The Barnyard After School and Summer Programs provide a safe and welcoming environment, giving children the opportunity to express themselves in the following areas. All Programs are FREE to children and their families.

Academics

• Daily homework assistance
• Individual tutoring with America Reads Program
• Computer classes
• Debate Club conducted by Carrollton students. Topics include: the war in Iraq, genocide in Rwanda and Darfur and global warming.

Social Skills

• Conflict Resolution Workshops with the Peace Education Foundation
  

Barnyard Children’s Art Collective

• Through art children learn discipline, self-esteem, collaboration and problem solving. The Collective has several ongoing projects with Miami-based artist Lynne Golob Gelfman.

Cultural Enrichment

• Fieldtrips to: Museum of Science, Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Biscayne Nature Center, Miami Art Museum, Historical Museum of Southern Florida, etc.
• Black history and cultural heritage programs
• Steel pan drumming classes

Health & Fitness

• Nutritious snacks
• Ballet, African and modern dance
• Summer swimming lessons

Outreach & Adult Community

1. Parenting/Self-esteem workshops, are required before parents can enroll their children at The Barnyard.
2. Financial literacy and home ownership workshops
3. Social Service Referrals: Coconut Grove Cares maintains close working relationships with agencies providing social services.
4. Growing up in Multicultural Miami, a social justice initiative in collaboration with Carrollton School, addresses cultural communication gaps.

The Barnyard Community Center Hours