After-school camps run from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m for students in grades 6-12. Summer camps run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Programs are free but have a $15 registration fee.
TCT funded:
- Camp Matecumbe, 13841 SW 120 St., Miami, FL
Contact: 305-752-4966; [email protected]
Ages: 6-22
- Goulds Park, 13841 SW 120 St., Miami, FL
Contact: 305-234-1673, [email protected]
Ages: grades 6-12
- Tamiami Park, 11201 SW 24 St., Miami, FL
Contact: 305-222-2128; [email protected]
Ages: grades 6-12
Fee based:
After-school camps run from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. for students in ages 6-22. Summer camps run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Programs are $45 per week (summer camp) and $25 (afterschool), plus a $15 registration fee.
Beautiful Arts & Music at the Park
For children and youth with autism and their siblings. Participants will develop art and music skills in a park setting to enhance social enrichment and support overall well-being.
Ages: 6-12 and 13-22
Dates: April 5 to May 28
- Mondays: Art at Ron Ehman Park
10995 SW 97th Ave., Miami, 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesdays: Music at Ron Ehman Park
10995 SW 97th Ave., Miami, 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- Thursdays: Music at Bird Lakes Park
14365 SW 48th Lane, Miami, 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- Fridays: Art at Bird Lakes Park
14365 SW 48th Lane, Miami, 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Art Classes
$280 for eight classes, materials provided
Music Classes
- $200 for eight classes, keyboards provided or bring your own
- Registration:$15
For pre-registration and information, contact Belinda Phillips at 786-635-9657 or email [email protected].
EXPLORE (Exceptional People Learning through Outings and Recreation Education)
For children ages 6-14 with intellectual disabilities. Program focuses on developing leisure interest as well as social and community skills through recreational experiences. First and third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cost is $15 per session, plus food or entrance fee depending on outing.
Adapted Aquatics
Learn to swim group lessons and for competition. For children 6 and older, with physical or visual disabilities. Call for appointment.
- Palm Springs North Pool
Dates: April-June
Cost: $40 for a group session of 8 classes, plus $15 annual registration fee; $150 for eight individual classes, plus $15 annual registration fee
Phone: 305-935-4588
Email: [email protected]
- A.D. (Doug) Barnes Park
Dates: April through June. Central area, October-May
Cost: $40 for a group session of eight classes, plus $15 annual registration fee; $150 for eight individual classes, plus $15 annual registration fee
Phone: 786-635-9657
Email: [email protected]
The Children's Trust after-school & summer camps
After-school camps run from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. for students in grades 6-12. Summer Camps run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Programs are free but have a $15 registration fee.
Specialty camps are offered to persons with disabilities ages 6-22. After-school camps run from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. for students in grades 6-12. Summer Camps run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Programs are $45 per week, plus a $15 registration fee.
Youth Art in the Park
This program is an inclusive, socially-oriented arts program for children and youth, ages 6-17, with and without disabilities. This fun, educational program teaches visual arts in a social setting, led by professional art teachers and disability experts. Camps will run Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m and costs $35. For more information, call 305-576-1212 or email [email protected].
Leisure Access Center
These programs are for adults with developmental disabilities who are 21 years and older at A.D. "Doug" Barnes Park. For more information, contact 305-665-5319 or email [email protected].
Adult Day Training
Enjoy a rotating schedule of activities in fitness, arts & crafts, community trips, life, safety and independence skills, decision making, nutrition and more.
- Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Cost: $120 weekly
Sports Training Program
Learn a variety of sports like basketball, soccer, softball, swimming, bowling and track & field
- Monday - Friday, 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Cost: $80 month plus $15 annual registration fee
Fun on Friday
Participate in social programs with field trips and indoor activities, work on life and safety skills.
- Fridays, 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Cost: $25 weekly plus $15 annual registration fee
Saturday in the Park
Participate in social programs with field trips and indoor activities, work on life and safety skills.
- Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Cost: $30 per week plus $5-$15 annual registration fee
Adaptive sports
Handcycling for youth and adults with physical disabilities. Physical conditioning and training using adapted handcycles. Staff and volunteers will coach athletes on this exciting sport. Equipment provided.
- Tamiami Park, 11201 SW 24 Street, Miami FL
Phone: 305-222-2128
Email: [email protected]
The Leisure Access Foundation was created in 1991 to improve opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in quality leisure programs, both recreational and competitive.
Inclusion Process
Inclusion" refers to the inclusion of children or adults with disabilities in general programs, rather than in programs specifically created for children or adults with disabilities.
Would you like your child who has a disability to be included in a general program, rather than a program specifically for children with disabilities?
Miami-Dade Parks has designated Certified Recreation Therapists in each area of the county to assist parents in accommodating children with disabilities into typical recreation programs; seasonal camps and after-school activities. Each of these Recreation Therapists train general park staff in techniques to effectively include children with disabilities into general programs. The staff are also trained to utilize policies and procedures put in place specifically to guide them in the inclusion process.
For inclusion information and questions contact the Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion at 305-755-7848.
