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Afterschool Professionals Learn How to Elevate Every Day Activities for the Youth in Their Programs

On December 1, 2022, Prime Time Palm Beach County hosted its Brunch and Learn where afterschool practitioners who are participants of the Palm Beach County Quality Improvement System attended.

Loxahatchee Groves Elementary Afterschool Program Performs Concert for Families and Friends

Loxahatchee Groves Elementary Afterschool Program Performs Concert for Families and Friends

The Lions' Pride Strummers Ukulele Band at Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School presented three concerts as part of an afterschool offering with Prime Time expanded learning opportunity provider the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches. During the week of November 14, 2022, students, staff, families and friends watched the band

A Labor of Love in Out-of-school Time Creates Opportunities to Bring Together Children and Families

A Labor of Love in Out-of-school Time Creates Opportunities to Bring Together Children and Families

Content Contributor: Andrea Hurtado, Quality Advisor, Prime Time Primary Learning Academy Afterschool Program in Boca Raton, participant of Palm Beach County’s Quality Improvement System, was one of many programs that hosted a fall festival this October organized by afterschool staff. Families joined the event to set up their own

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics is Happening in Out-of-School Time Programs Across Palm Beach County

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics is Happening in Out-of-School Time Programs Across Palm Beach County

Prime Time has officially launched its STEAM training series for the fall where practitioners from out-of-school time (OST) programs across Palm Beach County are learning and practicing facilitating engaging activities that explore the worlds of science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). This series boosts practitioners’ confidence in science knowledge

Launch of Prime Time’s First Out-of-school Time Cohort Focused on Social and Emotional Learning

Launch of Prime Time’s First Out-of-school Time Cohort Focused on Social and Emotional Learning

In October 2023, Prime Time launched the very first out-of-school time (OST) cohort focused on social and emotional learning, drawing on the lessons learned from the Partnerships for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative (PSELI). Learn about PSELI findings here. The four participating sites in the 2022-2023 yearlong cohort pilot are

The Secret Ingredient is LOVE! FLIPANY Makes Healthy Choices Fun and Engaging for Youth

The Secret Ingredient is LOVE! FLIPANY Makes Healthy Choices Fun and Engaging for Youth

“Food glorious food! We’re anxious to try it.” While these lyrics help create the perfect opening number for the Broadway classic “Oliver!”, for many children, the thought of trying certain foods is a daunting task. Raise your hand if you remember your parents telling you to eat your vegetables

Prime Time and Local Out-of-school Time Programs Celebrate Lights On Afterschool

Prime Time and Local Out-of-school Time Programs Celebrate Lights On Afterschool

Lights On Afterschool  was launched in October 2000 with celebrations in 1,200 communities nationwide. Today, more than 8,000 Lights On Afterschool rallies are held annually, attracting about a million individuals and media coverage nationwide. Lights On Afterschool is America’s only national rally for afterschool programs, which keep