Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network

DEADLINE FRIDAY!

Don't miss your chance to join our 2024-2025 Afterschool Community Champions Program!

Champions are a select group of leaders in Georgia who commit to a year of civic engagement to strengthen community awareness, support effective programs, and bring diverse partners to the table. The program provides regular offerings for professional development, leadership, and networking. Throughout the year, there will be opportunities to develop an advocacy action plan, followed by the implementation of advocacy events with the support of a stipend.

Now more than ever, we need advocates to support programs that are serving the needs of youth, families, and their community.

Apply now: www.afterschoolga.org/afterschool-community-champions.

Grantee Spotlight: With BOOST funding, LaAmistad has grown its afterschool staff, including specially trained reading specialists and tutors who provide one-on-one academic instruction and wellbeing support for participating children and youth, focusing on mathematics and reading. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bQADZz.

Access our full BOOST Grants Program: Year 2 Evaluation Report: www.afterschoolga.org/resources/boostreports.

Each year, our community partner, VOX Teen Communications, offers a teen-informed, strengths-based statewide survey to provide real-time data from youth to understand their afterschool activities, communication preferences, and mental health needs so that we can better reach and serve them!

Please encourage the youth (ages 11-20+) that you know and serve to consider taking this mobile-friendly, anonymous survey!

Participants can provide their email address to be entered into a drawing for a gift card (even while remaining anonymous).

bit.ly/voxsurvey24

Thank you to the U.S. Department of Education for hosting the Engage Every Student Summit! We're thrilled to be in our nation's capital and can't wait to hear from the incredible youth in attendance, honor Georgia's own Camp Twin Lakes and share our successes and lessons learned from the BOOST Grants Program!

It's Summer Learning Week, a celebration dedicated to elevating the importance of summer learning! Let's work together to keep kids safe and healthy every summer and ensure they return to school ready to succeed!

We have several resources to help you plan and implement high-quality summer programming! Check them out:

- Summer Activity Guide: summeractivityguide.org
- Summer Planning Toolkit: https://bit.ly/42PXj8p
- Behavioral Health Toolkit: https://bit.ly/3OAylWi

TODAY is the last day to register for the 2024 Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development Conference at the discounted rate of only $175!

Join us September 10-13 in Columbus for an unforgettable week, including our opening keynote by Dr. Kiki Ramsey, workshops presented by dynamite returning speakers such as Leading To Change and Michael Brandwein Speaker, a brand new Learning Lab session and more!

Register now: bit.ly/ASYDRegistration.

This Friday, June 12 is the last day to register for the 2024 Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development Conference at the discounted rate of only $175!

Join us September 10-13 in Columbus for inspiring speakers, informative sessions and networking opportunities!

Register: bit.ly/ASYDRegistration.

Encourage the teens in your out-of-school time program to join National Youth Leadership Council's 2024 Virtual Youth Leadership Summit on July 25!

Participants can expect to develop leadership skills, address community issues and discover service learning.

Learn more and help teens register: nylc.org/youth-summit.

⏰ TWO WEEKS LEFT ⏰ to register to join us for the virtual Youth Leadership Summit on 7/25! Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to expand, grow, and learn with young people from around the country - register at: https://nylc.org/youth-summit/

Apply by July 26 to join our 2024-2025 Afterschool Community Champions Program!

Champions are a select group of Georgia leaders who commit to a year of civic engagement to strengthen community awareness, support effective programs, and bring diverse perspectives and partners to the table around out-of-school time programming. Throughout the year, there will be opportunities to develop an advocacy action plan, followed by the implementation of advocacy events with the support of a stipend. Champions also receive complimentary registration to the 2026 Georgia ASYD Conference.

Now more than ever, we need advocates to support programs that are serving the needs of youth, families, and their community.

Learn more and apply: www.afterschoolga.org/afterschool-community-champions.

This Friday, June 12 is the last day to register for the 2024 Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development Conference at the discounted rate of only $175!

Join us September 10-13 in Columbus for inspiring speakers, informative sessions and networking opportunities!

Register: bit.ly/ASYDRegistration.

Great to hear Michelle Garris of Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning speak about Georgia’s growing focus on school-age opportunities and continued partnership with GSAN at Administration for Children and Families - ACF School-Age Institute. Excited to continue the progress in service of the children and families of Georgia!

DEADLINE THIS WEEK!

This Friday, June 14 is the final day to submit an application for the 2024 Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development Awards!

We have four award types to help us honor outstanding professionals, programs, and youth in the afterschool and youth development field. We want to recognize your investment and contributions to Georgia's youth, families, and communities!

Don't delay! Nominate and apply now at georgiaasyd.org/awards.

Thrilled to be in Washington, D.C. today meeting with our congressional delegation to talk about the value of Out-of-School Time (OST) programming for youth in Georgia and across the country!
Afterschool Alliance Jessye Norman School of the Arts

We're excited to celebrate National Summer Learning Week this July 15-19, 2024!

Join us in this important observance for elevating the importance of keeping kids learning, safe, and healthy every summer, and ensuring they return to school ready to succeed in the year.

Review the 2024 themes, find resources for programs and families, and start planning: https://bit.ly/44Pth6t.

Exhibitor/Sponsor opportunities are available for the 2024 Georgia ASYD Conference this September in Columbus! Join us to network and share resources with afterschool and youth development professionals from across Georgia.

New this year: Our Exhibitor and Sponsor opportunities are combined into one application!

Increase the exposure to and engagement with our attendees by considering some of our enhanced sponsorship opportunities including:

- Having your logo featured on our conference app, tote bag, lanyard or signage;
- Hosting or supporting conference sessions;
- Speaking opportunities to share your services and resources;
- Inserting materials in our attendees' tote bags; and more!

