We make afterschool and summer programs stronger so every young person in New York can thrive
For over 30 years, the Network for Youth Success has been the backbone of New York’s afterschool field
NYS Network for Youth Success Impact, FY 2025
500
People Registered for Professional Development
700+
Empower Youth Success Attendees
70%
Increase in SAC Credential Professionals from 2024
By equipping staff, securing funding, and building cross-sector partnerships, we ensure quality programs reach the youth who need them most
Training, tools, and resources for programs
Advance policies that support youth and families
Invest in expanded learning across New York
See the Impact of Afterschool in New York
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Health and Safety For Directors starts October 7! Spots are limited. Register Today: networkforyouthsuccess.org/learn-grow/professional-development/health-and-safety/
Looking for a new way to bring real-world problem solving into your afterschool program using technology?The TECH Quest activities from @stemnextopportunityfund are designed to help afterschool and summer educators guide youth through hands-on challenges that connect tech learning to real community and global issues. Explore three ready-to-use lessons designed for grades 5-8: bit.ly/3SYNDsD #afterschoolSTEM #CareerConnectedLearning #STEMNext
Our SATARC team is taking a little time away from the day-to-day to learn, connect, and have some fun together! 💙From new skills to new ideas (and plenty of laughs along the way), we’re making the most of our team retreat. We’re lucky to have such a great group of people supporting school-age programs across New York State! 🌟
Don't miss our 3rd Network Quarterly meeting tomorrow! Register Now: networkforyouthsuccess.org/events/network-quarterly-meeting-3/
Help young people discover the exciting careers shaping the future of space exploration.The free Launching Futures Toolkit, created by @stemnextopportunityfund and powered by RTX, makes it easy to bring aerospace career exploration into your afterschool or summer program with hands-on activities, career profiles, educator trainings, and resources from partners including NASA and the Smithsonian.Explore the toolkit:https://bit.ly/46dqmpD
Health and Safety For Directors starts October 7! Spots are limited. Register Today: networkforyouthsuccess.org/learn-grow/professional-development/health-and-safety/
Applications are OPEN for the 2027 STEM Next Flight Crew!STEM Next is looking for youth ages 13–18 who have participated in afterschool, summer or other out-of-school STEM programs and are ready to share their STEM stories.Selected teens will represent their states as part of a national cohort while building leadership and communication skills and championing the value of afterschool and summer STEM.Encourage a young person in New York to apply by Oct. 29: bit.ly/4xPaYvz #STEMNext #flightcrew
Join STEM Next Opportunity Fund and Maine Math & Science Alliance on October 5th at 12:30 PM ET for Math Games and Fluency Activities, part of a series on Math Workshops for Afterschool Educators. In this free, live virtual workshop, afterschool and out-of-school educators will explore math games and activities that help young people build fluency with math facts and computation while keeping learning active and engaging.Register Here:
Register for ACRES' Virtual Workshops- Fall of 2026
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