Author: NJSACC

💪 Empowering the Next Generation: Youth Advocacy Day 2025 On Monday, March 24th, NJSACC: New Jersey’s Statewide Network for Afterschool Communities hosted its 2nd Annual Youth Advocacy Day at the New Jersey State House. It was an inspiring day filled with passionate youth voices, meaningful conversations with legislators, and first hand exposure to the policymaking…

Industry Career Fair – Willingboro High School Industry Career Fair Invitation – RSVP April 2, 2025 Do you love your career? Do you work in an interesting field? Do you have a job that kids might not know much about? We would love for you to come share your career with us! Come meet with…

🚀 The New Package is PACKED with Great Knowledge DNA Day is coming up soon on April 25th, and through STEM Next’s partnership with global genomics leader Illumina, we have a training, activities and other resources to help your kids explore the genome!  Professional Development – The ACRES project is now offering all of their STEM coaching…

Youth Voice Week (March 24-28, 2025) Youth Voice Week is a dedicated period where young people are encouraged to actively share their opinions, experiences, and ideas on issues that matter to them, often focusing on the importance of afterschool programs We’re lifting up youth perspectives. Join us in elevating youth voices and the role of…

🚸 Report: Afterschool benefits kids for life Report: The findings are clear: kids who participate in afterschool are stronger learners, earners, and leaders. By Maria RizoPosted: Mar 11, 2025 “Organized Afterschool Activities as a Developmental Context for Children and Adolescents,” a longitudinal study led by Dr. Deborah Vandell of the University of California, Irvine, finds that participating in…

check out this highlight from mizzen education! Looking for spring and summer activities that ignite creativity and youth leadership? Leap into Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab! This exciting resource fits perfectly into all sorts of out-of-school adventures.   “Grab your backpack … Vámonos!” — Dora   The journey begins with an exploration into the…

NJSACC Celebrates National Poetry Month. You can too. Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month reminds the public that poets have an integral role to play in our culture and that poetry matters. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of…

NJSACC Celebrates Tartan (Scottish-American) Heritage Month. You can too. From first patriots, presidents and industrialists, Scottish Americans contributed significantly to the establishment and development of the United States. NJSACC Celebrates Tartan (Scottish-American) Heritage Month. SOME TARTAN (SCOTTISH-AMERICAN) HERITAGE MONTH RESOURCES: Book Week Scotland: Best Scottish Stories For Children Children’s Films: Disney/Pixar’s “Brave” National Geographic Kids:…

NJSACC Celebrates Arab American Heritage Month. You can too. NJSACC celebrates the culture, accomplishments and experiences of Arab American people during Arab American Heritage Month in April. SOME ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH RESOURCES Good Reads: Arab American History Honoring 30 Influential Arab American Women National Arab American Heritage Month For Kids NJSACC staff has taken…

check out this highlight from mizzen education! Imagine this: A journey where every activity is a stepping stone to discovery and creativity. Welcome to your STEAM Discovery and Learning experience!   Get ready for captivating coding challenges, engaging science experiments, mind-bending math puzzles, and inventive art projects! This is more than just an activity playlist;…