We Are Grateful to Have the Best People in Our Network of Afterschool Professionals Things people are saying about NJSACC “Wonderful experience and ways of looking at interactions. Ideas and insights were abundant” “I have learned so much during my time with you, I think I could do the job. My summer camp has benefited…
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💬 NJSACC’s CEO, Joins the Advocates for Children of New Jersey Let’s Talk Kids Podcast NJSACC’s CEO, joins the Advocates for Children of New Jersey Let’s Talk Kids Podcast, discussing Quality Afterschool & Out-of-School Time Programs Ebony Grace, CEO of NJSACC, speaks with Mary Coogan, ACNJ’s President and CEO, exploring what makes afterschool and OST learning so special and impactful for the next…
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🥂 Join Us in Celebrating the Moments That Shaped Our Year 🥂 Throughout the past year, NJSACC has had the privilege of working alongside dedicated afterschool and out-of-school time professionals who continue to make an extraordinary difference in the lives of New Jersey’s youth. Every conference, training, partnership, coaching session, and conversation reflected a shared…
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🍲 Afterschool Meals Matter: Strategies and Practical Takeaways Register for 8/27 WebinarAfterschool Meals Matter: Strategies and Practical Takeaways Thursday, August 27, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Afterschool meals are more important than ever for reducing hunger, helping students stay engaged and ready to learn, and strengthening connections among schools, community partners, and families. This webinar will…
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🌞 NAA Has Quite a Bright Spotlight This Month August 19 Webinar Explores Movement-Based Activities Movement does more than support physical health, it can strengthen learning, improve behavior, and help young people build important character skills. Join the Collaborative for Advancing Healthy Experiences in OST (CAHE-OST) and Skillastics for Building Character & Academic Success Through…
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🚨 Are you ready to turn youth vision into real-world action? The national youth leadership council (@nylcorg) is seeking passionate middle and high school students, along with dedicated adult mentors, for the 2026–2027 Youth as Solutions™ (YaS) program! Through YaS, identify local challenges and build community-rooted solutions across five key focus areas: Civics & Democracy…
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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…
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🎒 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…
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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…
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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…
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