Lights on AfterschoolLights On Afterschool, the annual rally for afterschool programs, is back for its 26th year! Every year on the third Thursday in October, more than 8,000 afterschool programs nationwide host celebrations and open their doors to their communities to showcase what they do every day to keep kids safe and engaged in learning. This year the event falls on October 23rd.
Lights On Afterschool is a project of the Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that all children have access to quality, affordable afterschool programs. To Learn more about Lights On Afterschool, register an event, access event planning tools, or find out what’s going on in your area, visit the Lights on Afterschool resource page. We invite you to join us and become a Lights On Afterschool partner this year! Join the Celebration!To help you celebrate Lights on Afterschool, the Wisconsin Partnership for Children & Youth is offering $250 mini-grants to support events that shine a spotlight on the power of afterschool programs. The purpose of these grants is simple: help programs host Lights On events that bring policymakers and community leaders into your programs to see firsthand the impact you make every day. Applying is quick and easy—and we’ve made sure the funds can be used flexibly to support your event. Find out more here. Let’s celebrate together and show Wisconsin why afterschool matters! Apply NowLaunched in October 2000, 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. The Afterschool Alliance organizes Lights On Afterschool to draw attention to the many ways afterschool programs support students by offering them opportunities to learn new things—such as science, community service, robotics, Tae Kwon Do and poetry—and discover new skills. The events send a powerful message that millions more kids need quality afterschool programs.
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