HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
The 2026 Annual Conference on Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) will here before you know it! NJSACC is already planning and preparing to bring afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) professionals the best conference yet.
Brought to you by NJSACC, New Jersey’s Annual Conference on Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) celebrates long-term success in the evolving landscape of Afterschool, OST, S.T.E.A.M. and Expanded Learning.
This in-person conference happens in Princeton, NJ and features over 45 workshops aimed at improving the quality of afterschool and out-of-school time programs.
NJSACC has secured a room block for the conference. If you would like to book a hotel room, you may already do so by using the link below:
- Book your group rate for NJ School-Age Child Care Coalition Conference
- Book your room by Wednesday, March 25, 2026
ROOM RATES
Room rates are as follow:
- $179 Single
- $189 Double
NOTE: As part of NJSACC’s annual conference planning process, we regularly request a waiver on the prohibition of in-State overnight travel that applies to school district staff. This allows principals or other school district staff to stay overnight. As soon as we have the waiver it will be posted here.
REGISTRATION FEES
- 1 day registration – $214
- 2 day registration – $339
2025 Recap: A Gathering of Over 300 Afterschool Professionals Dedicated To Enhancing Youth Programs Across NJ!
NJSACC’s Annual Conference on Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) celebrated long-term success in the evolving landscape of Afterschool, OST, S.T.E.A.M. and Expanded Learning. The conference featured over 45 workshops aimed at improving the quality of afterschool and out-of-school time programs.
Public Consulting Group (PCG)
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Conference Fees:
$334 / 2 days
$209 / 1 day
The conference fee includes conference materials, continental breakfast, lunch and break stations throughout the day.
NOTE: As part of our annual conference planning process, NJSACC regularly requests a waiver on the prohibition of in-State overnight travel that applies to school district staff. This allows principals or other school district staff to stay overnight. The waiver for NJSACC’s 2024 conference is forthcoming.
Conference Location and Accommodations:
The Marriott Princeton Hotel and Conference Center at Forrestal
100 College Road East, Princeton, NJ 08540
Room Reservations:
- Room Rates: from $174 – $184 per night
- Reservations must be made by individual attendees directly with Marriott reservations at (800) 228-9290 or (609) 452-7800.
- When you call make sure to mention the NJSACC Conference and the dates of the conference in order to receive the conference rate.
- Click here to make your room reservations online.
- Room reservations must be made on or before Friday, March 14, 2025.
While we at NJSACC love children and they are a driving force behind the work we do, children may not attend the conference. The conference is a professional development opportunity for adults, and as such, we respectfully request that you take this time to focus on you. If you do bring children, we must insist that you make other arrangements during conference hours. Children will not be permitted in the lunch area or in the workshops.
This conference is funded in part by the:
- NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development as part of a Federal CCDF Block Grant Earmark federal funds under Every Student Succeeds Act, Title IV, Part B, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, through a grant agreement with the New Jersey Department of Education.
For questions, please contact Jessica Heiberg, Director of Program Services, at: jessicaheiberg@njsacc.org and 908-789-0259
Interested sponsors should contact NJSACC via email here.
New Jersey’s Annual Conference on Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (OST) 2026 celebrates long-term success in the ever-changing landscape of Afterschool, S.T.E.A.M. and Expanded Learning. The conference, taking place on Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18, 2026, features over 45 workshops aimed at improving the quality of afterschool and out-of-school time programs.
Showcase Alley takes place on Friday, April 17, 2026 and is a special 1 day opportunity for you to promote your business and/or organization by securing an exhibit table. Showcase Alley is designed so that ALL conference participants are channeled through the exhibits between 11:35am to 1:20pm.
FEE = $200 PER EXHIBIT (INCLUDES 1 EXHIBIT TABLE)
WHO TYPICALLY ATTENDS SHOWCASE ALLEY?
Historically, conference participants on Friday are those people who have the purchasing power for their youth serving organizations. They consist of program directors, school district leaders and front line staff. While registration numbers vary from year to year, vendors should be prepared to engage with 150 conference participants during Showcase Alley.
WHAT ABOUT COVID?
The health and safety of our attendees is our top priority. Conference participants must follow New Jersey’s COVID protocols while at The Marriott Princeton Hotel and Conference Center at Forrestal.
CONFERENCE LOCATION AND DETAILS:
The conference will be held at the Marriott Princeton Hotel and Conference Center at Forrestal in Princeton, NJ, at the following address:
The Marriott Princeton Hotel and Conference Center at Forrestal
100 College Road East
Princeton, NJ 08540
While we at NJSACC love children and they are a driving force behind the work we do, children may not attend Showcase Alley. The conference as well as Showcase Alley is a professional development opportunity for adults, and as such, we respectfully request that you take this time to focus on you. If you do bring children, we must insist that you make other arrangements during conference and Showcase Alley hours.
MAILING ADDRESS:
NJSACC
Showcase Alley
208 Lenox Avenue
#363
Westfield, NJ 07090
Please note that there is no fee for Not-for-Profits but you must be cleared by NJSACC Office prior to completing on-line registration form AND indicating your non-profit status in the registration form.
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
- The health and safety of our attendees is our top priority. Participants must follow COVID protocols while at The Marriott Princeton Hotel and Conference Center at Forrestal.
- Non Profit registration is free. For Profit registration is $200.
- Registration includes 1 table in the Showcase Alley area. Should you need an additional table, you may add one for a fee of $200. For an additional table, the fee applies to both Non Profits and For Profits.
- Each exhibitor will be provided with a 6 foot draped table with 2 chairs. You may bring your own table cloth, if you wish.
- Each exhibitor may bring an additional stand-up banner, if they wish. However, it must not block the view of other exhibitors.
- You may arrive no earlier than 9:30am on Friday, April 4, 2025 in The Alexander Ballroom at The Marriott Princeton Hotel and Conference Center at Forrestal.
- Name tags are not provided for Showcase Alley vendors.
- Please be available at your table from 11:35am – 1:20pm.
- There is electricity on the premises. Please bring extension cords.
- A complimentary coffee and snack station will be available – no lunch.
- Complimentary WIFI will be available – login details to be provided there.
Should you need further information please feel free to contact Tim Conkling, Chair of Showcase Alley, via email here.
Deadline for vendor registration is: Friday, March 21, 2025.
We look forward to seeing your business/organization become part of this great opportunity!
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