
YMCA Youth Development Miami Afterschool Programs
The Y’s Youth Development Miami Afterschool Programs focus on safety, health, social growth and academic enhancement.Before and after the school bell rings, children in our on-site program are given a safe environment to boost academic skills and develop healthy habits that will carry with them throughout their lives, all under the guidance of caring adults.
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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.
For After-School Registrations, Billing, and Payment inquiries please contact the FINANCE TEAM
Monica Roa, Finance Team Manager
305-357-4000 Ext. 1035William Salazar, Finance Associate
305-357-4000 Ext. 1128Yuneisys Ramos Pita, Finance Associate
305-357-4000 Ext. 1237Contact Info: MIAMI - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEAM
John Ortega, Associate Executive Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 1124Ayxis Averhoff, Associate Executive Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 1130Keyla Castillo, Senior Program Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 2201Eyleen Perez, Program Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 1126Jorge Piriyakul, Program Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 1163Marcie Martinez, Program Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 1141Isamar Munoz, Program Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 1127Esther Alonso, Program Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 2321Marjorie Salazar, Program Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 1118

This program is designed to strengthen youth involvement and connections with their community, family, school and peers. Adolescent programs utilize best practice strategies, including research-based program models and curricula, to minimize risk and strengthen protective factors that develop resiliency needed for college and career success. Youth grow into independent, productive adults. The program is designed to allow several high-interest activities that build on the youth’s voice.
The Program offers:
- Academic Enrichment
- STEAM (Project Base Learning)
- Science/Technology
- Arts and Humanities
- Character Development
- Health and Well-Being
Contact Info: MIAMI - MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAM
John Ortega, Associate Executive Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 1124Ayxis Averhoff, Associate Executive Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 1130Keyla Castillo, Senior Program Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 2201Eyleen Perez, Program Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 1126Jorge Piriyakul, Program Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 1163Marcie Martinez, Program Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 1141Isamar Munoz, Program Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 1127Esther Alonso, Program Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 2321Marjorie Salazar, Program Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 1118
Arts & Crafts
Video: Make a Paper Chick
Video: Paper Ball Bunny
Video: Easy Bunny Bookmark Corner
Video: Easter Bunny Treat Holder
Video: Make a Bunny Hand Puppet

Social-Emotional Learning

Project-Based Learning
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: MIAMI TEAM
John Ortega, Associate Executive Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 1124Ayxis Averhoff, Associate Executive Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 1130Keyla Castillo, Senior Program Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 2201Eyleen Perez, Program Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 1126Jorge Piriyakul, Program Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 1163Marcie Martinez, Program Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 1141Isamar Munoz, Program Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 1127Esther Alonso, Program Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 2321Marjorie Salazar, Program Director
305-357-4000, Ext. 1118For After-School Registrations, Billing, and Payment inquiries please contact the FINANCE TEAM:
Monica Roa, Finance Team Manager
305-357-4000 Ext. 1035
William Salazar, Finance Associate
305-357-4000 Ext. 1128
Yuneisys Ramos Pita, Finance Associate
305-357-4000 Ext. 1237