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What Does This Shutdown Mean For Afterschool and OST As many of you may have heard, the Federal Government is currently shut down. Every year, Congress must pass a new set of appropriations bills to fund the government for the upcoming fiscal year before it starts at 12:01am on October 1st. But so far this year,…

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS The 2026 Annual Conference on Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) will here before you know it! NJSACC is already planning and preparing to bring afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) professionals the best conference yet. Brought to you by NJSACC, New Jersey’s Annual Conference on Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) celebrates long-term success in…

Youth Studies Program at the City University of New York Lead Change. Inspire Youth. Advance Your Career. Your passion is the foundation of change for our nation’s young people. At the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS), we honor that commitment and we’re here to help you take your career, and your impact, even…

🚀 October is Packed with Resources to Inspire Youth Next’s October–December 2025 Quarterly Asset Package is here, packed with resources to inspire youth, celebrate World Space Week, and enhance career-connected learning opportunities this fall. If you’re new to our distribution list, the STEM Next Asset Package is a quarterly collection of opportunities, resources, and tools…

Over the years, NJSACC’s opportunity for networking & dynamic conversation for leaders in the field of afterschool & OST, Afterschool Conversations, has changed according to the times. New for 2025-26, NJSACC is proud to present monthly conversation topics guided by NJSACC staff & guest speakers. Every third Thursday of the month join us for a…

NJSACC’s 25-26 Professional Development Opportunities Below is the list of the professional development workshops being offered by NJSACC this year. Register soon – space is limited! Click here to see an at a glance of opportunities NJSACC Peer Learning Communities (PLCs) NEW for 2025-26, NJSACC will offer 3 PLCs (Peer Learning Communities) that will meet…

Take a glimpse back at our incredible year of Connection, Development, and Community Engagement! As we reflect on the 2024–2025 year at NJSACC, we are filled with gratitude and pride for all that we’ve accomplished together. This year has been one of meaningful connection, creative problem-solving, and steadfast commitment to the children, families, and professionals…

Take me to the Play Lab This is it…the final level of your Funology journey! So far, you’ve raced spoons, launched noodles, built obstacle courses, and even roared like a T. Rex. Along the way, you’ve cracked game codes, debated strategy vs. luck, and earned your Junior Funologist stripes. Specially designed by Nickelodeon + Mizzen…

Share Your Story Submit Your Proposal Share Your Story at NAA26 Convention The National AfterSchool Association (NAA) is now accepting proposals for the 2026 NAA Convention, taking place March 11–14, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in the Washington, D.C. area. Do you have innovative ideas, proven practices, or inspiring stories to…

🥕🧠 NJSACC’s NEW Nutritional Newsletter Brings Nourishment for Growing Minds​ Welcome to NJSACC’s Nutrition in Afterschool: Newsletter NJSACC’s NEW Nutritional Newsletter Brings Nourishment for Growing Minds WESTFIELD, NJ — SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 — By Kandece Francis, Quality Support Coordinator Get ready to nourish both bodies and minds. Welcome to the inaugural issue of NJSACC’s Nutritional Newsletter!…