YMCA Youth Development Broward Afterschool Program
The Y’s Youth Development Afterschool Programs focus on safety, health, social growth and academic enhancement. They are staffed with people who understand the cognitive, physical and social development of kids, the need youth have to feel connected and supports in trying new things, and the caring and reinforcement parents and families need to help each other.
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If you have any questions or need addition information on our Youth Programs and Resources, please contact one of our team members. We are happy to assist you.
The Y program provides a safe, positive environment for children that enhances academic performance, supports social, emotional and physical development and strengthens positive peer relationships in an afterschool setting.
The Y Experience takes afterschool programming above and beyond the quality standard using evidenced-based components:
- Project Based Learning /STEAM
- Y-Fit using SPARK curriculum
- Social Skills using various curriculum
- Literacy Activities
- Family Involvement Initiatives
- Academic enrichment through homework help and technology
We make every attempt to work alongside and collaborate with the schools.
Contact Info: GENERAL POPULATION M.O.S.T. TEAM
Kaytrina Allen, Associate Executive Director
954-655-9625
Marques Brown, Senior Program Director
954-625-0516
Katania Miller, Senior Program Director
954-740-7063
Youth Development Broward (MOST Inclusion) Program Sites 2022-2023
| Annabel C. Perry Elementary | 6850 SW 34th St, Miramar, FL 33023 |
| Bethune, Mary M. Elementary | 2400 Meade St, Hollywood, FL 33020 |
| Castle Hill Elementary | 2640 NW 46th Ave, Lauderhill, FL 33313 |
| Charles Drew Elementary | 1000 NW 31 Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 |
| Deerfield Park Elementary | 650 SW Third Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 |
| Dillard Elementary | 2330 NW 12th CT, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 |
| Hollywood Park Elementary | 901 N 69th WAY, Hollywood, FL 33024 |
| Larkdale Elementary | 3250 NW 12th PL, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 |
| North Fork Elementary | 101 NW 15th AVE, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 |
| North Side Elementary | 120 NE 11th ST, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 |
| Oakland Park Elementary | 936 NE 33rd ST, Oakland Park, FL 33334 |
| Pine Lakes Elementary (NON CSC) | 10300 Johnson St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 |
| Plantation Elementary | 651 NW 42nd AVE, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334 |
| Riverland Elementary | 2600 SW 11th Ct, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33313 |
| Rock Island Elementary | 2350 NW 19th ST, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33020 |
| Sunland Park Elementary | 919 NW 13th TER, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 |
| Tedder Elementary | 4157 NE 1st Terrace, Pompano Beach, FL 33064 |
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary | 800 NW 13th ST, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 |
| Walker Elementary | 1001 NW 4th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 |
| West Hollywood (GP) Cluster | 6301 Hollwood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33024 |
Arts & Crafts
Video: Make a Paper Chick
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Social-Emotional Learning
Project-Based Learning
At the Y, the goal of inclusion is to increase each child’s ability to take part in activities with their peers and to create a mutual sense of belonging. The Y currently offers inclusion at elementary and middle schools. The program is designed for children, teens and adults beginning at age 4 through 22 with a wide range of special needs, including physical, developmental, sensory and learning disabilities. The service structure and program schedules closely mirror that of a typical Y Afterschool Program.
- Project Based Learning /STEAM
- YFit using SPARK curriculum
- Family Involvement Initiatives
- Literacy Activities and academic enrichment through homework help and technology
(Supported Training Employment Program)
The program is designed to help teens and young adults with special needs ages 16-22 transition to independence. During the school year, Y STEP students identify and explore post-secondary career and educational interests to develop the skills needed to become successful adults.
