• Youth Arts in the Parks

    A Program of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

     

  • Youth Arts in the Parks Registration Form

    Youth Arts in the Parks Registration Form

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    Welcome to the Youth Arts in the Parks Registration Platform, 

    Scroll to bottom of page and click “CONTINUE” to begin registration process. Approximate form completion time is 10 minutes. Complete one form per child.

    Youth Arts in the Parks is an inclusive, socially oriented arts program for children and youth ages 6-17 with and without disabilities (young adults with disabilities welcome up to age 22). This fun and educational program, led by professional artists/art teachers, certified instructors, and disability experts, offers art classes in an out-of-school setting. Youth Arts in the Parks offers two-hour Saturday morning sessions at six locations throughout Miami-Dade County, with class options including animation, creative arts and movement, and visual arts. 

    Description of Class Options:

    Animation Arts:  The Animation Arts classes teach students the basics of digital animation using industry standard software, including character development, storyboarding, animation, editing, sound effects and post production.

    Creative Arts & Movement: The Creative Arts & Movement class incorporates creative expression through music/singing, dance/movement, theatre and poetry/spoken word. 

    Visual Arts:  The visual arts classes focus on creating 2-D and 3-D art, such as drawing, painting, mixed media, fiber, and collage.

    Youth Arts in the Parks Fall Creative Club

    Program Fees (non-refundable): $40 Miami-Dade Residents, $300 Non-Residents

    📅 Session Dates: September 12, 2026 – December 12, 2026

    📍 Locations:

    Animation Arts (NORTH): Sandrell Rivers Theater | 6103 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33127

    Animation Arts (SOUTH): West Kendall Regional Library | 10201 Hammocks Blvd #159, Miami, FL 33196

    Creative Arts & Movement (CENTRAL): The Women’s Park | 10251 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33172

    Creative Arts & Movement (SOUTH): William Dickinson Community Center | 1601 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030

    Visual Arts (NORTH): Oak Grove Park | 690 NE 159th St, Miami, FL 33162

    Visual Arts (SOUTH): Camp Matacumbe | 13841 SW 120th St, Miami, FL 33186


    🕘 Class Schedule: Saturdays, 9:30–11:30 AM
    💻 Virtual Orientation/Meet & Greet: Saturday, September 5, 2026 via Zoom at 11 am
    🎭 Culminating Event Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026

    Online registration closes September 5, 2026. Registration must be fully completed, and payment must be made in full to secure student participation in the program. 

    Registration confirmations with payment instructions will be sent via email within 10 business days of submitting registration form(s), in the order in which they were received.

    For more information, please contact:
    Ivette Dominguez - (305) 375-5062 |  Ivette.Dominguez@miamidade.gov (English/Español)

    Christina Tassy – (305) 375-4986 | Christina.Tassy@miamidade.gov | (Kreyòl)

    For more information visit: Youth Arts in the Parks | Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.

     

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  • Youth Arts in the Parks Registration Form

    Youth Arts in the Parks Registration Form

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Home area location*
  • Would you be interested in volunteering as an aide to assist with children/youth in the program?*
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    Youth Arts in the Parks Registration Form

  • Date
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  • Is the student a resident of Miami-Dade County?*
  • Select Participant Type*
  • Does the student qualify for free or reduced lunch or receive SNAP, Medicaid or SSI benefits? (Although all students are required to pay the program fees, this information is helpful to us for planning and reporting purposes.)*
  • Class Selection (Select only one option). Make sure you select the appropriate class / experience level / age group from the course selections above. Note: class size is limited and varies per location.*
  • Youth Arts in the Parks Registration Form

    Youth Arts in the Parks Registration Form

  • Technology / Virtual Classes

    The following questions pertain to students in the Animation - Intermediate/Advanced class that will be held virtually. As a contingency, parents/guardians of students who will be attending in-person classes are also being asked to complete these questions in the event that classes need to be moved to a virtual setting due to COVID-19 precautions.
  • Does the student have internet access?*
  • Does the student have access to a personal computer or laptop?*
  • Does the student have access to an iPad or tablet?*
  • Does the student have a web camera?*
  • Does the student have an audio headset and microphone?*
  • If needed for the VIRTUAL Animation - Intermediate/Advanced class, does the student wish to borrow any of the following devices?*

  • For the virtual Animation - Intermediate/Advanced class, students will need: access to a computer with a good Wi-Fi connection, web camera, audio headsets, paper & pencil. A lending program is available on a limited basis for those students needing to borrow a laptop for the VIRTUAL Animation class only.

