Following is a list of the arts and science summer camps receiving grant funding this year through the Summer Arts & Science Camps for Kids (SAS-C) grant program. The SAS-C funded camps that offer inclusion programs for children and youth with disabilities are highlighted in yellow, indicating if the program is specifically designed for children and youth with disabilities, or if the program offers an inclusion setting. All organizations that receive funding through the Summer Arts & Science Camps for Kids grant program are required to attend a workshop on including children with disabilities in their programs. The Summer Arts & Science Camps for Kids (SAS-C) Grants Program was created as a joint initiative of the and The Children s Trust. The SAS-C Grants Program is funded by The Children s Trust. The Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County. Please also visit The Children s Trust to view their summer program guide at: http://www.thechildrenstrust.org/enewsletter-providers/1819?forcemidnav=for%20parents In addition, Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces offers a number of summer camp options: Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces (programs offer inclusion for children/youth with disabilities) Miami-Dade County Parks' Fun & Affordable 'Fit2play, Green-It-Up' Summer Camps Encourage Kids to Stay Active & Fit All Summer Long. For more information: visit http://www./parks/kidssummer_camp.asp Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces - Disability Services (programs are designed for children/youth with disabilities) 305-755-7848 Binhack@ http://www./parks/fun-leisure-access-programs.asp P a g e 1
Actors' Playhouse Productions, Inc. Melody Fakhourie Phone: 305-444-9293 MFakhourie@actorsplayhouse.org www.actorsplayhouse.org Miracle Theatre 280 Miracle Mile Coral Gables, FL 33134 Summer Camp Builds Character 2013 June 10-August 13 at the MIracle Theatre in Coral Gables For ages 7-18. Camp activities include music, dance, monologue development, performance, design and art. Participants engage in musical theatre training and performance. Students learn acting techniques that will also develop communication skills. $950 and $1,200 P a g e 2
Area Performance Gallery Inc. DBA Area Stage Company Pedro Luis Garcia Phone: 305-666-2078 administration@areastagecompany.com www.areastagecompany.com Riviera Theatre 1560 South Dixie Hwy #103 Coral Gables, FL 33146 Summer 2013 Conservatory Program June 10-August 11 at the Area Stage Conservatory in Coral Gables The Area Stage Conservatory Summer Program offers talented and meritorious students the opportunity to partake in intensive performing arts training while achieving an enriching and enlightening experience in the classroom, rehearsal room, and on the stage in front of an audience. Stage I and II (5 to 1 5yrs old): $750. Stage III (14 to 18 yrs old): $850 P a g e 3
ArtSouth, A Not-For-Profit Corporation Jeannette Medina Phone: 305-247-9406 info@artsouthhomestead.org www.artsouthhomestead.org ArtSouth 240 North Krome Ave Homestead, FL 33030 ArtSouth's Creative Arts Summer Camp June 17- August 9 at ArtSouth in Homestead/Florida City ArtSouth's Creative Arts Summer Camp provides youth ages 7-15 with a multidisciplinary arts camp in the underserved Homestead/ Florida City community; extreme South Dade. Due to economic circumstances, many of these children would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend summer camp in a full-service art center under the professional guidance of local artists and professionals in the field. $75.00 per week/ $20.00 registration fee P a g e 4
Barry University, Inc. Sister Linda Bevilacqua, OP, PhD, President Phone: 305-899-3000 grants@mail.barry.edu www.barry.edu Barry University, Inc. 11300 NE Second Avenue Miami Shores, FL 33161 Summer Science Research Program (SSRP) June 10-28 at the Barry University main campus in Miami Shores Barry University's longstanding Summer Science Research Program (SSRP) invites 24 local, at-risk students, ages 15-17, to the university's main campus in Miami Shores for three weeks of hands-on science research and college life engagement activities. The SSRP affords students authentic research-rich experiences which lay the groundwork for future science careers. Free-of-charge for students. P a g e 5
ENFAMILIA, INC. (program offers inclusion for children/youth with disabilities) Carlos Salgado Phone: 305-245-7288 carlos@enfamiliainc.org www.enfamiliainc.org Everglades Community Association 19308 SW 380 St Florida City, FL 33034 Art-in-Action June 17-July 26 at Everglades Community Association in Florida City The students in the Art-in-Action Summer Camp will engage in two large community building activities, 5 arts exploration classes, and a 30 minute personal journaling period. Students will also enjoy lunch, dance parties, scavenger hunts, teacher performances, after camp social events, art field trips and share art workshops with their parents. Students ages are from 11 to 18 years old. Tuition free, donation to help cover transportation. P a g e 6
