FCAA- DR. DAZELLE SIMPSON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Description:

S.T.A.R.S program (Success Through Arts, Reading and Sports) serving children in after-school and children during the summer. The program is designed to promote positive growth and development in elementary school-aged children through literacy development, arts, sports, and social skills development. The program incorporates literacy activities, recreational activities, cultural enrichment field trips, health and wellness, and family involvement.

After-school participants come from the following seven (7) elementary schools located in North Central and North West Miami-Dade County: Broadmoor, Orchard Villa , Van E. Blanton , Dr. Robert B. Ingram, Nathan B. Young, Lillie C. Evans, Lake View and Lenora B. Smith. One (1) summer camp location at FCAA DD Simpson Family and Youth Complex in Opa-Locka.
Geographic areas /neighborhoods served consistently rank as high crime, high poverty and low academic achievement areas within Miami-Dade County .

Summer camp dates: June 9h - August 1th, 2025

General Information

Hours:

7:30am-5:30pm, Mon-Fri

Intake Process:

To register, visit a surrounding school to retrieve an application packet or visit the summer camp site directly and fill out an application packet.

Program Fees:

Free

Languages:

English, Spanish, Creole

Eligibility:

K-5th

Is Shelter?

No

Miscellaneous

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

April 24, 2025

Wishlist:

Funded by the children's Trust.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Yes, we could use volunteers for community service and adults with background checks that can act as potential mentors.

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Year Incorporated:

1999

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