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NJSACC: New Jersey’s Afterschool & Out-of-School-Time Professional Network mourn the loss of New Jersey’s Lieutenant Governor, Sheila Y. Oliver. Amongst her many accomplishments, Lieutenant Governor Oliver became the first African-American woman in state history to serve as Assembly Speaker in 2010 and served as a staunch champion of education and juvenile justice. She also served…

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Establish Commission to Study Effects of Social Media Usage on Youth, NJSACC Named in Commission TRENTON – With concerns growing over the impact of social media on young people, Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation to establish a commission to study the effects of social media usage both in and out of…

Check out these Mid-Summer STEM workshops brought to you by NJSACC Happy Summer! Check out these mid-summer STEM workshops that NJSACC is offering to keep summer camp enthusiasm going all summer long. Grant funded, these virtual workshops are FREE – perfect for all summer camp staff whether they’re working directly with kids or are leadership staff.…

Mizzen Summer News: Empower Youth Health and Your Self-Care If January is for resolutions, summer is for resets. Luckily, health, wellness and self-care come in myriad forms, from mental health to physical fitness, nutrition, being in nature, community-building and belonging. That’s the spirit behind this week’s offerings of health-giving activities and tips. Browse the selection…

Let your voice be heard! Children in Nature Coalition Survey New Jersey’s Children in Nature Coalition is looking to catalyze a cross-section of organizations that believe all children have the fundamental right to safely experience the natural world and all of its benefits. The purpose of this survey is to better understand what nature-based, outdoor…

This Wednesday is Camp Kindness Day – July 19, 2023 – learn more here! On July 19, 2023, the camp community will be able to participate in Camp Kindness Day – an event highlighting the practice of intentional kindness that happens every day at American camps. This is an opportunity to raise awareness of the the…

From the Office of Child Care at NCASE: National Summer Learning Week: Join the Celebration Summertime represents a chance to embrace hands-on, outdoor learning experiences that may be limited for children during the traditional school year. During this academic year, youths experienced school with a more prepandemic ambiance than the last 2 years. To keep the momentum…

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…

NJSACC Celebrates Muslim-American Heritage Month. You can too. Muslim-American Heritage Month celebrates the contributions Muslim Americans have made to American history, society, and culture. Muslim-American Heritage Month Resources Muslim American Heritage Month Book for Adult, Kids and Teens NJSACC staff has taken full advantage of this opportunity to curate and compile a list of top…

NJSACC Celebrates Fourth of July (Independence Day). You can too. The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations go back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress…