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Why High-Quality Afterschool and Summer Programs Matter

Why High-Quality Afterschool and Summer Programs Matter

Written by Charles Smith, Ph.D., Director of Research, Prime Time Palm Beach County and Stefania Giannella, Research Manager, Prime Time Palm Beach County. At Prime Time Palm Beach County, we’ve long believed that every child deserves access to high-quality, enriching out-of-school time (OST) experiences when spending time in

Better Together: Reflections from the 2025 Every Hour Counts National Conference

Better Together: Reflections from the 2025 Every Hour Counts National Conference

Blog Contributors: Kamiah Hodge, Daniel Hudspeth and Charles Smith, Ph.D., Prime Time Palm Beach County From May 14–16, the 2025 Every Hour Counts National Conference brought together over 500 youth development leaders, educators, policymakers, funders and young people in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to celebrate the coalition’s 20th anniversary.

Our Afternoon Meeting Story: Centering Youth and Adult Resilience in OST Through Changing Times

Our Afternoon Meeting Story: Centering Youth and Adult Resilience in OST Through Changing Times

Written by Knellee Bisram, Well-being and Life Skill Specialist, Prime Time Palm Beach County. The Beginning Seven years ago, Prime Time Palm Beach County and other partnering youth-serving entities in Palm Beach County embarked upon a journey to equip children and youth with resilience, well-being and life skills. Over the

ELEVATING EXCELLENCE: LOCAL NONPROFIT SHARES WHAT’S AHEAD FOR SOUTH FLORIDA’S ONLY AFTERSCHOOL SYMPOSIUM

ELEVATING EXCELLENCE: LOCAL NONPROFIT SHARES WHAT’S AHEAD FOR SOUTH FLORIDA’S ONLY AFTERSCHOOL SYMPOSIUM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Katie Jacob Director of Communications Prime Time Palm Beach County kjacob@primetimepbc.org West Palm Beach, FL – April 14, 2025 – Prime Time Palm Beach County is pleased to announce its annual Afterschool Symposium, scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2025, at the West Palm Beach Marriott, 1001

Ready to Rise? Join the Elevating OST Leaders Cohort

Ready to Rise? Join the Elevating OST Leaders Cohort

Prime Time’s Elevating OST Leaders program is a special initiative offered to 16 applicants that will focus on building skills that create transformational leaders who can foster dynamic cultures, where staff feel motivated and inspired to innovate. This program is a journey through leadership skill development and practice, self-awareness,

Unlocking Change: Share Your Out-of-School Time Story to Inspire Transformation

Unlocking Change: Share Your Out-of-School Time Story to Inspire Transformation

By Guest Blog Contributor: Anthony Bacchus, CEO & Founder CAPE Universal INC. As an afterschool program director for more than 10 years, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of out-of-school time programs. Our safe, family-oriented environment fosters lasting relationships and provides access to invaluable resources like financial literacy,

Join Us in Amplifying Youth Voice!

Join Us in Amplifying Youth Voice!

Youth are at the center of high-quality afterschool and summer programs. Their voices are POWERFUL and they must be heard. Share their impactful stories and messages during Youth Voice Week this Monday, March 24 through Friday, March 28, 2025. 0:00 /0:43 1× Join the Afterschool Alliance in elevating