Our goal is to “Give each camper the summer of their life!” A summer filled with adventure, learning, and friendship. Summer camp can help your child develop character, learn valuable life skills, make new friends and discover new interests. Looking for a unique summer program with fun summer activities? Look no further than our summer camp programs!
Children who have completed kindergarten through school-age enrolled in the Early Childhood Program camps will not want summer to end after their camp experiences! The fun begins the first week with themed activities, field trips, special guest appearances, crafts and games; treasure hunts and dress up days; brain teasers, puzzles and so much more! And there'll be plenty of time to make new friends, play, explore, learn and laugh. After all, that's what summers for...isn't it?
Early Childhood Summer Camp is a traditional summer day camp that offers a welcoming, lively, safe, positive, and diverse environment where children gain confidence and build self-esteem while enjoying a fun-filled summer. Our summer camp program exposes campers to a variety of challenging and exciting activities. The strength of our camp stems from our small group sizes, educational components, variety of activities, and an experienced staff dedicated to enriching children’s lives.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack included.
Cost: $100 per week resident* (Includes: meals, field trips and swimming trips)
We accept Family Central.
Registration: $10 per application resident* – Includes Camp T-shirt
*Non-Residents add an additional 20% to all fees
Locations:
- Miramar Civic Center Child Care Center (License #45586) 6920 SW 35th Street / Phone: 954-963-6683
- Vicki Coceano Child Care Center (License #45706 ) 2001 Douglas Road / Phone: 954-602-4970
- Silver Shores Child Care Center (License #46021) 15700 Pembroke Road / Phone: 954-442-4030
- Sunset Lakes Child Care Center (License #46209) 2801 SW 186th Avenue / Phone: 954-602-3360
- Fairway Park (License #45833) 3700 Largo Drive, Miramar 33023 / 954-602-4797
Fairway Park is a Children Services Council grant funded program location: please see M.O.S.T. information for fees and eligibility requirements.
Program Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Camp Dates: June 11th through August 17th
Eligibility: Children must have completed kindergarten and turned age 5 by September 1, 2011. Children must have attended Elementary school during the 2011/2012 school year.
The Children’s Service’s Council (CSC) M.O.S.T. summer program provides a safe and positive environment; for youth that enhances academic achievement, supports social and physical development and strengthens youth relationships with adults and peers within the context of their families, schools and communities, thereby strengthening youth protective factors and reducing risk factors. The program incorporates best practices and uses research-based curricula.
Program components include: academic enrichment activities; physical fitness activities; nutrition education and healthy snacks; social skills building to promote positive self-esteem, pro-social peer associations, and good citizenship. An array of high quality activities exposes children to art and culture, music, social studies and science. Community Service learning activities help children feel a stronger connection to their communities.
The following set of standards is demonstrated throughout the summer program.
- Qualified, enthusiastic, well-trained, and consistent staff.
- Physical and psychological safety of all students.
- Nutritious snacks and meals.
- Strong family involvement.
- Partnerships with students’ schools.
- Acknowledgement and appreciation of diversity.
- Age appropriate opportunities for students to grow and learn including a focus on academic learning and youth development, the learning of new skills, and the exploration of new interests.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack included.
Cost: Sliding Fee Scale: The program utilizes the CSC’s sliding fee scale.
Registration: $12 for a single child or $18 for a family entering 2 or more children
Locations:
- Fairway Park (license #45833) 3700 Largo Drive, Miramar 33023 / 954-602-4797
- Miramar Youth Enrichment Center 7000 Miramar Parkway, Miramar 33023 / 954-602-4780 #0
Program Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Program Dates: June 11th through August 10th (this program operates the 1st 9 weeks of summer break, there is no camp the week prior to school beginning)
Eligibility: CSC-funded programs are intended to serve economically disadvantaged children residing in Broward County Title I public schools targeted communities. Children must reside in the Broward County School Board boundaries for either Fairway Elementary, to attend Fairway Park or A.C. Perry Elementary, to attend Miramar Youth Enrichment Center.
Campers 13-16 years old will be on the go by participating in daily educational and fun field trips. Special Activities are also included. This camp will meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays only and is a field trips only camp. Each of the 3 days that camp meets, the campers will enjoy a different field trip, many with lunch included.
Meals: Children must bring a packed lunch and snack, unless included with field trip.
Cost: $75 per week residents*
Registration: $25 per application* - Includes camp T-shirt
*Non-Residents add an additional 20% to all fees listed
Locations:
- Civic Center 6920 SW 35th Street, Miramar 33023 / 954-602-3319
Program Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Program Dates: June 12th through August 16th
Eligibility: Ages 13 to 16
Calling all aspiring athletes 6-12 years of age!
Sports & Fundamentals Camp is designed to introduce campers to a variety of sports to help develop individual skills and techniques.
A different sport will be featured each week where campers will learn the history and basic fundamentals of the sport through drills, games, and tournament play. Guest speakers and education will also be a component of this exciting camp.
Campers will also have the option to attend weekly field trips and swim trips.
Meals: Children must bring a packed lunch and snack.
Cost: $85 per week residents* (does not include field trips)
Field trips: $15 per week* (Optional)
Swim Trips: $5 per week* (Optional)
Registration: $25 per application* - Includes camp T-shirt
*Non-Residents add an additional 20% to all fees listed
Locations:
- Sunset lakes Community Center
2801 SW 186th Avenue / 954-602-3340 #0
- Ansin Sports Complex
10801 Miramar Boulevard / 954-602-4990
- Vizcaya Park
14200 SW 55th Street /954-602-3167
- Miramar Youth Enrichment Center
7000 Miramar Parkway, Miramar 33023 / 954-602-4780 #0
Miramar Youth Enrichment Center is a Children Service Council grant funded program location: please see M.O.S.T. information for fees and eligibility requirements.
Program Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Camp Dates: June 11th through August 17th
Eligibility: Ages 6 to 12
Presented by the Miramar Cultural Center|ArtsPark, this seven-week visual and
performing arts summer program, for children 6 – 14 years, will culminate in a theater
performance that incorporates the world of musical theater; musical instruments such
as guitar, piano and recorder; dancing; singing/spoken word; acting; visual arts;
costume making; and technical aspects such as stage management and set
construction – the entire theater production experience for the child! This specialty
camp will also include add-on features such as special guest master artists and child
prodigies, lunch ‘n learn with guest speakers, and exciting field trips to art centers.
Meals: Campers may bring their own lunch, however lunch and snacks will be on sale.
Cost: Camp fee - $85 per week ($595) for Miramar residents
$105 per week ($735) for non-residents.
Weekly field trips on Fridays are additional / cost to cover entrance fees and lunch.
Registration: $45 non-refundable registration fee.
Registration will commence on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Open House being
held at the Town Center Plaza, 2300 Civic Center Place from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
For further information call 954-602-4521 or email education@miramarculturalcenter.org
Location:
Miramar Cultural Center
2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, 33025 /adjacent to City Hall / 954-602-4521
Program Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily.
Before and After Care are available
Camp Dates: June 18 through August 3,
The final dress rehearsal is on Monday morning, August 6
public performance in the theater on Tuesday evening, August 7, 2012.
Eligibility: Little Broadway is for children ages 6 – 14 years.
Children will work in small groups based on their age range for many sessions.
LINKS
Cultural Arts Website
While summer is the time for FUN, it is also important to us to provide a safe environment for your child. Our programs are staffed with trained and dedicated employees. The City of Miramar continues to provide our residents with a safe, secure and supervised environment for your child to enjoy a fun filled summer of games and activities.