Mini Canes Day Off

Participation in Mini Canes Day Off does not qualify the camper as a returning camper for Mini Canes Summer Camp.

Mini Canes Day Off is a fun, active, and educational camp designed to support University of Miami employees during Miami-Dade County Teacher Planning Days. This program offers peace of mind to UM working parents by delivering a well-rounded experience for their kids in grades K-6 (Ages 5-12).

Campers take part in a variety of structured activities throughout the day that encompass recreational sports, fitness, health and nutrition education, arts and crafts, and guided homework or educational tech time (e.g., iReady, IXL, or homework packets). Each activity runs approximately 45 minutes, with built-in transition time between sessions.

Campers are expected to bring their own lunch and snack.

Mini Canes Day Off operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with drop-off between 8-9 a.m. and pick-up from 4-5 p.m. During those buffer periods, children have the opportunity to participate in supervised free play or study hall time to complete previous homework assignments.

Overall, the program is designed to balance physical activity with health education in a fun, creative manner-giving kids a productive “day off” they look forward to.

Cost: $50 each day UM EMPLOYEES ONLY

Sign Up: Call Wellness Center Sales Office at 305-284-5433

Registration for fall begins Friday, August 1.

  • Registration for Tuesday, September 23 camp ends Tuesday, Monday, September 8
  • Registration for Thursday, October 2 camp ends Wednesday, September 17
  • Registration for Monday, November 3 camp ends Monday, October 20

MDCPS Teacher Planning Days

  • Tuesday, September 23 (Aligns with Broward County)
  • Monday, October 2 (Aligns with Broward County)
  • Monday, November 3

  • Friday, January 16
  • Friday, March 20 (Broward County Public Schools Spring Break Day)
  • Friday, April 3 (Aligns with Broward County)

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Sample Daily Schedule

Time Activity
8-9 a.m. Drop-Off and Free Play: Board games, coloring, LEGO, books, supervised play stations
9-9:45 a.m. Recreational Sports: Soccer, pickleball, basketball, relay races, obstacle courses, or team-building games
10-10:45 a.m. Fitness and Movement: Yoga, dance party, kids' Zumba, or agility training
11-11:45 a.m. Arts and Crafts: Themed art projects, seasonal crafts, or DIY kits
Noon-12:30 p.m. Lunch (Brought from Home): Supervised social lunch break
12:30-1:15 p.m. Technology and Homework Help: iReady, IXL, schoolwork packets, or creative tech apps
1:30-2:15 p.m. Special Event: Guest presentation, STEM activity, scavenger hunt, or team games
2:30-3:15 p.m. Health and Nutrition/Cooking and Snack: Hands-on snack prep (parfaits, fruit cups, mini pizzas, granola bars)
3:30-4 p.m. Reflection and Cool Down: Journaling, drawing, story time, or mindfulness activity
4-5 p.m. Pick-Up and Free Play: Low-energy games, building stations, puzzles, or art revisit

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