Description:

American Children’s Orchestras for Peace, Inc. (ACOP) 2016-17 OOS programs provides instruction to underprivileged children as well as children with special needs in schools, parks, and community centers to break the cycle of poverty and hopelessness that often leads to juvenile violence. This year-round program is designed to provide instruments, free lessons of literacy, homework, fitness activities, enrichment to underserved, at-risk children in Miami-Dade County, in addition as using music to improve individual achievement, social skills and parental involvement.

Children will enjoy the Reader's Theater, a method base of reading a story aloud, like a play, without memorization, to improve reading skills in a fun and engaging way. Among others, ZUMBA for children Physical Activity Program. Children will be motivated, happy and safe.

All sites & parks are accessible to individuals with special needs. Program runs during the 39 weeks public school year.

General Information

Hours:

3:00pm-6:00pm, Mon-Fri,

Intake Process:

Call main number during business hours (9:30am-6:00pm) for intake details.

Program Fees:

Free

Languages:

English, Spanish

Eligibility:

Students in 1st-5th grade attending Bridge Prep Academy with or without disabilities.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No