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Happy 25th Anniversary

Happy 25th Anniversary

25th Anniversary Newsletter Series - Edition 1 of 12 Friday, October 3, 2025 Prime Time Palm Beach County Celebrates 25 Years of Impact This year marks a tremendous milestone for our organization: 25 years of advancing high-quality out-of-school time opportunities for children, families and communities. What began as

Partner with Prime Time to Celebrate Lights On Afterschool

Partner with Prime Time to Celebrate Lights On Afterschool

Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool and summer 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. Prime Time Palm Beach County wants

Recognizing Palm Beach County Summer Camps Committed to Delivering High-Quality Experiences

Recognizing Palm Beach County Summer Camps Committed to Delivering High-Quality Experiences

Summer 2025 was full of energy, creativity and unforgettable moments for children and youth in Palm Beach County. From dancing to marine life to becoming an entrepreneur, campers continued learning, explored new opportunities and made long-lasting friendships. We’re spotlighting some of the most exciting happenings that were made

National Summer Learning Week: A Call to Celebrate and Protect

National Summer Learning Week: A Call to Celebrate and Protect

National Summer Learning Week is a powerful reminder of the critical role summer programs play in supporting continued learning, growth and opportunity for young people across the country. These programs are more than just seasonal activities; they are vital pillars of our communities. As members of the out-of-school

Help save afterschool and summer funding in FY 2026

Help save afterschool and summer funding in FY 2026

Source: Afterschool Alliance Afterschool learning doesn’t stop in the summer time! Summer learning programs are keeping kids safe and engaged in fun, experiential learning during the months while school's out. However, the President’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget puts funding for afterschool and

Prime Time Recognized by National Academies: A Model for Quality in Out-of-School Time

Prime Time Recognized by National Academies: A Model for Quality in Out-of-School Time

Written by Charles Smith, Ph.D., Director of Research, Prime Time Palm Beach County and Stefania Giannella, Ph.D., 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)

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.