AREAS OF FOCUS:
- Highly structured to strengthen protective factors and reduce risk factors
- Increase employment and secondary education opportunities
- Connect youth and families to resources to ensure a smooth transition into adulthood
PROGRAM OFFERS:
- Success Coaching Services/Case Management
- Field trips to explore potential employment and educational opportunities
- Cooking labs to learn how to prepare healthy meals
- Workshops to help improve communication and social skills
- Resume writing and interviewing skill development
- Students gain meaningful paid summer employment at local businesses and Y family centers for up to 30 hours per week
Contact Info: SPECIAL NEEDS TEAM
Susan Feldman, Associate Executive Director
954-608-2366
Thomasina Louissaint MOST Senior Program Director
954-608-2366
Teresa Spitler, MOST Senior Program Director
954-655-9623
Jean Kneely, MOST Senior Program Director
954-826-0800
Shaymonica Jones, STEP Program Director
954-701-9955
Youth Development Broward Special Needs Program Sites 2022-2023
| American Preparatory Academy | 4850 S Pine Island Rd, Davie, FL 33328 |
| Atlantic West Elementary | 301 NW 69th Terrace, Margate, FL 33063 |
| Bethune, Mary M. Elementary Cluster | 2400 Meade St, Hollywood, FL 33020 |
| Castle Hill Elementary Cluster | 2640 NW 46th Ave, Lauderhill, FL 33313 |
| Country Isles Elementary Cluster | 2300 Country Isles Rd, Weston, FL 33326 |
| Cypress Park City of Coral Springs | 1301 Coral Springs Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33065 |
| Deerfield Park Elementary | 650 SW Third Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 |
| Hollywood Park Elementary Cluster | 901 N 69th WAY, Hollywood, FL 33024 |
| Larkdale Elementary Cluster | 3250 NW 12th PL, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 |
| Maplewood Elementary Cluster | 9850 Ramblewood DR, Coral Springs, FL 33071 |
| Oakland Park Elementary Cluster | 936 NE 33rd ST, Oakland Park, FL 33334 |
| Park Springs Elementary Cluster | 5800 NW 66th Terrace, Coral Springs, FL 33067 |
| Pasadena Lakes Elementary Cluster | 8801 Pasadena Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 |
| Pine Lakes Elementary | 10300 Johnson St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 |
| Pinewood Elementary Cluster | 1600 SW 83rd AVE, North Lauderdale, FL 33068 |
| Plantation Elementary Cluster | 651 NW 42nd Ave, Plantation, FL 33317 |
| Rotary Park – City of Hollywood | 108 N 33rd Ct, Hollywood, FL 33021 |
| Silver Lakes Elementary Cluster | 2300 SW 173rd Ave, Miramar, FL 33068 |
| Silver Ridge Elementary Cluster | 9100 SW 36th ST, Davie, FL 33328 |
| Sunset Lakes Elementary | 18400 SW 25th St, Miramar, FL 33029 |
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary Cluster | 800 NW 13th ST, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 |
| Walter C. Young Middle School Cluster | 901 NW 129th Ave, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 |
| West Hollywood (SN) Cluster | 6301 Hollwood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33024 |
| Wingate Oaks Center | 1211 NW 33rd TER, Ft. Lauerdale FL, 33311 |
YOUTH F.O.R.C.E. PROGRAMS
Youth FORCE (Friendships, Opportunities, Resources, Counseling And Education) is a specialized middle school program in Broward County that targets youth who need additional support and who have met proven risk factors known to increase the likelihood of engaging in high-risk behaviors. FORCE offers traditional middle school club and cultural arts activities, but is unique in that all families are connected to a case manager who provides assistance and additional resources.
