Embedding 21st Century Skills into Afterschool Programming Webinar

Participants will learn how these concepts can be embedded into programming that is already occurring in your afterschool curriculum. Tips and tools will be shared that will allow staff to hit the ground running with ideas and strategies. This is the first in a series of webinars offered by the Northeast Statewide Afterschool Networks funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation for 2013-14.

Date: October 31, 2013
Time: 10:30 am
Duration: 1 hour
Hosts: Ken Anthony and Lynn Stanley

Register here!

Keeping the Lights On After School In New Britain, CT!

Johnny Burnham | Staff Students hold up signs at the Lights Out Afterschool rally Thursday at Central Park.

Congratulations to the New Britain Youth Network and everyone who helped make this great event possible!

Front Page coverage in the
The New Britain Herald : New Britain, Conn., and surrounding areas (newbritainherald.com)

Do you have more news, opinions, ideas about after school and summer youth programs in Connecticut? Send them to the Connecticut After School Network so we can feature them on this blog!

Oh My! Time for a Knowledge Boost!

You can help every child succeed AND have fun doing it!
Inspire, Connect, and Learn

    through workshops presented by the

Connecticut After School Network Fall Conference

The Power of Potential:Expanding Minds & Opportunities

Workshops like:

Words and Pictures through Circus Illusion
Take Better Photos and Videos
Making Positive Discipline a Reality Even with the Most Challenging Children
Staff Survival 101
Building Partnerships – Working with Schools, Parents, and Community
Creating a Common Core Learning Environment in After School
Lego Robotics and More

There are 37 Workshops like those above.  You will leave with new knowledge and a smile on your face. Be aware though, our workshops fill up fast.  Don't leave this to the last moment.  If you are a member, the pricing is even lower (ask us how you and

your organization can join).

So please join us Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the Farmington Marriott Hotel
To register and find out more about the conference please click here.
For membership information please contact Sue Krampitz at skrampitz@ctafterschoolnetwork.org

Lights On! After School Art Contest

“Something Wonderful I Learned in After School”

October is Connecticut’s Lights On After School Month.                
Join us! Bring awareness to after school!            
Involve your program in our art contest.              

Any child or youth in the state of Connecticut can enter by creating a piece of art celebrating the wonderful things that they have learned in after school. Prizes will be awarded for the top three pieces of art in each of four grade levels (k-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Deadline is October 24th.  Enter now.
For more information and a registration form please click here.

Conference Registration Deadline Approaching!

9 days away for the last day of registration!

The Connecticut After School Network is asking YOU to register before October 26th - the very last day to register.  Don't miss out on your opportunity to:

     Inspire, Connect, and Learn

          
This is the only conference that is specifically designed for YOU - after school and summer providers for Connecticut's children.

Workshops are still available.  Sign up before the 26th to get the workshop you WANT! 

So please join us Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the Farmington Marriott Hotel

To register and find out more about the conference please click here.

Consider becoming a member, for membership information please contact Sue Krampitz at skrampitz@ctafterschoolnetwork.org