A promising new initiative is taking shape in Southwest Florida thanks to a powerful investment in out-of-school time learning. Grace Place for Children and Families in Naples has been awarded a $210,000 multi-year grant from the Women’s Foundation of Collier County to launch its Middle School Career Discovery Academy. This afterschool program is designed to…
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First Serve USA is reshaping youth development by empowering high school students to become mentors, guiding younger children in their communities through education, leadership training, and life skills development. By instilling confidence, responsibility, and self-awareness, the program helps young people build a strong foundation for future success. Originally launched in South Florida as a tennis-based…
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We’re thrilled to introduce the 10 afterschool programs selected to join Florida’s STEM Peer Learning Community (PLC) as part of the Million Girls Moonshot Initiative! This marks the second STEM PLC hosted by Florida After School, continuing our commitment to expanding STEM learning opportunities in afterschool programs across the state. Each selected program will receive…
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Florida After School, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Florida Afterschool Advocacy Fellowship, a transformative program designed to equip and empower outstanding individuals from across the state to champion the importance of high-quality out-of-school-time (OST) programs in our communities. The 2025 fellowship cohort includes ten elite advocates from diverse backgrounds, all…
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Our Thanks to Mizzen Education (and VentureLab!) for making this resource and so much more available to the out-of-school time community. Entrepreneurship isn’t just about starting companies; it’s a skill set and way of thinking. In this activity, students will watch a video from Kid President on what it takes to be an inventor to…
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Cleaning Up Today’s Society (C.U.T.S.) is transforming the lives of at-risk youth by offering mentorship through martial arts. Through the discipline of jiu-jitsu, the Jacksonville-based program helps boys build confidence, develop self-control, and form a sense of community. C.U.T.S. collaborates with the sheriff’s department to identify boys in need of intervention and welcomes referrals directly…
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Kidokinetics is sparking a love for movement and sports among Florida’s youth through a dynamic and fully customizable sports enrichment program. Designed for children up to age 10, Kidokinetics brings the joy of physical education directly to schools, alleviating the burden on school staff and enriching the lives of students across the state—and beyond. From…
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Florida Afterschool is focused on expanding the entrepreneurial mindset of Florida’s youth. We just launched our Summer YE Peer Learning Community to help build capacity and share resources across programs interested in expanding or launching entrepreneurship opportunities during their summer learning programs. Nine programs were selected and include: Florida After School will use this PLC to provide…
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Eight Waves, based in Winter Garden, is a small team making a big impact through reading intervention, tutoring, and community supports. Initially, the program began with the goal of just providing homework help and mentorship, but quickly realized a greater need. Today, the afterschool program serves about 25 kids. “We realized almost immediately that many of…
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Have you ever considered introducing children and youth to healthcare careers? With “Little Medical School,” you can! Little Medical School of the Treasure Coast operates from Sebastian to Miami delivering interactive, hands-on programs highlighting health, medicine, and animals! They not only offer after-school programs and summer camps, but can work directly with your team to…
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