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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
BROWARD COUNTY

ABOUT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IN BROWARD

BROWARD AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS

The Y’s Youth Development in Broward offers afterschool programs that 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.

youth development in broward & miami dade
ELEMENTARY
MIDDLE SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
SPECIAL NEEDS
SUMMER CAMP

Our Youth Development Broward County Funders & Partners

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21st Century Logo
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Nicklaus Children's
city of pembroke pines
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CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM

ELEMENTARY - INCLUSION PROGRAM

The Ys General 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 and summer camp 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.

REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
AC Perry K-8 6850 SW 34th Street, Miramar FL 33023
Bethune Elementary 2400 Meade St, Hollywood, FL 33020
Castle Hill Elementary 2640 NW 46th Ave Lauderhill, FL 33313
Charles Drew Elementary 1000 NW 31st Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Deerfield Park Elementary 650 SW 3rd Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Dillard Elementary 2330 NW 12th Court, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311
James S. Hunt Elementary 901 North 69th Way, Hollywood FL 33024
L.A. Lee YMCA / Mizell Community Center 1409 NW 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
C. Robert Markham Elementary 3250 NW 12th PL, 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 Elementary 800 NW 13th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Walker Elementary 1001 NW 4th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
West Hollywood 6301 Hollwood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33024

KATANIA MILLER at (954) 623-5555, ext. 1218 or MARQUES BROWN at (954) 625-5016

MIDDLE SCHOOL - FORCE PROGRAM

Teen club programs are 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. Activities and Clubs include:

This program offers:

  • Success Coaching Services/Case Management
  • Academic Enrichment
  • STEAM (Project Base Learning)
  • Science/Technology
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Character Development
  • Health and Well-Being

Activities include:

  • Homework Support/Tutoring
  • Community Service
  • Life Skills/Social Competency
  • Teen Outreach Program (TOP)
  • Cultural Art Activities
  • Field Trips
  • Career Development
Coral Springs Middle 10300 Wiles Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33076
Dillard 6-12 – BrowardUp 2501 NW 11th St. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Lauderdale Lakes Middle – BrowardUp 3911 NW 30th Ave. Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33309
Parkway Middle 3600 NW 5th Ct. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Sawgrass Middle 12500 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33065
Westpine Middle – United Way 9393 NW 50th St. Sunrise, FL 33351

KAYTRINA ALLEN at (954) 623-5555, ext. 1219

MARQUES BROWN at (954) 625-5016 

REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Registrants must also fill out an Intake / Assessment form with Success Coach. 

HIGH SCHOOL - LEAP PROGRAM

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
Blanche Ely High School 1201 NW 6th Ave Pompano Beach Florida 33060
Dillard High School 9151 NW 2nd St, Plantation, FL 33324
 Hallandale High School 720 NW 9th Ave, Hallandale, FL 33009
Stranahan High School 1800 Southwest 5th Place, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312
Coral Springs High School 7201 West Sample Road, Coral Springs FL 33065
Stranahan High School 1800 Southwest 5th Place, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312
J.P. Taravella High School 10600 Riverside Drive, Coral Springs FL 33071
McArthur High School 6501 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33024/td>
Plantation High School 6901 NW 16th Street, Plantation, FL 33313
Boyd Anderson High School 3050 NW 41st Street, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33309
Piper High School 8000 NW 44th Street, Sunrise FL 33351
 
 
 
American Preparatory Academy 4850 S Pine Island Rd, Davie, FL 33328
City of Plantation – Central Park9151 NW 2nd St, Plantation, FL 33324
Cypress Bay High School18600 Vist Park Blvd., Weston FL 33332
Everglades High School17100 SW 48th Ct, Miramar, FL 33027
Hallandale High School720 NW 9th Ave, Hallandale, FL 33009
Stranahan High School1800 Southwest 5th Place, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312
Taravella High School10600 Riverside Drive, Coral Springs FL 33071
 
 
 

Contact STACEY MARTIN at (954) 623-5555, ext. 1054 or META HONORAT, ext. 1526

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REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIAL NEEDS

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 
American Preparatory Academy  4850 S Pine Island Rd, Davie, FL 33328
Atlantic West Elementary 301 NW 69th Terrace, Margate FL 33063
Castle Hill Elementary 2640 NW 46th Ave Lauderhill, FL 33313
Country Isles Elementary 2300 Country Isles Road, Weston Florida 33326
Cypress Park, City of Coral Springs 1300 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs FL 33065
Deerfield Park Elementary 650 SW 3rd Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Hollywood Park Elementary 901 North 69th Way, Hollywood FL 33024
James S. Hunt Elementary 3250 NW 12th Place, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Maplewood Elementary 9850 Ramblewood Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Bethune Elementary 2400 Meade St, Hollywood, FL 33020
Oakland Park Elementary 936 NE 33rd Street, Oakland Park, FL 33334
Park Springs Elementary 5800 NW 66th Terrace, Coral Springs, FL 33067
Pasadena Lakes Elementary 8801 Pasadena Lakes Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Pines Lakes Elementary 10300 Johnson Street, Pembroke Pines FL 33026
Pinewood Elementary SN 1600 SW 83rd Ave, North Lauderdale, FL 33068
Plantation Elementary 651 NW 42nd Avenue Plantation, FL 33317
Rotary Park – City of Hollywood 3150 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL 33021
Silver Lakes Elementary 2300 SW 173rd Avenue, Miramar, FL 33029
Silver Ridge Elementary SN 9100 SW 36th Street, Davie, FL 33328
Sunset Lakes Elementary SN 18400 SW 25th St. Miramar, Fl 33029
Walter C Young Middle SN 901 NW 129th Avenue Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
West Hollywood Elementary 6301 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33024
Wingate Oaks Center 1211 NW 33rd Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Contact TERESA SPITLER at (954) 623-5555, ext. 1242 or THOMASINA LOUISSAINT ext. 1223

REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Registrants must also fill out an intake form supplied by the contact supervisor.

STEP (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
American Preparatory Academy  4850 S Pine Island Rd, Davie, FL 33328
City of Plantation – Central Park 9151 NW 2nd St, Plantation, FL 33324
Cypress Bay High School 18600 Vist Park Blvd., Weston FL 33332
Everglades High School 17100 SW 48th Ct, Miramar, FL 33027
Hallandale High School 720 NW 9th Ave, Hallandale, FL 33009
Stranahan High School 1800 Southwest 5th Place, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312
Taravella High School 10600 Riverside Drive, Coral Springs FL 33071

Contact Shamonica Jones at 954-701-9955

REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Registrants must also fill out an intake form supplied by the contact supervisor.

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