  • For virtual classes: Will someone be present during the virtual classes to assist the student?*

  • Note: during virtual classes a parent or guardian must be present to provide in-person assistance for students.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

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    Youth Arts in the Parks Registration Form

  • Child/Youth - Tee Shirt Size*
  • Child/Youth Gender*
  • Child/Youth Race Ethnicity*
  • Mark all languages your child/youth speaks*
  • Child/Youth Grade*
  • What conditions, if any, does the student have that are expected to last for a year or more?*
  • Please select all conditions that apply if your child requires an action plan for Allergy, Asthma, Epilepsy/Seizure, or any other medical condition in the event of an emergency.*
  • If you selected any of the conditions on the previous question, please indicate the primary condition.*
  • Do any of the conditions noted make it harder for your child/youth to do things that others of the same age can do?*
    • Allergy Section Collapse 

    • Allergy Action Plan

    • D.O.B.:*
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    • ASTHMATIC?*

    • *High risk for severe reaction

    • Check signs of allergic reaction pertinent to your child:*
    • The severity of symptoms can quickly change. All above symptoms can potentially progress to a life-threatening situation.*

    • ACTION FOR MINOR REACTION:

      1. If symptoms are , give my child        medication/dose/route

      Then call:

      2. Mother   , Father    or emergency contact
      3. Dr.         at            

      If condition does not improve within ten minutes, follow steps for Major Reaction below.

    • ACTION FOR MAJOR REACTION:

      1. If ingestion/contact is suspected and/or symptom(s) are:   *, give   *      IMMEDIATELY!

      Then call 911

      2. Rescue Squad (ask for advanced life support)
      3. Mother   *, Father   *, or emergency contact
      4. Dr.   * at   *           

    • Date*
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    • Asthma Section Collapse 

    • Asthma Action Plan

    • DOB:*
       - -
    • Phone:*
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    • Asthma Severity Classification:*
    • Asthma Triggers:*

    • Exercise

    • GREEN ZONE: Doing Well

      Symptomps

      • Breathing is good

      • No cough or wheeze

      • Can work and play

      • Sleeps all night

    • Control Medications*

    • Peak Flow Meter

      More than 80% of personal best or   *   

    • YELLOW ZONE: Getting Worse | Contact Physician if using quick relief more than 2 times per week.

      • Some problems breathing

      • Cough, wheeze or chest tight

      • Problems working or playing

      • Wake at night

    • Continue Control Medicines and add:*

    • Peak Flow Meter

      More than 80% of personal best or   *   to   *   

    • If your symptoms (and peak flow, if used) return to Green Zone after one hour of the quick relief treatment, THEN
      • Take quick-relief medication every 4 hours for 1 to 2 days           
      • Change your long-term control medicines by   *        
      • Contact your physician for follow-up care

    • If your symptoms (and peak flow, if used) DO NOT return to GREEN ZONE after 1 hour of quick relief treatment, THEN
      • Take quick-relief treatment again         
      • Change your long-term control medicines by   *        
      • Call your physician/Health Care provider within   * hours of modifying your medication routine  

    • RED ZONE: Medical Alert

      Symptoms

      • Lots of problems breathing

      • Cannot work or play

      • Getting worse instead of better

      • Medicine is not helping

    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Continue Control Medicines and add:*

    • Peak Flow Meter

      Between 0 to 50% of personal best of   *   to   *   

    • Go to the hospital or call for an ambulance if:
      • Still in the red zone after 15 minutes      
      • If you have not been able to reach your physician/health care provider for help           
      •   *   

    • Call an ambulance immediately if the following danger signs are present:
      • Trouble walking/talking due to shortness of breath     
      • Lips of fingernails are blue          
      *

    • Seizure Section Collapse 

    • Seizure Action Plan

    • D.O.B.:*
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    • Has the child been treated in the emergency room due to seizures?*
    • Has the child stayed overnight in the hospital due to their seizures?*
    • Medications to be administered:*

    • Emergency Procedure

    • This Seizure Action Plan will be updated/revised whenever medications of child’s health status changes.

