacy, games/sports, social interaction, arts, family involvement, meals and field trips. Ages birth-7. Reading, drama, art, music, sports, field trips and more. June 17-Aug. 9 No fee except for one-time $10 commitment fee. Scholarships available (includes dance clothing, shoes). Ages 5-17. Classes in ballet, and tap for students, regardless of training level. Not a full day camp. The ARC Florida City 756 W. Palm Ave. • 305-246-3530; 305-759-8500 • arcsofla.org * June 10–Aug. 9 Registration fee: $300 Scholarships available b ARC Florida City 2 777 W. Palm Dr. • 305-246-4933; 305-759-8500 • arcsofla.org * June 10–July 26 Registration fee: $300 Scholarships available Ages 5-14. With or without special needs. Literacy, games/sports, social interaction, multimodal and sensory activities, arts, family involvement, meals and field trips. b EnFamilia, Inc. 19308 SW 380th St., Florida City 305-245-7288 • enfamiliainc.org June 17-July 26 No fee Donations help cover transportation costs Ages 11-18. Art-in-Action Summer Camp offers community-building activities, arts exploration classes, journaling, dance parties, scavenger hunts, teacher performances, art field trips, and parent art workshops. Includes lunch. b Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — Cinco de Mayo Park 19350 SW 384th St. • 305-242-7930 miamidade.gov/parks June 10–Aug. 16 No fee Ages 6-14. Literacy and reading, physical fitness, social skills development, healthy snacks and meals, family events, field trips and supervised free play. b Sweet Vine Inc. 745 W. Palm Drive • 305-246-1193 June 17-July 31 Scholarships available Registration: $40 Fee: $100 Ages 5-18. Reading, physical fitness, social skills, family involvement, and art and cultural enrichment activities improve academics and decrease involvement in risky behaviors. b United Martial Arts Academy, Inc. 250 E. Palm Drive, Ste. 357 786-357-4255 • h2oboxing.com June 10–Aug. 16 No fee for Children’s Trust slots Weekly fee: $110 Sibling discounts available Ages 5-18. Tutoring and mixed-gender martial arts classes. Practices and exercises emphasize family, overcoming adversity, cooperation and hard work. b WeCare of South Dade Florida City Community Center, 420 NW 5th Ave. 305-247-9693. June 17-July 31/Aug. 16 No fee Ages 5-12. Reading, physical fitness, social skills, family involvement, and art and cultural enrichment activities. The Coalition of Florida Farmworkers Organization (COFFO), Inc. S. Dade Farmworker Center 778 W. Palm Drive • 305-247-4779 No fee Ages 6-14. Literacy and tutoring support for reading, writing and math; fitness; social skills development; nutrition education; and ecology. 33190 b Thomas Armour Youth Ballet Homestead Housing Authority 31263 SW 136th Way, #293 305-667-5543 • thomasarmouryouthballet.org 33170 b Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — Goulds Park/CWD (Disabilities) 11350 SW 216th St. • 305-255-2399 miamidade.gov/parks b Goulds Park 11350 SW 216th St. • 305-255-2399 miamidade.gov/parks * June 10–Aug. 2/16 No fee except for one-time $10 commitment fee Scholarships available Ages 5-17. Classes in ballet, modern and tap for students regardless of training level. Not a full-day camp. June 10–Aug. 9 No fee Ages 6-22. Literacy and reading, physical fitness, social skills development, healthy snacks and meals, family events, field trips and supervised free play. June 10-Aug. 16 No fee Ages 6-14. Literacy and reading, physical fitness, social skills development, healthy snacks and meals, family events, field trips and supervised free play. Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. Thomas Armour Youth Ballet 31263 SW 136th Way, #293 305-667-5543 thomasarmouryouthballet.org Northeast 33127 b Belafonte TACOLCY Center 6161 NW 9th Ave. • 305-751-1295, Ext. 113 tacolcy.org June 17–Aug. 8 One-time fee: $52 (registration and activities) No fee for Children’s Trust slots Ages 5-14. Freedom Schools Summer Program combines focus on reading with arts, computer and recreational activities. Harambee! Component emphasizes fitness, leadership training, civic engagement and youth empowerment skills. b Communities in Schools Miami Rescue Mission 2025 NW 1st Ave. • 305-572-2066 June 10–Aug. 16 One-time registration: $12 Ages 6-14. Program provides daily schedule of literacy, fitness, sports, arts and crafts, visual and performing arts. b Foundation of Community Assistance & Leadership/FOCAL Moore Park Learning Center 765 NW 36th St. • 305-634-3570 June 10–Aug. 9; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $50 one-time registration Ages 7-14. Literacy, fitness and social skills development. Computer classes, healthy lifestyles and creative arts. b Miami Light Project Goldman Warehouse • 404 NW 26th St. 305-576-4350 • miamilightproject.com June 24-July 19. Weekly fee: $125. Scholarships available Ages 13-18. Path Hip Hop Camp provides students with hands-on experience to create artwork based on elements of hip hop. b YMCA of Greater Miami Eneida Hartner Elementary 401 NW 29th St. 305-357-6622 • ymcamiami.org June 10-Aug. 9 No fee for Children’s Trust slots. $40 registration fee; $115 weekly. Ages 5-12. Exploration Camp. Reading and learning, sports and games, arts and crafts, swims days, field trips and more. b YWCA of Greater Miami Santa Clara Elementary, 1051 NW 29th Terr. 305-377-9922 Ext. 221 ywca-miami.org No fee for Children’s Trust slots Ages 5-14. Activities and enhancements include arts & crafts, nutrition, reading, sports, social skills, field trips and cultural arts and are designed to build nutritional, health and academic skills. Carousel Learning Academy 470 NW 22nd Ave. • 305-456-0955 Weekly fee: $80; Weekly fee with field trips: $98; Call to confirm Ages 5-12. Sports, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor activities, and some field trips. Breakthrough Miami Cushman School 592 NE 60th St. • 305-460-4359 breakthroughmiami.org June 17–July 26 No fee Application process is closed; no slots available Ages 10-16. Educational courses including typical academic subjects, as well as opportunities to explore special interests in arts, debate, robotics and more. Application required. Easter Seals Miami Dade 1475 NW 14th Ave. • 305-547-4727 sfl.easterseals.com No fee. June 10-July 26 Ages 5-12. All-Star Creative Campers program supports academics, sports, dance, art, storytelling and other recreational activities for children with disabilities in an inclusion setting. 33090 b Summer Programs Call for details 33034 b Far South/Northeast Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Description Descripción Deskripsyon Fees Precios Frè Far South Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Summer Programs 33137 financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. b b Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. b Easter Seals Miami Dade Little Haiti Cultural Center 212-260 NE 59th Terr. • 305-547-4727 sfl.easterseals.com No fee. June 10-July 26 Archbishop Curley Notre Dame Mini-Med Summer Camp 4949 NE 2nd Ave • 305-751-8367, Ext. 22 Registration fee: $50 Fee: $400 for 5-week session Grades 9-11. Weekly themes related to medicine such as: Sports medicine, forensic science, emergency medicine and summer internship. Preps Summer Knights Camp 4949 NE Second Ave. • 305-751-8367 ext. 22 acnd.net/summerknights June 17 – July 19 Registration fee: $100 per week; discounts available; scholarship opportunities for intensive visual arts camp Entering grades 6-9. A new summer intensive visual arts camp for middle school students who demonstrate an affinity for the visual arts. A portfolio and letter of recommendation is required. The school also offers an athletics camp and performing arts and musicianship camps. Summer Knights Performing Arts Camp 4949 NE 2nd Ave • 305-751-8367, Ext. 22 Registration fee: $50 Fee: $500 for 5-week session Grades 6-9. Learn the fundamentals of drama, singing and musical instruments. Plus theatre and stage production, set design and construction. Camp culminates in Broadway-style production. Miami Light Project 404 NW 26 St., Miami, FL 33127 305-576-4350 • miamilightproject.com Ages 5-12. All-Star Creative Campers program supports academics, sports, dance, art, storytelling and other recreational activities for children with disabilities in an inclusion setting. Ages 14-18. Hip-Hop Camp: break-dancing, spoken word, DJ-ing, choreography and more. 33138 b FANM Ayisyen Nan Miyami NE 2nd Ave. • 305-756-8050 June 10–Aug. 2; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration fee: $100 Ages 5-12. Summer camp offers a variety of activities to encourage literacy, arts, nutritional awareness and physical fitness. b Gang Alternative Community Church 311 NE 78th St. • 305-398-5985 June 10–July 26; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 5-14. Guiding the Path to Success (GPS) provides activities that include literacy enhancement, physical fitness, health & nutrition, creative arts, character-building, and parent-oriented activities. b Miami Theater Center Miami Shores Presbyterian Church, 602 NE 96th St. 305-751-9550 mtcmiami.org June 10-Aug. 9. $825, scholarships available. Ages 6-12. Music Theater Summer Camp. Guiding the Path to Success (GPS) provides engaging, and enriching activities that includes literacy enhancement, physical fitness, health & nutrition services, creative arts, character-building, and parentoriented activities. b New Jerusalem Community Development Corporation 777 NW 85th St. • 305-693-8323 b United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc. UCP2 Early Beginnings Academy — North Shore 985 NW 91st St. • 305-835-9006 ucpofsouthflorida.org * Description Descripción Deskripsyon Fees Precios Frè Northeast Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Description Descripción Deskripsyon Fees Precios Frè Northeast Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Summer Programs Summer Programs June 10–Aug. 9 $230 for 6-week session Ages 5-14. Activities include: literacy and homework support, physical fitnes, social skills development and nutrition education. June 10–July 26 No fee Ages birth to 7. Special education, nursing and transportation provided for children with disabilities. 