The 20th Annual Lights On Afterschool
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Launched in October 2000 by the Afterschool Alliance, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement and generates media coverage across the country each year.
Lights on Afterschool is an opportunity for out-of-school time programs to showcase the importance of quality out-of-school time programming to parents, school administrators, policymakers and community members. Take advantage of this annual celebration to highlight the important work you do why out-of-school time programs are such a critical component of a child’s personal development and academic success.
Schedule your own event by visiting Lights On Afterschool and let AzCASE know what you decide to do!
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Future Leaders Town Hall
“Strong Families Thriving Children”
AzCASE is working with Arizona Town Hall to carry out three Future Leaders Town Hall (FLTH) events in Maricopa, Pinal and Coconino counties. With these events the hope is to bring attention to the value of out-of-school time programming as a significant component on the Future Leaders Town Hall topic of Strong Families Thriving Children. AzCASE is the organization in Arizona that is leading these advocacy efforts, bringing the community together, and giving youth a voice. The event is open to all middle school and high school age youth who would like to participate.
Go to Arizona Town Hall Events Calendar to register:
Casa Grande, Arizona:
Link to Register
Flagstaff, Arizona:
Link to Register
Surprise, Arizona:
Link to Register
Want to support afterschool by visiting one of Arizona’s programs? We will help setup a site visit in your area:
Schedule to visit an Arizona Afterschool program
Rally for afterschool programs in honor of Lights On Afterschool:
- Ask your mayor to issue a proclamation declaring Thursday, October 24 as the official Lights On Afterschool day in your community and expressing the city’s support for quality out-of-school time programs. (Please share copies of the proclamations with AzCASE) Proclamation
- Invite your mayor and/or city council members to tour your out-of-school time program and plan to highlight the accomplishments and interests of your children during their tour.
- Invite your local school administrators and faculty and school board members to tour your out-of-school time program and plan to highlight the accomplishments and interests of your youth during their tour.
- Follow up with school and city officials after their tours to discuss how you might partner with them and they with you to further benefit the children and youth in your community.
See how programs across the country celebrated Lights on Afterschool last year!
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