What is the STP: The Summer Treatment Program is is a unique opportunity for your child or adolescent. Children entering grades K-5 will spend the day playing sports and engaging in recreational activities with other children their age. They will also participate in social skills training, and spend 2 hours per day in a classroom setting working on academics and behaviors conducive to academic success. Each group will consist of up to 15 children and 4 staff members. Adolescents entering grades 6-11 will spend their mornings in a secondary school setting, building academic and organization/time management skills. In the afternoon, they will participate in recreational and problem-solving activities designed to build social and leadership skills. Adolescents also serve as paid junior counselors in our program. All groups participate in special activities on Fridays.

Who is Eligible: The program is open to children and adolescents entering grades K-11 with academic or behavioral problems. All families currently in a study at the CCF are encouraged to attend.

When: The program will run from June 17, 2013 – August 9, 2013. The camp day is from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Where: The program will be held at FIU’s University Park Campus (South Campus).

Cost: The total cost of the program is TBD. Once your child’s application is reviewed and your child is accepted to the program, a 25% nonrefundable deposit is required to reserve your child's space. The remainder of the tuition is due on or before June 1st, 2013.

Enrollment: To initiate the enrollment process, interested parents or professionals should call the Center for Children and Families at (305) 348-0477, between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm, Monday through Friday, or write to:

Center for Children and Families
Florida International University
11200 S.W. 8th Street
AHC I Rm. 146
Miami, FL 33199


Enrollment is limited, and parents are encouraged to apply as early as possible!

For more information about employment in the STP, please visit our training opportunities page.