33161 b Barry University 11300 NE Second Ave. 305-899-3272 No fee June 10-28 Ages 15-17. Summer Science Research Program for at-risk students provides three weeks of handson science research and college life engagement activities. SSRP research-rich experiences lay the groundwork for future science careers. b Breakthrough Miami Miami County Day School 601 NE 107th St. 305-479-9368 • breakthroughmiami.org June 17–July 26 No fee Ages 10-16. Summer Institute offers a variety of educational courses as well as opportunities to explore special interests in arts, debate, journalism, languages, etc. Application required. b FANM Ayisyen Nan Miyami 8325 NE 2nd Ave. • 305-756-8050 June 10-Aug. 2 Registration fee $100. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ages 5-12. Summer camp offers a variety of activities to encourage literacy, arts, nutritional awareness and physical fitness. b Hope for Miami/ Family & Children Faith Coalition Haitian Evangelical Baptist Church 1455 Memorial Highway 786-388-3000 • fcfcfl.org June 10-July 26 Registration: $65 for new applicants. Summer session: $300 family. Ages 5-15. (Completion of kindergarten required for 5 year olds.) Whiz Kidz emphasizes the arts; also literacy, fitness, social skills and parental involvement. Field trips. b Museum of Contemporary Art 770 NE 125th St. • 305-893-6211 mocanomi.org Dates vary Non-member: $200; North Miami residents and city employees: $150; $112 per week for second child Scholarships available Ages 6-12. Creative Arts Program, art lessons range from digital photography, 3-D design, drawing, painting, and architecture to music and ecology. Sessions are include an educational component. b Trinity Church Holy Cross Lutheran Day School 650 NE 135th Ave. 305-893-0851 • holycrossnorthmiami.com June 17–July 26 Registration fee: $60 Weekly fee: $60 Ages 5-14. Activities focus on reading, fitness, drama, dance, visual arts, indoor games and arts and crafts. Summer lunches and snacks provided. Freedom School Model for integrated reading. June 11–Aug. 3; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Community weekly fee: $190; Barry employee/student weekly fee: $135; Barry Alumni weekly fee: $170; Daily fee: $60; sibling discounts available Ages 5-13. Instructional and recreational swimming, physical education, arts and crafts, music, drama, reading, writing and math instruction, dance, computer time, arcade games, field trips and more. Monday–Friday. Barry University BUCkids Recreational Summer Camp 11300 NE 2nd Ave. 305-899-3063 barry.edu/BUCkids * b Thomas Armour Youth Ballet Morningside Elementary 6620 NE 5th Ave. • 305-667-5543 thomasarmouryouthballet.org June 10–Aug. 2/16 No fee except for one-time $10 commitment fee Scholarships available Ages 5-12. Classes in ballet, modern and tap regardless of training level. Not a full-day camp. b YMCA of Greater Miami Morningside Elementary School 6620 NE 5th Ave. • 305-357-6622 ymcamiami.org June 10–Aug. 9; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. No fee for Children’s Trust slots Registration fee: $40 Weekly fee: $115 Ages 5-12. Exploration camp. Sing-a-longs, games, arts and crafts, nutritional awareness, swim days, field trips and more. City of North Miami Gwen Cherry Park NFL/Yet Center 7090 NW 22 Ave • 305-694-4889 northmiamifl.gov Ages 6-15. Theater and drama activities including improvisation, acting technique, vocal training and dance. Ages 16 and up. Travel camp for teens and young adults with learning disabilities, ADD/ ADHD, autism and other special needs. Get Smart Kids Academy 1565 NE 125th St. • 305-895-5993 getsmartkidsacademy.com Ages 1-5. Science, arts and crafts, cooking, picnics and water play days. Miami Country Day School 601 NE 107th St. • 305-779-7270 miamicountryday.org Ages 4-10. Arts and crafts, computers, drama, music, field trips, swimming, theme days, fishing, canoeing and special events. Frontier Travel Camp 2000 NE 197th Terr, Miami, FL 33179 866-750-2267 • frontiertravelcamp.com * Miami Shores Field House 9825 Park Drive • 305-758-6701 miamishoresvillage.com Ages 5-12. Sports, field trips and more. 33150 b South Florida Council Boy Scouts of America Edison Park Elementary 500 NW 67th St. 305-364-0020, Ext. 231 June 10–July 19; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Free for students at Edison Park Elementary Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. Ages 5-12. Fun and enriching activities that support social skills development, reading, writing, literacy skills, career awareness, physical fitness, and nutrition awareness. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. Montessori Achievement Center Special Needs School 10832 NE 6th Ave. 305-758-0410 • montessorimiami.org * Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. Ages 6-13. Academics and recreational skills. Autodidactic Montessori materials. Specializing in children with AD/HD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning and developmental disabilities. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. Montessori Satellite Center Dual Language Center for Toddlers 10870 NE 6th Ave. 305-758-0410 • montessorimiami.org Montessori School of North Miami Dual Language Elementary and Middle School 695 NE 123rd St. • 305-893-5994 montessoriMiami.org * b Abriendo Puertas Governing Board of E. Little Havana 1810 NE 153rd St. 305-649-6449, Ext. 234 • abriendopuertas.org June 11–July 22 Registration fee: $30 Weekly fee: $50 Ages 5-14. Academics and social skills development. Focus on fitness to promote healthy lifestyles and team-building skills. Ages 3-12. Reading, recreation and tutorial programs. Swimming lessons in the summer. Auto-didactic Montessori materials. b Hope for Miami/ Family & Children Faith Coalition Evangel Church 590 NW 159th St. •786-388-3000 • fcfcfl.org June 10–July 26; Registration fee: $65 for new applicants; Summer session: $300 family, sliding scale Ages 5-15. (Completion of kindergarten required for 5 year olds.) Whiz Kidz emphasize the arts, literacy, fitness, social skills and parental involvement. Field trips. b Trinity Church North Campus 17801 NW 2nd Ave. • 305-970-0886 trinitychurch.tv June 17–July 26 Registration fee: $60 Weekly fee: $60 Ages 5-14. Activities focus on reading, fitness, drama, dance, visual arts, indoor games and arts and crafts. Summer lunches and snacks provided. Freedom School Model for integrated reading. b United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc. – UCP4 Diamond Minds 1160 NW 159th Drive • 305-623-4438 ucpofsouthflorida.org June 17–Aug. 9; 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m., early bird drop-off additional fee Registration fee: $100 Weekly fee: $10 Grades K-8. Focus on academics, physical and social development. Innovative summer camp includes attention to FCAT and SAT prep. Transportation for CWD (under 5). YMCA of Greater Miami - Natural Bridge Elementary 1650 NE 141st St. • 305-357-6622 ymcamiami.org June 10-Aug. 9; 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. No fee for Children’s Trust slots. $40 registration fee and $115/weekly. Ages 5-12. Exploration camp. Sing-a-longs, games, arts and crafts, nutritional awareness, swim days, field trips and more. Abriendo Puertas, Inc. Gateway 4 Square Church • 1620 NE 148th St. 305-649-6449 Ext. 234 • abriendopuertas.org Call for fee information. Ages 5-18. Reading/literacy, math, fitness, social skills health/wellness, music, karate, field trips, dance and arts. Residents: $150 per session Non-residents: $260 per session Ages 6-13. Swimming, indoor and outdoor games, tournaments, arts and crafts, field trips and theme parties. Residents: $180 per session Non-residents: $270 per session Ages 8-14. Swimming, sports, nutritional clinics and field trips. Weekly fee: $150 Daily fee: $35 Ages 4-15. Play on the blue courts, learn proper tennis technique and play games. Pizza party on Fridays. July 2–Aug. 10; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Weekly fee: $25-100 Sliding scale Ages 5-21. Prepares children with special needs to return to mainstream schools. Improves behavior, and fosters physical and intellectual well-being. City of North Miami Beach Parks & Recreation Allen Park/DeLeonardis Youth Center 1770 NE 162nd St. • 305-948-2927 Registration fee: $35; Weekly fee: $55 (subject to change); discounts for two or more children Grades 4-9. Sports camp – Improve athletic skills, leadership, and confidence. Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater 17011 NE 19th Ave. • 305-948-2957 Call for details Ages 7-15. Theater Camp. Melissa “Missy” Williams Washington Park Community Center 15290 NE 15th Court • 305-948-2915 Registration fee: $35; Weekly fee: $55 (subject to change); discounts for two or more children Ages 5-14. Arts and crafts, music, drama, sports, games, field trips and special events. Available to NMB residents only. Ronald A. Silver “Y.E.S” Youth Enrichment Services Center 17051 NE 19th Ave. • 305-948-2972 Registration fee: $35; Weekly fee: $55 (subject to change); discounts for two or more children Ages 5-14. Arts and crafts, music, drama, sports, games, field trips and special events. City of North Miami Enchanted Forest - Elaine Gordon Park 1735 NE 135th St. • 305-895-9840 northmiamifl.gov Highland Village Community Center 13621 NW 21 Ave., North Miami, FL 33181 305-948-2928 Registration fee: $35; Weekly fee: $55 (subject to change); discounts for two or more children Ages 5-14. Arts and crafts, music, drama, sports, games, field trips and special events. MVP Sports Camp Keystone Center 13050 Ixora Court • 305-895-9840 northmiamifl.gov Uleta Community Center 16880 NE 4th Ave. • 305-652-3658 Registration fee: $35; Weekly fee: $55 (subject to change); discounts for two or more children Ages 5-14. Arts and crafts, music, drama, sports, games, field trips and special events. Available to NMB residents only. Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — Oak Grove Park 690 NE 159th St. • 305-944-8670 miamidade.gov/parks Call for details Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. Quality United Education Robinson Tutoring & Taekwondo 655 NW 128th St. • 305-218-5868 qualityunitededucation.org June 10–Aug. 16 One-time registration fee: $35 Weekly fee: $35 for first child; $30 for second child Ages 5-14. Camp activities support literacy and social skill development with a special emphasis on fitness through martial arts training. The Family Christian Association of America 14701 NW 7th Ave. (Call to confirm locations) 305-685-4881, Ext. 231 or 236 fcaafamily.org Call for details Ages 5-12. Comprehensive educational, recreational, social and leadership experiences. b Penny Sugarman Sans Souci Tennis Center 1795 Sans Souci Blvd. • 305-893-7130 Northwest 33010 Concerned African Women Miami Norland Senior, 1050 NW 195th St. 305-621-3700 concernedafricanwomen.org June 10–July 31 No fee Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. Ages 6-12. Academic acceleration, cultural exploration and early prevention through reading, physical fitness, social skill development, nutrition education, and cultural awareness enhancement. Also African drumming & dance. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. * b City of Hialeah Parks & Recreation Babcock Park 651 E. 4th Ave • 305-818-9143 hialeahfl.gov/dep/rec/programs June 10–Aug. 16 Registration fee: $20 Weekly fee: $80 Ages 6-12. Program provides daily schedule of literacy, indoor/outdoor activities and field trips. b Southeast Park • 1015 SE Ninth Ave. • 305-818-9143 hialeahfl.gov/dept/rec/programs June 10–Aug. 16 Registration fee: $20 Weekly fee: $80 Ages 6-12. Program provides daily schedule of literacy, indoor/outdoor activities and field trips. b Walker Park 800 W. 29th St. • 305-818-9143 hialeahfl.gov/dep/rec/programs June 10–Aug. 16 Registration fee: $20 Weekly fee: $80 Ages 6-12. Program provides daily schedule of literacy, indoor/outdoor activities and field trips. b Hope for Miami/ Family & Children Faith Coalition Iglesia Buen Pastor 310 E. 5th St. 786-388-3000 • fcfcfl.org June 10–July 26 Registration: $65 for new applicants; Summer Session: $300 family, sliding scale Ages 5-15 (completion of kindergarten required for 5-year-olds). Whiz Kidz emphasizes the arts; also literacy, fitness, social skills and parental involvement. Field trips. b YMCA of Greater Miami St. John Apostle Elementary School 479 E. 4th St. • 305-357-6622 ymcamiami.org June 10–Aug. 9; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Registration fee: $40 Weekly fee: $115 Ages 5-12. Dance Express - modern, jazz and hiphop. Activities also foster literacy, fitness, character development and nutritional awareness. 33169 b * 33181 33168 b Description Descripción Deskripsyon Cool Kids Learn Parkway Elementary School 1320 NW 188th St. • 305-653-0066 coolkidslearn.com Ages 5-18. Reading/literacy, fitness, social skills health/wellness, music, karate, dance and arts. * Fees Precios Frè b June 10–Aug. 9 Weekly fee: $20 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Neytz haChochma, Inc. 901 NE 167th St. • 305-945-7443 neytz.com Summer Programs Ages 18 months-3 years. Ongoing dual language (English-Spanish) Montessori program. Guided outdoor curriculum filled with fun activities. Swimming lessons and Mommy and Me swimming programs. 33162 b Northeast/Northwest Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Description Descripción Deskripsyon Fees Precios Frè Northeast Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Summer Programs Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. Lincoln Martí School 90 W. 11th St. • 305-883-1222 lincoln-marti.com Call for details Ages 5-12. Reading, theater, art, music, sports, field trips and more. Pool. 33012 b b City of Hialeah Parks & Recreation Wilde Park • 1701 West 53rd Terrace 305-818-9143 • hialeahfl.gov/dept/rec/programs June 10–Aug. 16 Registration fee: $20 Weekly fee: $80 Ages 6-12. Program provides daily schedule of literacy, indoor/outdoor activities and field trips. Goodlet Adult Center • 900 W. 44th Place • 305-8189143 hialeahfl.gov/dept/rec/programs June 10–Aug. 16 Registration fee: $20 Weekly fee: $80 Ages 6-12. Program provides daily schedule of literacy, indoor/outdoor activities and field trips. June 10–Aug. 16 Registration fee: $20 Weekly fee: $80 Ages 6-12. Program provides daily schedule of literacy, indoor/outdoor activities and field trips. June 17-Aug. 9 $25 administration fee per family. One-time $150 per camper fee. Ages 5-7. Literacy, tutoring, arts, mentorship, computer technology, life skills and conflict resolution. b Teen Center • 4722 NW 165th St. • 305-624-1690 • teenupwardbound.com June 17-Aug. 9 $25 administration fee per family. One-time $150 per camper fee. Ages 12-18. Literacy, tutoring, mentorship, computer technology, basic life skills, conflict resolution, activities and culture/arts. Children’s Defense Fund camp. b YMCA of Greater Miami Royal Oaks Park • 16500 NW 87th Ave. • 305-3576622 • ymcamiami.org June 10-Aug. 9 Registration: $40 Weekly fee: $115. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ages 5-12. Fine Arts camp. Dancing, singing, acting, creating projects and more. Activities also help to strengthen reading and literacy. City of Hialeah Parks & Recreation McDonald Park • 7505 W. 12th Ave. 305-823-6828 • hialeahfl.gov/dep/rec/ June 10–Aug. 2 Free; With sports (boys and girls): Hialeah residents: $15 Non-residents: $45 Ages 6-17. Sports, arts and crafts, field trips and more. Swimming lessons. Palm Lakes Park • 7450 W. 16th Ave. 305-557-1231 • hialeahfl.gov/dep/rec/ Free; With sports (boys and girls): Hialeah residents: $15 Non-residents: $45 Ages 6-17. Sports, arts and crafts, field trips and more. Swimming lessons. Free; With sports (boys and girls): Hialeah residents: $15 Non-residents: $45 b Hope for Miami/ Family & Children Faith Coalition N. Hialeah Baptist Church 5800 Palm Ave. • 786-388-3000 • fcfcfl.org June 10–July 26; Registration fee: $65 for new applicants; Summer session: $300 family; sliding scale Ages 5-15 (and program for hearing impaired up to 22). Whiz Kidz emphasizes the arts, literacy, fitness, social skills and parental involvement. Field trips. b Program Success 5800 Palm Ave. • 786-388-3000 • fcfcfl.org June 10–July 26; Registration fee: $65 for new applicants; Summer session: $300 family; sliding scale Ages 10-18. Program Success, especially for children w/disabilities includes arts; also literacy, fitness, social skills and parental involvement. Field trips. Walker Community Center 800 W. 29th St. • 305-883-6324 hialeahfl.gov/dep/rec/ Big Star Private School 4240 W. 12th Ave. • 305-558-4884 June 10-Aug. 9 Registration: $50 Weekly fee: $100 Ages 3-12. Sports, indoor/outdoor activities, field trips and more. Happy Children Academy 1927 W. 68th St. • 305-826-1379/305-826-3235 City of Hialeah Parks & Recreation Goodlet Park 4200 W. 8th Ave. • 305-556-4567 hialeahfl.gov/dep/rec/ June 10-Aug.2 Free; With sports (boys and girls): Hialeah residents: $15 Non-residents: $45 Ages 6-17. Sports, arts and crafts, indoor/outdoor games and field trips. Sparks Park 1301 W. 60th St. • 305-821-3425 hialeahfl.gov/dep/rec/ Free; With sports (boys and girls): Hialeah residents: $15 Non-residents: $45 Ages 6-17. Sports, arts and crafts, indoor/outdoor games, field trips and more. June 10-July 26 Registration fee: $ $65 Fee: $285 for all seven weeks. Ages 5-14. Music, sports, field trips and more. b City of Hialeah Bright Park 750 E. 35th St.• 305-818-9143 hialeahfl.gov/dept/rec/programs June 10 - Aug. 16. Registration: $20 Weekly: $80 Ages 6-12. Program provides daily schedule of literacy, indoor/outdoor activities and field trips. b Cotson Park 520 W. 23rd. St. • 305-818-9143 hialeahfl.gov/dept/rec/programs June 10 - Aug. 16. Registration: $20 Weekly: $80 Ages 6-12. Program provides daily schedule of literacy, indoor/outdoor activities and field trips. June 10-July 26 Registration fee: $ $65 Fee: $285 for all seven weeks. Ages 5-14. Music, sports, field trips and more. North Hialeah Baptist School 5800 Palm Ave. • 305-557-2821 * 33014 b City of Hialeah Hoffman Gardens • 7650 W. 8th Ave. 305-818-9143 • hialeahfl.gov/dept/rec/programs June 10–Aug. 16 Registration fee: $20 Weekly fee: $80 Ages 6-12. Program provides daily schedule of literacy, indoor/outdoor activities and field trips. b South Florida Youth Symphony Miami Lakes Congregational Church 6701 Miami Lakeway South 305-238-2729 • sfys.net $290 Scholarships available Ages 7-17. Intensive full-day summer music camp for beginners to advanced on all instruments, theory, composition, music appreciation and music history, keyboard, voice and steel pan. Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. * Ages 6-17. Sports, arts and crafts, swimming, indoor/ outdoor games and more. Free lunch and snack. Fee: $80-$100 depending on age. Call for information Ages Infant to 7 years old. Arts and crafts, special events and more. Field trips. Performing Arts Summer Camp Rhythm and Pitch School of Performing Arts 5715 NW 159th St. • 786-360-5472 rhythmandpitchsopa.com Registration fee: $34 Weekly fee: $135 Ages 5-17. Learn musical instruments, music theory, vocal techniques, chorus, cheerleading, dnce, musical theater, drama, Improv and more. This camp also features field trips and physical education. South Florida Youth Symphony Miami Lakes Congregational Church 6701 Miami Lakeway South • 305-238-2729 SFYS.net July 15-26 Fee: $300 Ages 5-17. All instruments, music theory, music history, and small and large ensembles. A free concert will be given on final Friday of camp. YMCA of Greater Miami Norman and Jean Reach Park • 7895 NW 176th St. 305-357-6622 • ymcamiami.org June 11–Aug. 17; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Registration fee: $20 Weekly fee: $115 Ages 5-12. Fine Arts camp. Dancing, singing, acting, creating projects and more. Activities also help to strengthen reading and literacy. Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — Country Village Park • 6550 NW 188th Terrace • 305-622-2594 miamidade.gov/parks June 10-Aug. 16; Registration fee: $12; General camp $40-$90 a week. Call for more information. Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. Norman and Jean Reach Park • 7901 NW 176th St. 305-823-2414 • miamidade.gov/parks June 10-Aug. 16; Registration fee: $12; General camp $40-$90 a week. Call for more information. Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. Country Club of Miami • 6801 NW 168th St. 305-828-8456, ext. 249; 561-702-9202 floridagolflessons.com June 10-Aug. 16 Registration fee: $12 Full-day session: $225 weekly Half-day session: $175 weekly Ages 8-15. Kids will learn the fundamentals of golf from resident instructor and golf pro, Larry Levow. Putting, short games, full swing, bunkers, rules and etiquette. Tuesday–Friday full- and half-day sessions. June 10–Aug. 16 No fee for Children’s Trust slots Scholarships available Ages 5-12. Activities support reading, fitness and social skills. Field trips, special interest clubs, art and music workshops and parent activities. 