    • Call 911 if:*
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Date*
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    Youth Arts in the Parks Registration Form

  • Sensory Processing

  • How comfortable is the student with getting messy?*
  • Is the student upset by or averse to any of the following sensory inputs? Check all that apply.*

  • Attention / Transition

  • For how many consecutive minutes at a time can the student work independently?*
  • Is the student able to transition easily from one activity to another?*

  • Favorite / Least Favorite Activities

  • Youth Arts in the Parks Registration Form

    Youth Arts in the Parks Registration Form

  • Self Help Skills and Accommodations

  • Computer Skills: Is the student able to use a computer independently?*
  • To support your child/youth’s successful participation in this program, in what areas might they need extra assistance? (mark all that apply)*

  • If you noted any areas of extra assistance needed, please be sure to speak individually with the program staff about your child’s needs and how the program can meet them.

  • What are the main ways in which your child communicates? (mark all that apply)*
  • What, if any, help does your child/youth receive at this time? (mark all that apply)*
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    Youth Arts in the Parks Registration Form

  • Please fill out all columns below with the required Emergency Contact information and Authorization Pick-Up information. (Children will not be released to any person not listed below)*

  • Medical Verification and Consent in the event of an Emergency:

    I hereby give permission to the physicians selected by AKI Youth Arts in the Parks to order X-rays, routine tests, and treatment for my child in the event I cannot be reached in an emergency. I give permission to the physician to hospitalize, secure proper treatment for, and order injection, anesthesia, and/or surgery if needed. I attest my child is physically able to participate in all activities, verified by a licensed doctor, and consent to necessary medical treatment. I understand activities involve risk and voluntarily assume all risk, with personal insurance as primary coverage.

  • Date*
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    Youth Arts in the Parks Registration Form

  • MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS - ALL KIDS INCLUDED
    MEDIA RELEASE CONSENT FORM / RELEASE OF LIABILITY
    All Kids Included – Accessible Arts Experiences for Kids (AKI) promotes inclusive arts and cultural programs in school settings and throughout the community so that kids of all abilities and their families can participate fully in the arts.
    Youth Arts in the Parks is part of the All Kids Included Initiative and is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and in part through grant funding provided by The Taft Foundation and The Children’s Trust.
    Youth Arts in the Parks is presented in partnership with Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces, Miami-Dade Public Library System, The Sandrell Rivers Theater, and Arts for Learning/Miami, with support from The Taft Foundation and The Children’s Trust.
    Please be advised that during the program your child may be photographed, videotaped, or interviewed at various All Kids Included (AKI) sponsored activities. With your consent, the photograph, video or interview may be reproduced and released for use by Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs / All Kids Included and the partner organizations listed above in the media, i.e., newspapers, brochures, videos, television, the internet, websites and social medial platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.

  • Student Information*
  • Media Consent*

  • Release of liability, waiver of claims, assumption of risks, and indemnity agreement *  *    
     I agree to the release of liability, waiver of claims, assumption of risks, and indemnity agreement as described below
    I agree to the following release of liability as a participant in an in-person and/or online program with Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs - All Kids Included and Arts for Learning/Miami. In case of any injury to registrant associated with an activity involving Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs - All Kids Included, Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces, Miami-Dade County Public Library System, The Sandrell Rivers Theater, and Arts for Learning/Miami, the registrant and contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless, and hereby release, discharge and acquit Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs - All Kids Included, Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces, Miami-Dade County Public Library System, The Sandrell Rivers Theater, and Arts for Learning/Miami (and their respective directors, officers, members, employees, agents, teaching artists and independent contractors) from and against any and all claims, damages and liabilities resulting from or associated with said injury or the treatment of said injury. By signing this release, I acknowledge I have read and fully understand this agreement and intend my electronic signature to be an unconditional and complete release of liability. I also acknowledge that my electronic signature has the same force and effect as an original signature.

  • Date*
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  • By clicking ‘Submit,’ you confirm that your registration is complete and will be processed. Please review all information before submitting.

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