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NJSACC Celebrates French-American Heritage Month. You can too. French-American Heritage Month is a month to celebrate the contributions French-Americans have made to American history, society and culture. French-American Heritage Month Resources Bastille Day Activities for Kids France Lesson for Kids: History & Facts France Lesson Plan for Elementary School French Art Activities for Kids The…

Engage Every Student Launch Event! #NationalSummerLearningWeek Every young person deserves both a quality education and the rich and varied opportunities and supports available in out-of-school time programs. With access to quality programs after school and during the summer, young people can explore their interests, build relationships, and engage with their communities. Join U.S. Secretary of…

2022 Lights On Poster Contest Winner The winner of the 2022 Lights On Afterschool poster contest is LEAP afterschool program at PS100x in the Bronx, New York! The winning artwork will be printed on 50,000 posters and sent to all registered Lights On Afterschool events. click here to read more click here to download poster…

NAA Publishes Helpful Out-Of-School Time (OST) Equity News How OST Leaders Can Commit to Equity As Pride month closes, we all must reflect on our commitments to systems-level changes. The Out-of-School Time (OST) Leader’s Guide to Equitable Hiring and Staff Development Practices intends to catalyze the OST workforce, our stakeholders, and partners to examine systems…

NJSACC Celebrates Fourth of July (Independence Day). You can too. The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations go back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress…

A Special Video Message to New Jersey’s Afterschool Network: NJSACC Selects Ebony D. Grace as its new CEO! NJSACC: The Statewide Network for New Jersey’s Afterschool Communities has selected Ebony D. Grace, MFT, as its next Chief Executive Officer. Ebony will succeed Diane Genco, Founding Executive Director, in her retirement. Ebony brings to the role…

NJSACC Publishes Resource List to Support Youth in Coping with Trauma We will continue to mourn the loss of the 19 children and 2 teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas to senseless violence. This event and others remind us of the importance of the work we do in supporting the development and success…

Mizzen: Think. Make. Tinker – Inspire children’s creativity with reDiscover Center There is no single word that captures the spirit of reDiscover Center more than creativity. The brainchild of 25 education-focused groups in the Los Angeles Area, reDiscover develops children’s creativity through hands-on making with sustainable materials. The nonprofit launched in 2003, and today it regularly serves 11,000…

Act Today! Advance Equity and Encourage Empathy. Advancing Equity and Inclusion in Hiring and Staff Development Research shows that staff is critical to afterschool program quality, and staff diversity yields important outcomes for children and youth. Youth-serving organizations must create inclusive environments for staff of all identities to thrive. Join this webinar to learn more…

Check out these fantastic camp resources from the American Camp Association The American Camp Association is a community of camp professionals who, for over 100 years, have joined together to share our knowledge and experience and to ensure the quality of camp programs. Here are just 2 of the many resources available, courtesy of ACA. Camp…