a group of children hold a large constrictor snake inside a gymnasium

Wild Encounters at OYC Miami 🐍🦜🦔

OYC Miami middle school campers kicked off summer with an unforgettable in-house field trip that transformed our gym into a lively wildlife experience! Our campers had the rare opportunity to get up close and personal with an incredible array of animals, including crocodiles, anteaters, porcupines, honey bears, baby foxes, parrots, and so many other fascinating…

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Carnival Packs the Future 🎒💙

OYC Miami is deeply grateful to Carnival for helping our students start the school year strong. Through their generosity, Carnival donated backpacks—equipping our youth with the tools they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond. Their impact didn’t stop at the donation. Members of the Carnival team joined us to help pack the backpacks,…

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young children participate in a chant-off competition

Loud and Proud: Chant Off 2025 🔊🏆

The energy in the OYC Miami gym was electric as we closed out summer programming with one of our most spirited traditions—the Chant Off! This high-energy competition brought together our elementary, middle school, and high school groups to showcase their pride, creativity, and teamwork through original chants that filled the room with rhythm and spirit.…

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iAscend: Band of Brothers 🤝👔

Young men from OYC Miami came together for our annual Band of Brothers Summit, the culminating event of our year-long signature male program. This gender-specific initiative provides a strong, supportive environment where young males can learn, grow, and express themselves while building meaningful mentorship connections. The Band of Brothers program runs year-round, and the summit…

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