Classes and Programs to Promote
Children’s Well-Being
Several Miami Children’s departments – including the
Division of Preventive Medicine, the Department of Staff
and Community Education, and the Child Life Department
– work collaboratively to offer a variety of health- and
safety-related classes and programs for parents, caregivers
and children. Topics include:
• Breastfeeding
• CPR for parents and caregivers
• Child safety seat inspection station, offering inspections
of safety seats for proper installation, product recalls and
appropriateness for the age of the child
• Child life community field trips
• Diabetes management for children and teens
• First Aid
• Infant massage
• Internet safety
• Parenting skills
• Pool Safety
• Safe Sitter Program (8-hour program that instructs
teens in caring for small children)
• Safety on Wheels rallies, available on request to
inspect wheeled craft for safety and teach children
about riding safely, including use of helmets.
• Safety health fairs (offered on campus and on location)
• Sibshops offering interactive activities and support
for siblings of children with chronic health conditions
• Swimming lessons
Specialty Camps Brighten Lives of
Children with Chronic Illnesses
As part of a holistic approach to the care of critically ill
children, Miami Children’s offers a series of annual special
camps that have enriched the lives of thousands of children
from South Florida and beyond. Programs offer children
with special needs the chance to enjoy activities and
cultivate friendships with children with similar needs in
a safe and supportive setting. Offerings include:
• Camp Funrise, a specialty camp for children with
arthritis and related conditions conducted by the
hospital’s Division of Rheumatology. The week-long
summer camp is for children ages 8 to 12 whose
special needs make it impossible for them to attend
other camps.
• Diabetes Youth Camp, a week-long camp for
children ages 6 to 12, managed by the Department
of Endocrinology. Children participate in managing
their health, while having fun with other children
with diabetes.
• Camp United Order True Sisters, a seven-day sleep-
away camp for children ages 7 to 17 who have cancer.
The camp helps the children develop self reliance
while forming bonds with other children with cancer.
• Ventilation-Assisted Children’s Center (VACC) Camp,
a week-long camp for children requiring ventilation
assistance and their families.
• Camp DMC, a multi-week therapeutic day camp for
children with autism and related disorders. The
program provides fun-filled activities to enhance each
child’s social and communications skills.
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