A Field Based Enrichment Center for Non Traditional Learners
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If you are looking for support on your journey of discovery for non-traditional learning, then please explore our catalog of opportunities and join us!
academic coaching
Montessori Workshop & Coaching
Success Coaching - Middle & High School
Success Coaching - Upper Elementary
Success Coaching (Air): Montessori (Lower Elementary)
Time: 1pm-3pm
Dates: M, W, F
Ages: 5, up to age 8 (with some exceptions)
Max. # Participants: 5 Per Guide
Location: MDC Green Urban Living Center
Guide: Cecilia P.
Fees: $1,120 Semester or $280 per month (scholarships available)
Required Materials: workbook, journal, art kit, and garden kit.
Info: Montessori workshop guidance is an important step in building autonomy. Students will be guided by the Socratic method to learn the basic academic foundations in our state of the art Montessori Workshop, Children’s Garden, and Library.
Success Coaching - Upper Elementary
Success Coaching - Middle & High School
Success Coaching - Upper Elementary
Success Coaching (Water): Upper Elementary
Time: 3x a week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1:15pm-2:50pm
Ages: 8-11
Max. # Participants: 5-8
Location: GFA
Guide: Lara P.
Fee: Fee is waived for program participants who are enrolled in one or more courses.
Description: Through individual coaching, students will build autonomy and learn to be the drivers of their own education. Students will do an initial diagnostic assessment at the beginning of the year and an end-of-year assessment, with check-ins throughout the year. Students will work on time management skills, on planning skills and will discuss the importance of emotional and physical wellbeing. Students will also use this time to work on their personalized goals.
Success Coaching - Middle & High School
Success Coaching - Middle & High School
Success Coaching - Middle & High School
Success Coaching (Fire & Earth): Middle through Pre-College
Time: 3x a week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1:15pm-2:45pm
Ages: 12-18
Max. # Participants: 5-8
Location: MDC cafeteria
Guide: Orianne
Fee: Fee is waived for program participants who are enrolled in one or more courses.
Description: Through individual coaching, students will build autonomy and learn to be the drivers of their own education. Students will do an initial diagnostic assessment at the beginning of the year and an end-of-year assessment, with check-ins throughout the year. Students will bring their own academic projects and receive some academic support and guidance. Students will work on time management skills, on planning skills and will discuss the importance of emotional and physical wellbeing. They will also explore areas such as gratitude, relationships, social media and current events. during occasional group discussions.
academic enrichment
Montessori Mathematics
Montessori Parent & Child Workshop
Montessori Reading & Literacy
Montessori: Applied Mathematics
Time: 9:30am-12pm (2.5 hours)
Dates: Mondays
Ages: 5, up to age 12
Max. # Participants: 5 Per Guide
Location: Montessori Workshop, Building 300
Guide: Cecilia P.
Fee: $470 per semester or $116 Per Month
Info: Montessori workshop guidance is an important step in building autonomy. Parents and their children will be coached by Socratic method to learn the basic academic foundations of sensorial and math and how it relates to other areas of life in our state of the art Montessori Workshop.
Montessori Reading & Literacy
Montessori Parent & Child Workshop
Montessori Reading & Literacy
Montessori: Learning to Read, Phonemic Awareness for Beginner and Emergent Readers
Time: 9:30am-12pm (2.5 hours)
Dates: Wednesdays
Ages: 5, up to age 12
Max. # Participants: 5 Per Guide
Location: Montessori Workshop, Building 300
Guide: Cecilia P.
Fee: $470 per semester or $116 Per Month
Info: Montessori workshop guidance is an important step in building autonomy. Parents and their children will be coached by Socratic method to learn the basic academic foundations of reading and how it relates to other areas of life in our state of the art Montessori Workshop.
Montessori Parent & Child Workshop
Montessori Parent & Child Workshop
Montessori Parent & Child Workshop
Montessori Education Coaching for Parent & Child
Time: 10am-11:50pm
Dates: M, W, F
Ages: 3 to 9
Max. # Participants: 5 Families Per Guide, chaperone must attend
Location: Montessori Workshop, Building 300
Guide: Cecilia P.