The Program offers:
- Success Coaching Services/Case Management
- Academic Enrichment
- STEAM (Project Base Learning)
- Science/Technology
- Arts and Humanities
- Character Development
- Health and Well-Being
The Program Activities include:
- Homework Support/Tutoring
- Community Service
- Life Skills/Social Competency
- Teen Outreach Program (TOP)
- Cultural Art Activities
- Field Trips
- Career Development
Contact Info: YOUTH F.O.R.C.E. TEAM
Christina Bellamy, Associate Executive Director
954-623-5555 Ext 1228
Jennifer Taylor, Lead Success Coach
786-815-4250
Youth Development Broward (F.O.R.C.E) Program Sites 2022-2023
| School Name | Address |
| Dillard 6-12 (Youth Force Program) | 2501 NW 11th St, Ft Lauderdale Fl, 33311 |
| Westpine Middle School | 9393 NW 50th St, Sunrise, FL 33351 |
| Lauderdale Lakes Middle | 3911 NW 30th Ave, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33309 |
| Parkway Middle | 3600 NW 5th Ct, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 |
L.E.A.P. HIGH PROGRAMS
The Y offers LEAP HIGH (Leadership, Enrichment and Academy Pursuits) programs for 9th and 10th grade students. The LEAP HIGH programs offers students the extended learning environment that reinforces and enhances the lessons taught during the regular school day through Project-based Learning.
College & Career Readiness, Technical Skills and Cultural Arts activities offer an avenue for youth to learn new skills and discover new talents. Our High School Programs foster an environment built to increase academic achievement, social and technical skills using “disguised learning” experiences.
The Program offers:
- Success Coaching Services/Case Management
- Debate It: Youth in Government
- Credit Recovery
- Creative Arts (Music/Band, Literacy Arts, Painting, Dancing/Step)
- Math, Reading & Science Tutoring (STEAM based activities)
- College Tours
- Financial Literacy
- Leadership
By participating in these programs, students have seen:
- Improved academic performance
- Reduced unexcused absences
- Reduced High school drop-out rates
- Increased family involvement
- Increased college and career readiness
- Reduced teen pregnancy
Contact Info: L.E.A.P. HIGH TEAM
Kerith Cobourne, Associate Executive Director
954-334-9622, Ext. 1222
High School Initiatives
Lamonica Jackson, Program Director
954-334-9622, Ext. 1225
Dillard High School, Hallandale High School and Northeast High School
Youth Development Broward (LEAP High) Program Sites 2022-2023
| School Name | Address |
| Blanche Ely High | 1201 NW 6th Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 |
| Boyd Anderson High | 3050 NW 41st St, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33309 |
| Deerfield Beach High | 910 Buck Pride Way, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 |
| Dillard 6-12 | 2501 NW 11th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 |
| Hallandale High | 720 NW 9th Ave, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 |
| McArthur High | 6501 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33024 |
| Northeast High | 700 NE 56th St, Oakland Park, FL 33334 |
| Piper High | 8000 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33351 |
| Plantation High | 651 NW 42nd Ave, Plantation, FL 33317 |
| Stranahan High | 1800 SW 5th Pl, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 |
If you have any questions or need addition information on our Youth Programs and Resources, please contact one of our team members. We are happy to assist you.
Contact Info: GENERAL POPULATION M.O.S.T. TEAM
Kaytrina Allen, Associate Executive Director
954-655-9625
Marques Brown, Senior Program Director
954-625-0516
Katania Miller, Senior Program Director
954-740-7063
Contact Info: SPECIAL NEEDS TEAM
Susan Feldman, Associate Executive Director
954-608-2366
Thomasina Louissaint MOST Senior Program Director
954-608-2366
Teresa Spitler, MOST Senior Program Director
954-655-9623
Jean Kneely, MOST Senior Program Director
954-826-0800
Shaymonica Jones, STEP Program Director
954-701-9955
Contact Info: YOUTH F.O.R.C.E. TEAM
Christina Bellamy, Associate Executive Director
954-623-5555 Ext 1228
Jennifer Taylor, Lead Success Coach
786-815-4250
Contact Info: L.E.A.P. HIGH TEAM
Kerith Cobourne, Associate Executive Director
954-334-9622, Ext. 1222
High School Initiatives
Lamonica Jackson, Program Director
954-334-9622, Ext. 1225
Dillard High School, Hallandale High School and Northeast High School
