2025 Alternative Spring Break

Name: 2025 Alternative Spring Break
Start: 2025-03-20T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-03-28T23:59:59-04:00

3/20/2025 - 3/28/2025

Join United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention’s Broward Youth Coalition, Broward Behavioral Health Coalition and the Florida Department of Children and Families for a fun SPRING BREAK!

5 FREE days of community service hours available to high school students in Broward. ALL events for Students In Grades 6–12.
For more information please contact Jenna Stein at [email protected] or 954-453-3725

1) ASB Kick-Off Event

Hosted by Broward County Public Schools

Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025

Time: 9 AM to 1PM

Location: Dillard High School

Join Broward County as we celebrate being Above the Influence with youth performances and a unity of the bands!

March for a healthy future
5th through 12th graders and teachers
Resource vendor tables (interested organizations, please reach out to [email protected] to receive quick form to submit by 3/6.
For more details, visit browardschools.com/ati
Registration for BCPS teachers and students is now closed for the 3/20 Kick-Off event.

2) Hallandale Service Project

Date: Friday, March 21, 2025

Time: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Location: Gulfstream Academy K-8 of Hallandale Beach

1000 SW 3rd St., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

6th through 12th grade students
Packing food for a community food distribution
Snacks included
T-shirt giveaway
The Gulfstream Academy Community Partnership School (CPS) monthly food distribution allows volunteers to directly make an impact on families within our community. Volunteers set up and pack bags with food donated by Feeding South Florida. Then the food bags will be distributed to the Hallandale community. Bringing smiles to faces and food to tummies!
This activity is completely outdoors (rain or shine).
Prepare to be outside so wear closed-toe shoes (no flip-flops).

Click here to register.

3) Team Building at Young at Art

Date: Monday, March 24, 2025

Time: 1:45 PM to 5 PM

Location: Young at Art Museum (inside Broward Mall)

8000 W. Broward Blvd.

Plantation, FL 33388

Middle and high school student-leaders
Snacks included
Everyone who attends gets a t-shirt and a chance to win prizes
Registration required
Fun art activities
Space all to ourselves
Closed to the rest of the public to help middle/high school students connect

Click here to register

4) “Voices in My Head” – An Interactive Sociodrama Performance on Mental Well-Being

Wednesday, March 26th
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Nova Southeastern University

The Mailman Hollywood Building, 2nd Floor Auditorium
7001 Mary McCahill Dr., Davie FL 33314

“Voices In My Head” Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking sociodrama performance that sheds light on the struggles of mental health, resilience, and the power of connection. Through immersive storytelling and interactive participation, this event explores real-life challenges, offering insight into how we can support one another in times of emotional distress.
This unique experience encourages open dialogue, fosters empathy, and provides valuable resources for those in need. Whether you’re seeking support, looking to help a friend, or simply want to be part of a compassionate community, your presence matters. Together, we can create a culture of understanding and hope.
Families are welcome, for ages 10 and older
Parents are invited
Registration required
Please note that you are responsible for & MUST pay for parking ($1.00/hr) to avoid risking a parking ticket. Download the PayByPhone app or go to PayByPhone.com to enter your information and pay.

Note: This program by the NSU Stage For Change contains subject matters related to mental health issues, suicide prevention and bullying.