About the Symposium
#AfterschoolSYM2025
On May 9, 2025, out-of-school time professionals are invited to attend Prime Time's annual Afterschool Symposium. Prime Time hosts its Afterschool Symposium every year to celebrate the exemplary efforts of our local out-of-school time practitioners while offering professional development workshops that deliver the tools to Empower Young Minds, Engage Communities and Create Lasting Impact so together we can help children and youth succeed by strengthening and expanding quality in the out-of-school time field.
A special thank you to the Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County, the Frederick A. Deluca Foundation, Palm Beach State College, Mizzen Education and Charity for Change for making this event possible.
Check out event highlights from last year below.
Schedule
Location
Friday, May 9, 2025
7:30 a.m. - Check-In
8:00 a.m. - Welcome & Professional Development Recognition Ceremony
9:15 a.m. - Professional Development Workshops - Block I
10:25 a.m. - Professional Development Workshops - Block II
11:30 a.m. - Advancing Afterschool Awards and Empowering Young Minds, Engaging Communities and Creating Lasting Impact Luncheon featuring keynote speaker Caleb Wesco.
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If you do not meet this requirement, your registration has been placed on a waitlist. Should any spots become available by May 1, you will be notified promptly. A registration fee will apply to individuals outside of Palm Beach and Martin counties.
West Palm Beach Marriott
1001 Okeechobee Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Meet Our Keynote Speaker
Caleb Wesco
Introducing Caleb Wesco, a renowned motivational speaker known for his electrifying and dynamic presentations and workshops. With a passion for inspiring and empowering individuals, Caleb has captivated audiences worldwide with his engaging speaking style and profound insights. Through his talks, he ignites a sense of motivation and purpose, encouraging individuals to unlock their full potential and pursue their dreams fearlessly.
Meet Our Emcee
Tevin Ali
Introducing Tevin Ali, a national award-winning motivational speaker and a two-time ranked #1 Amazon best-selling author for college and high school students.
His mission as a speaker/author arose from his struggles growing up as a low-income minority, immigrant, and as a first-generation college student. He is committed to serving our youth and young adults and helping them become the strongest versions of themselves through empowering them to persist and succeed in their endeavors and instilling values of mission-driven leadership.
Workshops
The Afterschool Symposium 2025 themed "Empowering Young Minds, Engaging Communities, Creating Lasting Impact" brings together the vision of expanding opportunities for youth, inspiring adults to strengthen their power and engagement potential, and ensuring the work we do creates positive change and leaves a meaningful and enduring impact on the community.
Workshops will focus on effective, proven methods that yield tangible results, allowing participants to learn and apply strategies for delivering safe and engaging out-of-school time (OST) programs and experiences that help youth to reach their full potential.
Out-of-school time (OST) programs support children and youth before school, after school, summer, weekends and during seasonal breaks.
| Block I | Room | Presenter | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC’s to Success: Erase What You Can’t Do and Focus on What You Can Do: An empowering workshop designed for directors of afterschool programs. This session provides actionable strategies to enhance student engagement, foster a thriving team culture and prevent burnout. Leave with insights into effective leadership, staff motivation and program sustainability to ensure your program operates at the highest level of excellence. | GALLERY | Caleb Wesco | The #LetsGetMotivated Experience |
| Amplifying Youth’s Voices: Navigating Feelings in the Pursuit of Social Justice: In a world where social injustice often leaves youth feeling silenced or overwhelmed, we have the power to help them find their voices. This is for individuals committed to empowering youth through emotional intelligence and mindfulness. Learn how to help youth navigate emotional complexities tied to social injustice. Leave with practical tools that allow you to support youth in transforming their feelings of frustration, anger or helplessness into channels for positive action, self-expression and advocacy. | SANIBEL I | Nathalie Caycedo & Kasha Deese Ser-Kalliai | Ser-Kalliai |
