The SC Afterschool Alliance & SC Department of Education, Office of Early Learning and Literacy and the Office of Student Intervention Services partner to host this professional learning webinar. Saturday, May 22, 2021 | 9:00 am – Noon | Click Here To Register – Community- and Faith-Based organizations, childcare centers, and other entities that provide…
Learn MoreIgnite Summer Virtual Arts Camp was created to offer an opportunity to engage students in Summer learning programs with two or more art forms with a practicing artist and educator. Register for Camp or Interest Session – HERE Deadline to Register for Camp – Friday, May 14th Theme: How Do Artists Share Their Gifts with The World? …
Learn MoreSC Pitch Challenge Young Entrepreneur Pitch Challenge is an idea presentation contest for kids in grades K – 12. It is a simple set of activities that help kids learn creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, and presentation skills. Pitch Challenge teaches essential workforce readiness skills and helps kids develop a mindset for 21st century careers whether…
Learn MoreOn February 18, NASA will attempt to land the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover on the surface of Red Planet, and you can join the excitement with NASA’s Mission to Mars Student Challenge. In participating classrooms and informal education groups, students, families, and individuals can design, build, and land their own spacecraft. The challenge offers: A…
Learn MoreThe Summer Activity Guide is a suite of fun and engaging activities and challenges designed specifically for this atypical summer. We see youth development and summer learning providers across the country preparing for a summer filled with uncertainty and stepping up in innovative ways to support youth, families, and communities. We have heard your concerns…
Learn MoreConsider these resources, online support, professional development opportunities, activities for kids, games, videos parent resources in your efforts to connect with and support educators and parents during COVID-19. NEW – Afterschool Alliance | Resources What Afterschool Can Offer for Various Reopening Strategies This resource will help afterschool leaders and providers identify and communicate about specific…
Learn MoreWith the ongoing concerns about the COVID-19, we want you to know the safety of our afterschool network staff and the children and families you serve are of the utmost importance to us. As each of you navigate COVID-19 in your communities, we want to provide as much guidance as we can by sharing information…
Learn MoreJuly 16, July 30, August 13, 1 PM ET Understanding our SEL begins with the adults. It is essential that leaders understand and develop their own social and emotional competencies because of their influence on the overall environment. This summer webinar series will dive into the reports that support SEL in afterschool, offer tips for…
Learn MoreLaunched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement and generates media coverage across the country each year. The Afterschool Alliance organizes Lights On Afterschool to draw attention to the many ways afterschool…
Learn MoreFriday, March 9, 2018 8:30 am – 12:30 pm St. Andrews Presbyterian Church 6952 Saint Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212 REGISTER TODAY The South Carolina Alliance of YMCAs and South Carolina Afterschool Alliance present the 2018 SC Youth Development Summit Join afterschool and summer camp programs from across the state of South Carolina for…
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