Children climbing a tree at their after school program in Miami Shores

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

The Backyard

MIAMI SHORES

"Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning.”

-Diane Ackerman

After School Program 

Kids 2.5 to 5 years old are welcome to join us.

Children playing at the backyard in their after school program in Miami Shores

Miami Shores

Drop-Off


Wednesdays

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

What OPPORTUNITIES will YOUR CHILD EXPERIENCE in this AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM?

In this magic and drop PLAYTIME, kids will explore the Backyard stations in a free manner while SOCIALIZING with other kids and developing LANGUAGE and GROSS AND FINE MOTOR skills.

The Backyard has the following stations: 🎨 Painting Corner, 🥣 Mud Kitchen, 🏝️ Beach Play Area, 🧠 Creativity Tables, 🦋 Butterfly & Fairy Garden, and 🏡 Treehouse Playground.

Year Schedule 2024/25

  • ☀️ Upcoming Season:

    August 27, 2025 through January 21, 2026.

    • Sessions will be offered Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

    • Registration: $75 per child with sibling discount. (%5)

      Once the registration fee is paid, the cost per class is $50.

      💌 Register via Venmo: The Backyard @AnagiZselle. Include your name, contact number, and child's age in the note. ($75)

      I'll be sure to reach out to you by text or email within the next 24 hours to discuss class payments.

    • The season includes a total of 19 classes at $50 each.

    • We kindly request a commitment to the full season.

    • 💸 We offer the option to pay in installments.🦋 Do reach out if interested. We would love to hear from you! 🫶🏾

    • Space is limited to 12 children per class.

    • Our After School Program will be closed on November 27 and 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.

    • We’ll also have a holiday break from December 22 through January 2, with classes resuming on January 5.

    Do you want to join us for a single class?

    • Your child is welcome to join us for a single class.

      Cost per single class: $60.

      If the class happens to be full, I'll be sure to contact you so you won't miss out on the next one.

      💌 Sign up via Venmo: The Backyard @AnagiZselle. In the note, include your name, contact number, and child's age. ($60)

* Registration fee: $75.

* Once the registration fee is paid, the cost per class is $50.

* Cost per single class: $60.

* You can make payments for classes via Venmo by clicking on either of the two buttons above.

* We offer the option to pay in installments. Do reach out if interested. We would love to hear from you!

  • "We must give childhood back to children. Children must be allowed to follow their inborn drives to play and explore so that they can grow into intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically strong and resilient adults."

    Dr. Peter Gray

  • "The more risks you allow your child to take, the better they learn to take care of themselves."

    Roald Dahl

  • "Think of playtime like an innovation lab where tomorrow's civilization is being actively designed."

    Jordan Shapiro

  • "Free play gives children an outlet to express their emotions and feelings and helps them develop a sense of who they are."