| MLB Players STEM League - Creating the Next Math Champion: A baseball-inspired program for youth in grades 4-8 that brings to life the energy of the sport through a board game and curriculum that cultivate students' math and well-being and life skills. Equip yourself with best practices to implement the MLB Players STEM League and curriculum, gain free access to the Learn Fresh program management platform, program materials and learn about opportunities to extend young learners through virtual and in-person community events. | POLO | Stephen Cruse | Learn Fresh |
| Well-being and Life Skills Through Art: An art program that teaches youth about mental health through the creation of introspective artwork. Through a variety of artistic mediums, young learners can reflect, express and explore their emotions by splattering, scribbling and journaling during their way through simple-to-implement mini-lessons. | SANIBEL 2 | Lindsey Wuest & Jill Deskin, MS NCC | FAU Lab Schools |
| Block II | Room | Presenter | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Real Safe Spaces: Explore how you can create genuine safe spaces for teens. The EJS Project fosters a restorative culture, integrating student voices and trust-building practices into its programming. Discuss challenges like bureaucratic red tape that limits engagement and will share strategies for overcoming these obstacles. Gain practical tools to enhance their programs, ensuring teens feel heard, empowered and secure. | SANIBEL 2 | Aarif Khan & Emanuel ‘Depree’ Jackson | EJS Project |
| Empowering Students Through Resiliency: Empower the success of the whole child by fostering resilience. This workshop explores how integrating character education, academics and developing service-learning activities can shape children (PreK to fifth grade) into compassionate, resilient individuals. Through partnerships with selected charities or community partners, youth can make positive changes within themselves and others. The Charity for Change program is of NO cost to programs or schools in Florida. | GALLERY | Sheila Galera & Brandi Leong | Charity for Change |
| Fostering Civic Engagement - Engaging Teens in Advocacy: This hands-on, interactive workshop will explore dynamic strategies for fostering teen civic engagement. Dive into effective programming that activates youth voices and empowers them to advocate for causes they care about. Learn how to guide teens in expressing their voices to create meaningful community impact. Exchange ideas, engage in activities and discover practical tools to inspire and amplify teen advocacy in today’s interconnected world. | SANIBEL I | Liliana Murphy & Tammy Greer | Florida After School, Inc. |
| Team Building for Leaders: Experience highly engaging and purposeful team-building activities, so you can begin expanding your own toolkit to provide transformative learning experiences for staff and youth-facing volunteers that result in improved collaboration, communication and program delivery. You will leave ready to lead transformative learning experiences that enhance teamwork and elevate the impact of your programs. | POLO | Folami Prescott-Adams, Ph.D. | HTI Catalysts |
Amplifying Youth’s Voices: Navigating Feelings
in the Pursuit of Social Justice
presented by
Empowering Students Through Resiliency
presented by
Nathalie Caycedo
Executive Director |
Emotional Intelligence Coach
Ser-Kallai
nacaycedo@serkallai.org
www.serkallai.org
Kasha Deese
Director of Programs |
Emotional Intelligence Coach
Ser-Kallai
www.serkallai.org
Sheila Galera
Director of Programs
Charity for Change
sheilagalera@charityforchange.org
www.charityforchange.org
Brandi Leong
Program Expansion &
Advancement Manager
Charity for Change
www.charityforchange.org
Fostering Civic Engagement: Engaging Teens in Advocacy
presented by
ABC’s to Success: Erase What You Can’t Do
and Focus on What You Can Do
presented by
Liliana Murphy
Executive Director
Florida After School, Inc.
Lmurphy@flafterschool.com
https://flafterschool.com/
Tammy Greer
Deputy Director
Florida After School, Inc.
