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Cupid's Night Out Parents can enjoy a night out while kids celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Youth Center. Children will have fun eating pizza, enjoying sweet treats, watching a movie, and playing a variety of games. Space is limited, so advance registration is required. |
Upcoming Events
See the William "Bill" Austen Center page on Meetup for details on events more than 1-2 months out.
Coral Cuties Preschool
Located within the Youth Center, the Coral Cuties Learning Center for children ages 3-5 years offers Free VPK* from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and affordable wrap-around child care Monday through Friday from 6:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Coral Cuties' programs help children reach their full potential and prepare them for kindergarten. Coral Cuties Learning Center promotes the development of literacy, reading, and more through an age-appropriate curriculum. The weekly fee includes breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack for all full-time students. Please note: Children must be self-sufficient in restroom care.
* The VPK program is free for all children who reside in Florida and turn four years old on or before September 1. Coral Cuties also offers a preschool program for children not meeting the VPK requirements. For more information or to register, please call (239) 242-3968.
Coral Cuties is licensed by the Department of Children and Families (DCF #2OLE0066)
TIGERS After School Program
The TIGERS after-school program is offered Monday-Friday from 2:30-6:00 p.m. for children in grades K-8 for a weekly fee. Students engage in daily homework assistance, indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts, and more. Enrollment for the current school year is open!
The Youth Center Afterschool Program is a DCF Licensed Program (C20LE0066), maintaining 100% on all quarterly inspections and offers a fun and safe environment to children year after year. This afterschool program allows for children to engage in exciting outdoor activities from the large playground to group kickball tournaments, as well as creative arts and crafts to take home, and homework assistance from counselors as needed. Parent's and guardians should pack their child a snack for aftercare daily. The Youth Center does not provide transportation services. Please keep in mind the Youth Center does not provide transportation. If your child attends the Oasis Charter Schools, the Charter busses will transport them to the Youth Center with proper registration.
Classes
The William Austen Youth Center offers various programs, including skate and scooter lessons at Eagle Skate Park. See details and view upcoming class dates and times in the current Parks & Recreation Program Guide, or contact the Youth Center at 239-242-3950 for more information or to sign up.
Day Camps
When school's out, Parks and Recreation is open for fun! The Youth Center offers day camps and school's out days for children in grades K-8 when school is out for summer, winter, and spring breaks, and select school holidays. Participants enjoy day trips, indoor and outdoor activities, guest speakers, games, crafts, and more! Campers must bring a nutritious lunch and two snacks.
See details and register for upcoming day camps online