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 18, 2025-Friday, May 29, 2026
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, October 13, 2025
• Monday, October 20, 2025
• Monday, January 5, 2026
• Friday, March 13, 2026
Thanksgiving Break
• Monday-Wednesday, November 24-26, 2025
(No program on November 27 and 28, 2025)
Winter Break
• Week 1: Monday, December 22-Thursday, December 24, 2025
(No program on Thursday and Friday, December 25-26, 2025)
• Week 2: Monday-Wednesday, December 29-31, 2025
(No program on Thursday and Friday, January 1-2, 2026)
Spring Break
• Monday, March 16–Friday, March 20, 2026
Out-of-School Time/After-School Program 2026
The After-School Program, for ages 6-11, is at five 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
Monday, August 18, 2025-Friday, May 29, 2026
(No program on Labor Day, September 1; Veterans Day, November 11; Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving, November 27-28; Christmas Day and the day after Christmas, December 25-26; New Year's Day and the day after New Year's Day, January 1 and 2, 2026; MLK Jr. Day, January 19, 2026; Presidents' Day, February 16, 2026.)
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
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
