Are you a high school student? Interested in leadership? Want to make a difference in your state? Thinking about becoming a Youth Ambassador? Join the Land of Enchantment Youth Ambassadors for a day filled with leadership, hands-on workshops, a community clean-up, and fun activities. Be one of the first 1000 to register. The deadline is […]
Join us for the release of brand new national and state data on summer program participation, unmet demand, and parent perspectives. This data is drawn from our hallmark America After 3PM nationwide household survey, conducted roughly every five years. You’ll learn what the latest figures reveal, what this means for families and communities today, and our policy […]
NMOST is hosting a Lunch & Learn Workshop on Tuesday, May 19 at 11:30 AM on the New Mexico Guiding Principles for Quality Out-of-School Time Programs! Join presenter and NMOST Capacity Building Director Amanda Lujan as we relaunch the Guiding Principles, a flexible set of quality guidelines designed to support practices that lead to positive […]
Effective outreach is essential to ensuring that families know when, where, and how to access Summer Meals. This webinar will explore outreach strategies that help programs reach more children and boost participation throughout the summer. Register
In our 2025 Voices from the Field Program Survey, STEM practitioners across the country spoke clearly: funding uncertainty and shifting equity policies are significant challenges facing our community today. Join NGCP for this strategic session to stay informed of these issues and gain the resources and actionable insights needed to navigate the complex landscape. Our survey findings reported that while about half of organizations felt secure in continuing their STEM equity work, a significant portion (41%) expressed deep concerns about the future due to unstable funding and changing diversity-related policies. Since then, there have been many real consequences: many programs lost funding, leading to reduced services, staff layoffs, and a limited capacity to serve youth. This virtual gathering is part of our commitment to sustaining the momentum of STEM equity and providing practitioners with the information they need to thrive. Join NGCP for this webinar to learn about emerging funding sources, critical policy updates, and effective strategies to support programs and educators. Together, we will bridge the gap between national policy and local impact, ensuring that the field remains resilient and connected. Register
Programs Presented by Laurel Meister Schmuck, The Grant Plant, Inc. In this imaginative, gamified session, participants will work side-by-side to explore fundraising strategies to grow out-of-school time programs, via brainstorming and storytelling activities, small group discussions, and a Shark Tank-style pitch competition using cards to represent different funder profiles. Register
Get Charged Up! June 9 9:30 am - 11:30 am Virtual - Zoom link sent the day before Professional Development Workshop for educators, early childhood teachers, librarians, and out-of-school time staff. Get charged up about electricity! We’ll integrate literature and use balloons, tissue paper, hobby motors, and pool noodles to explore and play with static […]
Flipbooks and Stop Motion Animation July 14 1:30-3:30 pm Virtual Professional development workshop for educators, librarians, and out-of-school time staff. 2 CEUs Discover ready-to-go activities which will support young students’ understanding of sequencing and storytelling. Explore digital tools appropriate for learners of all ages. Zoom link sent the day before. Please contact Explora with questions […]
Color-Licious July 26 9:30 am - 11:30 am Virtual Professional development workshop for educators, librarians, and out-of-school time staff Combining colors can yield surprising results. What happens when you mix colored light or use chromatography with candies? Discover ready-to-go activities for your classroom! Please contact Explora with questions - education@explora.us This workshop is funded with […]