33015 b 33013 Description Descripción Deskripsyon Teen Up-Ward Bound, Inc. 4784 NW 167th St. • 305-624-1690 • teenupwardbound.com O’Quinn Park • 6051 W. Second Ave. • 305-8189143 hialeahfl.gov/dept/rec/programs * Summer Programs b b North Hialeah Baptist School 5800 Palm Ave. • 305-557-2821 Fees Precios Frè Northwest Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Description Descripción Deskripsyon Fees Precios Frè Northwest Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Summer Programs 33016 b Centro Mater Childcare West 8298 NW 103rd St. • 305-357-4395 ccadm.org Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. Centro Mater Childcare West II 7700 NW 98th St. • 305-362-9701 ccadm.org Ages 5-12. Reading, fitness and social skills. Field trips, art classes, science projects and sports. Healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks included. City of Hialeah Slade Park After Care/Camp • 2501 W. 74th St. 305818-9143 • hialeahfl.gov/dep/rec/programs June 10–Aug. 16 Registration fee: $20 Weekly fee: $80 Ages 6-12. Program provides daily schedule of literacy, indoor/outdoor activities and field trips. Community Coalition Wise Kidz, 2760 W. 84th St., Ste.14 305-820-5081 or 786-586-2713 June 10–July 26 Enrollment fee: $75 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Ages 6-12. Summer Camp activities include literacy, physical fitness, enrichment activities, and nutritious snacks and lunches. b Kidworks USA 8155 W. 8th Ave. • 305-822-5437 kidworksusa.com June 10- Aug. 15. Early Bird $89/week; regular rate $99 weekly. Cap rate $129/week. Scholarships available. 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Ages 5-12. Literacy, physical activities, family involvement, field trips and computer technology. 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. b United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc. UCP3 Early Beginnings • 2700 W. 81st St. 305-826-2018 • ucpofsouthflorida.org June 10–July 26 No fee Ages birth-7. Special education, nursing and transportation provided for children with disabilities. b Ben Sheppard Elementary School 5700 W. 24th Ave. • 305-556-2204 June 10-Aug. 9 Weekly fee: $100; $90 if child qualifies for free or reduced lunch. Ages 4-11. Academic skill building, field trips, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games and more. City of Hialeah Parks & Recreation Bucky Dent Park • 2250 W. 60th St. 305-818-9168 • hialeahfl.gov/dep/rec/ June 11–Aug. 17 Free; With sports (boys and girls): Hialeah residents: $15 Non-residents: $45 Ages 6-17. Sports, arts and crafts, indoor/outdoor games, field trips and more. Basketball league available for additional fee. Lincoln Martí School 7675 W. 32nd Ave. • 305-826-4214 • lincoln-marti.com Call for details Ages 5-13. Reading, drama, art, music, sports, field trips and more. Call for details Ages 3-12. Developmentally appropriate practices, field trips, on-site petting zoo. Accredited. b b b Paradise Christian School 6184 W. 21st Court • 305-828-7477 33018 b b * * b Cool Kids Learn Skyway Elementary School • 4555 NW 206th Ter. 305-621-5830 • coolkidslearn.com b The ARC Opa-Locka North 20000 NW 47th Ave. • 305-623l9631 • thearcsofla.org Description Descripción Deskripsyon Fees Precios Frè Northwest 33055 June 10–Aug. 16 Weekly fee: $85 No fee for Children’s Trust slots Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Description Descripción Deskripsyon Fees Precios Frè Northwest Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Summer Programs Summer Programs June 11–July 22 Registration fee: $30 Weekly fee: $50 Ages 5-14. Academics and social skills development. Focus on fitness to promote healthy lifestyles and team-building skills. June 10-July 31 Fee $300 Ages 5-14. For children with significant medical needs and their siblings. Swimming & field trips. June 10-Aug. 16 Registration: $12 General camps $40-$90 weekly. Call for more information Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. Community Crusade Against Drugs of South Florida 18457 NW 37th Ave. • 305-914-3791 June 10-!ug. 2 Free for children residing at 183rd/187th St. apartment complex Ages K-8. CDF Freedom School camp curriculum includes fitness, social skills development, nutrition education, field trips and performing arts training. b Cool Kids Learn Barbara Hawkins Elementary 19010 NW 37th Ave. 305-624-2615 • coolkidslearn.com June 10–July 21 Registration fee: $30 Weekly fee: $50 Ages 5-14. Academics and social skills development. Focus on fitness to promote healthy lifestyles and team-building skills. b The Children’s Village/Resource Room 19715 NW 37th Ave. • 305-621-1929 June 10–Aug. 14 One-time Registration: $15 Weekly fee: $45 Ages 5-12. Literacy support, fitness, social skill development, nutrition education, and a special entrepreneurial program. b Thomas Armour Youth Ballet Betty T. Ferguson Rec. Center 3000 NW 199th St. • 305-667-5544 thomasarmouryouthballet.org June 10–Aug. 2/16 One-time $10 commitment fee and nominal monthly Rec. Center fee Scholarships available Ages 5-12. Classes in ballet and tap for students regardless of training level. Not a full day camp. Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — North Glade Park • 17355 NW 52nd Ave. • 305-621-2461 • miamidade.gov/parks * 33056 33142 b Abundant Living Citichurch 3001 NW 22nd Ave. • 305-637-3558 citichurchmiami.com June 17–July 26 Registration fee: $25 for one child, $20 each for two or more Ages 6-12. Daily physical activity and focused reading activities, as well as weekly computer, social skills and performing arts classes. Thumbelina Learning Center 3580 W. 84th St. • 305-556-8116 thumbelinaacademy.com June 10-Aug. 9 Registration fee: $100 (waived if full 10 weeks paid in advance) Weekly fee: $50 Ages 5-15. Literacy and physical fitness are the focus. Activities include: field trips. Breakfast, lunch and snacks included. Transportation available. b YMCA of Greater Miami Westland Gardens Park YMCA 13501 NW 107th Ave. • 305-357-6622 ymcamiami.org June 10–Aug. 9; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Registration fee: $40 Weekly fee: $115 for qualifying residents Ages 5-12. Exploration Camp. Arts and crafts, games, field trips, swim days and more. Activities also help to strengthen reading and literacy. Cool Kids Learn Lorah Park Elementary 5160 NW 31st Ave. 305-633-1424 • coolkidslearn.com June 10–July 22 Registration fee: $30 Weekly fee: $50 Ages 5-14. Academics and social skills development. Focus on fitness to promote healthy lifestyles and team-building skills. b City of Hialeah Parks & Recreation Casas Park, 7900 W. 32nd Ave. 305-882-0293 • hialeahfl.gov/dep/rec/ June 10-Aug. 2 Free; With sports: Hialeah residents: $15 Non-residents: $45 Ages 6-17. Sports, arts and crafts, indoor/outdoor games, soccer and more. Program opens at 2 p.m. Dominican-American National Foundation 2885 NW 36th St. • 305-637-8337 dominicanamerican.org June 10–Aug. 16 Weekly fee: $25 Scholarships available Ages 5-11. Builds self-esteem, confidence, discipline, positive attitude and values. Reading, arts and crafts, community service and martial arts. Snacks and field trips. b Magic City Kids 1300 NW 50th St. 786-402-3685 June 10–July 26; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Registration fee: $50 Weekly fee: $25 No scholarships available Ages 6-13. Read, Lead, Succeed! strengthens achievement in reading, math and science. Literacy for an hour daily, cooking classes, social skills development, and a variety of other engaging activities. b Miami Bethany Community Services Church of the Nazarene • 2490 NW 35th St. 305-638-2283 • miamibethany.org June 17–July 26 Registration fee: $80 Ages 6-14. Reading, life skills, physical fitness and educational/recreational field trips. b Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — Martin Luther King Jr. Park 6000 NW 32nd Court • 305-633-2044 miamidade.gov/parks June 10–Aug. 16 No fee Ages 6-14. Literacy, reading, physical fitness, social skills development, healthy snacks and meals, family events, field trips and supervised free play. b Regis House, Inc. Methodist Church of Melrose 3108 NW 34th St. • 305-642-7600 regishouse.org June 10–July 31; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Weekly fee: $30 Ages 6-12. Camp helps to strengthen social, literacy and fitness skills. Includes focus on building selfconfidence and awareness of substance abuse risks. Field trips. 33054 b Experience Aviation New Opa-Locka 15001 NW 42nd Ave., Suite 103 305-537-9291 • experienceaviation.org June 17–Aug. 9 Weekly fee: $125 Scholarships available Ages 6-17. Summer Academy supports science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S.T.E.M.) skills. Students learn about aerodynamics, robotics, rocketry, green technology and also to fly using flight simulators. b The Portrait of Empowerment 780 Fisherman St., 2nd Floor 305-769-6982 June 10–Aug. 9 No fee Ages 5-14. Literacy support, fitness, social skill development, nutrition education and family involvement activities. The Family Christian Association of America 14701 NW 7th Ave. (Call to confirm location) 305-685-4881, Ext. 231, 236 • fcaafamily.org June 10-Aug. 9 Registration fee: $35 Weekly fee: $65 Ages 5-12. Comprehensive educational, recreational, social and leadership experiences. Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. b YMCA of Greater Miami Allapattah Family Center School 2370 NW 17th Ave. • 305-635-9622 ymcamiami.org June 10–Aug. 9; 7 a.m.-4 p.m.6 Registration: $40 Weekly fee: $110 Ages 6-12. Exploration camp: sing-a-longs, arts and crafts, games, nutrition, social skills, field trips and more. Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — African Heritage Cultural Arts Center 6161 NW 22nd Ave. • 305-638-6771 miamidade.gov/parks June 10-Aug. Registration fee: $12 General camps: $40-$90 weekly. Call for more information. Financial aid and scholarships available. Ages 6-16. Visual arts, dance, fashion design, musical theater, drama, instrumental and vocal music. Marva Y. Bannerman Park 4830 NW 24th Ave. • 305-633-4064 miamidade.gov/parks Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. Olinda Park 2101 NW 51st St. • 305-633-4066 miamidade.gov/parks Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. YMCA of Greater Miami Village of Allapattah Family Branch 2370 NW 17th Ave. • 305-635-9622 ymcamiami.org June 10-Aug. 2; Weekly fee: $90 members/ $110 non-members. Financial aid available June 10-Aug. 16. $12 one-time registration; $40 weekly. Further discount available. Ages 6-14. Program provides daily schedule of literacy, fitness, sports, arts and crafts, visual and performing arts. b Multi-Ethnic Youth Assoc. (MEYGA Girls) 6306 NW 14th Ave., Ste. 242 • 305-693-6000 June 10–Aug. 16 No fee for Children’s Trust slots Girls ages 6-17. Activities to improve reading, health and fitness (dance) and leadership skills. Field trips. Lincoln Martí School 2111 NW 103rd St. • 305-696-2511 lincoln-marti.com Call for details Ages 5-8. Reading, art, sports and field trips. Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — Arcola Lakes Park 1301 NW 83rd St. • 305-836-5095 miamidade.gov/parks June 10-Aug. Registration fee: $12 General camps: $40-$90 weekly. Call for more information. Financial aid and scholarships available. June 10–Aug. 2; Two 4-week sessions, each $100, or $200 for 8 weeks; scholarships available Ages 5-16. Arts and crafts, literacy and social skills activities, sports, team-building and field trips. b Miami Dade College North Campus 11380 NW 27th Ave. 305-237-1691 • mdc.edu June 10-July 5. $35 application fee; $300 for 4-week program. Scholarships available. Ages 14-17. Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Summer Science Camp. For youth interested in careers in scientific fields; uses instrumentation and critical thinking as a development tool. City of North Miami Discovery Performing Arts Camp Sunkist Grove Community Center • 12500 NW 13th Ave. 305-895-9840, ext. 12212 • northmiamifl.gov Residents: $160 for two-week session; Non-residents: $240 for two-week session Ages 6-14. Theater program with improvisation, acting technique, vocal training and dance. Field trips. YMCA of Greater Miami Miami Christian School • 200 NW 109th Ave. 305-357-6622 • ymcamiami.org June 10-Aug. 9 Weekly fee: $115 Children’s Trust slots: $40 Financial aid available Ages 5-12. Sing-a-longs, arts and crafts, reading and learning, sports and games, field trips, swim days, and so much more. Doral Conservatory and School of the Arts 2900 NW 109th Ave. • 305-471-4417 doralarts.com June 17-Aug. 2 Registration: $55 Fee: $260 for two-week session Ages 2-16. Outdoor activities, arts, theater techniques, singing, dancing, world music, gymnastics and etiquette. Call for more information Ages 5-17. Intensive and professional baseball training. Hitting, fielding, throwing, pitching, catching, speed, agility and strength. 33172 Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. Arcola Park • 1680 NW 87th St. 305-835-7987 • miamidade.gov/parks Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. Cheerleading/Dance Camp. Gwen Cherry Park - NFL/YET Center 7090 NW 22nd Ave. • 305-694-4889 miamidade.gov/parks Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. Little River Park • 10525 NW 24 Ave. 305-694-5121 • miamidade.gov/parks Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. Experience Aviation Glenn Curtiss Mansion 500 Deer Run • 305-537-9291 experienceaviation.org June 17–Aug. 9 Weekly fee: $125 Scholarships available Grace Lutheran Learning Center 254 Curtiss Parkway • 305-888-3220 Call for information Ages 5-12. Field trips, computers, swimming, outdoor games, arts and crafts and more. June 10-Aug. 2 Registration fee: $50 Weekly fee: $384 Ages 4-12. Therapy summer camp (2 sessions) for children with autism. 2-1 ratio. Swim program, verbal and behavioral support, music therapy. I Smile 150 Hibiscus Drive • 305-883-5007 ismileflorida.org 33178 Aromn’s Academy Baseball Camp Palm Springs North Park 17200 NW 82nd Ave. • 305-731-1737 South 33133 33166 b Description Descripción Deskripsyon Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, Inc. Northwest Club, 10915 NW 14th Ave. 305-758-5753 • bgcmia.org 33147 Communities In Schools of Miami NFL YET Center • 7090 NW 22nd Ave. 305-694-4889 • cismiami.org Summer Programs b Ages 4-12. Leadership development, field trips, games, sports, arts and crafts, dance, swimming and nutrition education. Camp takes place next door to center at Comstock Elementary. b Fees Precios Frè Northwest/South 33167 Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Description Descripción Deskripsyon Fees Precios Frè Northwest Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Summer Programs * Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. Ages 6-17. Supports science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S.T.E.M.) skills. Students learn about aerodynamics, robotics, rocketry, green technology and also to fly using flight simulators. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. b Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, Inc. Hank Kline Club 2805 SW 32nd Ave. • 305-446-2654 bgcmia.org June 10–Aug. 2 $450 for 8 weeks Scholarships available Ages 5-16. Literacy and social skills activities, arts and crafts, sports, team-building and field trips. b Breakthrough Miami/College Bound Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart 3747 Main Highway 305-460-4359 breakthroughmiami.org June 17–July 26 No fee Application process closed; no slots available Ages 10-16. Summer Institute offers a variety of educational courses as well as opportunities to explore special interests in arts, debate, journalism, languages, etc. Application required. b Ransom Everglades School 2045 S. Bayshore Drive 305-479-9368 breakthroughmiami.org June 17–July 26 No fee Application process closed; no slots available Ages 10-16. Summer Institute offers a variety of educational courses as well as opportunities to explore special interests in arts, debate, journalism, languages, etc. Application required. b Thomas Armour Youth Ballet Elizabeth Virrick Park 3255 Plaza St. • 305-667-5543 thomasarmouryouthballet.org June 10–Aug. 2/16 No fee except for a one-time $10 commitment fee Scholarships available Ages 3-12. Classes in ballet, modern and tap for students regardless of training level. Not a full day camp. b Shake-A-Leg Miami 2620 S. Bayshore Drive 305-858-5550, Ext. 119 shakealegmiami.org June 10-July 26 $75 one-time registration fee. Scholarships available. Before care and after-care available $40/week. Grades 3-6 (some availability for 2nd grade). Academy Camp. Focus on literacy, science, water sports and enrichment activities. July 8-Aug. 12 Weekly fee: $350 Ages 3-14. Girls study a language (French, Spanish, Chinese or English/ESOL), dance, sing, act, bake and do art and science projects. Swimming and computer lab. Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart 3747 Main Highway • 305-446-5673 ext. 340, 2341 carrollton.org * Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. Miami Learning Center 2710 SW 37th Ave., Suite 200 786-270-0562 • miamilearningcenter.net June 10-Aug. 9 Registration: $50 Weekly fee: $185 Ages 5-17. FCAT preparation, homework/academic tutorial (all subjects), self-esteem and critical thinking development, and extracurricular activities. b Thomas Armour Youth Ballet 5818 SW 73rd St. • 305-667-5543 thomasarmouryouthballet.org June 10–Aug. 2/16 Fees at this site range from $75-$1500 for 5-8 weeks and are dependant upon skill level and age Ages 3-18. Classes in ballet for students regardless of training level. City of South Miami South Miami Community Center 5800 SW 66th St. • 305-668-7232/ 305-668-3878 southmiamifl.gov June 7-Aug. 9 Weekly fee: $30 residents; $75 non-residents Scholarships available Ages 5-15. Focus on improving academic and social skills. Physical activity, nutrition, field trips and family enrichment. 33146 b b Area Stage Company 1560 S. Dixie Highway • 305-666-2078 areastagecompany.com Stage I and II (5 to 15 years) runs June 10-29 or July 1-20: $750. Stage III (15+) runs from July 1-Aug. 18: $850. Ages 6-18. Conservatory Summer Program provides intensive performing arts training, coupled with an enriching and enlightening experience in the classroom, rehearsal room, and on stage in front of an audience. Urgent, Inc. Youth Empowerment 5202 University Drive, 315 Merrick Bldg. 786-439-1544 • urgentinc.org June 17-July 26 Single registration: $30 Family registration: $40 $45 regular weekly fee. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Transportation to camp site available. Ages 6-13. For girls only. Activities include cheerleading, dance, arts, swimming, sciences, social skills, entrepreneurship and etiquette. Funcamps @ UM University of Miami 400 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Ste. 470 305-666-2992 • funcamps.com June 10-Aug. 2 Fees/supplies: $455 for two weeks Ages 5-14. Magic Camp, Game Tech Institute, Amazing Science Camp, Jurassicamp, Space & Rocket Camp and Camp Idol. Hurricane Aquatics Learn to Swim Program and Summer Camp 1306 Stanford Dr. • 305-284-4713 hurricaneaquatics.net * June 3-Aug. Weekly fee: $260 Call for info on discounts Ages 5-12. Swimming, diving, trampoline skills, arts and crafts, and more. For special needs, please let them know in advance. iD Tech Camps — University of Miami 1305 Stanford Drive • 888-709-8324, option 1 internaldrive.com June 10-July 6 $799-$999 per weeklong session, depending on course Ages 7-18. Intensive, weeklong courses: computers, game and Web design, programming, film, photography and graphic arts. Includes sports, games and more. Campers must be at least 8 by the end of the year. University of Miami Office of Research Administration 5202 University Drive, 315 Merrick Bldg. 305-284-3024 No fee Ages 13-17. Hands-on wellness and laboratory experiences, field trips, guest speakers, daily physical activity and team sport periods. Wise Choice University of Miami Summer Camp Orange Key Room 1306 Stanford Dr. 305-630-3600 • wisechoicesummercamp.com June 10-Aug. 9 Registration fee: $50; Weekly rate: $200; $225 Fitness and Game camp Ages 5- 14; 9-14 Fitness and Game Camp. Program offers indoor and outdoor activities that help develop social skills and advance academically. Activities include football, soccer, volleyball, box ball, dodge ball, and relay races and swim sessions at the Tamiami Park outdoor pool. b Greater Miami Youth Symphony South Miami Senior 6856 SW 53rd St. 305-667-4069 • gmys.org July 15-Aug. 9 Sliding tuition scale Scholarships available No child turned away for financial reasons Ages 5-18. Music training and instruction at all musical and instrumental skill levels. Musical activities include ensembles, recitals, gala concerts, workshops for improvisation, sight-reading, conducting and more. O’Farrill’s Learning Center 6741 SW 24th St. 305-264-3232 June 10–Aug. 9 No fee for Children’s Trust slots Grades K-5. Activities promote literacy, fitness, social skills building, family involvement, nutrition, arts, cultural awareness, and health and wellness. Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. Description Descripción Deskripsyon Summer Programs YMCA of Greater Miami David Fairchild YMCA Summer Camp 5757 SW 45th St. • 305-357-6622 • ymcamiami.org June 10–Aug. 2 Registration fee: $40 Weekly fee: $115 Ages 5-15. Daily homework help and activities to support literacy, fitness, character development, nutrition education and expressive arts. Fantasyland Learning Center 8670 SW 40th St. • 305-227-2285 Weekly fee: $85 Ages 5-12. Field trips, dance, judo, nutrition, reading, field trips and more. Kendall Music Studios 4120 SW 88th Ct. 305-386-2537 • kendallstudios.net Call for information Ages 6-10. Piano, guitar, dance and movement, drums, singing and chorus. Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — A.D. “Doug” Barnes Park Sense of Wonder Nature Center • 3401 SW 72nd Ave. 305-662-4124 • miamidade.gov/parks Registration fee: $12 Weekly fee: $111 Call for dates Ages 6-8. Nature Detectives Camp. Ages 9-14. Nature Explorers Camp. Fishing Camp (freshwater) at Tropical Park 7900 SW 40th St. • 305-662-4124 miamidade.gov/parks July 22–Aug. 16 Registration fee: $12 Weekly fee: $125 Ages 9-15. For kids who love fresh water. This camp is designed for kids who love freshwater and want to improve their fishing skills. Learn fish biology and safe boating skills. Camp Gulliver Gulliver Academy • 12595 Red Road 305-665-3593 • gulliverschools.org June 3–June 28 Weekly fee: $300 Ages 6-10. A myriad of enriching activities, sports, and indoor/outdoor fun including games, technology, engineering, arts and crafts and swimming. Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — Continental Park and Tennis Center • 10000 SW 82nd Ave. 305-274-9666; 305-271-0732 (Tennis) miamidade.gov/parks Call for dates and prices Ages 6-14. General camps include sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. Ages 5-15. Tennis Camp. Camp on the Sea at Matheson Hammock Park 9610 Old Cutler Rd. 305-255-4767 miamidade.gov/parks Registration fee: $12 Weekly fee: $175 Call for dates Ages 12-17. Camp on the Sea: campers will explore the coastal waters and off-shore coral reefs through snorkeling, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding. Participants must pass swim test. 33156 33157 b Breakthrough Miami Palmer Trinity School 7900 SW 176th St. • 305-460-4359 breakthroughmiami.org June 17–July 26 No fee Application process closed; no slots available Ages 10-16. Educational courses including typical academic subjects, as well as opportunities to explore special interests in arts, debate, robotics and more. Application required. b Hope for Miami/ Family & Children Faith Coalition West Perrine S.H.A.R.E. 9811 Wayne Ave. • 786-388-3000 • fcfcfl.org June 10–July 26 Registration fee: $65 for new applications; Summer fee: $300 per family, sliding scale Ages 5-15. (Completion of kindergarten required for 5 year olds.) Whiz Kidz emphasizes the arts; also literacy, fitness, social skills and parental involvement. Field trips. b Greater Miami Youth Symphony Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Ave. 305-267-3002 • gmys.org July 15-Aug. 9 Sliding tuition scale; Scholarships available; No child turned away for financial reasons. Ages 5-18. Summer Camp provides music training and instruction at all musical and instrumental skills levels. A variety of musical activities include ensembles, recitals, gala concerts, workshops for improvisation, sight-reading, conducting and more. b Kids Learning Center of South Dade 11500 Quail Roost Dr. 786-573-3017 • klcschools.com June 10–Aug. 15 No registration fee Weekly fee: $70 Ages 5-12. Nutrition, physical fitness, literacy, enrichment clubs; drama, arts, music, dance and character education. b Knowledge Builders of Florida, Inc. Colonial Drive Park, 10750 SW 156th Terr. 305-234-1645 • kb-florida.org. June 10- Aug. 15 No registration fee, $70 weekly fee. Ages 5-12. Nutrition, physical fitness, literacy, enrichment clubs; drama, arts, music, dance and character education. b Richmond-Perrine Optimist Club RPOC Youth Activity Center 18055 Homestead Ave. • 305-233-9325 June 10–July 31 No fee Ages 6-13. Reading, physical fitness, field trips, tutoring, art & crafts, FCAT preparation. b Mt. Moriah Baptist Church 16900 SW 100th Ave. • 305-233-9325 June 10–July 31 No fee Ages 6-13. Reading, physical fitness, field trips, tutoring, art & crafts, FCAT preparation. 33155 b Fees Precios Frè South 33143 b Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Description Descripción Deskripsyon Fees Precios Frè South Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Summer Programs Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. b The Technology Center/The Carrie Brazer Center for Autism 16905 SW 100th Ave. • 305-271-8790 cbc4autism.org b The South Florida Boys Choir Robert Russa Moton Elementary 18050 Homestead Ave. • 786-242-0460 June 10-Aug. 2 $50 weekly. Scholarships available. Ages 6-17. Summer Music Institute for children/youth from under-served communities with no formal vocal training. Shares the joys, discipline and rewards of music to transform lives. Deering Estate Summer Camp: Nature, History, Archaeology Deering Estate at Cutler 16701 SW 72nd Ave. • 305-235-1668, Ext. 222 deeringestate.com Call for dates and fees Ages 6-18. Experience nature and learn about South Florida’s history, archaeology, plants and animals at the Deering Estate, Miami’s window to the past. Camps are grouped by age and include EcoExplorers, Expedition Deering, Junior Naturalists. Activities include snorkeling, hiking, biking and CPR certification, depending on age group. Hero Martial Arts 17049 S. Dixie Highway • 305-232-4376 areuahero.com Call for dates and fees Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — Palmetto Golf Course 9300 SW 152nd St. 305-235-1069 • 305-238-7507 miamidade.gov/parks Registration fee: $12 Weekly fee: $300 full-day; $175 half-day. Call for dates. Ages 5-15. Basics of golf, tournaments, golf Olympics, field trips and awards. Prizes daily. Sgt. Joseph Delancy Park 14450 Boggs Drive 305-235-4503 • miamidade.gov/parks Call for dates and fees Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. Southridge Park 11250 SW 192nd St. 786-293-4549 • miamidade.gov/parks Call for dates and fees Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. West Perrine Park 10301 SW 170th Terrace 305-235-2053 miamidade.gov/parks Call for dates and fees Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. June 17-Aug. 6 No fee for Children’s Trust slots. $225 registration fee. Sliding scale for weekly fee. Ages 13-22 for children, youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Cognitive tutoring, social skills training, music therapy. b Ages 3 and up. Martial art classes by age and skill level. Traditional and Olympic-style tae kwon do. Self-defense, concentration, coordination, confidence and fitness. Call for details on fee, dates and additional campuses. Ages 18 months-12. Sports, games, field trips, arts and crafts, swimming , ceramics, drama, archery and more. Camps take place at the school’s various campuses, depending on age group. Fit Kids of America/Trinity Church 9395 Bird Road • 305-207-0022 fitkidsclub.com June 10–Aug. 9 One-time registration fee: $40 Weekly fee: $88 Scholarships available Ages 5-14. Focus on fitness and team sports in indoor air-conditioned gym. Camp also supports literacy, social skills and youth development, and includes enrichment such as art, music, dance and drama. Tiny Town/Kids Paradise Childcare Learning Center 3700 SW 107th Ave. • 305-553-1168 June 10–Aug. 16 No fee for Children’s Trust slots Ages 5-12. Enrichment and tutorial activities; academics and technology; social and leadership skills; and physical education and health. La Viña del Señor/Kidz XLs 3801 SW 97th Ave. • 786-449-9875 peacemakers.com June 10–Aug. 2 No registration fee, Weekly fee: $50 Scholarships for Children’s Trust Ages 5-14. Arts, computers, reading, fitness, dance and field trips. June 10–Aug. 16 No fee Ages 15-21. Disabilities. Literacy and reading, physical fitness, social skills development, healthy snacks and meals, family events, field trips and supervised free play. 33165 b b b b Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — Tamiami Park 11201 SW 24th St. 305-222-2128 • miamidade.gov/parks * Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. Description Descripción Deskripsyon Fees Precios Frè South Summer Programs The Roxy Theatre Group, Inc. 1645 SW 107th Ave. • 305-226-0030 roxyperformingartscenter.com June 17–Aug. 9 No registration fee Weekly fee: $52.50, sliding scale Ages 5-15. Performance-oriented program. Literacy activities. Each day includes a performance area: dancing, acting or singing. Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — Miller Drive Park 5510 SW 94th Court • 305-271-0812 miamidade.gov/parks Registration fee: $12; Weekly fee: $75 (includes supplies, field trips, T-shirts); Scholarships available Call for dates. Ages 6-16. Summer Arts in the Parks. Instruction includes visual arts, dance, fashion design, musical theater, drama, instrumental and vocal music. Rockway Park 9460 SW 27th Drive • 305-223-8769 miamidade.gov/parks Call for details Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. Tamiami Park 10901 SW 24th St. • 786-315-5295 miamidade.gov/parks Registration fee: $12 Weekly fee: $100 Call for dates Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. Basketball Camp: ages 8-14. Cheerleading/Dance Camp: ages 6-14. Tamiami Tennis Center 11201 SW 24th St. • 305-480-2099 miamidade.gov/parks Call for details Ages 6-15. Tennis Camp: learn the fundamentals of the game and practice your skills. Tropical Estates Park 10201 SW 48th St. • 305-226-5782 miamidade.gov/parks Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. 