Experience Aviation, Inc. Barrington Irving Phone: 305-537-9291 fly@experienceaviation.org www.experienceaviation.org Experience Aviation Opalocka Site 15001 NW 42nd Ave Opalocka, FL 33054 Glenn Curtiss Mansion 500 Deer Run Miami Springs, FL 33166 Experience Aviation 2013 STEM Summer Academy June 17-August 9 at the Experience Aviation Learning Center in Opa-Locka The Experience Aviation 2013 STEM Summer Academy is designed for youth ages 6-17 who have an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.) or Aviation and Aerospace. Students will learn aerodynamics, robotics, rocketry, green technology and will also "Learn to fly" through the use of flight simulators. $125.00 P a g e 7
Greater Miami Youth Symphony of Dade County, Florida, Inc. (program offers inclusion for children/youth with disabilities) Bernarda Reyes Phone: 305-667-4069 info@gmys.org www.gmys.org Atala Montessori School 240 N. Krome Avenue Homestead, FL 33030 South Miami High School 6856 SW 53rd Street Miami, FL 33155 Deering Estate at Cutler 16701 SW 72 Avenue Miami, FL 33157 South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center 10950 SW 211 Street Cutler Bay, FL 33189 GMYS Summer Music Camp July 15-August 9 (4 locations) GMYS Summer Music Camp provides music training and instruction for youth ages 5-18 at all musical and instrumental skills levels. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced sessions are available and scholarships are provided so that no child is turned away for financial reasons. Students immerse themselves in a variety of musical activities developing their instrumental, musical, and ensemble skills. sliding scale P a g e 8
Historical Association of Southern Florida, Inc. Griselda Chavarria Phone: 305-375-1492 education@historymiami.org www.historymiami.org HistoryMiami 101C W. Flagler St Miami, FL 33130 Teen Miami Summer Institute July 3-August 16 at HistoryMiami in downtown Miami The Teen Miami Summer Institute is designed for youth ages 13-17 who are interested in exploring their communities through the lens of a camera. The program will engage students in museum work, photojournalism and historic preservation. Students will explore parts of Miami they may never have seen, and create an exhibition of their work at HistoryMiami. $55 per week P a g e 9
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center, Inc. Theodora Long Phone: 305-361-6767 info@biscaynenaturecenter.org www.biscaynenaturecenter.org Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center 6767 Crandon Boulevard Key Biscayne, FL 33149 Summer by the Sea Camp June 10-August 16 at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center in Crandon Park on Key Biscayne The camp provides underserved, at-risk, low-income 8-12 year olds with a dynamic environmental education science and art camp that introduces them to the wilds of Key Biscayne s Bear Cut Preserve. Campers learn to swim and snorkel in the ocean, create art, and learn about the varied natural environments of Seagrass, mangroves, and wooded hammocks that are only miles and minutes from their homes. $350/week/camper, $295 by April 15, 10% discount for additional siblings P a g e 10
Miami Dade College Loretta Adoghe Phone: 305-237-1691 ladoghe@mdc.edu www.mdc.edu Miami Dade College North Campus 11380 NW 27th Avenue Miami, FL 33167 Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Summer Science Camp June 10-July 5 at the Miami Dade College North Campus in Miami / Opa Locka The CSI camp at Miami Dade College North Campus is specifically designed for youth ages 14-17 who may be interested in pursuing careers in scientific fields. The goal of the program is to provide participants with scientific experiences foster personal development in the scientific arena using instrumentation and critical thinking as a vehicle of development. $35 application fee; $300 for 4 week program P a g e 11
Miami Dance Project, Inc. (program designed for children/youth with disabilities) Barbara Delgado Phone: 305-595-1115 miamidanceproject@aol.com www.miamidanceproject.com Miami Dance Project, Inc. 7460 SW 117th Avenue Miami, FL 33183 MDP 2013 Summer Dance Camp June 10-August 16 at the Miami Dance Project in Kendall MDP Summer Dance Camp is designed for students ages 6-18, including children with autism, and come from low-income households from all over Miami-Dade County. Students will participate in the performing arts by developing ballet, jazz, and modern dance skills. Children with autism will participate in autism movement therapy to improve cognitive thinking, social and motor skills. $60-$80 per week/$80 registration fee P a g e 12
Miami Light Project, Inc. Rebekah Lengel Phone: 305-576-4350 info@miamilightproject.com www.miamilightproject.com The Light Box at the Goldman Warehouse 404 NW 26th Street Miami, FL 33127 Miami Light Project 2013 Summer Camp: PATH Hip Hop Camp June 24-July 19 at The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse Miami Light Project 2013 Summer Camp, PATH Hip Hop Camp, is designed for youth ages 13-18 who are residents from Miami-Dade County. The goal of the program is to provide students with hands-on experiences that give them technical skills to create their own artwork based on the four elements of Hip Hop: DJing (Mixing Music), Emceeing (Rapping), Hip Hop Dance, and Graffiti (Urban Art). $125 per week (4-week session) P a g e 13
