Awards of Excellence recognize students, teachers

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, May 13, 2026

    The Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board honored 22 students and an outstanding educator during its annual Awards of Excellence ceremony, held April 30 at the Roberto Alonso Community Center.       The Graham...

Town Classes in January

Community Thursday, January 2, 2020

Youth Classes

Kidokinetics
Miami Lakes Youth Center
Ages: 2-5
Spring A Session:
Mondays, Jan. 13 – March 30 (No class 1/20, 2/17, 3/23)
Spring B Session:
Mondays, April 6 – June 1 (No class 5/25)
$11 per class
5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
To register: 954-385-8511 or www.kidokinetics.com
Free T-shirt with first time enrollment

Sportskinetics
Miami Lakes Youth Center
Ages: 5-12
Spring A Session:
Mondays; Jan. 13 – March 30 (No class 1/20, 2/17, 3/23)
Spring B Session:
Mondays, April 6 – June 1 (No class 5/25)
$11/class
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
To register: 954-385-8511 or www.kidokinetics.com
Free T-shirt with first time enrollment

Ballet
Mary Collins Community Center
Ballet 1 Ages 5 - 7
Mondays, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Ballet 2 Ages 7-9
Mondays 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Ballet 3 Ages 9-11
Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Ballet 4 Ages 11-16
Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Jan 6th – June 3rd
Free!
To register: www.miamilakes-fl.gov/parkres
Email: recprograms@miamilakes-fl.gov

Jazz Dance
Mary Collins Community Center
Jazz 1 Ages 5 – 7
Tuesdays 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Jazz 2 Ages 7-9
Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Jazz 3 Ages 9-11
Thursdays 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Jazz 4 Ages 11-16
Thursdays 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Dates: Jan. 6 – June 3
To register: www.miamilakes-fl.gov/parkres or email: recprograms@miamilakes-fl.gov

Martial Arts
Mary Collins Community Center Ages: 6 – 8
Mondays and Wednesdays
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Beginners Ages: 7-9
Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Intermediate Ages: 8-10
Tuesdays and Thursdays
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Advanced Ages: 11-16
Tuesdays and Thursdays
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Jan 6 – June 3
To register: www.miamilakes-fl.gov/parkres or email: recprograms@miamilakes-fl.gov

Just Run
Mary Collins Community Center Ages: 5 -12
Jan. 7 – May 30
Tuesdays and Thursdays
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
To register: www.miamilakes-fl.gov/parkres or email: recprograms@miamilakes-fl.gov

After School Care YMCA
Roberto Alonso Community Center, Grades: K-5
Miami Lakes Optimist Club House, Grades: 6-8
Through June 3
Monday – Friday
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
One-time $50 registration fee/$100 per month
For info: 305-357-6622 or Royaloaks@ymcasouthflorida.org

Snapology: S.T.E.A.M. made FUN
Miami Lakes Youth Center
Ages: 5 - 12
Amusement Park Adventure: Mondays, Jan. 13 – Mar 16 (No class Jan. 20, Feb. 17)
5:30 p.m. — 6:45 p.m.
$130
For info: 786-233-8883 or miamibeach@snapology.com

Code Explorers:
3D Modeling
Miami Lakes Youth Center
Spring A Session: Thursdays, Jan. 30 – Feb. 27th
Ages: 7-9
$100. Optional Lab Fee: $25.00
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Code Explorers:
Miami Empathy Tech
Miami Lakes Youth Center
Spring A Session: Tuesdays, Jan. 14 – Feb. 4
FREE grant-funded program for Miami-Dade children
Parents must attend
pre-program workshop.
Ages: 8-11
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
For info: 305-454-6515 or
info@codeexplorers.org

Piano
Miami Lakes Youth Center
Ages: 7-12
Spring A Session:
Wednesdays, Jan. 15 – Feb. 19 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
$96 (each 6-week Session)
For info: 786-581-7749
or info@miamimusicacademy.com

SAT Prep Course
Mary Collins Community Center
Ages: 15-17
Saturdays, Jan. 11 – March 7 (No Class 1/18 or 2/15)
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
$72/class (7-week Session)
For info: 305-794-3574 or erica@mychoicecollegeprep.com

Miami Lakes
Optimist Club
Baseball & Softball
Optimist Park Clubhouse
Register: Jan. 4, Jan. 11
9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Practice starts Jan. 21
Season begins Feb. 15
For info:
www.miamilakesoptimist.org

Flag Football
Optimist Park Clubhouse
Ages: 5-13
Residents: $120 (in person) or $115 (online)
Non-Residents: $140 (in person) or $135 (online)
Register: Jan. 25, Feb. 1
10 a.m.- Noon.
Season: Feb – May
For info: www.miaflag.com

Adult Classes 18+

Zumba ($)
Roberto Alonso Community Center
Tuesdays/Thursdays
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Open Play Dominoes
Roberto Alonso Community Center Monday-Friday
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Painting 1
Mary Collins Community Center Fridays
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Painting 2
Mary Collins Community Center Fridays
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Painting 3
Roberto Alonso Community Center Wednesdays
10 a.m. – 1p.m.

Social Open
Art Studio
Mary Collins Community Center Thursdays
11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Spanish Advanced
Conversational
Mary Collins
Community Center
Wednesdays 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Spanish Intermediate
Mary Collins Community Center Tuesdays/Thursdays
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Spanish Beginners
Mary Collins Community Center Mondays
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Yoga Beginners
Mary Collins Community Center Mondays/Wednesdays
7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Mukta Yoga ($)
Roberto Alonso Community Center Tuesdays/Thursdays
7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Restorative Yoga ($)
Roberto Alonso Community Center Fridays
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Adult Classes 55+

Computers in English
Mary Collins Community Center
Tuesdays/Thursdays
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. &
11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Computers in Spanish
Mary Collins Community Center Mondays/Wednesdays
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. &
11:05 a.m. – 1:05 p.m.

Sewing
Roberto Alonso Community Center Tuesdays/Thursdays
1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Tai Chi
Roberto Alonso Community Center Mondays – Thursdays
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Volunteer opportunities are provided on a first come, first served basis.
Visit: www.miamilakes-fl.gov/volunteer.

All classes are free unless ($) noted.

Roberto Alonso Community Center: 16500 NW 87th Ave.

Mary Collins Community Center: 15151 NW 82nd Ave.

Miami Lakes Youth Center:
6075 Miami Lakes Drive East

Miami Lakes Optimist Park & Clubhouse: 6411 NW 162nd St.