After-School Programs

School’s back, but the fun doesn’t stop when the bell rings! Miami-Dade Parks' after-school programs are here to keep kids active, engaged, and living a park life all afternoon. Afterschool programs run from Aug.13 to June 5, 2026, at various park locations throughout Miami-Dade County. These programs are also open for One-Day Camps on Teacher Planning Days, with the exception of legal holidays.

Happy children are active and healthy.

Enroll now in Miami-Dade Parks Fit2Play Afterschool Program- a program designed to help youth ages 6–14 thrive through physical activity, nutrition education, and outdoor fun, from Aug.13 - June 5, 2026, throughout Miami-Dade County.

Kids today need skills, not screens. Fit2Play gives them movement, friends, and real-life skills that stick. It’s not just aftercare—it’s a game-changer for their body, mind and confidence.

Want your child to grow up strong, healthy, and ready for anything? This is where it starts.

For only a $15 non-refundable registration fee, plus a $35 weekly fee. These programs are also open for One-Day Camps on Teacher Planning Days, with the exception of legal holidays.

Registration is open now, and space is limited at each site—secure your spot today.

Fit2Play After-school Program Locations:

North Region of Miami-Dade County
- Country Club of Miami South Park
- Country Village Park
- Highland Oaks Park
- North Glade Park
Central Region of Miami-Dade County
- Continental Park
- North Trail Park
- Rockway Park
- Tropical Estates Park
- Westwind Lakes
South Region of Miami-Dade County
- Deerwood Bonita Lakes Park
- Eureka Villas Park
- Hammocks Community Park
- Sgt. Delancy Park
- South Dade Park
For more information and to register for one of these programs, visit Park Link.
The Children's After-School Programs

We have after-school programs funded by The Children's Trust throughout Miami-Dade County for youth and teens! Program curriculums include areas of health and wellness, arts and culture, STEM and Sports. Our Children's Trust funded programs are FREE weekly, but there is a $15 non-refundable registration fee required. There is no registration deadline, but each programming site has a registration capacity.

Registration is open now and will remain open until capacity is met. Each after-school program has a program registration capacity based on our Children's Trust Grant. Once the participant capacity has been reached, applicants can opt to join the waitlist for a specific park.

Children's Trust After-School Locations:

North Region:
- Gwen Chery Park
- Little River Park
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park
- Oak Grove Park
- Sidney Wynn at Arcola Park
South Region:
- Live Like Bella Park
- Naranja Park
- Wilbur Bell Park
- JL and Enid Demps Park
- Ruben Dario Park
Miami-Dade Parks offers the Therapeutic Recreation & Inclusion (TRI) Afterschool Program, a specialized program for youth with disabilities in grades K-5, as well as for teens in grades 6-12.

Led by certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, this after-school program offers fun, inclusive activities and social support to help your child grow, connect and thrive.

Therapeutic Recreation & Inclusion (TRI) is a free after-school program led by caring, trained professionals who know how to bring the fun while supporting each child’s unique strengths. From confidence-boosting games to friendship-filled afternoons, kids enjoy activities tailored just for them. It’s more than just play—it’s a place to grow, connect, and Live a Park Life every day after school.

Available at these Miami-Dade Parks locations:
- J.L. (Joe) & Enid Demps Park
- Camp Matecumbe
- Highland Oaks Park
- Kendale Lakes Park
- Tamiami Park
Now enrolling for the school year. Learn more and register today.

Live A Park Life Afterschool, with TRI!