In Miami-Dade Parks' facilities, children have a secure place in which to play, do homework, practice sports, learn a discipline of the arts, and meet with friends.
Kids get great coaching, meet for regular practice sessions, and play in tournament games.
The students are taught by local professionals in a creative environment. Classes are offered by themselves, or they may be combined in a package of arts, such as dance and drama, music and painting, solo instruments and band, principles of acting and theater workshops, etc. Students are invited to join some of the arts and performing companies, such as the Voices of Heritage Gospel Choir, and invited to perform at community events and schools. Launched in the summer of '96, this Hispanic cultural arts program offers students, ages 6 to 14, an opportunity to explore a variety of arts disciplines, discover their own interests and talents, and gain a deeper appreciation of Hispanic artistic forms and influences. These include Hispanic instrumental and choral music, dance, drama and manual arts.