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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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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🏕️ It’s no big secret, the key to a great summer camp experience is a great staff team! Join us for our in person regional mini-conferences specifically for day camp leadership. We’ll focus on components and training tips that help build high quality staff teams towards a high quality summer camp experience for all. We’ll…
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Summer brings sunshine, outdoor learning—and ticks. Lyme disease is now the fastest-growing vector-borne illness in the U.S., and youth programs are in a unique position to lead on prevention. Alliance for Camp Health, in partnership with SC Johnson, are supporting day camps, overnight camps, and summer learning programs through the Fight the Bite initiative. This…
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NJSACC 2024 – 2025 Professional Development Below is the list of the professional development workshops being offered by NJSACC this year. Register soon – space is limited! NEW! Mini-Conferences for Summer Camp Leadership – Central: May 29, 2025 What’s the key to a great summer camp? It’s no big secret, the key to a great…
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The 2025 Lights On Afterschool poster contest is officially open! This year, we’re looking for any artwork that represents the spirit of afterschool programs. Think about how your program has opened doors to new opportunities, whether it’s discovering something you love, learning new skills, or making friends. Show us how your afterschool staff have inspired, mentored, or…
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NJSACC Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month. You can too. Jewish American Heritage Month celebrates the contributions Jewish Americans have made to American history, society, and culture. 12 Jewish American Influential women Anti-Defamation League’s Jewish American Heritage Month Resources Books for Children: ADL’s Books Matter series Books for Children: Shel Silverstein The National Museum of American Jewish…
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NJSACC Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. You can too. Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month celebrates the contributions Asian/Pacific Americans have made to American history, society, and culture. 20 Asian American and Pacific Islander Women to Know Anti-racism resources to support Asian American, Pacific Islander community Children’s eBook Titles – Asian American and Pacific…
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NJSACC Celebrates Haitian Heritage Month. You can too. Haitian Heritage Month celebrates the contributions Haitian Americans have made to American history, society, and culture. 7 Inspiring Children’s Books about Haiti Haitian Arts Podcast Series Haitian Heritage Month: Resources for Celebrating National Geographic Kids: All About Haiti NJSACC staff has taken full advantage of this opportunity to…
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Here’s your chance to make a real difference for out-of-school time (OST) programs! The American Institutes for Research (AIR), with support from the Wallace Foundation and in collaboration with the Afterschool Alliance and the National Afterschool Association, is updating the OST cost calculator—a tool that helps ensure OST programs have the resources they need to…
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