Posts by Katie Jacob
Literacy Coalition Distributes 1,500 Learning Kits to Children in Palm Beach County
This summer, the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, a Prime Time partner, put together 1,500 Brain Food literacy kits through its Read! Lead! Succeed! and Stories & STEM programs. The screen-free packets provided children with books and supplies for engaging experiences in social emotional learning (SEL) or science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). Packets were distributed through…
Read MoreCity of West Palm Beach Afterschool Director Graduates College with Help from Prime Time
Congratulations to Frank Verney, afterschool director at City of West Palm Beach, Coleman Park Community Center who has completed his final class for his Associate of Sciences Degree in Human services – Youth Development! “It has been a battle to get this degree and after facing my math fears I did it. It’s never too…
Read MorePrime Time is Now Offering More Series-Based Trainings Virtually
A growing consensus of researchers has found that ongoing professional development is more effective than traditional one-time trainings.* In order to give out-of-school time (OST) practitioners time to learn, practice and reflect on new youth development strategies, Prime Time is revising its a training calendar to reflect a greater amount of series-based trainings beginning September 2020. Through a series of three online training sessions, a community of practice with peers, and coaching/support sessions, OST staff…
Read MoreFIGHTING SUMMER SLIDE WITH BRAIN FOOD ACTIVITY KITS
Written by Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County Club families who benefit from Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s food programs can expect an added bonus. Since March, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County has handed out more than half a million meals to children and a week’s worth…
Read MorePrime Time Palm Beach County Transforms its Offerings to Support the Needs of Palm Beach County in the Out-of-School Time Space
As online learning increases globally in response to school closures and COVID-19 disruptions, families, afterschool and summer programs need help from our community more than ever. With the support of the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, Prime Time Palm Beach County, an out-of-school time (OST) intermediary that connects afterschool and summer programs to a menu…
Read MoreCelebrate National Summer Learning Week by Elevating the Importance of Safety, Education and Health at Prime Time’s Virtual Summer Camp
Starting Monday, July 6, 2020, National Summer Learning Week begins and Prime Time Palm Beach County is celebrating! National Summer Learning Week is a celebration dedicated to elevating the importance of keeping children and youth safe, learning, and healthy every summer, ensuring they return to school ready to succeed. Prime Time wants to make sure this summer that all children and youth have the resources and supports they…
Read MoreA Virtual Space for Meaningful Youth Voice
Written by: Anton Spalding, Middle School Professional Development Specialist, Prime Time Palm Beach County In early May 2020, Prime Time Palm Beach County held its first ever virtual meetings with teens from four local teen advisory councils (groups of youth who take on genuine leadership roles to help an organization, school or community group achieve its…
Read MoreOnline Safety Tips for Families
With COVID-19 causing widespread disruptions in our everyday lives, children across the country are being given alternate online resources to do in their new spare time (i.e. virtual summer camp). As we enter into summer and children and youth have more down time than ever before, its critical for parents and caregivers to ensure their…
Read MorePrime Time is Offering a Virtual Summer Camp Starting June 8, 2020
Keep your children learning and having fun this summer with new sessions every week that will include live interactive programming and hands-on learning activities provided by local content experts. Topics of Prime Time’s sessions and activities include: — Art/Music/Audio — Technology/STEM — Theater/Arts — Eco-Conscious — Wellness/Fitness — LIVE Prime Time’s Virtual Summer Camp is…
Read MoreYouth Work Methods Trainings Free Until June 30, 2020
Prime Time’s partners at The Forum for Youth Investment have made their self-paced Youth Work Methods trainings free and available afterschool practitioners until June 30, 2020! If you need training hours, this is a great resource! These trainings are directly linked to our Quality Improvement System and include topics such as Cooperative Learning, Youth Voice,…
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