Posts by Katie Jacob
Expanded Learning Opportunity Offers Storytelling through Stop-Motion Animation in Afterschool
Guest blog post written by Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches Spring Break at Project Grow means long days full of fun. Every day after outside playtime, snacks, and crafts, youth settled into the classroom for a special treat: stop-motion animation classes with expanded learning opportunity provider Green Mouse Academy. Youth took the entire week to…
Read MoreSailing Forward into Quality
Prime Time Palm Beach County facilitated a day of team-building and professional development for practitioners working at South Olive Elementary and Lantana Elementary afterschool programs. Prime Time quality advisors came with a clear mission to ensure attendees were reminded of positive youth development practices that increase overall program quality. Practitioners were put into teams to…
Read MoreLocal Afterschool Programs Participate in the 2022 Florida Elementary Theatre Arts Festival
Content and photographs provided by The Young Singers of the Palm Beaches, Facebook Page The 2022 Florida Elementary Theatre Arts Festival was held Saturday, February 26, 2022, at William T. Dwyer High School. Discovery Key Elementary Afterschool Program presented musical scenes from “Hairspray” under the leadership of Director Molly Raimondi. (Molly is seen in 2nd…
Read MoreEdna Runner Featured on CBS 12 News as a Home Town Hero for Her Work with Youth
Original Story from CBS Channel 12 NewsWritten by Samantha KerriganCBS12news.com JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — This week’s “Hometown Hero” is a woman who’s dedicated most of her life to helping kids and families who need it most. Edna Runner’s passion for education inspired her to create an afterschool program for kids in her hometown of Jupiter nearly…
Read MoreMotivated by Her Passion for Youth Development, LaTricia Achieves her Educational Goals with the Help of Prime Time
Boys & Girls Club Marjorie S. Fisher is lucky to have afterschool professional LaTricia Jenkins, an out-of-school time veteran of 18 years! Jenkins enjoys being able to make a powerful difference in the lives of youth. She loves to build healthy positive relationships while mentoring and guiding them to live healthy lifestyles. She is truly the…
Read MoreShare the Love: Nominate Your Colleagues for Prime Time’s Advancing Afterschool Awards
Prime Time’s Advancing Afterschool Awards honor exemplary individuals for their work in the field of afterschool. On May 13, 2022, award recipients will be recognized for their commitment to quality standards, dedication to the children they serve and their contributions to the afterschool field. Before we can celebrate these individuals on day two of our…
Read MorePrime Time Palm Beach County is Seeking Expanded Learning Opportunity Providers
Date: February 9, 2022 BOYNTON BEACH – Prime Time Palm Beach County, Inc. is seeking qualified organizations to provide high-quality expanded learning opportunities for out-of-school time programs or to deliver train-the-trainer sessions for practitioners serving school-age children and youth in out-of-school time programs in Palm Beach County, Florida. Promoting equity and diversity are important tenets…
Read MoreBlack History Month Resources for Your Afterschool Program
Prime Time Palm Beach County is celebrating Black History Month in February, honoring the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shaped the nation. Let it be known that Prime Time celebrates and honors Black history as an organization all year-round. With a mission to help children and youth succeed by strengthening and expanding quality in…
Read MoreDr. STEAM and Sally Science Bring the Magic of STEAM to Afterschool
The educational themes of science, technology, engineering, arts and math, better known collectively as STEAM, allow children and youth to explore the world around them in new ways, while practicing valuable life skills including critical thinking, and collaboration. Out-of-school time (OST) programs offer a chance for participants to engage in these educational opportunities with a…
Read MoreWorking in Palm Beach County Afterschool Program Inspired Practitioner to be First Generation College Graduate While Making a Difference in the Lives of Children
Ezequiel Buenanueva-Vila began his journey working in afterschool more than three years ago when he began working as a counselor and now an activity leader at Heritage Elementary Afterschool Program. Every professional working in afterschool or summer programs has a purpose for being there. Ezequiel loves working with youth because he enjoys connecting with them.…
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