After School Enrichment: A Guide to Miami’s Best

# What this guide covers

Miami Mom Collective assembled an after-school enrichment guide that compiles local programs and providers across multiple activity types. The guide aims to help families identify academic support, arts and music classes, sports and recreational options, martial arts and dance studios, and programs designed for children with special needs.

# How the guide is organized

Programs are grouped by activity type so you can quickly scan for the category you need. Categories include:

• Academic development
• Visual and fine arts
• Performing arts and theater
• Music instruction and ensembles
• Martial arts and self-defense
• Dance studios and companies
• Inclusive and special-needs programming

Each category lists local organizations, making it straightforward to reach out to multiple providers at once.

# Notable providers and examples

• Visual arts: The Bass, The Umbrella Arts Center, Art Academy Miami, Miami Art Club, Artsy Hippo, Crayola Imagine Arts Academy.
• Performing arts and theater: AV Kids Theater, Area Stage Conservatory, Miami Children's Museum Theater Troupe.
• Music: Sounds of Excellence, Suzuki Piano School Miami, South Florida Conservatory of Music, School of Rock, Let it Beat! Music Academy.
• Martial arts: Machida Karate, American Karate Institute, Miami Family Martial Arts Academy, Atos Miami, United Martial Arts.
• Dance: Miami Dance Academy, Miami Dance Collective, Miami Royal Ballet & Dance, Carla Camargo Dance.

The guide lists many other local providers so families can identify niche programs or multiple options within each category.

# How to use the guide

Start by choosing the activity category that matches your child's interests. Then:

• Scan the provider names under that category to identify options close to home or school.
• Visit provider websites or contact them to confirm current schedules, age requirements, pricing, transportation options, and COVID or safety policies.
• Compare program formats: drop-in classes, multi-week sessions, auditions, or ongoing weekly instruction.

# Practical tips for selecting programs

• For academic programs, request sample curriculum or learning objectives to make sure content matches your child's needs.
• For inclusive programs, inquire about staff training, participant-to-volunteer ratios, and accessibility accommodations.

# Sponsor and partnership note