Our Work: Supporting Out-of-School Time in Palm Beach County
Prime Time Palm Beach County, Inc. is a nonprofit intermediary organization committed to elevating the quality of afterschool and summer programs across our community. We proudly serve the out-of-school time (OST) field, supporting programs, professionals, and the children and youth they impact every day.
Leading the OST Field with Knowledge and Innovation
As Palm Beach County’s trusted resource for OST excellence, Prime Time shares the latest in best and promising practices — locally and nationally. Through publications, presentations, and partnerships, we ensure that valuable insights and lessons learned are used to drive progress across the field.
Research shows that high-quality OST programs lead to meaningful gains for youth, including:
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Yield Substantial Returns for Older Youth
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Fair Access to Education
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Well-being and Life Skills
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Economic Productivity
By offering coaching, training, scholarships, networking, and other targeted supports, Prime Time empowers afterschool and summer programs to create safe, welcoming, and engaging environments where youth thrive.
Strengthening OST Programs Through Quality Improvement
Prime Time uses the Palm Beach County Quality Improvement System (QIS)—a multi-tiered support framework designed to help afterschool and summer programs deliver consistently high-quality experiences. The QIS provides customized resources and guidance to improve program delivery, family engagement and youth benefits.
Empowering Out-of-School Time Professionals
We believe that supporting the workforce is key to supporting youth. That’s why Prime Time invests in the professional growth and retention of OST staff. Our offerings include:
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Education and career pathways
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Scholarships and incentive programs
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Ongoing training and coaching
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Support for well-being and life skills
Throughout the year, we also bring professionals together to build community, share best practices, and stay up to date on new opportunities in the field.
👉 Explore Professional Development
Enriching the Lives of Children and Youth
To reduce the opportunity gap and broaden access to meaningful experiences, Prime Time partners with local content experts to offer Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELOs) — all at no cost to eligible programs. These short-term enrichment activities focus on:
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Academics
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Health and wellness
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Integrated arts
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Positive youth development
Through these partnerships, we help ensure that every child in Palm Beach County has the chance to learn, grow, and succeed—both in and out of school.