March 29 – April 2, 2010, At over 40 Park Locations
Arts Education Camps, EcoAdventures™ Nature Camps, Camps for Children with Disabilities and more
Spring is just around the corner signaling it’s time for parents to consider what to do for their child’s spring break vacation from school.  Miami-Dade Park and Recreation Department will offer its annual Spring Break Camps at parks all across the County for every child’s interest and needs, starting March 29 – April 2, 2010, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., with early drop-off available at 7:30 a.m. and late pick-up until 6 p.m.

General program camps with the Fit-to-Play, Green-it-Up theme will feature fitness and sports activities, field trips, arts & crafts, and games.  Specialized camps offered during the spring break include EcoAdventures™ nature camps, arts education camps, camps for children with disabilities, the Deering Estate at Cutler's Kids Camp, and Miami MetroZoo Bank of America Zoofari Spring Camp.

EcoAdventures™ nature camps will offer nature-based activities, including trail adventures, field trips, animal exploration, and hiking.  Arts education camps are offered at African Heritage Cultural Arts Center (AHCAC) and Raices Cultural Arts Center (Raices).  At AHCAC, students will take classes in various arts disciplines and enjoy field trips relating to the arts and recreation.  At the end of the one-week period, the students will perform in a workshop showcasing the skills they learned.  At Raices, students will learn music, dance and crafts, as well as field trips and other activities.  The week will conclude with a presentation highlighting the sights and sounds of the Spanish-speaking Western Hemisphere.

Miami-Dade Parks' Disability Services, in conjunction with The Children's Trust, are offering spring break programs for children with disabilities at six locations.  The program will provide children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities ages 6-21 with an enriching experience that will help them improve literacy and social skills, while participating in adaptive sports, arts and crafts, and field trips.  Together, Miami-Dade Parks and The Children's Trust, will also offer  general program camps at five locations for children of all abilities.

In addition, the Deering Estate at Cutler will offer a spring break camp full of educational and fun adventures.  This year the camp will be divided into two groups:  The Eco-Explorers group (ages 6-8) will enjoy a week exploring the beauty of the Estate through hiking, treasure hunts, marine life exploration, and more.  The Deering Discovery group (ages 9 & up) will experience adventures such as biking, fishing, Bug Hunts, and more.  Spring break camp participants will discover and learn about our environment and the history behind the walls of the Deering Estate at Cutler. 

Miami MetroZoo will hold the Miami MetroZoo Bank of America Zoofari Spring Camp, a fun-filled educational spring break camp for children ages 5 through 10.  Campers will explore animal characteristics and behaviors through animal encounters, interactions with zookeepers, exciting games, and visits to animal exhibits, among other activities.

Discounts
Several discounts are available for general and arts education program camps.  Year-round participants of the Miami-Dade Parks Afterschool Program, who are in good standing, will receive a 10% discount off the cost of spring camp.  Also, any child who brings a friend who has never enjoyed a camp at Miami-Dade Parks will receive 25% off the cost for Spring Camp.  And for all those who attend Spring Camp, the cost for re-registration for a Miami-Dade Parks Summer Camp will be waived.

To register your child, you must contact the specific park where you wish your child to attend. Prices vary. For more information, call 311.

Miami-Dade Park and Recreation Spring Break Camps is funded in part by The Children’s Trust.  The Children’s Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County.

List of spring camp sites:

General Program Camps

North
Arcola Park, 1680 NW 87 St., 305-835-7987
Arcola Lakes Park, 1301 NW 83 St., 305-836-5095
Country Village Park, 6550 NW 188 Terr., 305-622-2594
Gwen Cherry Park (Y.E.T.), 7090 NW 22 Ave., 305-694-4889
Highland Oaks Park, 20300 NE 24 Ave., 305-932-2164
Little River Park, 10525 NW 24 Ave., 305-694-5121
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park, 6000 NW 32 Ave., 305-633-2044
Marva Y. Bannerman Park, 4830 NW 24 Ave., 305-633-4064
Norman and Jean Reach Park, 7895 NW 176 St., 305-823-2414
North Glade Park, 17355 NW 52 Ave., 305-621-2461
Oak Grove Park, 690 NE 159 St., 305-944-8670
Olinda Park, 2101 NW 51 St., 305-633-4066

Central
Bird Lakes Park, 14365 SW 48 Ln., 305-207-1644
Continental Park, 10000 SW 82 Ave., 305-274-9666
Kendale Lakes Park, 7850 SW 142 Ave., 305-385-4750
North Trail Park, 780 NW 127 Ave., 305-207-2420
Rockway Park, 9460 SW 27 Dr., 305-223-8769
Ron Ehmann Park, 10995 SW 97 Ave., 305-271-3853
Ruben Dario Park,9825 W. Flagler St., 305-222-2194
Tropical Estates Park, 10201 SW 48 St., 305-226-5782
Westwind Lakes Park, 6805 SW 152 Ave., 305-388-4771

South
Cinco de Mayo Park, 19350 SW 384 St., 305-242-7930
Colonial Drive Park, 10750 SW 156 Terr., 305-233-3045
Eureka Park, 18320 SW 119 Ave., 305-235-2151
Eureka Villas Park, 14301 SW 180 St., 305-254-5856
Goulds Park, 11350 S.W. 216 St., 305-255-2399
Leisure Lakes Park, 29305 Illinois Rd., 305-248-1527
Modello Park, 28450 SW 152 Ave., 305-247-1553
Naranja Park, 14150 SW 264 St., 305-258-1945
Sgt. Joseph Delancy Park, 14450 Boggs Drive, 305-235-4503
South Dade Park, 28151 SW 164 Ave., 305-247-9453
Southridge Park, 11250 SW 192 St., 786-293-4549
West Perrine Park, 17121 SW 104 Ave., 305-235-2053
Wild Lime Park, 14751 Hammocks Blvd., 305-386-0227

Specialized Camps

Camps for Children with Disabilities
Camp Matecumbe, 11400 SW 137 Ave., 305-752-4966
Coral Estates, 1405 SW 97 Ave., 305-226-1622
Goulds Park, 11350 S.W. 216 St., 305-234-1673
Greynolds Camp, 18601 NE 22nd Ave., 305-945-3425
Tamiami Park, 11201 SW 24 St., 305-222-2128
Westwind Lakes Park, 6805 SW 152 Ave., 305-380-9106

EcoAdventures Nature Camps
A.D. Barnes Park, 3401 SW 72 Ave., 305-662-4124
Bill Sadowski Park, 17555 SW 79 Ave., 305-255-4767
Camp Manatee at Greynolds Park, 17530 West Dixie Hwy., North Miami Beach, 305-948-2891

Performing Arts Camps
African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 2166 NW 62nd Street, 305-638-6771
Raices Hispanic Cultural Center, Miller Drive Park, 5510 SW 94 Ct, 305-271-0812

Deering Estate at Cutler's 2010 Kids Camp
Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72 Ave., 305-235-1668 ext. 233
Hours are 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Miami MetroZoo Bank of America Zoofari Spring Camp
Miami MetroZoo, 1 Zoo Boulevard, 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, (305)255-5551.
Hours are:  9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Early drop off:  8:30 a.m.; Late pick-up:  5:30 p.m.