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👩‍❤️‍👨 2026 NJSACC Annual Conference Day 2 Highlights 2026 Diane Genco Award for Excellence in Out-of-School Time 👩‍❤️‍👨 The Diane Genco Award for Excellence in Out-of-School Time remains one of NJSACC’s most meaningful traditions, recognizing individuals whose leadership, dedication, and passion continue to elevate the afterschool and out-of-school time profession. Named in honor of NJSACC…

🥽 Dive into the July-September Quarterly Asset Package!  Boost Your Summer Programming The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) works to ensure all of America’s students, regardless of background, income, or zip code, can access and benefit from a high-quality summer learning experience every year. Check out Discover Summer and the STEM Next + NSLA 2026…

🎒 Your Annual Back-to-School Resource Is Here! Every new school year brings new opportunities and new decisions. Whether you’re preparing staff, selecting curriculum, strengthening program quality, or exploring new tools, having the right resources can make all the difference. That’s why we’re excited to share the 2026 Back-to-School Products & Services Catalog, NAA’s annual resource designed…

Building Momentum for Job Quality: Leaders Gather at Wingspread to Advance System-Level Change In mid-July, 35 out-of-school time leaders from communities and states across the country gathered at the historic Johnson Foundation at Wingspread in Racine, Wisconsin for A Convening on Advancing System-Level Job Quality in Out-of- School Time.  Hosted by the National AfterSchool Association…

Assemblywoman Shanique Speight Visits Newark Youth Career Pathways Program NJSACC was proud to join Assemblywoman Shanique Speight in visiting the Newark Youth Career Pathways 21st Century Learning Community Centers Summer program held at Rutgers University–Newark. Thank you to Executive Director Kaleena Berryman and Vice Chancellor Shantè Palmer for allowing us to visit an exemplary program for high school students…

NJSACC loves to host events in various areas of the state! If you are interested in becoming a host location for a future training, meeting, or conference, please let us know Here’s a list of some of the things we look for in a host site: ·       As a non-profit dedicated to providing services to our…

Save the Dates: A New Chapter for the NJSACC Annual Conference NJSACC: New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Professional Network is excited to introduce a new conference format for 2026–2027! The switch up is designed to create even more meaningful opportunities for learning, networking, and professional growth. Instead of one two-day conference, NJSACC will host…

NJSACC 2026-2027 Fall Conference Request for Proposals – Due Friday, August 21, 2026 NJSACC: New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Professional Network is excited to introduce a new conference format for 2026–2027! Instead of one two-day conference, NJSACC will host two separate one-day conferences; Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. The Fall date is Friday, December…

Lights On Afterschool 2025: New Jersey Shines Bright This October New Jersey turned up the brightness for afterschool programs statewide as communities, schools, and partners came together to celebrate Lights On Afterschool. We were honored to see Governor Phil Murphy officially proclaim October 23 as Lights On Afterschool Day in New Jersey, a public recognition…

🧪 STEM Activities For Summer Camp From Mizzen By this point in the summer, you’ve probably noticed something: Young people are naturally curious. They want to build things, test ideas, ask questions, take things apart, and figure out how the world works. As camp leaders and educators, the challenge is often finding activities that channel…