Summer is almost over and the school year is just around the corner.
The Town of Miami Lakes, in partnership with PEAR and the YMCA will be offering after school care throughout the school year beginning August 22. The programs will run Monday to Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. for children between the ages of 5 and 15.
Transportation will be provided from Miami Lakes schools to the program locations by the location providers.
YMCA’s program will be offered at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. Students will receive daily homework help as well as academic curriculum and project-based learning including science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and book buddies.
YMCA also offers a variety of enrichment options through sports, health and wellness programs, games, arts and crafts, tutoring and recreational activities.
For information on the YMCA, call 305-357-6622.
The Program in Education, Afterschool and Resiliency (PEAR) will be offered at the Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East. PEAR’s innovative wellness-based curriculum educates and equips participants for wellness success and includes activities in the areas of Fitness Fun, Team Training, Sports of Sorts, Art Adventures, Performance Play, PEAR Core Values, and Simplified Science.
PEAR Plus Academic Assistance will offer time for children in the program to work on homework and get additional guidance in areas of academic necessity.
For information on PEAR, call Shelley Erasmus at 954-261-6154, or email shelley@pearprograms.com.