{"id":266974,"date":"2026-05-11T18:59:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T18:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/266974\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T18:59:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T18:59:12","slug":"serve-spike-shine-this-summer-miami-dade-college-opens-registration-for-youth-sports-camps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/266974\/","title":{"rendered":"Serve, Spike &#038; Shine This Summer: Miami Dade College Opens Registration for Youth Sports Camps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MIAMI, May 11, 2026 \u2014 This summer, Miami Dade College (MDC) is inviting kids and teens ages 6\u201317 to step off the sidelines and into action with high-energy Summer Sports Camps\u2014where fun meets skill-building and every young athlete has the chance to shine.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur summer sports camps provide young participants with the opportunity to stay active, build confidence, and develop skills that extend beyond the game,\u201d said Enrique Infanzon, dean of Continuing Education and Professional Development at MDC.<\/p>\n<p>From tennis and volleyball to baseball and more, MDC\u2019s camps are designed to ignite a love for sports while helping participants build confidence, stay active, and develop essential life skills. Whether they\u2019re picking up a racket for the first time or sharpening their competitive edge, students will thrive in a safe, supportive, and professionally coached environment.<\/p>\n<p>A sibling\u2019s discount is available, and families are encouraged to register early as space is limited. For more information or to register, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ce.mdc.edu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ce.mdc.edu\/<\/a> or call 305-237-2161.<\/p>\n<p>Below are some of the sports camps available this summer at MDC:<\/p>\n<p>Tennis Camp (Ages 6\u201317 | Kendall Campus)<br \/>Get ready to serve and rally! This exciting program introduces students to modern tennis training through a dynamic mix of stroke development, game strategy, and match play. Campers will also enjoy team competitions and fun off-court activities, creating an unforgettable summer experience both on and off the court. The camp is offered in weekly sessions throughout the summer, giving families the flexibility to enroll in one or multiple weeks based on their needs.<\/p>\n<p>Volleyball Camp (Ages 7\u201318 | Kendall Campus)<br \/>Designed exclusively for girls, this camp empowers participants to spike, block, and dig their way to success. With expert coaching and hands-on instruction, students will build skills in setting, passing, serving, hitting, blocking, and defense\u2014all while strengthening teamwork, confidence, and resilience.<\/p>\n<p>Baseball Summer Academy (Ages 7\u201312 | Kendall Campus) Step up to the plate and play like a pro! This camp helps young athletes develop core skills including hitting, fielding, pitching, and base running. Through \u201celite reps\u201d and real-game scenarios, participants build high-IQ baseball skills and confidence under the direction of the experienced MDC coaching staff.<\/p>\n<p>Swimming Summer Camp (Ages 7\u201312 | Kendall Campus) Dive into a structured, skill-building program designed to develop water confidence and foundational stroke techniques. From water safety and bilateral breathing to mastering freestyle and backstroke, students\u2019 progress at their own pace in a supportive environment that balances professional instruction with active fun.<\/p>\n<p>MDC\u2019s summer camps are offered through the School of Continuing Education and Professional Development, a source for high-quality workforce training, adult education programs and personal enrichment courses open to the community. Explore all programs available at <a href=\"https:\/\/ce.mdc.edu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ce.mdc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about MDC\u2019s summer camps contact Soraya Ram\u00edrez-Gal\u00e1n at (305) 237-7482 or <a href=\"https:\/\/news.mdc.edu\/pressrelease\/serve-spike-shine-this-summer-miami-dade-college-opens-registration-for-youth-sports-camps\/mailto:sramire3@mdc.edu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sramire3@mdc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"MIAMI, May 11, 2026 \u2014 This summer, Miami Dade College (MDC) is inviting kids and teens ages 6\u201317&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3044,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[123,125,124],"class_list":["post-266974","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-miami","tag-miami","tag-miami-headlines","tag-miami-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/266974","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=266974"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/266974\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3044"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=266974"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=266974"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=266974"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}