2025 National Poetry Month

NJSACC Celebrates National Poetry Month. You can too. Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month reminds the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of…

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2025 Tartan Heritage Month

NJSACC Celebrates Tartan (Scottish-American) Heritage Month. You can too. From first patriots, presidents and industrialists, Scottish Americans contributed significantly to the establishment and development of the United States. NJSACC Celebrates Tartan (Scottish-American) Heritage Month. SOME TARTAN (SCOTTISH-AMERICAN) HERITAGE MONTH RESOURCES: Book Week Scotland: Best Scottish Stories For Children Children’s Films: Disney/Pixar’s “Brave” National Geographic Kids:…

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2025 Arab-American Heritage Month

NJSACC Celebrates Arab American Heritage Month. You can too. NJSACC celebrates the culture, accomplishments and experiences of Arab American people during Arab American Heritage Month in April. SOME ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH RESOURCES Good Reads: Arab American History Honoring 30 Influential Arab American Women National Arab American Heritage Month For Kids NJSACC staff has taken…

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Mizzen Spotlight: Discovery and Learning

check out this highlight from mizzen education! Imagine this: A journey where every activity is a stepping stone to discovery and creativity. Welcome to your STEAM Discovery and Learning experience!   Get ready for captivating coding challenges, engaging science experiments, mind-bending math puzzles, and inventive art projects! This is more than just an activity playlist;…

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Irish-American Heritage 2025

NJSACC Celebrates IRISH-American Heritage Month. You can too. NJSACC celebrates the culture, accomplishments and experiences of Irish people during Irish-American Heritage Month in March. SOME Irish-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH RESOURCES: Library of Congress: Irish-American Heritage Month: A Commemorative Observances Legal Research Guide The National Archives’ Irish-American Heritage The Smithsonian Institute’s Irish-American History and Heritage NJSACC staff has…

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Youth Advocacy Day 2025

NJSACC Kicks Off National Youth Voice Week with Annual Youth Advocacy Day at the NJ State House NJSACC Will Provide Students with an Opportunity to Engage with State Legislators, witness a live Senate voting session, and learn about the legislative process. Event Details: 📅 Date: Monday, March 24, 2025📍 Location: Committee Room #11, 4th Floor,…

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NJSACC’s 24-25 Professional Development Workshops

NJSACC 2024 – 2025 Professional Development Below is the list of the professional development workshops being offered by NJSACC this year. Register soon – space is limited! Peer Group for OST Leaders: Every 3rd Thursday of the Month Back for another year, this popular, grant funded, cost free peer group for Out-of-School Time (OST) professionals…

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NJSACC’s NEW Mini-Conferences

🏕️ It’s no big secret, the key to a great summer camp experience is a great staff team! Join us for our in person regional mini-conferences specifically for day camp leadership. We’ll focus on components and training tips that help build high quality staff teams towards a high quality summer camp experience for all. We’ll…

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Governor Murphy’s Final Black History Month celebration at Drumthwacket

Governor Murphy’s Final Black History Month celebration at Drumthwacket On February 10, Governor Phil and First Lady Tammy Murphy hosted their final Black History Month Program at Drumthwacket, and NJSACC was truly honored to be invited.  This administration has made significant strides in addressing issues that disproportionately affect multiple communities, both independently and collectively. Thank you…

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CivicsNJ Launches Celebration

Announcing the Launch of CivicsNJ Coalition! Announcing the launch of CivicsNJ! This coalition of community organizations is dedicated to strengthening civic education and empowering young people in New Jersey. Join us for our launch event at the Newark Museum of Art to learn more. Tuesday, March 11th, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET. #AfterschoolNJ #ThisIsAfterschool…

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