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Club Play, Premier Leisure Activities for Youth.

Club P.L.A.Y Afterschool registration will open for residents and members starting on July 26th. Non-residents can register on August 9th.

Join our fun and safe afterschool care for children in K - 5th grade. The program aims to provide a well-rounded recreation program with emphasis on teamwork, friendship, discovery, and fun! The children will participate in arts and crafts, games, sports, and much more.
Homework assistance is available Monday - Friday.

Register online at playgables.com or in-person at the Youth Center on 405 University Drive, Coral Gables: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. or Saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Additional information: 305-460-5600 or parks@coralgables.com or visit gablesrecreation.com.

To schedule your child, contact Farah Rodriguez, Youth Center Recreation Specialist at (305) 460-5625. Kids posed at playground for photo

Club P.L.A.Y. Days and Hours:
  Monday - Friday, 2 - 6 p.m.

Groups

  • Kindergarten - First Grade  (Green Group)
  • Second - Third Grade  (Red Group)
  • Fourth - Fifth Grade  (Blue Group)
  • Sixth - Eighth Grade (Purple Group)

Sessions

  • Session 1: Aug. 23 - Sept. 17
  • Session 2: Sept. 20 Oct. 15
  • Session 3: Oct. 18 - Nov. 12 
  • Session 4: Nov. 15 - Dec. 17

Fee:

Sessions 1-2
Members: $280
Residents: $373
Open registration: $466

Session 3-4
Members: $309
Residents: 466
Open registration: $559.20
*Prices will increase after session 2*

If interested in child care on days when school is off, please visit our Club P.L.A.Y. All Day web page for more information. 

Payments:

It is required that payment of the session fee is made prior to attendance. Any payment not made prior to the start of the session will be charged an additional $10 late fee.
An additional fee of $12.50 will be assessed for every 15 minutes (or any part of) a parent is late picking up their child. Assessment of fee begins at 6:01 p.m.

Club P.L.A.Y. Transportation: 

The Coral Gables Youth Center-Club P.L.A.Y. does not provide transportation from school.

Membership pays!  Cut the cost of participation by 25% by becoming a Full Member of the Coral Gables Youth Center. Memberships are good for 1 year and provide discounted registration fees and priority registration. Please check War Memorial Youth Center page for details.

Registration Requirements: 

  • A copy of the most recent report card from the current school year must be presented when registering for Club P.L.A.Y.

  • Verification of participation in an authorized magnet program which would delay a child’s arrival to the Youth Center is required.
  • Parent or legal guardian must be present to sign waiver form at the time of registration. **Children must be registered to participate in Youth Programs.