Events

Time for Afterschool:
Annual Conference

For every youth in afterschool, three are waiting for an available program. It is time we work together to change this reality.

Florida After School, Inc. is a recognized leader for providing high-quality professional learning experiences that are timely, relevant, and engaging. Join us in October for the “Time for Afterschool” Annual Conference in centrally located, Orlando, Florida. The three-day event will equip the out-of-school time professional with fresh ideas for youth engagement, strategies for business and staff development, and tools for local advocacy.

Lights on Afterschool: October 24, all day

Launched 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. 

Our national partners, the Afterschool Alliance, organizes Lights On Afterschool to draw attention to the many ways afterschool programs support students by offering them opportunities to learn new things—such as science, community service, robotics, Tae Kwon Do and poetry—and discover new skills. The events send a powerful message that millions more kids need quality afterschool programs.

In Florida, we are working with local leaders to “Light Up Local Landmarks” across Florida, pass local resolutions, and share out on social media our commitment to shone a light on the millions more kids who need access to quality afterschool programs.