Off-Site Experiences


Miles of sun-drenched beaches cradle Miami's many diverse neighborhoods. These cultural pockets are a hotbed for creative solutions. See them at work when you go on an off-site learning experience. From the sprawling Everglades to Little Haiti and the Wynwood Arts District, off-site experiences capture it all.


Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Sunday, February 12 - 10 a.m.-5 p.m.


Brace yourself for an eco-adventure on the River of Grass. You'll hear from experts about the preservation of Everglades National Park. Spend the morning hiking, have lunch, and enjoy a tram ride out to the Shark Valley area. You'll see a wide variety of flora, fauna, and wildlife—including alligators, turtles, and spoonbills—and enjoy lunch.


Big Art in Little Haiti

Tuesday, February 14 - 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.


Immerse yourself in all that is art and culture in Haiti by participating in this tour of the galleries and performance areas of the Little Haiti Cultural Center, which is the result of a unique public-philanthropic partnership that promotes, showcases, and supports Haitian and Afro-Caribbean culture. In the aftermath of the Haitian Earthquake, the center has played an integral role in protecting culture and local communities of earthquake survivors.


Creative Spaces Creative Places

Tuesday, February 14 - 2-4:30 p.m.


Visit the Light Box at Goldman Warehouse in the Wynwood District to learn how several arts organizations have joined forces under one roof in a creative collaborative space designed to support artists—and their efforts to give back to the community. Tour the facility, speak with some of its inhabitants, and visit an outreach program of resident organization Arts for Learning. This off-site session is limited to 20 participants.


United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education

Tuesday, February 14 - 2-4:30 p.m.


The United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education is a learning, teaching, and training initiative dedicated to elevating the quality of early care and education in the Miami-Dade area and beyond. Hear from President and CEO Harve Mogul and others about the center's three guiding principles—educate, demonstrate, and advocate—and then see them in action during a tour of this innovative facility.