About
Youth Arts in the Parks is an inclusive, socially-oriented arts program for children and youth ages 617 with and without disabilities, and young adults with disabilities are welcome up to age 22. Its activities include Animation Arts with digital animation, character development, storyboarding, editing, sound effects, and post production; Creative Arts & Movement with music, singing, dance, theatre, and poetry or spoken word; and Visual Arts with drawing, painting, mixed media, fiber, collage, and other 2-D and 3-D art. The program also includes a Creative Arts Summer Camp.
Programs
- Youth Arts in the Parks — children and youth ages 6–17 with and without disabilities; young adults with disabilities are welcome up to age 22 · spring and fall: two-hour Saturday morning sessions at six locations throughout Miami-Dade County; summer: Creative Arts Summer Camp · Inclusive, socially-oriented arts program led by professional artists, art teachers, certified instructors, and disability experts
- Animation Arts — children and youth ages 6–17 with and without disabilities; young adults with disabilities are welcome up to age 22 · spring and fall: Saturdays, 9:30–11:30 AM · Animation classes teaching digital animation using industry standard software, including character development, storyboarding, animation, editing, sound effects and post production
- Creative Arts & Movement — children and youth ages 6–17 with and without disabilities; young adults with disabilities are welcome up to age 22 · spring and fall: Saturdays, 9:30–11:30 AM · Class incorporates creative expression through music/singing, dance/movement, theatre and poetry/spoken word
- Visual Arts — children and youth ages 6–17 with and without disabilities; young adults with disabilities are welcome up to age 22 · spring and fall: Saturdays, 9:30–11:30 AM · Visual arts classes focus on creating 2-D and 3-D art, such as drawing, painting, mixed media, fiber, and collage
- Creative Arts Summer Camp — participants with and without disabilities · summer · More immersive summer experience to further develop creativity and artistic skills in an inclusive environment
At a glance
- Ages: 6–18 years old
- Current session: Youth Arts in the Parks 2026 Fall Creative Club (Sep 12–Dec 12, 2026)
- General schedule: During the spring and fall seasons, the program offers two-hour Saturday morning sessions at six locations throughout Miami-Dade County. In the summer, it expands to include a Creative Arts Summer Camp.
About the provider
During the spring and fall, the program offers two-hour Saturday morning sessions at six locations throughout Miami-Dade County, and in the summer it expands to a Creative Arts Summer Camp. It is presented by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs All Kids Included initiative in partnership with Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Therapeutic, Recreation & Inclusion, Miami-Dade Public Library System, The Sandrell Rivers Theater, and Arts for Learning/Miami.
What families say
“My favorite part of Youth Arts in the Parks is my best friend Noah.” — Spencer, age 9
Last updated October 15, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.