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Building Momentum for Job Quality: Leaders Gather at Wingspread to Advance System-Level Change In mid-July, 35 out-of-school time leaders from communities and states across the country gathered at the historic Johnson Foundation at Wingspread in Racine, Wisconsin for A Convening on Advancing System-Level Job Quality in Out-of- School Time.  Hosted by the National AfterSchool Association…

Assemblywoman Shanique Speight Visits Newark Youth Career Pathways Program NJSACC was proud to join Assemblywoman Shanique Speight in visiting the Newark Youth Career Pathways 21st Century Learning Community Centers Summer program held at Rutgers University–Newark. Thank you to Executive Director Kaleena Berryman and Vice Chancellor Shantè Palmer for allowing us to visit an exemplary program for high school students…

NJSACC loves to host events in various areas of the state! If you are interested in becoming a host location for a future training, meeting, or conference, please let us know Here’s a list of some of the things we look for in a host site: ·       As a non-profit dedicated to providing services to our…

Save the Dates: A New Chapter for the NJSACC Annual Conference NJSACC: New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Professional Network is excited to introduce a new conference format for 2026–2027! The switch up is designed to create even more meaningful opportunities for learning, networking, and professional growth. Instead of one two-day conference, NJSACC will host…

NJSACC 2026-2027 Fall Conference Request for Proposals – Due Friday, August 21, 2026 NJSACC: New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Professional Network is excited to introduce a new conference format for 2026–2027! Instead of one two-day conference, NJSACC will host two separate one-day conferences; Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. The Fall date is Friday, December…

Lights On Afterschool 2025: New Jersey Shines Bright This October New Jersey turned up the brightness for afterschool programs statewide as communities, schools, and partners came together to celebrate Lights On Afterschool. We were honored to see Governor Phil Murphy officially proclaim October 23 as Lights On Afterschool Day in New Jersey, a public recognition…

🧪 STEM Activities For Summer Camp From Mizzen By this point in the summer, you’ve probably noticed something: Young people are naturally curious. They want to build things, test ideas, ask questions, take things apart, and figure out how the world works. As camp leaders and educators, the challenge is often finding activities that channel…

✨ Inspiring New Ideas for a Changing OST Landscape ✨ As the needs of youth, families, and communities continue to evolve, so too must the programs that serve them. This year’s Soaring Beyond Expectations: A Statewide Afterschool Celebration once again brought together afterschool professionals from across New Jersey to explore innovative practices, exchange fresh ideas,…

NJSACC’s Quality Team News NJSACC’s Quality Team has two big announcements to share this summer. First, congratulations to our own Patricia Pugliese who has been promoted to the newly created Senior Quality Specialist position in recognition of her expertise, leadership, & years with NJSACC’s Quality Team. Second, please join us in welcoming Kyle Vandenberg to NJSACC’s Quality Team as a Quality Specialist. Kyle’s…

NJSACC Celebrates French-American Heritage Month. You can too. French-American Heritage Month takes place in July and is a month to celebrate the contributions French-Americans have made to American history, society and culture. SOME French-American Heritage Month Resources Bastille Day Activities for Kids France Lesson for Kids: History & Facts France Lesson Plan for Elementary School…