Children and Youth

Prime Time Shares Tips on How to Get Children Engaged in Activities Outside of the Classroom

Prime Time Palm Beach County joins the Early Learning Coalition in a two-part Parent Workshop to share tips on how to get children engaged in activities outside of the classroom. Prime Time’s Director of Community Partnerships Nicole Edwards presents accessible options and discusses some of the incredible benefits of out-of-school activities.

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Prime Time's work is embedded in a wide body of research demonstrating that quality out-of-school time (OST) programs lead to substantial academic, social, and emotional benefits for youth. The benefits to high quality afterschool programming: * reduced crime rates and substantial improvements to academic outcomes * more equitable academic outcomes

Belle Glade Dancer Takes Center Stage in Her Afterschool Program

Daniella Mena, a spirited 12-year-old with arthrogryposis, found her place in Ascension 33’s FIT HUB program, a free offering through Prime Time Palm Beach County. This was her first time participating, and she was both excited and apprehensive about joining the end-of-program showcase. With joint stiffness limiting her movement,

Families Celebrate Keeping the Lights On Afterschool

The Lights on Afterschool celebration hosted by Prime Time Palm Beach County on Thursday, October 24, 2024, part of nationwide event that took place downtown West Palm Beach called attention to the importance of high quality afterschool programs. More than 1,300 adults and children stopped by Prime Time'

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