What it is: Homeschool hub with classes, clubs, workshops, and a micro-school program.

Ages: Preschool to 18

Focus: Multi-subject enrichment with rotating options like LEGO classes, photography, and other elective-style classes depending on the session.

Address: 13798 NW 4th St, Suite 313, Sunrise, FL 33325

Phone: (954) 314-7865

Email: [email protected]

Website: South Florida Homeschool Resource Center

What it is: A structured homeschool day program.

Ages: Public posts reference elementary through middle school programs.

Focus: Publicly shared classes have included photography, robotics, public speaking, forensics, and theater.

Location: Coconut Creek, FL

More information: View the Facebook post

Address: 746 NE 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Phone: (754) 444-9929

Email: [email protected]

Website: colossal-academy.com

Colossal Academy is a Fort Lauderdale microschool for middle and high school students. They offer a small-group learning environment with in-person and online options designed to support real-world learning and personalized instruction.

Address: 3266 NW 99th Way, Coral Springs, FL 33065

Phone: (754) 229-6197

Website: kindacademy.org

Ages/Grades: PreK4 through 12th grade

Kind Academy is a project-based microschool offering personalized, small-group learning. Their program blends online and offline experiences with a focus on 21st-century skills, individualized support, and flexible learning options.

Location: Miramar, FL

Website: casaranchmontessori.com

Ages: 5-14

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Casa Ranch Montessori is a homeschool cooperative offering tutoring, enrichment, and a mixed-age Montessori learning environment where families can actively participate in their child’s education.

Located on a peaceful 10-acre yoga ashram, the program offers indoor and outdoor learning surrounded by fruit trees, gardens, open spaces, and nature. Students participate in hands-on projects, real-world learning, creative exploration, and community-based activities.

Address: 8900 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33351

Location Note: Meets at Life Point Church

Email: [email protected]

Website: wildwisdomlearning.com

Wild Wisdom Learning Community is a Christ-centered, hands-on microschool offering full-time and part-time enrollment. Their program focuses on academically strong, values-driven learning with an emphasis on health and wellness, STEM, arts, and entrepreneurship.

They are also hosting an open house for families who would like to learn more.

Phone/Text: (786) 368-8979

Website: playschoolacademy.com

BEYOND PLAY LEARNING is a creative learning and enrichment center serving elementary, middle, and high school learners. Their program focuses on social-emotional growth, creative skill-based enrichment, and personalized academic support in a warm, family-centered setting.

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Phone: 1-888-602-5282

Email: [email protected]

Grades: K–8

Tree Stars Learning is a Fort Lauderdale-based accredited microschool offering personalized education with small class sizes. They focus on project-based learning, individualized attention, hands-on activities, and academic enrichment.

Business: Scholastic Power

Service Areas: Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami

Phone: (954) 865-7604

Email: [email protected]

Website: scholasticpower.com

Instagram: @scholasticpowerllc, @littlescholarsed_broward

Little Scholars offers weekly themed, multi-sensory classes for caregivers and young children. Their Early Education program is designed for ages 1–4 and includes hands-on sensory activities, music and movement, story time, and arts and crafts for babies, toddlers, and caregivers.

Scholastic Power also offers academic services for grades K–12, plus post-high school tutoring and test prep for college, career, and military pathways.

Address: 1600 SW 5th Place, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Phone: (954) 309-0109

Email: [email protected]

Website: mycompassoutreach.org

Compass is an accredited Fort Lauderdale microschool serving K–8 students with personalized education, small-group learning, enrichment, and support for students who may learn differently.

Address: 100 SW 9th Ave, Suite 1, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Phone: (954) 369-4276

Administrator Direct Line: (954) 397-2793

Email: [email protected]

Website: permissiontosucceedacademy.com

Grades: KG–12th grade

Permission To Succeed Education Center is a Cognia-accredited private microschool offering personalized K–12 education. Their program includes one-to-one teaching, small-group instruction, enrichment, social-emotional learning, life skills, and flexible onsite and virtual options.

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Phone: (954) 694-3772 or (786) 301-2444

Email: [email protected]

Website: tgplearninglab.com

The Gathering Place is an all-girls microschool and homeschool cooperative in Fort Lauderdale. Their program focuses on personalized, relationship-driven learning where academic rigor, emotional safety, hands-on learning, curiosity, and joy are part of the experience.