Fee: $400 per semester or $100 Per Month
Info: Montessori workshop guidance is an important step in building autonomy. Parents and their children will be coached by Socratic method to learn the basic academic foundations in our state of the art Montessori Workshop.
Phonemic Awareness 1:1 Sessions
Practical Literature & Communication
Montessori Parent & Child Workshop
Phonemic Awareness for Emerging/Beginning Readers & Spellers
Time: 30-45 minute, one-on-one intensive sessions scheduled with the coach.
Dates: M-F
Ages: 4+ to 18
Max. # Participants: 1 Child Per Guide
Location: Determined by Tutor and Student/Parent
Guide: Cecilia P.
Fee: Per Individual Session $35
Info: An Orton-Gillingham and Montessori influenced simultaneously multisensory explicit and systemic phonics intervention for struggling and emerging learners Students will receive intensive one on one coaching.
Practical Literature & Communication
Practical Literature & Communication
Practical Literature & Communication
Literature and Communication
Time: 1x a week: Friday, 9.45am-10.45pm
Ages: 11-15
Max. # Participants: 5-8
Location: GFA & Miami Public Libraries
Guide: Orianne and Library Staff
Fee: $175 per semester or $15 per session
Description: Students will learn how to navigate everyday literature, from newspapers, magazines and advertisements to chapter books, poetry and nonfiction books. They will learn to identify sources; they will discuss perspectives and genres and they will improve their oral and written communication skills. Based on students’ interests, students will be given the opportunity to create a book club, visit libraries and work with librarians.
Pre-College Readiness
Practical Literature & Communication
Practical Literature & Communication
Dual Enrollment Readiness
Time: 1x a week: Wednesday, 10.45am-12pm, 15 sessions
Ages: 12-18 / prerequisites: students must be at middle school level (6th grade minimum) and must be proficient readers.
Max. # Participants: 5-8
Location: GFA
Guide: Orianne
Fee: $175 per semester or $15 per session.
Description: Students will learn the knowledge, the skills and receive the academic preparation needed to join the dual enrollment program (program allowing homeschoolers and students attending public, private or charter schools to simultaneously enroll in college courses). Students will receive academic support to prepare for the Accuplacer test (reading, writing and some support for arithmetic, algebra and quantitative reasoning). Students will do career exploration with self-assessment tools (values, interests, personality, aptitude); they will learn time management skills and they will work on learning strategies, test taking strategies and transition skills. Based on students’ interest, students will be given the opportunity to meet with college advisors and/or to visit college campuses.
Students enrolled in dual enrolment courses can join this course to receive support (academic, planning, wellbeing).
Journalism
Perfect My English!
Perfect My English!
Journalism
Time: 2x a week: Monday and Friday, 11am-12pm
Ages: 11-15 / prerequisites: students must be able to write texts autonomously; students must be able to self-regulate while using technology; students must be able to interact/interview peers and adults independently.
Max. # Participants: 5-8
Location: GFA
Guide: Orianne
Fee: $350 per semester or $90 per month
Description: Students will discuss and report on current events, public issues, personalities, cultures and entertainment. They will learn the difference between media and news; they will discuss what makes a story newsworthy and they will discover the anatomy of a newspaper and a story. They will develop interviewing skills, writing skills and oral presentation skills. Finally, students will discover the role of photography and social media in journalism. Based on students’ interest, they will be given the opportunity to create a school newspaper.
Perfect My English!
Perfect My English!
Perfect My English!
English for Speakers of Other Languages
Time: 2x a week: Wednesday and Friday, 3pm-4pm
Ages: 10-15 / prerequisite: ability to speak and write basic English
Max. # Participants: 10
Location: GFA
Guide: Orianne
Fee: $350 per semester or $90 per month
Description: Non-native speakers of English will improve their proficiency in listening, speaking, writing and reading English. Students will discuss cultural differences. They will improve their skills to use English as a communication tool to express views, opinions, values and beliefs and to understand another person’s culture, outlook and way of doing things.
This is an intermediate course. One-on-one or group classes might be available for beginner or advanced students.
Francais - French
Perfect My English!
