In-Person Training is Back at NJSACC (Photo Essay)! It’s been almost 2 ½ years since NJSACC was able to deliver in-person training – it’s great to be back! NJSACC trainers kicked off June and the summer season with some impactful camp training delivered on-site and in-person to the Rockaway Boro Kids staff team. Their dedicated…
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National Summer Learning Week begins July 11th! National Summer Learning Week is a celebration dedicated to elevating the importance of keeping kids learning, safe, and healthy every summer, ensuring they return to school ready to succeed in the year. This year, we’re bringing back themes you can use to highlight activities during the celebration. Some suggested…
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Join the National Young Entrepreneur Pitch Challenge. Enter your pitch video by Fri July 15! Join us for the national pitch contest, open to students 5-12, across the nation! Complete the registration form for your class, afterschool or summer program to get updates and request any additional support you need! Click here for all contest…
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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 Reps. Bass, Carson, Omar, Talib Introduce Muslim American Heritage Month Resolution NJSACC staff has taken full advantage…
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NJSACC Celebrates French-American Heritage Month. You can too. French-American Heritage Month is a month to celebrate the contributions French-Americans have made to American history, society and culture. French-American Heritage Month Resources Bastille Day Activities for Kids France Lesson for Kids: History & Facts France Lesson Plan for Elementary School French Art Activities for Kids The…
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Engage Every Student Launch Event! #NationalSummerLearningWeek Every young person deserves both a quality education and the rich and varied opportunities and supports available in out-of-school time programs. With access to quality programs after school and during the summer, young people can explore their interests, build relationships, and engage with their communities. Join U.S. Secretary of…
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2022 Lights On Poster Contest Winner The winner of the 2022 Lights On Afterschool poster contest is LEAP afterschool program at PS100x in the Bronx, New York! The winning artwork will be printed on 50,000 posters and sent to all registered Lights On Afterschool events. click here to read more click here to download poster…
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NAA Publishes Helpful Out-Of-School Time (OST) Equity News How OST Leaders Can Commit to Equity As Pride month closes, we all must reflect on our commitments to systems-level changes. The Out-of-School Time (OST) Leader’s Guide to Equitable Hiring and Staff Development Practices intends to catalyze the OST workforce, our stakeholders, and partners to examine systems…
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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…
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A Special Video Message to New Jersey’s Afterschool Network: NJSACC Selects Ebony D. Grace as its new CEO! NJSACC: The Statewide Network for New Jersey’s Afterschool Communities has selected Ebony D. Grace, MFT, as its next Chief Executive Officer. Ebony will succeed Diane Genco, Founding Executive Director, in her retirement. Ebony brings to the role…
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