Step Up Scholarship Providers on the Treasure Coast: Music, Swim, Art, Sports & More

Looking for places that accept Step Up for guitar lessons, swim lessons, art, gymnastics, tutoring, and other activities? We gathered providers Treasure Coast moms are actually using and organized them by category so you don’t have to dig through dozens of Facebook threads to find them.

One thing to know before you enroll: how a provider accepts Step Up funds can vary.

• Reported as Direct Pay: Parents or providers have reported that the provider can bill Step Up directly, which may mean you don’t have to pay the full cost upfront.
• Reported to Accept Step Up: The provider has been reported as accepting Step Up, but you’ll want to confirm how payment is handled before enrolling.

Depending on your scholarship, the provider, and whether the service is eligible, you may need to pay upfront and request reimbursement. Always confirm your specific scholarship’s requirements before purchasing or enrolling.

Many of these providers also advertise homeschool classes or daytime programming, but they may offer services to other families using eligible Step Up scholarships as well. Eligibility can vary by scholarship and service, so confirm directly with Step Up and the provider.

Music & Voice

• Kristina Costello Music Studio | Jensen Beach | Reported as Direct Pay: Offers guitar, piano, ukulele, and voice lessons. This was one of the most frequently recommended music options among local moms.
• The Music Academy of Port St. Lucie | Port St. Lucie | Reported as Direct Pay: Offers piano lessons, with art classes planned for fall.
• House of Music PSL | Port St. Lucie | Reported as Direct Pay: Reported locally as accepting Step Up through direct payment. Contact the studio for current lesson offerings and scholarship details.
• Melody Music School | Vero Beach | Reported to Accept Step Up: Several local moms recommended the school for guitar lessons, with teachers Brian, Sully, and Rick Wheeler specifically mentioned.
• Robbins Music School | Stuart | Reported to Accept Step Up: Offers music instruction, including group piano classes, and is led by an experienced music educator.
• Serclet | Port St. Lucie | Reported to Accept Step Up: A screen-free music program for ages 3–9 that introduces concepts such as rhythm, pitch, and patterns through hands-on materials and games.

Swim Lessons

• Float2Swim, ISR with Juliana Marino | Vero Beach | Reported to Accept Step Up: Offers Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) lessons focused on survival swimming and self-rescue skills, including learning to roll onto the back to float. Families interested in ISR may also want to explore scholarship opportunities through Live Like Jake.
• Small Fish Big Fish Swim School | Jensen Beach + Palm City | Reported as Direct Pay: Offers indoor, year-round group and private swim lessons.

Language, Writing & Tutoring

• Growing Martin Minds Tutoring Services | Martin County | Reported as Direct Pay: Certified teachers offering tutoring services. Local moms specifically recommended them for writing support.
• Enlightening Pathways Academy | Fort Pierce | Reported as Direct Pay: Offers Spanish classes along with art programming.
• My Village Learning Center | Palm City | Reported as Direct Pay: Offers French along with art, music, astronomy, STEM, PE, and other enrichment opportunities.
• Treasure Coast Learning Studio | Stuart | Confirms they Accept Step Up

Art & Dance

• Little Prodigy School of the Arts | Stuart | Reported as Direct Pay: Offers guitar, voice, piano, drums, violin, and ukulele, along with additional enrichment such as Spanish and writing classes.
• Tutu School Stuart | Stuart | Confirmed as Direct Pay: Boutique ballet classes for young children, with trial classes available.

Gymnastics, Sports & Active Enrichment

• Atlantic Wave Gymnastics | Stuart | Reported as Direct Pay: Offers gymnastics, tumbling, ninja, aerial silks, boys’ gymnastics, and additional enrichment programming.
• The Little Gym of Port St. Lucie | Port St. Lucie | Reported as Direct Pay: Offers children’s gymnastics and movement-based classes, with trial classes available.
• My Gym Port St. Lucie | Port St. Lucie | Reported as Direct Pay: Offers children’s gymnastics, fitness, and movement classes, with trial classes available.
• Unlmtd Performance | Port St. Lucie | Reported as Direct Pay: Offers athletic training, including programming for homeschool families.
• Recreate Center | Stuart | Reported to Accept Step Up: Offers art classes and creative programming. Confirm current eligible classes and payment options directly.
• Young Engineers Treasure Coast | Treasure Coast | Reported to Accept Step Up: Offers STEM-focused educational programming for kids.

Unique Finds

• Roots and Reefs Learning Adventures | Stuart | Reported to Accept Step Up: Offers hands-on science and outdoor learning experiences, including activities such as kayaking and fishing.

Homeschool Hybrids

• Salt Hybrid Academy | Palm City | Reported to Accept Step Up: Offers academic programming along with enrichment opportunities for homeschool families.
• Summit Homeschool Academy | Port St. Lucie | Reported to Accept Step Up: Offers academics, clubs, and private lessons for homeschool families..

Before You Enroll

• Search your ZIP code in the official Step Up provider directory to find eligible providers near you.
• Ask the provider exactly how they handle Step Up funds before enrolling.
• Confirm that the specific class, lesson, service, or activity you want is eligible under your child’s scholarship.
• If reimbursement is required, check the current documentation and reimbursement requirements before paying.
• Take advantage of trial classes when available, especially for music, dance, gymnastics, and other instructor-based activities.
• Provider participation, payment arrangements, eligible services, and pricing can change, so always verify current information directly.

There are a surprising number of ways Treasure Coast families are using Step Up beyond traditional academics, from guitar and swimming to gymnastics, art, STEM, and outdoor science programs.

The key is checking the details before you enroll. A provider may accept Step Up, but that doesn’t necessarily mean every class or service qualifies or that every scholarship works the same way.

This list is based on providers recommended or reported by Treasure Coast families and providers. It is intended as a starting point, not an official Step Up provider directory. Always verify current provider participation, scholarship eligibility, and payment requirements directly with the provider and Step Up For Students.

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