Spanish - Espanol (Beginner)
French as a Foreign Language
Time: 2x a week: Monday 9.45am-10.45am, Wednesday 3pm-4pm
Ages: 11-15
Max. # Participants: 10
Location: GFA
Guide: Orianne
Fee: $350 per semester or $90 per month
Description: Non-native speakers of French will acquire the knowledge and the skills needed to communicate in French in real life situations. They will work on elementary listening, writing, speaking and reading skills. Students will also discuss cultural differences and gain a greater understanding and respect for other ethnic groups. This is a beginners’ course. One-on-one or group classes might be available for intermediate or advanced students.
Spanish - Espanol (Beginner)
Spanish - Espanol (Beginner)
Spanish - Espanol (Beginner)
Spanish Beginner
Time: 3x a week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (see schedule for time information based on age)
Ages: 5-8 / 9-11 / 12-16
Max. # Participants: 8
Location: GFA
Guide: Emma S.
Fee: $350 per semester or $90 per month
Description: Non-native speakers of Spanish will acquire the knowledge and the skills needed to communicate in Spanish in real life situations. They will work on elementary listening, writing, speaking and reading skills with a Spanish native speaker teacher through art, music, and communication games.
Spanish II
Spanish - Espanol (Beginner)
Spanish II
Spanish Advanced
Time: 1x a week: Friday 10am-10.50am
Ages: 9-16
Max. # Participants: 8
Location: GFA
Guide: Emma S.
Fee: $175 per semester or $15 per session
Description: Students will acquire the knowledge and the skills needed to communicate in Spanish in real life situations to become fluent in Spanish. They will work on listening, writing, speaking and reading skills with a Spanish native speaker teacher. For students who are Spanish speakers or have previous experience with the language.
Mindfulness & Social Emotional Learning
Mindfulness & Social Emotional Learning
Mindfulness & Social Emotional Learning
Mindfulness & Social Emotional Learning
Time: 1x Week, Monday, Wednesday, 10am-11am / 11am-12pm
Ages: 5-7 /8-10 / 11-15
Max. # participants: 5-8
Location: MDC North, 300 Building
Guide: Lara P.
Fee: $175 per semester, $45 per month or $15 per session
Info: Students will engage in activities exploring a variety of age-appropriate mindful activities, and learning games and practices which will help them cultivate self-awareness and develop social-emotional skills. Mindfulness has been shown to benefit children by
increasing focus, attention, self-regulation and connection, and reducing impacts of
stress.
S.T.E.A.M & Literacy
Mindfulness & Social Emotional Learning
Mindfulness & Social Emotional Learning
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics & Storybook Literacy
Time: TBD (1 hour)
Dates: TBD
Ages: 5-9 / 10-16
Max. # Participants: 10-25
Location: Field Workshop
Guide: Claudia G.
Fee: $175 per semester or $15 per session
Info: STEM, literacy and art when combined help students retain their ability to be lifelong divergent thinkers, and problem solvers. Each month students will read a book and combine their literacy skills with STEM activities.
eSports & Math of Gaming
Mindfulness & Social Emotional Learning
eSports & Math of Gaming
eSports & Math of Gaming
Time: Monday 10am-10:50am
Dates: 50 Minutes, Weekly
Ages: 5 to 18
Max. # Participants: 10
Location: Computer Lab
Guide: Luca & Miles Advisor: TBD & Virginia
Fee: $25 per month (Minimum 6 Participants) or $100 Semester
Info: eSports gaming/tournaments and reflective evaluation of advanced practical life mathematics to build a foundation to meet college admission and placement requirements and the practical life skills.
Cooking with Confidence
Cooking with Confidence
eSports & Math of Gaming
Cooking with Confidence
Time: 10-10:50 (Ages 8+), 11-11:50 (Ages 5-8+ & Stay for Lunch in th Forest with Friends)
Dates: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Ages: 5 to 18
Max. # Participants: 10 per session
Location: Field Workshop
Guide: Florence and Andrew
Fee: TBD by Guides
Info: Students will learn to make age appropriate snacks that requires minimal adult supervision and prep time.
