School and fun.
A paradox for many students, no doubt, and one that probably makes them look down on anyone who mentions the two at the same time.
And yet The Children’s Trust is bringing these two elements together Family Expo 2022 kick off on July 23rd with everything kids and families need to boost their back-to-school readiness, while offering a fun-filled day of entertainment and activities that will make students forget that classes start at nine in less than a month.
Miami-Dade Public Schools starts Aug. 17, a week earlier than last year, so it’s not too early for parents to start preparing for the return to the classroom. This year’s Family Expo features three events on consecutive Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. that focus on back-to-school needs and resources for parents and their children.
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All three events will feature trust-funded providers, partners and community organizations dedicated to providing services to children and families. Family Expo event locations and dates July 23 at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus downtown, July 30 at Sweet Home Community Campus in Cutler Bay, and August 6 at the resort recreational Betty Ferguson in Miami Gardens, were planned to reach the communities. who could most use resources and programs focused on back-to-school preparation.
Exhibition events are also an opportunity for parents to sign up their children to a range of Trust programs and initiatives, including the parents club which hosts workshops for parents on skills to help them raise their children, and the Youth Advisory Committee that brings students together for community activism.
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The Trust will be giving away backpacks, pencils, crayons, pencil bags, notebooks, coloring books, water bottles and more. Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami-Dade County and other organizations will also showcase their programs and resources and have their own giveaways.
For kids who aren’t yet ready to embrace a return to the classroom, they can focus on all the entertainment options and activities at Family Expo events. There will be stilt juggling, a mime, unicyclist, arts and crafts activities, bounce houses and more. All three events feature a stage with performances by professional and amateur musicians, stage shows and DJs spinning music throughout the day.
Families will stay cool in the summer heat with most activities taking place under large tents and with free water and cooling stations available.
And then there’s the food! Each of this year’s Family Expo events will feature food trucks with free meals for families and kids courtesy of the Miami Dolphins, while supplies last.
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Family Expo 2022 events are brought to you by The Children’s Trust and partners Miami Dade College, Sweet Home Community Campus and Papa Keith’s People Matter Fest.
Dates and locations for Family Expo 2022:
· Central Miami-Dade: Saturday, July 23, 2022, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Children’s Trust Family Expo at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus 300 NE 2nd Ave. Miami, FL 33132
· South Miami-Dade: Saturday, July 30, 2022, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Children’s Trust Family Expo at Sweet Home Community Campus 10701 SW 184th Street Cutler Bay, FL 33157
· North Miami-Dade: Saturday, August 6, 2022, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Children’s Trust Family Expo at PK People Matter Fest Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex 3000 NW 199th Street Miami Gardens, FL 33056
For more information on The Children’s Trust Family Expo, visit www.TheChildrensTrust.org/FamilyExpo.
