Parents interested registering their children for the popular Start Smart and Pre-Teen Fitness spring programs are encouraged to create their online registration account by visiting www.miamilakes-fl.gov/recprograms.
Online registration for the spring classes will take place on Thursday, December 15.
The Start Smart Sports Development Program aims to help children ages 3 to 5 years old for organized youth sports by using safe and fun equipment while developing basic motor skills.
The 6-week program helps parents work one-on-one with their children while teaching them the basics of sports like throwing, catching, kicking and batting.
There is a $14 registration fee and parents are required to stay and interact at each session.
The Start Smart Program’s first session will be on Wednesday, January 25, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.
The Pre-Teen Fitness Program is an 8-week program aimed at combating childhood obesity while instilling healthy and active lifestyle habits in youth.
The free program for children, ages 10 to 14, will meet on Mondays starting on January 23 will go over stretching, running, and workout form so that a solid foundation for physical activity is met.
Pre-Teen Fitness will also be held at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West.
For more information on spring program classes, contact Kristina Labossiere at labossierek@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-698-9308.