Children & Teen
Programs
Step into our circle
and experience the magic of friendship!
Step into our circle and experience the magic of friendship!
Serving our community since 2004, Friendship Circle Miami offers a wide range of social and recreational programs for children and adults tailored to their individual abilities. Our unique programs are designed to help participants acquire new skills while creating meaningful and lasting friendships with their peers.
Children & Teen Programs
Sunday Circle
This puts the FUN in Sunday FUNday! Our Sunday drop-off program serves children ages 5-17 years old two Sundays a month and offers music therapy, karate, dance, arts and crafts, and much more! Every Sunday is something new! The sessions are led by credentialed instructors and therapists with dedicated volunteers to assist each participant.
September 14 – May 14
Sundays 10am – 12pm | Ages 5-17
Art Circle
Unlock your creativity! Participants will learn various art techniques and be exposed to many different media under the artistic direction of our fabulous instructors and with the support of our dedicated volunteers.
Mondays 4-5pm | Ages 5-17
Band Circle
In one of our top-attended programs, our participants learn and jam out on the keyboard, guitar, drums, and other instruments with friends! Participants and volunteers perform at public functions together, showcasing their talents and friendships.
September 14 – May 14
Wednesdays 4-5pm | Ages 5-17
Karate Circle
Karate is a way for your kid to let loose and have some fun! Teaching our budding martial artists to practice in a safe, controlled environment with trusted teachers. Your child will learn all the basic punches, kicks, stances, and blocks. The class will be led by Kia Kidz Sensei Lana.
Wednesdays 5-6pm | Ages 5-17
Equestrian Circle
Participants aged 5-17 will have the opportunity to learn how to ride horses, along with how to take care of them. This program promotes physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Space is limited and enrollment is first come first served. Tuesdays from 4:00-5:30PM. Certain restrictions apply.
At Whispering Manes Riding Center.
Classes only available in Session 2
Life Skills Around Town
Participants aged 12-17 will board our Friendship Circle bus and visit venues throughout the community to learn appropriate behaviors and skills for living independently. Trips are scheduled to the supermarket, the library, the metro rail, banks, and many more!
Thursdays 4-6pm | Ages 12-17
Swimming Circle
Participants aged 5- 17 will make a SPLASH alternating between instructional swimming sessions and supervised play guided by our favorite swimming instructors. Classes are adapted for beginners, intermediate, and advanced swimmers.
Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm | Ages 5-17
Movement Mondays
Participants aged 5-17 will join in an engaging and high-energy Zumba and Hip Hop program that provides opportunities to enjoy fun and friendship under the direction of our amazing instructor!
Mondays 5-6pm | Ages 5-17
Spring / Summer / Winter Camp
Participants aged 5-17 will never get bored during the Spring/Summer/Winter break again! Get ready for excitement and FUN with awesome field trips to the water park, museum, zoo, arcades, bowling, and so much more!
Summer Camp: August 3-7, 2026
9am-3pm | Ages 5-17
No School Fun Days
Participants aged 5-30 will enjoy a break from school with an action-packed day of fun and thrills for Veterans Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Presidents’ Day. While everyone is out of school, we are having FUN!
Ages 5-30