After-School Program
The Broward County Parks and Recreation Division's free After-School Program is for ages 6 to 11 at five neighborhood parks (not available at Boulevard Gardens). It provides a nurturing environment for participants to learn, develop, and play. Participants have access to a wide range of experiences, including exposure to the arts and other cultures, sports (both team and individual), field trips, financial literacy, nutrition, physical activity, guest speakers, and much more.
NewGen Protégé Program (For Teens)
The NewGen Protégé Program, for ages 12-17, is available at all neighborhood parks except Boulevard Gardens, and is also offered as part of the Out-of-School-Time programming and provides many of the same opportunities. Additional teen-specific programming such as teen leagues, unique field trips, and life skills development including college tours, job fairs, resume building, financial literacy, and much more.
Program Dates and Times (After-School and NewGen Protege)
Monday, August 21, 2023 – Monday, June 10, 2024
Mondays through Fridays
Hours: 2-6PM
Dismissal Daylight Saving Time: 6PM for unescorted participants
Dismissal Standard Time: 5:30PM for unescorted participants
*All participants must be signed out by 6PM
Exceptions - Full-Day and Break Program Hours:
Hours: 9AM-5PM
Early Dropoff: 8-9AM
Late Pickup: 5-6PM
Full-Day Program Dates:
• Monday, September 4 and 25, 2023
• Tuesday, October 24, 2023
• Tuesday, November 7, 2023
• Friday, January 13, 2023
• Friday, March 17, 2023
• Friday, April 7, 2023
• Friday, April 21, 2023
• Friday, June 9, 2023
Thanksgiving Break
• Monday, November 20 – Wednesday, November 22, 2023
(No program on November 23 & 24, 2023)
Winter Break
• Week 1: Tuesday, December 26 – December 29, 2023
(No program on December 25, 2023)
• Week 2: Tuesday, January 2 – January 5, 2024
(No program on January 1, 2024)
Spring Break
• Monday, March 25 – March 29, 2024
Summer Recreation Program 2023
The Summer Recreation Program, for ages 6-17 (6-10 at Boulevard Gardens), is at all neighborhood parks. It provides a nurturing environment for participants to learn, develop, and play. Participants have access to a wide range of experiences, including exposure to the arts and other cultures, sports (both team and individual), field trips, STEM activities, personal improvement, New Starz Talent Showcase Festival, nutrition, physical activity, guest speakers, and much more.
Program Dates and Times
Tuesday, June 20 - Friday, August 11, 2023
(No program on Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day)
Hours: 9AM-5PM
Early Dropoff: 8AM
Late Pickup: 6PM
For more information on any of these programs and to register, call or visit the park of your choice.
Franklin Park
2501 Franklin Dr.
Fort Lauderdale 33311
954-357-7080
Lafayette Hart Park
(For ages 6 to 11 only)
2851 N.W. Eighth Rd.
Fort Lauderdale 33311
954-357-7970
Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park
2520 N.W. Sixth St.
Fort Lauderdale 33311
954-357-8801
Roosevelt Gardens Park
2841 N.W. 11th St.
Fort Lauderdale 33311
954-357-8700
Sunview Park
1500 S.W. 42nd Ave.
Fort Lauderdale 33317
954-357-6520
