New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) Professional Network promotes and supports the development, continuity, and expansion of out-of-school time programs.
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- Breaking News: Local OST Funds on Hold🚨 Funding Withholding Threatens 10,000 Afterschool and Summer Programs Nationwide Take Action Now! Breaking News: States will not receive their allotted funding for local afterschool and summer programs as expected on July 1. The move could immediately impact summer and afterschool programs funded by a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant for the 2025-2026 school year. A critical funding delay from the federal government is putting more than 10,000 local afterschool and summer programs—and the…
- 2025 Fourth of July Celebration🎆 Reflecting on Independence: Afterschool and the American Spirit As we celebrate the Fourth of July, we’re reminded that independence is not just a historical milestone—it’s a shared value we nurture every day. In afterschool programs across the country, young people are exploring their voices, building confidence, and learning how to contribute meaningfully to their communities. This holiday offers a chance to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and the responsibilities we carry to ensure…
- Mizzen Spotlight: Camp VibesCamp Wisdom: Keep Fueling Joy…from the Inside! ⛺ From MIZZEN Education Dive into the activities now! And just like that, in the blink of an eye, we’ve reached our fifth and final week of Camp Mizzen: Fuel Your Joy From The Inside! From joy-centered programming to special events, we’ve shared quiet, everyday ways you and your young learners can reset, restore, and fuel joy…from the inside. This has included the release of two brand-new collections of K-2 and…