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          camp, afterschool, fit2play, parks, Fit2Lead, the children's trust after school programs, after-school Afterschool Programs AfterSchool Programs fit to play, SPARK, after school, / Fit2Lead, afterschool programs, fit2play, children's trust after school program recreation-culture activities-programs, health-wellness all-residents, parents-children, students apply-for Our afterschool programs focus on improving the health of your child through fitness and nutrition education. <p>School&rsquo;s back, but the fun doesn&rsquo;t stop when the bell rings! Miami-Dade Parks' afterschool programs are here to keep kids active, engaged and living a park life all afternoon. Afterschool programs run from Aug. 13 &ndash; June 3, 2027, at various park locations throughout Miami-Dade County. These programs are also available for One-Day Camps on Teacher Planning Days, except on legal holidays.</p> noFee /resources/images/services/after-school.jpg Children playing afterschool
          Custom Fit2Play Afterschool Programs <p>Happy children are active and healthy.</p> <p>Enroll now in Miami-Dade Parks Fit2Play Afterschool Program- a program designed to help youth ages 6&ndash;14 thrive through physical activity, nutrition education, and outdoor fun, from Aug. 13 &ndash; June 3, 2027, throughout Miami-Dade County.</p> <p>Kids today need skills, not screens. Fit2Play gives them movement, friends, and real-life skills that stick. It&rsquo;s not just aftercare&mdash;it&rsquo;s a game-changer for their body, mind and confidence.</p> <p>Want your child to grow up strong, healthy, and ready for anything? This is where it starts.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Registration is open now, and space is limited at each site&mdash;secure your spot today.</p> <p><a href="https://www.miamidadeparks.com/FL/miami-dade-county-parks-recreation/catalog" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fit2Play Afterschool Program Locations</a>:</p> <p><strong>North Region of Miami-Dade County</strong></p> <ul> <li>Country Village Park</li> <li>Highland Oaks Park</li> </ul> <p><strong>Central Region of Miami-Dade County</strong></p> <ul> <li>Continental Park</li> <li>North Trail Park</li> <li>Rockway Park</li> <li>Westwind Lakes</li> </ul> <p><strong>South Region of Miami-Dade County</strong></p> <ul> <li>Eureka Villas Park</li> <li>Hammocks Community Park</li> <li>Sgt. Delancy Park</li> <li>South Dade Park</li> </ul> <p>For more information and to register for one of these programs, <a href="https://miamidadeparks.com/catalog/index/e483659e3e5b8b46da196d00443d71b8?filter=c2VhcmNoPWFmdGVyc2Nob29s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">visit Park Link</a>.</p>
          Custom The Children's Trust Afterschool Programs <p><strong>The Children's Trust Afterschool Program</strong></p> <p>We have after-school programs funded by The Children's Trust throughout Miami-Dade County for youth and teens! Program curricula include areas of health and wellness, arts and culture, STEM, and Sports. Our Children's Trust-funded programs are FREE weekly, but a $15 non-refundable registration fee is required. There is no registration deadline, but each programming site has a registration capacity.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://miamidadeparks.com/catalog/index/e483659e3e5b8b46da196d00443d71b8?filter=c2VhcmNoPWFmdGVyc2Nob29s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Registration</a> is now open and will remain open until capacity is reached. 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.</p> <p>The Children's Trust Afterschool Locations:</p> <p><strong>North Region:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Gwen Chery Park&nbsp;</li> <li>Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park&nbsp;</li> <li>Oak Grove Park&nbsp;</li> <li>Sidney Wynn at Arcola Park&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>South Region:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Live Like Bella Park&nbsp;</li> <li>Wilbur Bell Park&nbsp;</li> <li>JL and Enid Demps Park</li> <li>Ruben Dario Park</li> </ul>
          Custom Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Programs <p>Miami-Dade Parks offers the Therapeutic Recreation &amp; Inclusion (TRI) Afterschool Program, a specialized program for youth with disabilities in grades K-5, as well as for teens in grades 6-12.</p> <p>Led by certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, this afterschool program offers fun, inclusive activities and social support to help your child grow, connect and thrive.</p> <p>Therapeutic Recreation &amp; Inclusion (TRI) offers free after-school program at four (4) different locations and one (1) fee-based program for only a $15 non-refundable registration fee, plus a $45 weekly fee. These programs are led by caring, trained professionals who know how to bring the fun while supporting each child&rsquo;s unique strengths. From confidence-boosting games to friendship-filled afternoons, kids enjoy activities tailored just for them. It&rsquo;s more than just play&mdash;it&rsquo;s a place to grow, connect and Live a Park Life every day after school.</p> <ul> <li>J.L. (Joe) &amp; Enid Demps Park</li> <li>Camp Matecumbe</li> <li>Kendale Lakes Park</li> <li>Tamiami Park</li> <li>Highland Oaks Park (fee-based)</li> </ul> <p>Now enrolling for the school year. Learn more and <a href="https://uniqo.de/ParklinkAfterschool">register</a> today.</p> <p>Live A Park Life Afterschool, with TRI.</p>
          online-servicehttps://www.miamidadeparks.com/FL/miami-dade-county-parks-recreation/catalog/index/42dba30e245182a854e9db05428ff2be?filter=c2VhcmNoPQ==
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          Internships at Parks ser1471983592974680 Fit2Lead Youth Enrichment and Sports Program fit-2-play-parks-after-school-program ser147198489162788 local county miami-dade department department Parks, Recreation and Open SpacesPROS Contact Us /global/recreation/contact-parks.page About Us /global/recreation/about-parks.page /global/publicrecords/search.page Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department <p>We create outstanding recreational, natural and cultural experiences to enrich you and enhance the quality of life for our community for this and future generations.</p> <p>We build memorable experiences and communities through well-designed parks and open spaces that are efficient, accessible, engaging and aesthetically pleasing, guided by our Parks Open Space Master Plan.</p> <p>We offer year-round park and recreation programs for local children, adults and people with disabilities. Camps are held in the spring and summer during public school breaks. After-school activities are focused on fitness, nutrition and wellness, and developing an appreciation of nature, science and the cultural arts.</p> <p>We also maintain the median strips, road shoulders and causeways for County roadways, busways, Metrorail and Metromover.</p> <ul> <li><a href="/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1540327239557614">Join Our Team</a></li> <li><a href="/global/recreation/rules-regulations.page">Rules &amp; Regulations</a></li> </ul> /resources/images/banners/parks02.jpg Director Christina White Christina White /global/government/biographies/parks-recreation-open-spaces.page Hickman Building - 275 NW 2nd Street [loc1462484205924662] : Miami ^ 33128 loc1462484205924662 305-755-7800 /global/recreation/home.page facebook twitter instagram <a class="twitter-timeline" href="https://twitter.com/MiamiDadeParks" data-widget-id="732212750823370752">Tweets by @MiamiDadeParks</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> <p>To request materials in an accessible format, or if you require special accomodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator:</p> Miami-Dade Parks ADA Coordinator [email protected] 305-755-7848 parks-recreation-and-open-spaces org1462997233134731 loc1462484205924662 Hickman Building 275 NW 2nd Street Miami 33128 305-755-7800 /global/recreation/home.page facebook,twitter,instagram https://www.facebook.com/miamidadeparks,https://twitter.com/miamidadeparks,http://instagram.com/miamidadeparks

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