Learn fun science activities to engage youth in your program! Discover SCIENCE with Dr. Bear features art, science, and hands-on learning for elementary-aged children. We encourage your to join the Network for Youth Success and trainer Maryann Stimmer of FHI360 for a workshop on Dr. Bear. Afterschool professionals and other informal educators will learn new activities that can be implemented and brought back to programs.
Professionals who successfully complete the workshop will be eligible to earn a gift card, pending participation in pre-and post-workshop surveys with the curriculum evaluation, Knowlogy.
Note: this session will not count for OCFS mandated training hours.

Join PD Director Timothy Fowler for a   morning of school-age learning! This special offering on Dr. King's birthday holiday will cover topics relevant to school-age providers in afterschool, summer, and   expanded learning programs. This morning event features two 90-minute sessions (a total of 3 hours of training): Games for Groups: Learn about activities that promote connection, energy, […]

In lieu of our in-person advocacy day, we are holding a series of virtual events over the week to advocate for the need for investments in afterschool. Afterschool Rising: Virtual Showcase (Tuesday, February 1, 5-6:30 pm ET): Participants, families, and other afterschool stakeholders will share the critical impact of afterschool. Afterschool Call-In/Email (Wednesday, February 2, 11-12 pm […]

Health and Safety for SAC Directors Directors are responsible for hiring, training, and maintaining staff who provide a healthy and safe environment for children. This course will help directors look at policies and procedures that reinforce high-quality health and safety practices. Directors will get the most out of this training if they bring a copy […]

Wayne MOST, a regional network, launched with the support of the NYS Network for Youth Success, connects programs from all across Wayne County. Wayne MOST helps programs work together to provide opportunities from ski lessons to family movies and activity days. Join the regional network for this upcoming forum and discussion on Tuesday, March 15 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. […]

Learn fun activities to engage K-5th grade youth in science! Round 3 of Discover SCIENCE with Dr. Bear features art, science, and hands-on learning for elementary-aged children. Join the Network for Youth Success and trainer Maryann Stimmer of FHI360 for a workshop on Dr. Bear, where afterschool professionals and other informal educators can learn the […]