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FROM THE EDITOR
Around this time a
year ago, Covid-19
altered the rhythm
of our daily lives. I
remember sitting with
my head heavy in my
hands, wondering
what we were going
to do. I wondered
(and worried) about
how the educational landscape would shift.
Programs that relied on children and children that
depended on programs. I felt lost. As I reached out
to camp directors to see which programs would
be shutting down, I realized I was not alone. I knew
we had some hard decisions to make as closures
became the new reality. That is when we realized
the only way to get through this was going to
be together. I know it sounds cliche, I’m sure you
have heard it more than a few times, but it is the
wholehearted truth. We had to be there for each
other because we are a part of this community.
So, I sat down with my team, and we decided
to make some drastic changes that inevitably
started with sacrifice.
This last year has been a frustrating and
painful one but take hope in the lessons we
have learned beyond health-like empathy,
collaboration, and connection. This last year
has been about holding each other up through
the deep-end of uncertainty. Making sure
that we sustain each other’s heads above the
water as we navigate a sea of crashing waves.
Here we are a year later, tired, maybe even
a little burned-out, but still here. For that, we
are grateful and even more dedicated to our
mission than ever.
This issue you are holding is more than just
a directory of educational and enrichment
programs. It is a collection of hearts and minds
that are passionate and showing up daily for
our community. They are programs that have
restructured budgets to prioritize safety. They
are directors who have redesigned programs
so that learning can happen anywhere and
anytime. They are schools that are responding
to the newly emerging needs of our community.
KLA Academy was in the middle of a major
expansion project when the world stopped.
Their focus and commitment to the future have
kept them on track for their grand opening
this fall. This brand-new location includes a
state-of-the-art learning facility with innovative
and open spaces, large outdoor areas, and
a rooftop sports plaza so that learning can
continue. All of the programs in this issue are
your community. Even if you have never heard
of them before, they are an essential piece of
our collective efforts for growth. So together,
let’s show up for each other and make this the
Best. Summer. Ever!
For suggestions or feedback,
please email: Elizabeth@privateschoolsguidefl.com
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Gulliver Prep Summer
Camp Carrollton
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SUMMERRE!MAGINED
REINFORCING
SOCIAL SKILLS
SUMMER CAMP
DIRECTORY
9-15
3 Belen Summer Camp
4 Alexander Camp
4 Riviera Day Camp
7 KLA Academy
15 British Swim School
16 The Real Food Academy
18 Miami Wellness Club
19 Frost Science
19 Chow Tennis Academy
19 SOAR Summer Camp
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