The following programs are held at It's All About Kids community site located in the

University Mall in Tampa, FL

The Summer Literacy Camp

The Summer Literacy Camp is a 10 week, full day program for children ages 5 - 12. Children will be able to sharpen their reading skill as they participate in fun filled activities that include the Technology Lab, Etiquette & Manners classes, Arts & Crafts, Dance and Drama, and a host of other activities. Each child will have an individual technology based reading program with reading assessments so that parents can track the progress of their child. Lunch is included.

Some of the highlights will included:

An Anti-Bully program

Performing Arts program

The BizKids (WEDU) math and money program that teaches students how to start and run a business and the correlation between money and math.

A Martial Arts fitness program

Field trips*

Prizes, fun and more!

The program will run between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday's thru Friday.There will also be extended hours until 7:00 PM for an additional nominal fee.

*An additional fee will be charged to cover the cost of transportation, fees and lunches.

The Buzz Into Books After School Program

This is a fun filled experience for children where they can study, do their homework assignments with the assistance of tutors and coaches in a comfortable learning environment. They can participate in group and individual reading labs at our learning library, arts and craft projects and sharpen their skills at our interactive Buzz Learning Lab.

The program runs from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Monday’s thru Friday. We also have an extended hour session between 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM for those parents who need that extra time to commute to the University Mall.

The Buzz Learning Lab

(Reading Boot Camp)

This includes a network of computers loaded with software that develops and measures the reading skills of each child based on their individual strengths and weakness. Their performance is measured based on Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) standards, which is used in public schools throughout the country. These tools:

-Assess student reading levels (Lexile)

-Tracks students’ growth over time

-Match readers to recommended reading materials

We offer one hour long computer-adaptive sessions three times a week (this program is included with the Buzz Into Books After School Program).

The Etiquette & Manners courses

These courses teach the art of social behavior, self grooming and communications in a fun interactive style where children get to participate as they learn. The lessons cover:

-Telephone Manners

-School Manners

-Grooming and Hygiene

-Proper Attire

-Proper Introductions

-Proper Correspondence

-Table Manners

At the end of the seven week course the children participate in formal dining event where we celebrate their achievements and reward each child with a certificate of completion.

The Parent Training Clinics

These clinics teach parents on how to set up learning libraries in their homes and  how to appropriately read to their children and what materials they can use. Taught by experienced educators, parents get the extra coaching they need to help their child with their academic growth.

The Anti- Gang and Bully Program

Children are faced with peer pressure, bullies and invitations to gangs and delinquent activities often. This one time program teaches children how they can address these situations and guides them on how to act if they are confronted by a bully.

(see the Events Page for the next Anti-Gang and Bully Program)

Additional Services

The following services are available at our University Mall Community site:

-Birthday Parties

-Tea Parties for children