33173 b Adults Mankind Organization, Inc. Step Up After School Program 11025 SW 84th St., Building 11 305-271-5121 • amoservices.org b The ARC Project Thrive 11025 SW 84th St., Cottage # 7 305-279-4141 • arcsofla.org b ARC West Kendall 11025 SW 84th St., Cottages # 5 & 6 305-279-4141 • arcsofla.org b b 33158 Alexander Montessori School Alexander Camp 14850 SW 67th Ave. • 305-235-3995 alexandermontessori.com Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Description Descripción Deskripsyon * Fees Precios Frè South Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Summer Programs June 10–July 26 $50/one-time fee/waiver for low income families. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., before and after-care available. Ages 5-12. Core activities include fitness, literacy and social skills. Summer enrichment activities include martial arts, cooking, science, music, and theater. * July 10–Aug. 9 Fee: $300 Ages 1-5. Literacy, games, sports, social interaction, arts, yoga lessons, swimming, family involvement, meals and field trips. * July 10–July 31 Fee: $300 Ages 5-14. Literacy, games/sports, social interaction, arts, yoga lessons, swimming, family involvement, meals and field trips. Kayleen’s Learning Center 10855 SW 72nd St., #30 • 305-274-5553 June 10–Aug. 16 No fee Ages 5-12. Literacy and technology, social and leadership skills, parent involvement, fitness and art. YMCA of Greater Miami Snapper Creek Elementary School 10151 SW 64th St. 305-357-6622 • ymcamiami.org June 10–Aug. 2; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Registration fee: $40 Weekly fee: $115 Ages 5-12. Exporation Camp. Reading and learning, sports and games, arts and crafts, sing-a-longs, swim days, field trips and more. * June 10-July 31 Camp fee: $300 Ages 4-13. For children with significant medical needs plus their siblings. Certified reading teacher and daily enrichment activities. * June 17–Aug. 9 Scholarships based on sliding scale Ages 5-16. Camp for youth with, or at risk for, behavioral, emotional and learning problems. Parents participate in weekly parent training to develop the skills needed to support their child’s behavior change at home. ACE Academy 11025 SW 84th St., Cottages 5,6 & 7 305-279-3064 • sandorweinerschool.org 33174 b FIU Board of Trustees/ Center for Children and Families Miami Christian School • 11200 SW 8th St. 305-348-0477 • ccf.fiu.edu Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. b FIU Board of Trustees/ENLACE Miami University Park 11200 SW 8th St. • 305-226-1622 b Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces/CWD — Coral Estates Park 1405 SW 97th Ave. • 305-226-1622 miamidade.gov/parks b June 17–July 26 One-time registration fee, sliding scale Ages 10-14. Literacy support through individualized software-based reading intervention, social skills development, applied science, health and fitness education, and a unique chess curriculum. June 10–Aug. 16 No fee Ages 6-21. Disabilities. Literacy and reading, physical fitness, social skills development, healthy snacks and meals, family events, field trips and supervised free play. Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — Arts & Culture 10251 W. Flagler St./ Women’s Park 305-755-5455 • miamidade.gov/parks June 10–Aug. 16 Weekly fee: $75 Scholarships available Ages 11-16. At GEM Summer Arts Camp, dance, theater, drawing, literary arts, guest speakers and field trips help participants strengthen personal development, self-esteem and empowerment. Fantasyland Learning Center 9600 SW 8th St., Ste. 13 & 14 305-223-0668 Weekly fee: $85 Ages 5-12. Fitness, computers, reading, nutrition and field trips. Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — Rubén Darío Park 9825 W. Flagler St. 305-222-2194 • miamidade.gov/parks Call for dates and fees Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. * YMCA of Greater Miami YMCA/FIU Environmental & Coastal Sciences Camp 10200 SW 8th St. • 305-357-6622 ymcamiami.org Ages 10-15. Theme-based summer camp with a focus on environmental sciences. Also literacy, fitness, nutrition education and expressive arts. b b b b b Art Atelier 14101 S. Dixie Highway, Ste. C 305-432-4034 artmajeur.com/artatelier; artclassesmiami.com * Concordia Lutheran School 8701 SW 124 St. • 305-235-0160 * Description Descripción Deskripsyon Fees Precios Frè South 33176 b Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Description Descripción Deskripsyon Fees Precios Frè South Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Summer Programs Summer Programs June 10-Aug. 16 Registration fee: $20 Half-day: $125 per week Full-day: $225 per week Ages 6-13. Painting, drawing, mosaics, sculpture, photography, mixed media art and dancing. Two sessions: morning and afternoon. June 17-Aug. 7 Registration fee: $90 $575 for 4-week session $1,050 for two sessions Ages 1-9. Sports, field trips, ceramics, movies, computers, chapel, music and movement, cooking, bowling, yoga, arts and crafts, and water activities. Cool Kids Learn Richmond Heights Middle School 15015 SW 103rd Ave. • 305-826-9595 coolkidslearn.com Call for info on fees, dates and ages Academics and social skills development. Miami Dade College Kendall Campus Kids/Teen College 11011 SW 104th St. • 305-237-2976 mdc.edu/ce/kendall/kidsteencollege June 10-Aug. 9 Fees: $110 per week; $179 two weeks. $35 weekly for lunch Ages 7-17. A wide range of activities including public speaking, dance, photography, video, math and reading, automobile design, sports, painting, science, nature, and more. Kendall Campus Wild Things Happen 11011 SW 104th St. • 305-237-2161 mdc.edu/ce/kendall June 10-Aug. 9 Weekly fee: $149 Ages 5-11. Swimming, crafts, sports, computers, arts and crafts, dance and more. Field trips and lunch included. Miami Stage Company/Miami Children’s Theater Alper JCC • 11155 SW 112th Ave. 305-274-3595 miamichildrenstheater.com July 8-Aug. 2 Registration fee: $35 4 weeks: $975 8 weeks: $1,700 Ages 5-12. Creative Camps; Musical theater, dance, music, video production, magic, creative writing and field trips. Public performances showcase the students. Broadway Bound Camp also for ages 12-17. Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — Briar Bay Golf Course 9375 SW 134th St. • 305-528-4817 miamidade.gov/parks June 10-Aug. 9 Half day: $175 weekly Full day: $300 weekly Ages 7-17. Basics of golf. Play in tournaments. Also includes field trips and awards. Devon Aire Park • 10411 SW 122nd Ave. 305-270-4951 • miamidade.gov/parks Call for details Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. Ron Ehmann Park • 10995 SW 97th Ave. 305-271-3853 • miamidade.gov/parks Call for details Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. Wise Choice Kendall Summer Camp – Wise Choice Tutoring Center • 10481 N. Kendall Dr., Suite D-200. 305-630-3600 wisechoicesummercamp.com June 10-Aug. 9 Registration fee: $50; Weekly rate: $200 Description: Ages 5- 14; Program offers indoor and outdoor activities that help develop social skills and advance academically. Activities include football, soccer, volleyball, box ball, dodge ball, and relay racesand swim sessions at the Tamiami Park outdoor pool. YMCA of Greater Miami Suniland Park• 12855 Pinecrest Parkway 305-234-7755 • ymcamiami.org Call for details Ages 5-12. Leadership development, field trips, games, sports, arts and crafts, swimming and nutrition education. Soccer camp, basketball camp, tennis camp. Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, Inc. Kendall Club 9475 N. Kendall Drive 305-279-3013 • bgcmia.org June 10–Aug. 2 $650 for 8-week session (fee includes two field trips per week) Scholarships available Ages 5-13. Literacy and social skills activities, arts and crafts, sports, team building and field trips. Dave and Mary Alper JCC 11155 SW 112th Ave. 305-271-9000, Ext. 271 alperjcc.org June 17–Aug. 9 Registration fee: $275 Regular tuition: $2,210 for 8 weeks No more scholarships available Ages 8-13. Habimah Performing Arts Summer Camp. Children engage in dance, drama, art and music. Schedule includes rehearsals and set design — all elements of theater. June 17-Aug. 9 JCC members only; Regular tuition: $2,100; No more Children’s Trust scholarships available Ages 4-22. Camp Tikvah specially designed for children cognitive and/or physical disabilities. Screening required. Registration fee: $35 $850 per 4-week session Scholarships available Ages 5-12 and 13-18. Two performing arts summer camps. 4-week sessions end in a full-blown main stage show complete with lights, costumes and sets. June 17–Aug. 16 Registration fee: $225 Sliding scale for weekly fee No fee for Children’s Trust slots Ages 5-12. Fun-filled marine science themed-based summer camp for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in an inclusive setting. Therapists and certified special education teachers work with children. b Hope for Miami/ Family & Children Faith Coalition Pinelands Presbyterian Church 10201 Bahia Drive 305-235-1142 • fcfcfl.org June 10–July 26 Registration fee: $65 for new applicants; Summer session: $300 family, sliding scale Ages 5-15. (Completion of kindergarten required for 5 year olds.) Whiz Kidz emphasizes the arts; also literacy, fitness, social skills and parental involvement. Field trips. June 17–Aug.2; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Weekly fee: $75 Ages 5-10. Program for children with autism; 2:1 ratio. Develops social, communication, motor and educational skills; arts and crafts; and community building. b West Perrine S.H.A.R.E. 10201 Bahia Drive 305-235-1142 • fcfcfl.org June 10–July 26 Registration fee: $65 for new applicants; Summer session: $300 family, sliding scale Ages 5-15. (Completion of kindergarten required for 5 year olds.) Whiz Kidz emphasizes the arts; also literacy, fitness, social skills and parental involvement. Field trips. 11155 SW 112th Ave. 305-271-9000, Ext. 264 alperjcc.org * Miami Children’s Theater 11155 SW 112th Ave. 305-274-3595 • miamichildrenstheater.org The Technology Foundation/The Carrie Brazer Center for Autism 8790 SW 94th St. • 305-271-8790 cbc4autism.org * University of Miami-Nova Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) Atlantis Academy • 9600 SW 107th Ave. 305-284-6563 • umcard.org * Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. 