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One Week Until Lights On Afterschool!

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The countdown is on...

In just one week, afterschool programs across Wisconsin and the nation will come together to celebrate Lights On Afterschool, a nationwide event recognizing the important role afterschool programs play in the lives of young people, families, and communities.

This is the perfect time to build excitement, make final preparations, and share the story of the impact your program makes every day.

Why Your Story Matters

Every afterschool program has a story worth telling.

Whether it's helping students discover a new interest, build confidence, develop leadership skills, make friends, or explore future careers, your program is creating opportunities that shape young lives.

Lights On Afterschool provides a powerful opportunity to:

  • Highlight youth successes and achievements
  • Showcase the impact of your program
  • Thank staff, volunteers, and community partners
  • Increase awareness of the importance of afterschool opportunities
  • Advocate for continued support of afterschool programs

Thank you for the work you do every day to provide safe, engaging, and enriching opportunities for young people. Together, we're shining a light on the learning, relationships, and opportunities that happen after school ends.

Thank You for Keeping the Lights On

The Benefits of Membership

Becoming a member of the Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance is FREE and comes with some benefits.  Members will gain access to exclusive discussion boards and receive early notifications about discounts and special offers. Join us in supporting school-age programming with your membership! 

Please note: Due to changes in available funding at the state level, we are no longer able to offer reduced registration rates for Alternative Pathway courses.

Join Today

OST Resource Center

The Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance is here to provide supports and resources to YOU and YOUR PROGRAM through our OST Resource Center.  The Resource Center contains content on topics such as: Mental and Emotional Wellness, Sustaining a Program, Behavior Guidance, STEM and more - as well as links to YouTube and Buzzsprout!  In addition to content, you can request personalized technical assistance using the Email Us button found in Quick Links. We are here to help you - so let's get started!  

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