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Out-of-School Time Programs Perform a Magical Disney Musical with Lake Worth Playhouse
On April 13, 2022, out-of-school time programs Gaines Park Community Center and North Grade Elementary Afterschool Program performed a Magical Disney Musical at the Lake Worth Playhouse. Prime Time expanded learning opportunity (ELO) provider Lake Worth Playhouse gave youth the opportunity to practice for nine weeks in the theater alongside Theater Teacher Deshon Allen completely…
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 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.…
Read MoreNew Training Series Focused on Restorative Justice Coming this Fall
Restorative Practices in Out-of-School Time: Reframing Our Response to Wrongdoing According to The Afterschool Alliance, afterschool settings provide an ideal location for introducing a restorative justice system, as they focus heavily on building a strong sense of community and assisting students with diverse backgrounds and needs, both of which are core focuses of the restorative justice…
Read MoreFree Virtual Activities that are Fun and Educational Offered During National Summer Learning Week
Contact: Katie Jacob, Director of Communications Prime Time Palm Beach County, Inc. (561) 732-8066 kjacob@primetimepbc.org Palm Beach County, FL – On Monday, July 12, 2021, 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…
Read MorePrime Time Training Offers Practitioners the Tools to Help Youth Spark Deeper Connections
The Power of Circles in Out-of-School Time (OST) Prime Time Palm Beach County empowers out-of-school time (OST) practitioners to create safe, supportive and welcoming environments, encourage positive social interactions and engage youth through many offerings, one being professional development trainings. In a recent training offering, entitled The Power of Circles in OST, Prime Time’s training facilitators showed attendees, how to facilitate meaningful circles with youth…
Read MoreOut-of-School Time Practitioner Turns Her Love for Children into Purposeful Career
Ashley Pierce has always had a love for children. In August 2017, she was working in the school cafeteria at the Conservatory of North Palm Beach where she knew everyone by name and would use her break time between meals to entertain the children because she enjoyed seeing them smile. It was easy to see the impact Pierce was making the lives of the youth attending. Ashley…
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