Student Leadership
Cooking with Confidence
Lunch in the Forest
Lunch & Learn Activity: Student Governance and Judicial Committee
Time: 12pm-1pm
Dates: Mondays
Ages: 5 to 18
Max. # Participants: -
Location: MDC Cafeteria
Guide: Virginia
Fee: Fee waived for members/regular participants
Info: Democracy and self/community goals are achieved through regular check-ins, planning and when necessary behavior regulation. During these one hour sessions students will lead and participate in their own community planning and regulation.
Lunch in the Forest
Cooking with Confidence
Lunch in the Forest
Lunch in the Forest
Time: 12-12:50pm
Dates: Monday, Wednesday & Fridays
Ages: 0-4 with parents, 5-8 drop off or parent optional
Max. # Participants: N/A
Location: Green Urban Living Center, Urban Food Forest at MDC Building 300
Guide: Cecilia P.
Fee: No Fee with Parent, $5 without parent per day, and catering available (see sign up)
Description: Students and/or their families have the option to have lunch and playtime with their friends in the forest at the Green Urban Living Center located behind Building 300. Families have the option to enroll in a hot catered lunch provided by Miami Dade College Catering services or to bring their own lunch.
Practical Mathematics
Practical Math - Advanced
Practical Math - Advanced
Practical Mathematics - Upper Elementary Foundation
Time: 11-11:50am
Dates: Monday & Wednesdays
Ages: Recommended for students 8 and older
Max. # Participants: 8 per group
Location: Building 300, Field Workshop
Guide: Mr. Henry C.
Fee: $45 month or $180 per semester, scholarships available
Info: Math intervention and tutoring with the goal of building a foundation to meet college admission and placement requirements and the practical life skills of operating a small business, commiserate with their cognitive level.
Practical Math - Advanced
Practical Math - Advanced
Practical Math - Advanced
Practical Mathematics - (Advanced) Middle School & Above: Transitions to College &/or Small Business Enterprise & Home Economics
Time: Wednesday & Fridays 1pm-1:50
Dates: Fall 2022
Ages: Recommended for students 8 and older
Max. # Participants: 8 per group
Location: Building 300, Field Workshop
Guide: Mr. Henry C.
Fee: $90 month or $360 per semester, scholarships available
Info: Math intervention and tutoring with the goal of building a foundation to meet college admission and placement requirements and the practical life skills of operating a small business, commiserate with their cognitive level.
College Preparatory Math
Practical Math - Advanced
College Preparatory Math
College Preparatory Mathematics
Time: Mondays 1pm-1:50, Fridays 11-11:50
Dates: Fall 2022
Ages: Recommended for students 12 and older who are on a path to Dual Enrollment
Max. # Participants: 8 per group
Location: Building 300, Field Workshop
Guide: Mr. Henry C.
Fee: $90 month or $360 per semester, scholarships available
Info: Math intervention and tutoring with the goal of building a foundation to meet college admission and placement requirements and the practical life skills of operating a small business, commiserate with their cognitive level.
Writing & Literary Arts
Beginner & Advanced Tennis
College Preparatory Math
Writing & the Arts of Literature: Upper Elementary
Time: Mondays & Fridays 3-3:50
Dates: Fall 2022
Ages: Recommended for students with basic reading and writing skills.
Max. # Participants: 8 per group
Location: Building 300, Field Workshop
Guide: Mr. Henry C.
Fee: $90 month or $360 per semester, scholarships available
Info: Language arts intervention and tutoring with the goal of building a foundation to meet college admission and placement requirements.
Embroidery
Beginner & Advanced Tennis
Beginner & Advanced Tennis
Embroidery
Time: Monday, 11:00-11:50pm
Dates: Oct 3 to Dec 16th.
Ages: Based on swim ability.
Max. # Participants: 3-5
Location: Field Workshop
Guide: Emma M. (Supported by Virginia)
Fee: Students will be given a materials list before the first session, $5 per session.
Description: Students have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of handwork and needlepoint decorative stitching.
