The Sixth Club is Now Accepting New Members for its After-School Program
Miami, Fla. — Feb. 20 2023 – In an effort to support the community it serves, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade is pleased to announce it has expanded and is now operating a sixth Club at Dr. Frederica S. Wilson Skyway Elementary School, locatedat 4555 NW 206th Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL 33055.
The Dr. Frederica S. Wilson Skyway Elementary School Club, which will serve approximately 100 children from the local area, is now accepting new youth members. Area youth will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the program is filled.
The Dr. Frederica S. Wilson Skyway Elementary School Club offers a fun and enriching Educational After-School Program for children in kindergarten through 5th grade on weekdays from 2 – 6 p.m., as well as on Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ teacher planning days.Spring Break and Summer Camp programs will also be available in 2023.
Youth members will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities including STEM, arts and crafts, physical fitness, tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, social-emotional learning and more. There is a $25 registration fee per youth member, but no monthly fee.
The Dr. Frederica S. Wilson Skyway Elementary School Club aims to introduce tennis and golf to underserved populations and foster a love for the sport to all demographics and has begun its second phase of construction of tennis courts and a miniature golf course on campus.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s positive programs enable area youth to learn values such as friendship, honesty and teamwork by providing a safe and secure environment where they can develop into productive and independent young adults.
“We are thrilled to open our sixth Club at Frederica S. Wilson Skyway Elementary School,” said Alex Rodriguez-Roig, president of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. “This would not be possible without the generous support from Dr. Frederica S. Wilson who is committed to providing great futures for Miami-Dade area youth.”
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade follows the same guidelines and schedule as Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
For more information or to inquire about tuition sponsorships and enrollment, please contact Unit Director Daisy Mendez at 305.446.9910 or e-mail dmendez@bgcmia.org.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has been serving youth in the community since 1946. What once was a single building and site for boys has grown to five Clubs serving thousands of boys and girls year-round, providing programs in the areas of character and leadership development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life skills, cultural arts and sports, fitness and recreation. Club staffing, initiatives, and programs are designed to inspire and enable area youth and provide them with the resources to succeed and share in the American Dream. For more information, please call 305.446.9910 or visit:
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