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…)

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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…

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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…)

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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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