Beginner & Advanced Tennis
Beginner & Advanced Tennis
Beginner & Advanced Tennis
Tennis: Beginners
Time: Monday & Friday, Advanced 9:00-9:45 and Beginner - 10-10:45am
Dates: Fall 2022
Ages: Beginners 5-8 / 9-15
Max. # Participants: 6
Location: Miami Dade College North Campus - Tennis Courts
Guide: Lara P.
Fee: $80 per month, or $320 per semester
Info: Learn basic tennis fundamentals with Coach Lara in semi-private tennis lessons.
After School & Home-School
E(ART)H LAB
E(art)h Lab
Time: Monday-Friday, 4pm-5pm
Dates: Fall 2022
Ages: 8 to 16
Max. # Participants: 15
Location: Earth Lab Field Workshop
Guide: Monique
Fee: $215/semester, or $15/class for drop in students.
Info: E(art)h Lab is a creative program designed to explore nature through scientific inquiry.
COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAMS
Urban Greenworks Entrepreneurship Program
Urban Greenworks Entrepreneurship Program
Urban Greenworks Entrepreneurship Program
Urban Greenworks Entrepreneurship Program
Time: Mondays, 3-4pm
Dates: Sept. 7 to November
Ages: 10+
Max. # Participants: 10
Location: Green Urban Living Center, Building 300
Guide: Roger Horne
Fee: $25 per week or $200 for 8 Week Session
Info: Urban Greenworks Academy will focus on mental performance, business mindset, development and social responsibility. Students will be matched with mentors that will help them build their own socially responsible business or venture, through in-person and online mentoring.
Urban Agriculture
Urban Greenworks Entrepreneurship Program
Urban Greenworks Entrepreneurship Program
Urban Agriculture
Time: 9.30-10.30, M/W
Dates: Mondays (ages 8-11), Wednesdays (ages 12+)
Ages: 8-11 (M), 12+ (W)
Max. # Participants: 10/class
Location: MDC North, 300 Building, Garden
Guide: Roger Horne
Fee: $25/class
Info: Turn your backyard into an urban oasis. All ages.
Introduction to Circus Arts
Urban Greenworks Entrepreneurship Program
Introduction to Circus Arts
Introduction to Circus Arts
Time: Tuesdays 11-12.30pm
Dates: Tuesdays, Sept - June , 2023
Ages: 7-18
Max Location: Acro Gravity Academy - 1935 NE 150th st, North Miami, Fl
Fee: $120 monthly
Info: Introduction to all circus disciplines including but not limited to Aerial silks, aerial lyra, aerial trapeze, trampoline, tumbling, and globe walking. This course will focus on agility, balance, upper body, core and grip strength at the same time they learn the correct technique and skills for the circus disciplines.
Institute for Contemporary Art
Institute for Contemporary Art
Institute for Contemporary Art
Institute for Contemporary Art - On Site Workshops
Time: Wednesdays following Field Visit (3-5PM depending on age group)
Dates: One Session Monthly, Wednesday
Ages: 5 to 18
Max. # Participants: 10 per group
Location: Field Workshop
Guide: Mr. Morel
Fee: TBD by ICA
Info: Students will do project based work based on the previous day’s field experience at ICA. Each session features the main artist on exhibit at ICA and will inspire the GFA Gallery night in May.
Swim Team & Water Polo
Institute for Contemporary Art
Institute for Contemporary Art
.North Miami Pre-Competition & Competition Swim Team & Water Polo Team
Time: Days and times assigned by swim level (Students meet at varying times from M-F, 5pm-7pm)
Dates: Rolling Admission
Ages: Based on swim ability.
Max. # Participants: N/A
Location: MDC Aquatic Center
Guide: Coach Kenny
Fee: $115 to $130 a month, scholarships available
Description: Students have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of swimming and develop to compete in swim competitions and on a water polo team.
Fee: Fee waived for all students and families engaged in the committee.
Info: Families will be supported by meeting weekly to plan and organize student-led and inspired activities and field days.
Explore South Florida
Field DAYS
Time: Tuesday & Thursdays, 1-4pm
Dates: Year Round
Ages: All Ages (with parents under 5)
Since 2017, Global Field Academy students have visited over 300 of Miami's best learning environments. The Field Day calendar will be released on August 31. Each Field Day is individually priced.