What Made Us Happy…This Week
Many things can contribute to happiness. Happiness in itself is a state of contentment, it is more long-lived than joy or pleasure. On the other hand happiness can increase joy or pleasure. (more…)
Free Virtual Summer Training Now Available!
Creating a Summer Like No Other: Introducing Summer Re-Boot Camp 2021
Are you looking for training for your summer staff? As we continue to navigate through the impact of the pandemic, many programs will be offering face-to-face camps and activities this summer. With the anticipated hiring of many new staff, there is a need for training services that will help develop the skills they need to serve children and families across the country. (more…)
Free SEL Training for Summer Program Staff
Summer 2021 must become a summer like no other as we welcome students into our summer programs. We need to be ready to help support kids overall well-being, including their…
Girl’s Equity in STEM
I just got through reading an article in Edutopia about How Hidden Classroom Dynamics Can Stymie Girls in STEM. The discussion was related to the “invisible forces that shape classroom culture”.
STEM Beyond the School Day Series – Engineering Mindset 9 – Team Work
Engineering Mindset 9: Children Work Effectively in Teams When you think teamwork skills as part of afterschool activities, I’m going to guess that science isn’t the first activity that comes…
Free Webinar on CDC Guidance for After School & Summer
The American Camp Association (ACA), the CDC, and the Association of Camp Nursing (ACN) have teamed together to answer your questions and deliver updated guidance from the CDC. (more…)
NEW FUNDING: AccelerateCT Summer Expansion Grants
Governor Ned Lamont has announced the release of up to $11 million in new funding to support the expansion of summer learning programs in Connecticut, particularly for children who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Connecticut After School Network is proud to partner with the Governor and the State Department of Education in helping camps and summer programs access this new funding provided by the American Rescue Plan. (more…)
STEM Beyond the School Day Series – Engineering Mindset 8 – Failure
Engineering Mindset 8: Children Persist and Learn from Failure Can you remember a time when you failed? Was it public--a moment when you get a pit in your stomach, your…
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