tgreer@flafterschool.com
https://flafterschool.com/
Caleb Wesco
Owner
The #LetsGetMotivated Experience
c@calebwesco.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-wesco-5034a014a/
Building Real Safe Spaces
presented by
Team Building for Leaders
presented by
Aarif Khan
Senior Program Manager
EJS Project
aarif.khan@ejsproject.org
www.ejsproject.org
Emanuel 'Dupree' Jackson
Executive Director
EJS Project
www.ejsproject.org
Folami Prescott-Adams, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
HTI Catalysts
drfolami@hticatalysts.net
www.hticatalysts.net
MLB Players STEM League -
Creating the Next Math Champion
presented by
Stephen Cruse
Regional Outreach Coordinator
Learn Fresh
stephen@learnfresh.org
www.learnfresh.org
Well-being and Life Skills through Art
presented by
Lindsey Wuest
Science through Art Specialist
FAU Lab Schools
wuestl@fau.edu
www.labschools.fau.edu
Jill Deskin, MS NCC
K-5 School Counselor
FAU Lab Schools
jdeskin@fau.edu
www.labschools.fau.edu
Amplifying Youth’s Voices: Navigating Feelings
in the Pursuit of Social Justice
presented by
Nathalie Caycedo
Executive Director | Emotional Intelligence Coach
Ser-Kallai
www.serkallai.org
nacaycedo@serkallai.org
Kasha Deese
Director of Programs | Emotional Intelligence Coach
Ser-Kallai
www.serkallai.org
Empowering Students Through Resiliency
presented by
Sheila Galera
Director of Programs
Charity for Change
sheilagalera@charityforchange.org
www.charityforchange.org
Brandi Leong
Program Expansion & Advancement Manager
Charity for Change
www.charityforchange.org
Building Real Safe Spaces
presented by
Aarif Khan
Senior Program Manager
EJS Project
aarif.khan@ejsproject.org
www.ejsproject.org
Emanuel 'Dupree' Jackson
Executive Director
EJS Project
www.ejsproject.org
Fostering Civic Engagement: Engaging Teens in Advocacy
presented by
Liliana Murphy
Executive Director
Florida After School, Inc.
Lmurphy@flafterschool.com
https://flafterschool.com/
Tammy Greer
Deputy Director
Florida After School, Inc.
tgreer@flafterschool.com
https://flafterschool.com/
Team Building for Leaders
presented by
Folami Prescott-Adams, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
HTI Catalysts
drfolami@hticatalysts.net
www.hticatalysts.net
MLB Players STEM League -
Creating the Next Math Champion
presented by
ABC’s to Success: Erase What You Can’t Do
and Focus on What You Can Do
presented by
Caleb Wesco
Owner
The #LetsGetMotivated Experience
c@calebwesco.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-wesco-5034a014a/
Well-being and Life Skills through Art
presented by
Lindsey Wuest
Science through Art Specialist
FAU Lab Schools
wuestl@fau.edu
www.labschools.fau.edu
Jill Deskin, MS NCC
K-5 School Counselor
FAU Lab Schools
jdeskin@fau.edu
www.labschools.fau.edu
Exhibitors On-the-Go
American College of Education
American College of Education® (ACE) is an accredited, online college with programs in education, business, leadership, healthcare and nursing. Headquartered in Indianapolis, ACE offers over 60 doctoral, specialist, master's and bachelor's degree programs for adult students, along with graduate-level certificate programs. Additionally, ACE is a Certified B Corporation.
https://ace.edu/
Charity for Change
Founded in 2008 with a vision to empower Pre-K through 5th-grade children to achieve their full potential through a character education program that integrates community involvement, academics, and parental engagement.
https://charityforchange.org/
Collaborative Classroom
Collaborative Classroom is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization committed to ensuring that all students become readers, writers, and thinkers who learn from, care for, and respect one another. We partner with schools and districts across the country to provide during and after school literacy and social development support. Collaborative Classroom's evidence-based programs help children develop as proficient readers and writers, appreciate the ideas and opinions of others, learn to agree and disagree respectfully, think critically about big ideas, and become responsible citizens of the world.
www.collaborativeclassroom.org
Crazy Games, LLC
Inflatable team-building games, bounce houses, carnival games, toddler games, Adult games, entertainers, DJ's, face painting, balloon art, fairy hair.
www.CrazyGamesFL.com
Florida After School, Inc.