Cooper City Address: 12399 SW 53rd St, Unit 103, Cooper City, FL 33330

Weston Address: 1378 SW 160 Ave, Weston, FL

Phone: (954) 652-0220

Website: flexlearningacademy.com

Grades: Weston grades 2–5; Cooper City grades 6–12

FLEX Learning Academy is an experiential, project-based microschool for students in grades 2–12. Their approach emphasizes real-world experiences, Socratic discussions, individual projects, and a nurturing learning environment with no homework and no tests.

What it is: STEAM enrichment with rotating hands-on classes.

Ages: Vary by class

Focus: Circuits, science, robotics, LEGO-based classes, art, jewelry design, and rotating enrichment topics.

Location: South Florida and the tri-county area; some homeschool offerings reference Plantation.

Phone: (888) 314-1406

Email: [email protected]

Website: iCan Enrichments

What it is: A structured hands on research-methods science program.

Ages: 5–14

Focus: Scientific method, experiments, data collection, and hands-on science topics across elementary and middle school levels.

Location: Broward locations vary by session.

Phone: (786) 488-6359

Email: [email protected]

Website: Eye of a Scientist

What it is: A coding and game-building program for kids who like learning by creating.

Ages: 5–14

Focus: Coding, problem-solving, game design, and tech-based projects, with camps and special programs varying by season.

Address: 10281 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33065

Phone: (954) 951-0663

Website: Code Ninjas Coral Springs

What it is: A robotics and engineering program built around real projects.

Ages: 7–18

Focus: Robotics, engineering, building projects, and age-based technical learning.

Location: Coral Springs

Website: Xai Robotics admissions

What it is: A math support and tutoring center.

Ages: Pre-K through 12th grade

Focus: Math tutoring, reinforcement, confidence-building, and individualized support.

Address: 5926 Coral Ridge Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33076

Phone: (954) 441-6284

Email: [email protected]

Website: Mathnasium Coral Springs

What it is: A math support and tutoring center.

Ages: Pre-K through 12th grade

Focus: Math tutoring, reinforcement, confidence-building, and individualized support.

Address: 2990 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

Phone: (954) 441-6284

Email: [email protected]

Website: Mathnasium Fort Lauderdale

What it is: Anatomy and physiology for elementarystudents.

Ages: 6–11

Focus: Anatomy & Physiology in a 10-week format with materials included.

Location: Plantation, FL

Phone: (754) 249-1907

Facebook: D.M. Costa Classes

What it is: Small-group hands-on STEM classes

Ages: 5–12

Focus: Robotics, engineering, science, and coding.

Address: 6191 Orange Dr, Suite 6167, Davie, FL 33314

Phone: (954) 800-4078

Email: [email protected]

Website: Flavia’s Corner Club information

What it is: Morning and afternoon dance classes.

Ages: 3 and up

Focus: Ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and pointe.

Location: Davie

Phone: (954) 300-1991

Email: [email protected]

Website: Selah Dance Academy

What it is: A play-based art history and art-making experience for families.

Ages: Family-style mixed ages

Focus: Art history, artist studies, discussion, and hands-on art-making in an outdoor setting.

Location: Snyder Park in Fort Lauderdale, plus Take Root at Bonnet House.

Email: [email protected]

Website: Art History in the Park

What it is: Art clubs and classes.

Ages: 5–10 and 11+

Focus: Canvas painting, watercolor, crafts, drawing, cartooning, and mixed-media art projects.

Locations: Parkland and Plantation

Parkland phone: (754) 444-9936

Plantation phone: (954) 998-3809

Website: Art Paper Scissors

What it is: A creative theater program

Ages: Check directly for current age grouping.

Focus: Theater, acting, performance, storytelling, and expressive arts.

Location: Fort Lauderdale

Website: Miss Marie Poppinz

What it is: Flexible private music lessons

Ages: Beginners through advanced students

Focus: Music lessons with in-home, studio, or online options across multiple instruments.

Location: Fort Lauderdale area

Phone: (954) 749-4059

Website: Elite Music Instruction

What it is: A culinary and nature-rooted living arts program.

Ages: Some classes are for ages 5+ and some are for ages 8+.

Focus: Cooking, food literacy, home economics, kitchen chemistry, culinary math, seasonal food projects, and practical life skills.

Location: Deerfield Beach “Culinary Casita,” plus mobile programs in Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Website: Project Flourish

What it is: A structured choir program for girls and young women. [ not honeschool hours/not exclusively homeschoolers]

Ages: Vary by choir level

Focus: Vocal training, choir performance, and music education.

