2025 Juneteenth Freedom Day

NJSACC Celebrates Juneteenth. You can too. Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. The troops’ arrival came a full 2 ½ years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors…

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NJSACC Seeks Instructional Design Consultant – RFP due Monday, June 30, 2025

NJSACC Seeks Instructional Design Consultant – RFP due Mon Jun 30 2025 NJSACC is seeking proposals from experienced instructional design consultants to help develop and implement sustainable eLearning strategies for our afterschool and out-of-school-time (OST) network. The scope of work includes assessment, strategic recommendations, instructional design and development, setup, training, and ongoing support. Statement of…

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21CCLC Competitive Grant 2025

Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program, Cohort 21, Competitive Purpose:  It is the intent of the Nita M. Lowrey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program to provide opportunities for communities to establish or expand activities in community learning centers that: increase academic enrichment, including providing tutorial services to help students,…

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2025 PASE Annual Conference

PASE’s annual conference, Activating the Power of Afterschool PASE’s annual conference will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Baruch College, Vertical Campus. This signature citywide event celebrates the impact of the field on youth and families and promotes innovation and research to sustain this work. Join Executive Directors and supervisors from youth-serving community-based…

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2025 June Moonshot

STEM Next Asset Package: Top Opportunities Coming Up in June 🚀🚀 Genomics Learning Journeys — We are very excited to introduce a new set of Learning Journeys that make it easy for afterschool and summer programs to help youth explore the exciting world of DNA science!   Ready for Summer?-Join NGCP and Smart Girls HQ for Brite’s…

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2025 NJ Summer EBT Program

2025 NJ Summer EBT Program This Outreach Toolkit, created in partnership between Hunger Free New Jersey and the NJ Office of the Food Security Advocate, includes informational content designed to raise awareness of the Summer EBT program and ensure that more children have access to nutritious meals during the summer months.  Find Out More Here

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Mizzen Spotlight: Plant and Grow

check out these highlights from mizzen education! Dive into the activities now! As we close out our month-long journey with Farm to Table Kids, we’re digging even deeper into the lifecycle of dahlias. These lessons remind us that the quiet work of nurturing what lies beneath the surface is often just as vital as the…

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2025 Soaring Beyond Expectations:

Soaring Beyond Expectations: A Statewide Afterschool CelebrationAGENDA IS OUT NOW!! DOWNLOAD BELOW. Presented by New Jersey‘s 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs See a brief agenda Here and download the full pdf below! 9:00 am – 9:45 am ( Welcome ) 9:00am Registration / Breakfast9:30am Welcome / Opening- 21st CCLC Team9:45am Transition To Workshops 10:00 am…

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Remember Our Heroes Flash

REMEMBERING OUR HEROES: HELP NJSACC PAY HOMAGE TO OUR BELOVED PROFESSIONALS IN AFTERSCHOOL! “A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.” – Maya Angelou Every program has something to share and every program has someone dedicated to #AfterschoolNJ and the youth they serve!…

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Highlight Your Program

Share Your Afterschool Story Every program has something to share and we want to hear your Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) stories! We want to hear how your Afterschool or Summer program is making a difference in the lives of students and their families. Submit an article, media clip, or your own story (brief narrative)…

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