Published: July 8, 2024
Kudos to these South Florida Family Favorite Activities — from enrichment and tutoring to party places and indoor playgrounds — that SFFL readers voted as their number one picks.
Favorite Arts Program
Broadway Kids Studio
Group classes, private lessons, after-school programs, camps, and competitions in musical theater and dance for kids of all ages. 9042 W. State Road 84, Davie, 954-693-7500, http://www.broadwaykidsstudio.com
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Classes, camps and intensives in performance, improv, musical theater and dance for all ages. Scholarships available. 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222, http://www.browardcenter.org
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Inclusive arts experiences with theater-based performances, classes, workshops and Camp Arsht. Hosts AileyCamp program. 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-468-2000, http://www.arshtcenter.org
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Programs include Broadway Reach, Spotlight on Young Musicians, workshops, classes, and summer programs. 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-832-7469, http://www.kravis.org
Favorite Indoor Playground
Xtreme Action Park
This massive 200,000-square-foot venue offers extreme fun with a half-mile track, virtual reality escape room, ropes course, trampoline park, roller skating rink, laser tag, bowling and an arcade. 5300 Powerline Rd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-751-7487, http://www.xtremeactionpark.com
Sky Zone
Trampoline park with freestyle jumping, skyslam, dodgeball, ninja warrior course and foam zone. Special programs include Little Leapers and Light Up the Night. Locations: 5450 NW 82 Ave., Doral, and 10200 SW 186 St., Cutler Bay, http://www.skyzone.com
La-La Land
15,000-square-foot space with a three-level indoor play structure, soft play rides, and interactive games for toddlers and children. 11411 W Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, 561-465-2980, http://www.lalalandkidz.com
Favorite After School Program or Activity
David Posnack JCC
For kindergarten to eighth grade, activities include arts and crafts, game room, computer lab, playground, homework sessions and Premium After School Sports (PASS). Teen JCrew for middle schoolers includes fitness, swimming and a Leadership-in-Training program. 5850 S. Pine Island Rd., Davie, 954-434-0499, http://www.dpjcc.org
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
A 250,000-square-foot center with activities in four buildings covering ocean, Everglades, and outer space themes. Programs include field trips, workshops, camps, science-themed parties and a Tech Lab. 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-434-9600, http://www.frostscience.org
Adolph & Rose Levis JCC
Extracurricular activities include sports, musical theater and swimming. Early Childhood Learning Center offers programs from Baby & Me to Pre-K. 9801 Donna Klein Blvd., Boca Raton, 561-852-3200, http://www.levisjcc.org
Favorite Local Camp Program
Camp Kadima at David Posnack JCC
Offers activities such as swimming, yoga, arts and crafts, karate, science, cooking, music and more. Weekly events include bounce houses, water slides, karaoke, food court day and spirit days. 5850 South Pine Island Road, Davie, 954-420-6197, http://www.dpjcc.org
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Science-packed weeklong camps for ages 5-15. 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-434-9600, http://www.frostscience.org
American Heritage Summer Camp
Day camp for ages 3-14 includes robotics, video production, drama, tennis, swimming, lacrosse and more. The summer education program offers enrichment and reinforcement programs. 6200 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach, 561-495-7272, http://www.ahsummerprograms.com
Favorite Academic Enrichment/Tutoring Program
Kumon
Math and reading programs that build critical, self-learning skills through worksheets and step-by-step advancement. 19 Broward County locations, http://www.kumon.com
Michael-Ann Russell JCC
After-school program for kindergarten to grade 5, offering a safe, creative environment with supervised homework time, following the Miami-Dade County Public School calendar. 18900 NE 25th Ave., North Miami Beach, 305-932-4200, http://www.marjcc.org
International College Counselors
Helps children reach their college goals with advice on test preparation, essay writing, and more. Locations in Boca Raton, Wellington and West Palm Beach, http://www.internationalcollegecounselors.com
Favorite Infant/Toddler Enrichment Program
David Posnack JCC – Susan & Saul Singer Early Childhood Learning Center
Includes 21 state-of-the-art classrooms, The Nest for infants and toddlers, and various play and learning areas. 5850 South Pine Island Rd., Davie, 954-420-6197, http://www.dpjcc.org
Michael-Ann Russell JCC
Comprehensive program for infants through kindergarten in an inclusive, play-based environment. 18900 NE 25 Ave., North Miami Beach, 305-932-4200, http://www.marjcc.org
YMCA of the Palm Beaches
Swim classes for children of all ages, with low instructor-to-student ratios, focusing on life-saving skills. Gleneagles Aquatic Center, 2728 Lake Worth Rd., 561-968-9622, http://www.ymcapalmbeaches.org