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Next Level STEAM: Connecting Hands-On to Minds-On

Next Level STEAM: Connecting Hands-On to Minds-On

Prime Time brought STEAM to New Hope Charities in Pahokee, Florida, through a training for afterschool practitioners to learn how to connect hands-on engagement to the cognitive side of science and STEAM, otherwise known as ‘minds-on.’ In February, Prime Time launched its new STEAM training series where participants are learning

Build-A-Bot Encourages Teamwork with Youth in Afterschool

Build-A-Bot Encourages Teamwork with Youth in Afterschool

Everglades Elementary Afterschool Program brought hands-on STEAM activities to the children in attendance by calling on Nexplore , a Prime Time expanded learning opportunity provider. Each child had the opportunity to learn how to build a propeller powered race cart.

Practitioners at Discovery Key Elementary Afterschool Program Attend Site-Based Training to Master Lesson Planning

Practitioners at Discovery Key Elementary Afterschool Program Attend Site-Based Training to Master Lesson Planning

On January 17, 2023, Prime Time hosted an in-person site-based training at Discovery Key Elementary Afterschool Program. The Youth Planning Basics training was facilitated by Prime Time’s Professional Development Specialist Shabrae Jackson. Practitioners were elated to be among one another for one of the first in-person trainings since the

Girls on the Run Making a Mind and Body Connection with the Youth

Girls on the Run Making a Mind and Body Connection with the Youth

Girls on the Run work with young women in local afterschool programs by helping them recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them feel one-of-a-kind. Girls on the Run uses professionally trained coaches to help promote physical activity to build social, emotional, and physical skills for young girls. By

Prime Time Palm Beach County Research Study Featured in the Journal of Youth Development

Prime Time Palm Beach County Research Study Featured in the Journal of Youth Development

The present study built on this empirical base by examining changes in OST staff ratings of youth SEL during 2 school years, 2019-2020 (Year 1) and 2020-2021 (Year 2).

Prime Time Hosts Site-based Training to Inspire Afterschool Professionals to Walk in Purpose

Prime Time Hosts Site-based Training to Inspire Afterschool Professionals to Walk in Purpose

Prime Time Palm Beach County provides professional development opportunities to empower out-of-school time (OST) practitioners by creating safe, supportive, and welcoming environments. Prime Time works toward this goal by offering trainings, virtually and in-person. Prime Time rang in the new year by hosting Walking in Purpose offered as a site-based

Afterschool Professionals Joined Prime Time Palm Beach County to Network, Craft and Celebrate the End of 2022

Afterschool Professionals Joined Prime Time Palm Beach County to Network, Craft and Celebrate the End of 2022

In partnership with Prime Time’s expanded learning opportunity providers Prime Time hosted a night of joy and cELObration at the Center for Creative Education. Attendees were welcomed with performances by expanded learning opportunity provider Young Singers of the Palm Beaches. Prime Time staff and practitioners came together to network