Advocates for and equips out-of-school time (OST) stakeholders with resources to build the profession and support high-quality programs for all children and youth. Florida After School is part of the 50 State Network funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and serves as the State Affiliate to the National AfterSchool Association.
https://flafterschool.com/
Learn Fresh
Learn Fresh is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing innovative STEM learning experiences that empower educators and inspire students. Through community, play, and rigorous exploration, Learn Fresh programs leverage students' passion for sports and entertainment to inspire their STEM learning by bringing students’ genuine interests into the classroom, Learn Fresh programs foster a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. Programs include NBA Math Hoops, MLB Players STEM League, MLS STEM Goals, and EcoTour.
www.learnfresh.org
Mizzen Education
Mizzen got its start in 2020 as Mizzen by Mott, an all-in-one free mobile app conceived and incubated by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, and uniquely created with and for the out-of-school time field. Now an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit, Mizzen Education continues to grow and move its mission by partnering with practitioners across the country to pioneer custom-built learning solutions for the out-of-school time space.
https://www.mizzen.org/
Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach State College equips you with the knowledge and in-demand skills to achieve the career of your dreams. Earn a degree in a top trending field and secure your future today!
https://www.pbsc.edu/
SER-KALLAI, INC.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to supporting individuals and communities in thriving and building fulfilling lives through resources that nurture their overall well-being, foster healing from trauma, build healthy relationships, and develop emotional resilience. We provide direct services to children and youth through afterschool programs, professional development training, tailored workshops for children and adults, personalized emotional intelligence coaching, and community engagement events that foster social and emotional development in the community.
https://serkallai.org
The Afri-Touch, LLC
The Afri-Touch, LLC is an entity comprised of Educational and Service components:
Fashion Show Productions, Personal Styling, Exquisite Gift Wrapping, Leather Crafting and Class Instructing, Social/Business Etiquette and Speaking Instructing, Event Planning including Cotillions, Mentoring Advocacy for Youth, Families, and Professionals, Travel and Network Marketing Consulting
Advancing Afterschool Awards 2025
The Advancing Afterschool Awards honors exemplary individuals for their work in the field of afterschool. Recipients will be recognized for their commitment to quality standards, dedication to the children and contributions to the afterschool field at Prime Time Palm Beach County’s Afterschool Symposium. This is a peer nominated award ceremony.
Award Categories
Out of School Time Legacy Award:
This prestigious award recognizes an exceptional individual who has made a profound and lasting impact on the lives of young people through their dedication to afterschool programs. The recipient of the Legacy Award embodies the spirit of mentorship, fostering a positive and enriching environment that empowers young people to
reach their full potential.
Implementing Quality by an Afterschool Professional Award
An exceptional afterschool professional (counselor, group leader, activity leader, assistant or aide) who exemplifies the highest standards of positive youth development through mentorship and care, creating a safe and nurturing environment where young people can thrive.
Excellence in
Expanded Learning Award
A professional who works for a Prime Time expanded learning opportunity (ELO) provider who excels in providing high-quality, challenging, learning experiences in the following areas: Supporting School-day Academic Learning, Caring for the Whole Child, Discovering Arts and Culture, Leadership and Career Pathways and Exploring Technology.
Community Impact Award
A supporter of the afterschool field who is not employed by an afterschool program and provides support and services or advocates for children in out-of-school time hours, such as an individual volunteer who supports the program or a whole community organization. Community service organizations, such as Palm Beach County Youth Services Department, Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, Children’s Services Council of Martin County, United Way, Kiwanis, Rotary, elected officials, and faith-based entities are eligible to be nominated.
Quality Leadership in
Out-of-school Time Award
Afterschool director or any individual who supervises/oversees school-age programming and staff, who excels in fostering high quality within his/her/their afterschool program and provides equal access to opportunities and resources to individuals. This person has shown extraordinary dedication, such as covering multiple roles and responsibilities, creating new policies and schedules, mentoring and developing staff.
Thank you to our partners and sponsors for making this event possible.
Partners
Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County
The Frederick A Deluca Foundation
Sponsors
Charity for Change
Palm Beach State College
Mizzen Education
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Have questions?
Contact Paola Cedeno, Event Manager, Prime Time Palm Beach County
Email: pcedeno@primetimepbc.org
Phone: 561-732-8066