Prime Time Offers Training Stipends to Out-of-school Time Practitioners

To keep out-of-school time (OST) practitioners learning so they can continue to improve their practice,  and now, more than ever, provide the high quality experiences for young people, all OST practitioners who are currently working with children and youth in Palm Beach County and complete trainings offered on Prime Time’s training calendar will qualify for…

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Submit Your Plans to Celebrate Lights On Afterschool in October and Win Gift Card to Help Support Event

In America today, 7.6 million children are alone and unsupervised after school. Afterschool programs keep children safe, help working families and inspire learning. They provide opportunities to help young people develop into successful adults.  Lights On Afterschool was launched in October 2000 with celebrations in 1,200 communities nationwide. Today, more than 8,000 Lights On Afterschool rallies are held annually, attracting about a…

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Palm Beach County Organizations Came Together to Host Successful Virtual Youth Summit to Promote Building a Better You, Future and Community  

This spring, community partners in Palm Beach County came together to begin planning for the Palm Beach County Youth Summit, a momentous event that gathers more than 600 local middle and high school students, community groups, volunteers, and law enforcement for a day of empowerment, education, and great entertainment.    In Palm Beach County, thousands of…

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Lake Worth Playhouse and Local Summer Camps Present American Bandstand

Prime Time expanded learning opportunity provider Lake Worth Playhouse and Early Learning Academy, Acts of Kindness Summer Camp and Barton Elementary – For the Children Summer Camp presented American Bandstand on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Performance included classics such as “Dancing in the Streets,” “American Bandstand,” and “The Hustle.” Prime Time’s Communication Team captured the…

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Two New Initiatives from the U.S. Department of Education are Reminders of the Vital Role that Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs have in Our Children’s Education

Contact: Katie Jacob, Director of Communications  Prime Time Palm Beach County, Inc. (561) 732-8066kjacob@primetimepbc.org   On July 14, 2022, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and the Afterschool Alliance, AASA, the School Superintendents Association, National League of Cities, National Summer Learning Association, and the National Comprehensive Center at Westat on came together for a special event that…

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Celebrate National Summer Learning Week at Engage Every Student Virtual Launch Event

Thursday, July 14, 2022, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 EDT Every young person deserves both a quality education and the rich and varied opportunities and supports available in out-of-school time programs. With access to quality programs after school and during the summer, young people can explore their interests, build relationships, and engage with their communities. Join…

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