Location: Fort Lauderdale

Phone: (954) 533-9227

Website: The Girl Choir of South Florida

Facebook: Girl Choir Facebook page

What it is: An athletic program with competitive team sports.

Ages: Middle school and high school team levels

Focus: Team sports, athletic development, sportsmanship, leadership, and character growth.

Location: Fort Lauderdale

Phone: (954) 801-7507

Email: [email protected]

Website: South Florida HEAT

What it is: A parkour gym.

Ages: Elementary through high school

Focus: Parkour, movement, obstacle-style training, play, and body awareness.

Address: 4039 NE 10th Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33334

Phone: (954) 918-3485

Website: Mission Parkour Academy

Instagram: @missionparkouracademy

What it is: A ninja obstacle and fitness gym

Ages: Pre-K, ages 5–12, and ages 13+

Focus: Ninja obstacles, balance, agility, strength, OCR-style training, fitness, and homeschool ninja classes.

Address: 1751 W Copans Rd, Suites 1–2, Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Phone: (954) 876-1378

Email: [email protected]

Website: SoFlo Ninja Academy

What it is: An indoor rock climbing gym.

Ages: Elementary through high school

Focus: Climbing, strength, confidence, and movement.

Address: 1300 E Oakland Park Blvd, Oakland Park, FL 33334

Phone: (954) 564-1020

Website: ProjectROCK

What it is: Martial arts and fitness

Ages: Elementary through high school

Focus: Martial arts, discipline, fitness, and confidence.

Address: 8731 Stirling Rd, Cooper City, FL 33328

Phone: (954) 840-5182

Website: Kick Fit Martial Arts

What it is: Martial arts and fitness

Ages: Elementary through high school

Focus: Martial arts, fitness, and coach-led physical training.

Location: Davie

Website: Impact Martial Athletics

What it is: Basketball skills training.

Ages: All levels; check directly for current grouping.

Focus: Basketball skills, private instruction, and small-group training.

Address: 4721 SW 51st St, Davie, FL 33314

Email: [email protected]

Website: JQ Basketball Training

What it is: Swim lessons.

Ages: Check directly for current placement.

Focus: Swim lessons and water skill development.

Address: 509 NE 43rd St, Oakland Park, FL 33334

Phone: (954) 561-4844

Website: AquaChamps Swim School

What it is: Real-world self-protection training program

Ages: Youth workshops for children, plus separate women’s and teen offerings; ages vary by event.

Focus: Situational awareness, anti-bullying, stranger awareness, confidence-building, and practical self-protection.

Location: Coral Springs and partnered South Florida locations by event.

Website: Transformation Defense

What it is: Skateboard coaching and camps

Ages: Age 4 through adults

Focus: Skateboarding, balance training, and skill development for all levels.

Location: Broward pop-up locations vary by session.

Phone: (786) 953-0602

Instagram: @unityskatecamp

What it is: Skimboarding lessons and camps.

Ages: All ages

Focus: Skimboarding lessons, beach-based skill development, and camps.

Location: South Florida beach-based locations vary by session.

Instagram: @skimlifeacademy

What it is: Homeschool P.E. Program designed to give children a supportive space to move, grow, and connect.

Ages: 5 to 10

Focus: Physical education, gymnastics, ninja obstacle courses, group games, movement challenges, team-building activities, coordination, confidence-building, social connection, and friendship.

Schedule: Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Classes begin August 12.

Address: 11940 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33025

Phone: (954) 450-7770

Website: Gravity Gymnastics Homeschool Program

What it is: Homeschool STEAM co-op built around surf, skate, and project-based learning.

Ages: Core homeschool co-op is for 3rd–12th graders; some separate events are all ages or ages 8+.

Focus: STEAM, design, engineering, art, field experiences, skateboarding, and surf-based learning.

Location: Broward and South Florida locations vary by term.

Phone: (954) 758-4368

Website: Surf Skate Science

What it is: Daytime gymnastics option with homeschool-friendly scheduling.

Ages: Elementary through high school

Focus: Gymnastics and weekday morning homeschool movement classes.

Address: 1690 Banks Rd, Margate, FL 33063

Phone: (954) 532-4088

Website: Intensity Gymnastics

What it is: Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes

Ages: Little kids through teens, plus adults

Focus: Jiu-jitsu, self-defense, confidence, and discipline.