Miami Stage Company/Miami Children's Theater, Inc. (program offers inclusion for children/youth with disabilities) Tim Fath Phone: 305-274-3595 info@miamichildrenstheater.com www.miamichildrenstheater.com Dave and Mary Alper JCC 11155 SW 112th Avenue Miami, FL 33176 Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center 405 University Drive Coral Gables, FL 33134 Byron Carlyle Theater 500 71st Street Miami Beach, FL 33141 Pinecrest Gardens 11100 Red Road Pinecrest, FL 33156 Miami Childrens Theater June 10-August 2 at the Coral Gables Youth Center, Byron Carlyle Theater on Miami Beach, and the Alper JCC in Kendall Miami Childrens Theater has a great performing arts summer camps for kids ages 5 to 18. MCT has two camps - Creative Camps for campers 5 to 12 and Broadway Bound for campers 13 to 18. Our camps are special because each four week session ends in a full blown main stage show complete with lights. costumes and sets. $850 per four week session with a $35 registration fee. P a g e 14
Miami Theater Center Inc. (program offers inclusion for children/youth with disabilities) Judy Litt Phone: 305-751-9550 info@mtcmiami.org www.mtcmiami.org Miami Shores Presbyterian Church 602 NE 96th Street Miami Shores, FL 33138 Miami Theater Center 9806 NE 2nd Avenue Miami Shores, FL 33138 2013 Musical Theatre Summer Camp June 10-August 9 in Miami Shores Musical Theatre Summer Camp in Miami Shores is designed for all children 6-12 years old; no theatre training required. Teaching-artists lead campers in acting, music, dancing, theatre games, art projects, costume days, and creation of a unique theatre production. Campers learn arts awareness, increase artistic proficiency and improve peer relations. $825.00 P a g e 15
Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department (program offers inclusion for children/youth with disabilities) Vivian Greer-Digon Phone: 305-271-0812 vgreer@ www./parks Women's Park 10252 West Flagler Street Miami, FL 33174 Girls Empowerment and Mentoring Program June 10-August 16 at the Woman's Park in West Miami The Girls Empowerment and Mentoring (G.E.M.) is a visual and performing arts camp for girls ages, 11-16 at Women's Park in southwest Miami-Dade County. The camp includes classes in dance, theater, drawing, literary arts, guest speakers and field trips. Participants will forester personal development using the arts as a vehicle for self-esteem and empowerement. 75.00 per week P a g e 16
Museum of Contemporary Art, Inc. Bonnie Clearwater Phone: 305-893-6211 info@mocanomi.org www.mocanomi.org Museum of Contemporary Art 770 NE 125 Street North Miami, FL 33161 MOCA Art Institute Summer Creative Arts Program & Teen Summer Programs June 10-August 16 and June 17-August 16 at the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami The all day 10-week MOCA Art Institute Creative Arts Summer Program (ages 6 12) is scheduled June 10 - August 16, 2013 and the intensive 9-week summer programs for teens age 13-17, is as follows: Summer Journalism (June 17 July 5, 2013), Photojournalism (July 8 26, 2013), and Summer Studio (July 22 August 16, 2013). Weekly tuition: $200 MOCA Non-member, $150 MOCA member, North Miami residents/nm City employee, $112 2nd child in family. P a g e 17
Museum of Science, Inc. (dba Miami Science Museum) Karlisa Callwood Phone: 305-646-4233 kcallwood@miamisci.org www.miamisci.org Miami Science Museum 3280 South Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33129 Miami Science Museum Summer Science Camp June 18-August 10 at the Miami Science Museum in Coconut Grove Miami Science Museum's award-winning Summer Science Camp for children aged 4-14 at the Museum's main facility in Coconut Grove. One-week classes ranging from astronomy through zoology will be offered using interactive and fun approaches. The goal is to help campers understand scientific principles in an exciting, hands-on environment. $210-$280 per week depending on the class. P a g e 18
Performing Arts Center Trust, Inc. dba Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County Arts Education & Community Engagement Director Jairo Ontiveros Phone: 786-468-2223 jontiveros@arshtcenter.org www.arshtcenter.org Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County 1300 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, FL 33132 AileyCamp Miami June 24-August 3 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in downtown Miami AileyCamp Miami is for Miami-Dade County Public Schools students ages 11-14 who have no formal dance training. Most campers come from underserved communities and may be experiencing personal challenges. The program's goal is to provide campers with a performing arts experience they might not otherwise have, and to foster personal development using dance as a vehicle for selfimprovement. Free P a g e 19