33189 Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. b Greater Miami Youth Symphony S. Dade Cultural Arts Center 10950 SW 211 St. • 305-667-4069 gmys.org July 15-Aug. 9 Sliding tuition scale; Scholarships available. Town of Cutler Bay Cutler Ridge Park 10100 SW 200th St. • 305-238-4166 June 10-Aug. 16 Registration fee: $10 Weekly fee: $60 Ages 6-13. Activities promote literacy, fitness and social interaction. Swimming and field trips June 17-Aug. 9 Camp fees: $4,699 for 8 weeks Ages K-16. Children’s Summer Treatment Program (STP) and the Summer Treatment Program for Adolescents. Award-winning program provides treatment for children and adolescents with ADHD, and behavioral, emotional and learning problems. Group and tailored treatment plans implemented by trained paraprofessionals. 33199 Center for Children and Families ACH 1 Rm. 140, 11200 SW 8th St. 305-348-0477 http://casgroup.fiu.edu/ccf/ Wise Choice Florida International University Summer Camp FIU Stadium Club • 11200 SW Eighth St. 305-630-3600 • wisechoicesummercamp.com June 10-Aug. 9 Registration fee: $50; Weekly rate: $200; $225 Fitness and Game camp b Ages 5- 14; 9-14 Fitness and Game Camp. Program offers indoor and outdoor activities that help develop social skills and advance academically. Activities include football, soccer, volleyball, box ball, dodge ball, and relay racesand swim sessions at the Tamiami Park outdoor pool b Sanrau Corp. Lago Mar Preschool II 12871 SW 42nd St. • 305-382-9796 June 10-Aug. 16 Weekly fees for Children’s Trust: $65, sliding scale Weekly fees for others: $100 Ages 5-12. Art, music, literature, karate, dance, cooking classes and fun “theme” weeks. YMCA of Greater Miami Mother of Christ School 14141 SW 26th St. • 305-357-6622 ymcamiami.org June 10–Aug. 16 Registration fee: $40 Weekly fee: $115 No fee for Children’s Trust slots Ages 5-12. Exploration Camp. Reading and learning, sports and games, arts and crafts, swims days, field trips and more. YWCA of Greater Miami South Miami Heights Elementary 12231 SW 190th Terr. • 305-377-9922 Ext. 221 ywca-miami.org No fee for Children’s Trust slots Ages 5-14. Activities and enhancements include arts & crafts, nutrition, reading, sports, social skills, field trips and cultural arts and are designed to build nutritional, health and academic skills. The Guardian Angel Preschool 19150 SW 117th Ave. • 305-233-2275 Call for details Ages 5-11. Arts and crafts, educational activities, computers and field trips. No fee Ages 6-21. Literacy and reading, physical fitness, social skills development, healthy snacks and meals, family events, field trips and supervised free play. Call for details Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. 33177 b Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces/CWD — Westwind Lakes Park 6805 SW 152nd Ave. • 305-388-4771 miamidade.gov/parks Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — Colonial Drive Park 10750 SW 156th Terrace 305-242-7930 • miamidade.gov/parks * Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. Description Descripción Deskripsyon Summer Programs Eureka Park 18320 SW 119th Ave. 305-235-2151 • miamidade.gov/parks Call for details Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. Eureka Villas Park 14301 SW 180th St. 305-254-5856 • miamidade.gov/parks Call for details Ages 6-14. Arts and crafts, enrichment activities, active games and exercise. Westwind Lakes Park 6805 SW 152nd Ave. 305-380-9106 • miamidade.gov/parks Call for details Ages 6-21. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. Zoo Miami 12400 SW 152nd St. 305-251-0400 zoomiami.org June 17-Aug. 9 Scholarships available. Weekly tuition: $195; $175 for zoo members Ages 4-13. Zoofari Summer Camp engages children in science exploration, hands-on biofact investigations and animal encounters. Registration fee: $80 Weekly fee: $60-$100 Scholarships available for each of the three programs 1) Dance education for children ages 3-17 with no previous training. 2) A professional dance company for youth, ages 7 to 17. 3) Autism Movement Therapy sessions for children on the spectrum, ages 5-19. 33183 Southwest 33175 b Fees Precios Frè Southwest Ages 5-18. Summer Camp provides music training and instruction at all musical and instrumental skills levels. A variety of musical activities include ensembles, recitals, gala concerts, workshops for improvisation, sight-reading, conducting and more. Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Description Descripción Deskripsyon Fees Precios Frè South/Southwest Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Summer Programs Miami Dance Project 7460 SW 117th Ave. 305-595-1115 • miamidanceproject.com Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — Kendale Lakes Park 7850 SW 142nd Ave. • 305-315-5295 miamidade.gov/parks Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. McMillan Park 6125 SW 133rd Ave. 305-382-6407 • miamidade.gov/parks Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. Red Berry’s Baseball World 7455 SW 125th Ave. 305-279-2668 • redberry.net Call for details Ages 4-12. Baseball camp with lots of positive reinforcement and fun. 33184 b Just Kids Centers East 12470 SW 8th St. • 305-221-0011 June 10–Aug. 16; Registration fee: $40; Weekly fee: $35 Ages 5-12. Music, dance, arts and crafts, physical fitness, drama, literacy, chess and computer skills. b Just Kids Centers West 14268 SW 8th St. • 305-221-0011 June 10–Aug. 16; Registration fee: $40; Weekly fee: $35 Ages 5-12. Music, dance, arts and crafts, physical fitness, drama, literacy, chess and computer skills. Belen Jesuit Preparatory School 500 SW 127th Ave • 786-621-4610 belensummercamp.org June 17-Aug. 2; Registration fee: $100; 7-week session: $1,075 4-week session: $735 Ages 4-14. Field trips, arts and crafts, sports, computers, talents shows and more. Registration fee, no weekly fee. June 10-Aug. 9. 8 am to 4 p.m. Ages 5-12. Activities encourage healthy behaviors through a focus on fitness, sports, literacy, reading, social skills development, supervised free play, family events, field trips. Nutritious lunch and snacks are served. June 10–Aug. 9 No fee Ages 6-21 (with special needs). Literacy and reading, physical fitness, social skills development, healthy snacks and meals, family events, field trips and supervised free play. 33186 b After School Care Network dba Smart Kids Glendale Missionary Baptist Church 14580 SW 117 Ave. • 786-973-5059 • smartkidslearn.com b Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — Camp Matecumbe 13841 SW 120th St. 305-752-4966 • miamidade.gov/parks * Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la. Description Descripción Deskripsyon Fees Precios Frè Southwest Special Needs Necesidades especiales Bezwen espesyal Summer Programs Creative Learning Center 12455 SW 104th St. 305-274-4006 cpcmiami.org June 10-Aug. 2 Registration fee: $25 Half day: $250 for two weeks Ages 21/2-7. Gymnastics, water play, edible cooking art, computers, arts and crafts and more. Swimming available for ages 4 and up (additional fee). Heritage School 13300 SW 120th St. 305-232-2222 • heritageschool.org Call for details Ages 3-8. Sports, swimming, computers, arts and crafts, and more. New summer enrichment program designed to help kids get an academic edge in the school year. Call for details Ages 6-12. Youth Expressing Powerfully (YEP),activities to help to improve literacy, math, business skills, fitness, social skills development and nutrition education. Unique financial prosperity curriculum. June 10–Aug. 16 No fee Ages 14-21. Literacy and reading, physical fitness, social skills development, healthy snacks and meals, family events, field trips and supervised free play. 33187 Unity Center of Miami 16320 SW 147th Ave. • 305-232-9503 unitycenterofmiami.org 33193 * b Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces/CWD — Westwind Lakes Park 6805 SW 152nd Ave. • 305-380-9106 miamidade.gov/parks b Sanrau Corp. Lago Mar Preschool I 15732 SW 72nd St. • 305-382-9796 June 10–Aug. 16 Weekly fee: $100 Children’s Trust weekly fee: $65 Ages 5-12. Art, music, literature, karate, dance, cooking classes and fun “theme” weeks. b Tiger Dragon Group, Inc. 15560 SW 72nd St. 305-752-0042 tigerdragonmiami.com June 10–Aug. 16 Registration fee: $55 for new students; Weekly fee: $100 (includes lunch and snacks) Ages 5-15. Literacy and homework help, fitness, social skills development, nutrition education, and a unique Martial Arts and Japanese language and cultural curriculum. Bowman F. Ashe Elementary School 6601 SW 152nd Ave. • 305-386-6667 Call for details Call for details 33196 b Carlmar, Inc. Town Center School 10201 Hammocks Blvd., #149 305-385-9981 June 10–Aug. 16; 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Registration fee: $35 Weekly fee: $70 Scholarships available Ages 5-12. Literacy, fitness, art, cooking and field trips to the Miami-Dade library located nearby and computer workshops. “Themed” weeks. b Kingdom Academy 9010 SW 157th Ave. • 305-385-3761 kingdomacademyschool.com June 10–Aug. 15 Registration fee: $30; Weekly fee: $80-$160, sliding scale based on need; Scholarships available Ages 5-12. Academics, cognitive development, socialemotional skills, nutrition awareness, soccer, karate, music and art. Miami-Dade College Hammocks Middle School • 9889 Hammocks Blvd. 305-237-0905 • mdc.edu/ce/kendall Camp fee: $185 per two-week session; Call for more details Latin Jazz Experience (ages 12-17): Play with local Latin Jazz artists and instructors. Camp Wannadraw Fine Arts & Crats (ages 12-17): learn to create in clay, acrylic, paint, pencil, plaster, printing and more. Art Portfolio (ages 12-14): Learn new techniques and create portfolio for magnet schools. Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — Hammocks Community Park 9885 Hammocks Blvd. • 305-380-6917 miamidade.gov/parks Call for more details Ages 6-14. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts, board games and field trips. Programs funded by The Children’s Trust. See page 21 for a guide on using the listings. financiados por The Children’s Trust (El Fideicomiso de los Niños). Consulte la guía para usar los listados en la página 21. b Programas Men pwogram ki jwenn fon nan The Children’s Trust (Òganizasyon Fon Pou Timoun yo). Ale nan paj 21 pou nou jwenn plis detay sou kouman pou nou sèvi ak lis la.
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