All sponsorship levels come with an exhibit table, though exhibit tables may also be purchased separately.

Apply by August 9: bit.ly/ASYDExhibitors.

Do you know outstanding professionals, programs, or youth in the afterschool and youth development field?

Submit a nomination by June 14 to have them honored during the 2024 Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development Awards!

Nominations are being accepted for the following awards:

– Excellence Award: Recognizing outstanding afterschool or youth development programs
– Innovation-Workforce Development Award– Recognizing outstanding afterschool or youth development organization demonstrating excellence in workforce development programming
– Leadership Award: Recognizing outstanding afterschool or youth development professionals
– Rising Stars Award: Recognizing outstanding youth (ages 11 to 21) who have been active leaders in their afterschool or youth development programs

Learn more at georgiaasyd.org/awards.

Summer is here! How do we keep youth engaged while preventing learning loss, promoting positive mental health and supporting their growth and development?

We offer several resources to help you plan and implement high-quality summer programming! Check them out:

- Summer Activity Guide: summeractivityguide.org
- Summer Planning Toolkit: https://bit.ly/42PXj8p
- Behavioral Health Toolkit: https://bit.ly/3OAylWi

Register for the 2024 Georgia ASYD Conference at the discounted rate of only $175 now through June 30! Join us September 10-13 in Columbus, Georgia for three days of networking and professional development opportunities: http://bit.ly/ASYDRegistration.

Don't miss out on our pre-conference workshop on the Georgia ASYD Quality Standards: bit.ly/ASYDPre-Conf.

Looking for more ways to engage? Serving as an Exhibitor/Sponsor provides unique opportunities for visibility among Georgia's afterschool programs and professionals including speaking engagements, co-branding, and more! Apply by August 9: bit.ly/ASYDExhibitors.

Now is a great time to be planning for your summer learning program!

Our Summer Activity Guide is filled with fun and engaging tools, featuring in-person, virtual, and take-home activities that can be used by providers and families everywhere. This resource offers 150 activities and challenges organized by four different age groups and includes guidance on how to support positive youth development.

Download the Summer Activity Guide, supply lists, implementation videos, and more at summeractivityguide.org.

We are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2024 Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development Awards!

Help us recognize outstanding professionals, programs, and youth in the afterschool and youth development fields.

Submit a nomination by June 14 at 11:59 pm at georgiaasyd.org/awards.

We loved hearing the discussion at Children's Mental Health Day at Capitol about the role & programs play in youth mental health! Thank you to
Voices for Georgia's Children Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Georgia Parent Support Network, Inc. YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta Jessye Norman School of the Arts & more for your contributions and support!

Join VOX Teen Communications and Free Your Feels for VOX-A-PALOOZA this Saturday, May 4, from 1:30-4 pm at the Martin Luther King Jr Recreation Center and Aquatic Center!

This youth-led event will feature performances and content from talented youth poets and journalists, mental health resources and self-expression opportunities, food, fun, and more! Don't miss out on this unforgettable event celebrating teen publishing and uncensored self-expression in collaboration with Free Your Feels — for ages 13+.

Register for your FREE tickets today! https://bit.ly/3UIp15m

Make plans to attend Children's Mental Health Day at the Capitol on May 9 from 8 am - 12:30 pm!

Join Voices for Georgia's Children and Georgia Parent Support Network, Inc. at the Georgia Freight Depot to celebrate. The event will include distinguished guest speakers, a sponsor room, great food, and more!

This is a great opportunity to join others in showing that children's mental health is important in Georgia!

Register now: https://bit.ly/3Wgx3Uf.

Join us on May 1 at 10 am for the third webinar in the Local Education Agency (LEA) Summer Learning Series!

In "Money Matters: Advancing Funding for Your Summer Programming," participants will learn to become effective champions for summer programming within their communities and at the policy level.

Register now: https://bit.ly/3Q0vSoc.

Happy Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week!

We are thankful for the amazing afterschool professionals who work so hard to support the children and families of Georgia.

You are the !

Registration is open for the 2024 Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development Conference!

Join us September 10-13 at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center in Columbus, GA for three dynamic and engaging days of professional development opportunities.

Register by June 30 for $175: http://bit.ly/ASYDRegistration.

Global Youth Service Day 2024 is April 26-28!

Bring the young people from your program together to begin planning a great celebration with these tips and tools from Youth Service America: YSA.org/GYSD.

Save the dates! Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week is this month on April 22-26!

Celebrate by sending thank you letters, making social media posts or hosting an event to show appreciation.

Learn more and get ideas via National AfterSchool Association (NAA): https://bit.ly/3T6tkpc..

We are pleased to announce our Call for Exhibitors and Sponsors for the 2024 Georgia Afterschool and Youth Development Conference!

Want to network and share resources with afterschool and youth development professionals from across Georgia? Join us September 10-13 in Columbus as an Exhibitor or Sponsor!

Applications will be accepted through August 9.

Learn more about hosting a booth and our brand new opportunities for engagement at bit.ly/ASYDExhibitors.

It's Youth Voice Week! YOU can celebrate with Afterschool Alliance! Learn how you can support youth voice in out-of-school time programming: http://3to6.co/youthvoices.

Access the Youth Voice Toolkit, a comprehensive guide to incorporating youth voice into your program, working in an inter-generational space, and honoring the diverse experiences that youth bring to the table: http://afterschoolalliance.org/YouthVoiceToolkit.

Join the Youth Voice Town Hall this Thursday, March 28 at 3 pm EST! This youth-designed, youth-led event provides young people with the space to share their voices and ideas about things they care about most: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-k20FOXM8g.