Youth in Out-of-School Time Programs Meet Real Life Scientists

By Katie Jacob | March 24, 2021 |

In partnership with the Scientist in Every Florida School Meet a Scientist series, Prime Time has been able offer children and youth in out-of-school time programs access to real-life scientists via livestream webinars. REAL scientists talk with youth during each 30-minute session to share interesting and fun facts on the special science topics, as they meet, chat and can ask questions with the guest scientist of the day.  On […]

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By emtaylor561 | August 18, 2021 |

Practice Tips Asking questions that deepen or extend knowledge increases participation and encourages active learning. As a facilitator, when prompting participants to explore concepts and ideas , you’re modeling a thought process that helps them reflect on what they’ve learned and that they can apply to educational and work settings. 1 Here are examples […]

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Out-of-School Time Program Prepares Teens for Workforce by Offering Workshops on Employability Skills  

By Katie Jacob | April 16, 2021 |

[…] attendance also had the opportunity to have some fun, as Lloyd Chin from the City of Delray Beach hosted an archery workshop.   “Saturday’s workshop on professionalism was informative and refreshing. I learned the proper attire to wear on job interviews, maintaining eye contact and workplace etiquette. I hope to work my dream job after I […]

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Prime Time Palm Beach County Offers Free Virtual Summer Camp Starting June 21, 2021

By Katie Jacob | May 27, 2021 |

Families and summer programs can visit Prime Time’s virtual summer camp calendar located at primetimepbc.org/virtual-summer to participate in live, interactive activities planned each weekday from June 21 to August 6, 2021, for children and youth in grades K12. Pre-registration is not required. All virtual summer camp session links will be available 30 minutes prior to the session start time. All participants can review […]

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Getting Started with Prime Time

By Katie Jacob | June 19, 2018

All afterschool and summer programs – whether public or private – are eligible to receive support and resources from Prime Time Palm Beach County.   Step 1 Contact: Luisa Vincent Community Partnerships Specialist 561-600-9538 lvincent@primetimepbc.org   Become an Expanded Learning Opportunity (ELO) Prime Time is not contracting with any additional expanded learning opportunity providers at […]

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The Arc of PBC.W4.20.Article.Questions and Answers on providing services to children with disabilities during Coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak

By Katie Jacob | April 21, 2020 |

[…] Prime Time Palm Beach County, Inc., which receives significant funding from the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. The US Department of Education has compiled questions and answers on providing services to children with disabilities during the outbreak of COVID -19. This includes guidance around IDEA regulations and implementation of IEPs. Providing […]

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