High-Quality Afterschool and Summer Programs Matter

Prime Time Palm Beach County (PTPBC) is a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that every child and youth has access to high-quality out-of-school time (OST) programs that support their academic, well-being and lifelong success. Prime Time provides resources and supports to afterschool and summer programs in Palm Beach and Martin Counties to help deliver high-quality programming that allows children to thrive socially and academically.

The recipe? A strategic blend of professional development, program quality improvement, and youth learning opportunities as Prime Time empowers OST professionals and community organizations to deliver meaningful, research-based experiences that enrich the lives of more than 30,000 children and youth across the county.

What sets Prime Time apart?  Nearly 25 years of deep, sustained investment in both the professionals on the front line and systems. With a robust network reaching over 150 OST programs and more than 800 afterschool professionals annually, Prime Time helps to build capacity from the ground up, fostering environments where children not only learn but thrive. Its efforts strengthen school-community-family partnerships, expand fair access to hands-on learning experiences, and position OST as a vital part of the education ecosystem. Prime Time’s success lies in its belief that quality out-of-school time is not a luxury, it’s a success story for youth, families and the future of education in Palm Beach County.

Prime Time's work is embedded in a wide body of research demonstrating that quality out-of-school time (OST) programs lead to substantial academic benefits and foster resiliency and life skills for children and youth.

The benefits:

• reduced crime rates and substantial improvements to academic outcomes
• more equitable academic outcomes for children who do not have access
• fosters a sense of belonging while supporting emotional regulation
• significantly enhance parents'/guardians focus and productivity at work

Prime Time strives to provide children and youth with a wide range of hands-on learning experiences. In partnership with local content expert organizations, Prime Time makes available expanded learning opportunities (ELOs) to eligible afterschool and summer programs in Palm Beach County at no cost the program or families.

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