Citi Christian Academy (CCA)

A private institution for students in grades 1-12 that provides a Christ-centered education, emphasizing high academic standards & spiritual leadership development.

Catalyst (Middle School & High School Students): A program for underserved students with three specialty tracks:

• Higher Ground is our culinary arts vocational track taught by professional chefs designed for middle and high school students (grades 8-12). Training experiences include: catering, high-end restaurant site visits, and service learning opportunities.

• FIT Academy offers Sports Fitness training for middle and high school athletes (grades 6 -12). Activities include speed agility & strength training, iFIT health sessions, and FIT360 field trips.

• ARTrepreneur fuses Art & Entrepreneurship. Students (grades 6-12) become apprentice artists and learn to design & market original works through a microbusiness.

CitiKidz After School & Summer Program (grades K-5) 

Our CitiKidz After School and Summer Program provides enrichment activities in literacy, the arts, fitness, social skills, and homework assistance. Based on interest, students select a focus track of either Sports or Creative/Performing Arts that guides their fitness and literacy activities.

Catalyst and CitiKidz are funded in part by The Children’s Trust. The Children’s Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County.

ARTrepreneur and CitiKidz are funded in part by The Department of Juvenile Justice.

We partner with the city of Miami’s Commissioner, Wilfredo Gort, and Young Dreams Community Outreach for three large annual events in the Allapattah neighborhood of Miami.  Community families enjoy free food, games, raffles and countless activities in April, August, and December. 

CitiReach local by the numbers:

• 320+ Teens encounter intervention & development each week through CitiReach programs

• 232 students served daily 

• 3,000 gifts are received yearly by families through park outreach events