As someone who understands the vital role afterschool and summer programs play in the lives of young people, families, and communities, we want to hear from you!



In as little as 15 minutes, you can help us continue to tell the story of the impact of programs, as well as bring attention to the tools and resources programs need to continue to keep young people feeling inspired, safe, and supported by trusted mentors and staff. Your response to this survey will inform funders, policymakers, and education leaders about the supports afterschool and summer learning programs need, the challenges they face, and what their needs are to better help their children and families.

Don’t miss the chance to make sure that your voice is a part of this important conversation! All those who complete the survey by 11:59 p.m. PT, Monday, December 9, will be entered into a drawing for the chance to win one of 50 gift cards in the amount of $50.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Bay County set up their Christmas tree lot in Panama City for their biggest fundraiser of the year. Over 550 trees were set up today with the community's help, and all proceeds will be benefiting the Boys and Girls Club and its youth programs in Bay County.

Get into the holiday spirit at Winter Wonderland. The seasonal event will feature over 100,000 twinkling lights, family-friendly activities, and festive fun. Event times range from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and will run Fridays through Sundays until Dec. 29 at 5201 NW 34th Blvd.

For some kids in Tampa, a simple after-school program can make all the difference when it comes to their future. Mayor Jane Castor has seen the value, so now the city is making room for a couple of hundred more kids.

Freddy Williams, a Florida native, became President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast in 2016, expanding it into one of the nation’s fastest-growing affiliates. Now overseeing both the Suncoast and Tampa Bay clubs, he supports over 3,000 youth across 42 locations in Tampa Bay.

As the dust settles from Election Day 2024, the results have various possible implications for public support of afterschool and summer learning programs at the federal, state and local levels.

Without clear pathways into STEM careers, many young people—especially those from underrepresented communities—are missing out on opportunities in fields that are shaping the future. The ACRES program illuminates these pathways using virtual coaching to equip afterschool educators with strategies for facilitating career-connected STEM experiences with youth.

Don't wait to fill out this financial aid form. Getting an early start can help maximize your award.

Welcome to our series on funding and sustainability for afterschool and summer learning programs! TItle I, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides funds to schools and local education agencies (known as LEAs or school districts) that serve a high number or percentage of students from low-income families to help ensure all children’s educational needs are being met.

The vision was to create a safe, supportive space for local teens to build leadership skills and character and foster meaningful relationships with their peers. This week’s opening of the Raymond E. Santmyers Student Union and Activity Center, which will be managed by the Front Royal-based nonprofit Reaching Out Now (RON), is the culmination of nearly 18 months of hard work to bring that vision to fruition.

SHPE's Destino STEM pre-college offerings provide K-12 students access to a variety of opportunities and experiences that spark excitement for science, technology, engineering and math! It is critical that Hispanic students are provided the tools and resources to support their progress toward a STEM degree no matter where they are in their academic journey.