The Coral Gables Museum, Corp. Ashley Montano Phone: 305-603-8067 ashley@coralgablesmuseum.org www.coralgablesmuseum.org City Trekker Summer Camp 2013 285 Aragon Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134 City Trekker Summer Camp 2013 June 11-August 16 at the Coral Gables Museum in Coral Gables City Trekker Summer Camp at the Coral Gables Museum offers 10 weeks of fun, educational activities for children ages 5-12. City Trekker Summer Camp explores the City of Coral Gables through a variety of disciplines and takes advantage of all the cultural destinations and activities that The City Beautiful and the Museum have to offer. Through exhibits, special presentations, art activities and fieldtrips campers will learn about art, architecture, design, history and more! The Coral Gables Museum provides quality experiences and summer learning opportunities to all children regardless of economic or personal challenges they may be facing. Family Members: $400 per session (2 weeks) /Non Members: $450 per session (2 weeks) P a g e 20
The Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center, Inc. (program offers inclusion for children/youth with disabilities) Ashley Conant Phone: 305-271-9000 AConant@alperjcc.org www.alperjcc.org Dave and Mary Alper JCC 11155 SW 112 Avenue Miami, FL 33176 Habimah Performing Arts Camp June 17-August 9 at the Alper JCC in Kendall The Alper JCC Habimah Performing Arts Camp is specifically designed for youth ages 8-13 who have little or no formal dance training, come from underserved communities, and may be experiencing personal challenges. The goal of the program is to provide these students with a performing arts experience they might otherwise not have, and to develop character-building skills and improve self confidence. Average cost per participant is $2,210 for eight weeks $275 registration P a g e 21
The Miami Children's Museum, Inc. Yanet Fernandez-Goncalves Phone: 305-373-5437 yanet@miamichildrensmuseum.org www.miamichildrensmuseum.org Miami Children's Museum 980 MacArthur Causway Miami, FL 33132 Miami Children's Museum Creative Island Camp July 10- August 30 at the Miami Children's Museum on Watson Island Miami Children's Museum Creative Island Camp consists of 12, one-week sessions. Participants engage in activities such as theater, cooking, art and music. In addition, students participate in activities that focus on creativity, self-expression, self-esteem, teamwork, leadership, communication skills, literacy and positive expression. $220/week P a g e 22
The South Florida Boys Choir, Incorporated Angela Green Phone: 786-242-0460 sfboyschoir@aol.com n/a Robert Russa Moton Elementary School 18050 Homestead Avenue Miami, FL 33157 Summer Music Institute (SMI) June 10 - August 2 at R. R. Moton Elementary School in West Perrine Summer Music Institute (SMI) is an 8-week summer camp for children/youth between the ages of 6-17, who have no formal music/vocal training, come from under served communities in South Miami-Dade County and may be experiencing personal challenges. Our goal is to use the discipline, joy and rewards of music to transform the lives of these students, using music/performance as a vehicle. $50 weekly P a g e 23
The Thomas Armour Youth Ballet, Inc. (program offers inclusion for children/youth with disabilities) Geannina Burgos Phone: 305-667-5543 info@thomasarmouryouthballet.org www.thomasarmouryouthballet.org TAYB @ South Miami 5818 SW 73rd Street South Miami, FL 33143 TAYB @ Morningside Morningside Elementary School 6620 NE 5th Avenue Miami, FL 33138 TAYB @ Homestead Homestead Housing Authority 31263 SW 136th Way, #293 Homestead, FL 33090 TAYB @ West Grove Elizabeth Virrick Park 3255 Plaza Street Miami, FL TAYB @ Miami Gardens Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex 3000 NW 199th Street Miami Gardens, FL 33056 TAYB Summer Ballet Program June 10-August 2/16 at the Thomas Armour Youth Ballet (5 locations) TAYB delivers classes in ballet, modern and tap for youth ages 3-18, depending on the site, with or without formal dance training. The 2013 Summer Program will run from June 10- August 2 (8 weeks). TAYB strives to mainstream children with disabilities into their programs. The summer programs are not all day camps. 4 Outreach sites: no fees except a one-time $10 commitment fee. South Miami site: fees range from $75 - $1,500 for 5-8 week program, which is dependent upon student's skill level and age. P a g e 24
The Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Miami, Inc. Sue Loyzelle Phone: 305-357-4000 info@ymcamiami.org www.ymcamiami.org Homestead Family Y 1034 NE 8th Streeet Homestead, FL 33030 YMCA Jr. Marine Biology Camp June 17-July 26 at the Homestead Family Y in Homestead The YMCA will offer a fun filled Jr. Marine Biology Camp to youth ages 7-12 from Homestead and surrounding communities in the summer of 2013. Youth will learn about Marine Biology, snorkeling, and experience fun with their friends in our rich aquatic environment. Space is limited to the first 60 youth. The Y is for Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. Sliding Fee Scale costs: 150.00 per week P a g e 25