Afterschool

YWCA South Florida Provides Engaging Learning Communities That Nurture Future Leaders

Enriching the Afterschool Experience

YWCA South Florida believes it is our responsibility to open the world and build tolerance and acceptance for our students beyond their zip code.

Funded by United Way Miami and The Children’s Trust, our Afterschool Global Education Program is an opportunity for students ages 4-12 to use current events to connect them to what is going on around their neighborhoods and the world around them.

Our after-school enrichment program provides:

  • Homework Assistance

  • Nutrition

  • Global Education

  • Literacy Development

  • Art

  • Financial Literacy

  • Physical Fitness

  • Social and Emotional Learning

  • Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM)

Registration is now open for the 2024-25 school year

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

  1. Complete the online registration form in English or Español.

  2. For financial assistance, apply online at the Early Learning Coalition.

  3. You will receive an email confirmation from YWCA staff confirming your child’s acceptance or requesting supplementary information. Confirmations are typically sent within 2 business days of receipt.

What to know:

  • Grades: VPK-5th

  • Hours: 1:30 – 6:00 PM

  • Registration fee: $45 (per year per child)

  • Weekly cost: $55(sibling discount and financial assistance available)

The weekly fee of $55 for YWCA’s Afterschool program includes snacks, homework help, financial literacy, recreational activities, and much more.

For questions or more information, contact Patricia Rhodes at prhodes@ywcasouthflorida.org or 305-377-9922 ext. 117.

2023-24 YWCA Afterschool Program Locations

We are excited to offer our quality program at four locations this school year:

  • John G. Dupuis Elementary School

  • Hialeah Elementary School

  • South Miami Heights Elementary School

YWCA South Florida’s Afterschool Program is funded in part by The Children’s Trust. The Children’s Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County. The program is also funded in part by United Way Miami as part of their mission to improve quality of life for all by bringing together people and resources committed to building a better community.