Address: 2830 W State Rd 84, Unit 103, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Phone: (954) 787-1092

Website: Couchon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

What it is: A baseball and Bible-based program.

Ages: Check directly for current placement.

Focus: Teamwork, character, confidence, baseball, and Bible-based learning.

Address: 20861 Johnson St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029

Phone: (954) 892-4570

Website: Faith on the Field Academy

What it is: A homeschool P.E. program built around movement, sports, and fitness.

Ages: 5–18

Focus: Sports skills and fitness including archery, frisbee, tennis, basketball, kickball, volleyball, track and field, flag football, and soccer.

Location: Multiple South Florida locations

Phone: (954) 646-5903

Email: [email protected]

Website: SAINTS of Florida

Address: 7387 West Sunrise Blvd, Plantation, FL 33313

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (954) 297-3638

WEARETogether is a youth-focused coaching and wellness organization that offers individualized, holistic training programs. Their services include tailor-made soccer coaching for recreational, competitive, and school team players, along with fitness and wellness programs designed especially for homeschoolers and families seeking a healthy lifestyle.

Website: tennis4fun.org

This is a fun, non-competitive tennis program that focuses on fitness, discipline, teamwork, and self-confidence. They work with beginner and intermediate students and also offer group and private lessons.

A good option if you want sports and movement in a lower-pressure setting that still builds skills.

Address: 1091 Shotgun Rd, Sunrise, FL 33326

Phone: (954) 384-2862

Email: [email protected]

Website: renzogracieflorida.com

A martial arts academy offering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and striking for kids, teens, and adults. Their programs focus on self-defense, discipline, confidence, fitness, and physical and mental growth.

This is a good option for families looking for a structured movement program with real skill-building, supportive instruction, and classes for multiple ages and levels.

What it is: An environmental and experiential science program

Ages: Elementary through high school programs

Focus: Natural science programs, field experiences, environmental education, and volunteer opportunities.

Address: 6900 SW 21st Ct #8, Davie, FL

Phone: (954) 382-0188

Email: [email protected]

Website: Youth Environmental Alliance

What it is: A youth development club.

Ages: Elementary through high school

Focus: STEM, leadership, agriculture, projects, and club-based youth development.

Address: 3245 College Ave, Davie, FL 33314

Phone: (954) 756-8519

Email: [email protected]

Website: UF/IFAS Broward 4-H

What it is: A free outdoor wellness and environmental learning program for kids held at Snyder Park.

Ages: 5–12

Focus: Nutrition, wellness, gardening, food demos, yoga, breathwork, mindfulness exercises, and reconnecting children with nature.

Address: Snyder Park, 3299 SW 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Email: [email protected]

Website: Heal the Planet

What it is: A holistic outdoor enrichment program.

Ages: 3–6 and 7–13 for current Wild Wednesdays listings

Focus: Nature studies, outdoor play, animal and farm care, holistic home economics, and themed seasonal enrichment.

Location: Southwest Ranches

Website: Mindful Seedlings

What it is: An outdoor homeschool fishing and kayaking program.

Ages: 6–13

Focus: Fishing, kayaking, water safety, teamwork, and outdoor skills.

Location: Tradewinds Park, Coconut Creek, FL

Website: EK Youth Fishing

What it is: A marine science nature-based education program.

Ages: Elementary and middle school for Florida’s Marine Life class series; some tours are all ages, with adult supervision required for children under 13.

Focus: Marine biology, Florida marine life, outdoor science, tours, classes, and field experiences.

Location: Dania Beach area programs

Phone: (954) 895-8579

Email: [email protected]

Website: Saltwater Studies

What it is: A nature-based program with hands-on outdoor learning.

Ages: Elementary and middle school

Focus: Gardening, outdoor exploration, and creative nature projects.

Location: Tamarac, FL

Facebook: Leaf Lab Facebook page

Instagram: @leaflab_fl

Location: Bonnet House & Hugh Taylor Birch State Park – Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Phone: (786) 490-6660

Email: [email protected]

Website: takerootforestschool.com

Ages: Family Forest School ages 1.5–4; Homeschool Forest School ages 5+; Forest Camp ages 5+

Take Root Forest School offers outdoor, nature-based learning through forest school programs, homeschool offerings, camps, and parent/teacher workshops. Their programs focus on hands-on outdoor exploration, connection with nature, and child-led learning.

