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Find the right program.

Pick an age and what your child is into. Every program shows who it's for, what it costs and how to sign up.

Age
Into

Free afterschool

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Free

The Collab

Afterschool and limited Saturdays: college and career tours, arts, sports, esports, coding, job development and academic support.

School-age youth and young adults confirm ages. Enroll online.

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Partner

The Skills Lab

Where gaming meets opportunity. Esports run with partner High Point Gamer.

Middle and high school confirm. Part of The Collab.

Not sure where to start?

Tell us your child's age and what they love. We'll point you to the right program.

Call the front desk

Academic Cafe

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Grades 1 to 12

Tutoring and homework help

Schedule help in person or virtually, in a quiet, collaborative learning space.

Cost confirm. Sign up on ActiveNet.

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Grades 10 to 12

Level Up SAT and ACT prep

Build confidence. Strengthen test-taking skills. Get ready for your upcoming exam. Ten sessions, December 2026 to April 2027.

Cost confirm. See dates

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Grades 11 and 12

ACT Intense Reading Prep

For students working to pass the Florida State Assessment and earn a high school diploma instead of a Certificate of Completion.

Cost confirm.

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Grades 6 to 12

Self-directed learning

For motivated students with good study habits: computers, internet and an instructor if needed.

Cost confirm.

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Middle school

Brains for Sports

Improves math skills, builds positive relationships and life skills through basketball, soccer, tennis, golf and volleyball.

Schedule and cost confirm.

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Parents

Parent workshops

Monthly workshops on how to advocate for and support your child's education.

Monthly confirm day. Free confirm.

Girls programs

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Middle and high school girls

Tampa Y.E.S.

Academic support, life skills, nutrition lessons with cooking demos, and physical activity. Confident, resilient, healthy leaders.

Cost confirm.

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Girls

Volleyball and girls basketball

Volleyball training and camps, girls basketball clinics and Lady Elite open gym, with an intentional focus on girls in sports.

Ages and cost confirm. Sign up on ActiveNet.

Sports and Skills Center Elite

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Ages 3 to 5

Nurturing Rising Young Athletes

First movement, balance and ball skills for the youngest athletes.

Schedule and cost confirm. Sign up on ActiveNet.

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SCE

Basketball skill training

One-hour sessions: ball handling, dribbling, balance, finishing at the basket, change of speed and form shooting. Group, small group and one-on-one.

Coaches are former or current college or pro athletes. Cost confirm.

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SCE

Travel teams and leagues

Skills Center Elite travel teams, AAU and youth leagues. Commitment. Family. Development. Work ethic.

Tryouts and fees confirm.

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Seasonal

Camps and clinics

Summer basketball and volleyball camps, holiday clinics and scholarships for families who need them.

2027 dates confirm. Scholarships available.

Not sure which one fits?