Website: 419fishingacademy.com

Ages: 5–15

A fun hands-on option for kids who love the outdoors. Their Fish Trap Building class gives students the chance to build their own fish traps, learn through doing, and take their finished project home.

Location: Southwest Ranches, FL

Contact: Ally Pinhas

Phone: (786) 564-7702

Email: [email protected]

Website: heartsandhoovesfoundation.com

A nonprofit equestrian foundation offering horse-based programs for children including riding lessons (ages 3+), horsemanship, and the Equine Scholars Academy — an equine-assisted literacy program for struggling readers. They also offer a Stable Foundations Academy covering grooming, handling, and animal husbandry as a Step Up for Students elective.

They are a Step Up for Students direct pay vendor, so scholarships can be applied directly toward their programs.

What it is: A South Florida Women in Aviation chapter with youth outreach

Ages: Girls in Aviation Day outreach materials reference ages 8–17.

Focus: Aviation exposure, aerospace career inspiration, and Girls in Aviation events.

Location: Fort Lauderdale and South Florida

Phone: (305) 432-7429

Website: soFLY Women in Aviation

What it is: A unique lifestyle class option that teaches practical natural hair care skills and braiding techniques in a small-group setting.

Ages: 8 and up

Focus: Natural hair care, braiding techniques, and hands-on beauty skills.

Location: Broward County, FL

Phone: (561) 400-0243

Facebook: View the Facebook listing

Address: 4009 NW 76th Ave, Coral Springs, FL 33065

Phone: (954) 818-5447

Ages: 9 and older

A great fit for kids who love practical, hands-on learning. This small-group class teaches basic automotive maintenance skills like changing oil, fixing a tire, brake changes, and more.

Sessions are kept small, which makes it feel a little more personal and gives kids the chance to really get involved.

Phone: (954) 553-3351

EMA Search Name: PB Group

This First Aid & CPR training series is a really practical option for homeschool students. It’s hands-on, age-appropriate, and designed to help kids build confidence, awareness, and real-life safety skills step by step.

Families can move through the series over time, and students work on useful skills like injury response, bleeding control, emergency awareness, and CPR.

Location: Coral Springs / Broward area

Website: jamiethetutor.com

Private, personalized tutoring with a flexible approach. A good fit if your child needs extra support or learns better outside a traditional setting.

Service Areas: Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami

Phone: (954) 865-7604

Email: [email protected]

Website: scholasticpower.com

Instagram: @scholasticpowerllc, @littlescholarsed_broward

Scholastic Power LLC offers tutoring and test prep delivered by certified teachers and educational professionals, with services available in person or online through Zoom.

They provide personalized one-on-one and small group instruction for preschool prep, elementary, middle school, high school, and post-secondary students. Services include homework help, exam registration guidance, practice tests, study guides, and college entrance exam prep for the SAT and ACT.

Address: 8360 W Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33351

Phone: (954) 247-1191

Website: eventfullearningcenter.com

Facebook: Eventful Learning Center

Ages/Grades: Ages 5–10 / KG–3rd grade

Programs: Reading tutoring, math tutoring, learning pods, homeschool support, academic assessments, and homeschool evaluations

Eventful Learning Center provides assessment-based reading and math support for students in kindergarten through 3rd grade. Services include small-group tutoring, learning pods, homeschool support, academic assessments, and homeschool evaluations.

Programs are led by a certified teacher with more than 25 years of educational experience and feature small-group instruction designed to build skills, confidence, and a love of learning in a structured, supportive environment.

Locations: Broward County based & serving all of Florida

Phone: (754) 702-7427(text)

Website: illuminatesouthflorida.com/illumenvision

IllumEnvision provides homeschool consultations, academic advising, college and career planning, annual evaluations, transcript guidance, testing, and other personalized educational support.

Services are led by a Florida-certified K–12 school counselor and experienced home educator. Options include a low-stress, FLDOE-approved online assessment that fulfills PEP testing requirements, individualized K–8 curriculum, and on-demand middle and high school courses.

Locations: Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Plantation

Phone: (954) 391-5305

Website: bayviewtherapy.com

Offers full evaluations and testing, which can be really helpful if you’re trying to better understand how your child learns or need documentation for services.

Address: 6191 Orange Dr, Suite 6181-P, Davie, FL 33314

Phone: (954) 417-7005

Website: pianotherapyplus.com

A unique mix of therapy and music. They combine piano lessons with behavioral support, which works really well for kids who benefit from both structure and creativity.