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Youth Leaders Gather at First Teen Advisory Council Meeting of the Year

Youth Leaders Gather at First Teen Advisory Council Meeting of the Year

Prime Time’s Teen Advisory Council is back for another year of creating leadership opportunities for youth in our county. Led by Anton Spalding, the Professional Development Manager at Prime Time, 15 middle school students from four different afterschool programs were in attendance. They gather together on Zoom the second

Local Youth Leaders Reimagine the Future of Out-of-School Time

Local Youth Leaders Reimagine the Future of Out-of-School Time

Written by Anton Spalding, Middle School Professional Development Specialist, Prime Time Palm Beach County Since Spring 2022, Prime Time Palm Beach County has had the exciting opportunity to partner with a team of local youth leaders to reimagine the future of out-of-school time. This partnership is part of an expansive

Connection + Hands-On Learning = STEAM Family Night

Connection + Hands-On Learning = STEAM Family Night

During the month of April, Prime Time Palm Beach County called together families attending both Florence Fuller East and West Afterschool programs to engage in an evening of STEAM! Families were welcomed by STEAM Specialist Patricia Sasson who works year-round with afterschool professionals to ensure they have the training, resources

Youth in Local Afterschool Programs Prove that Talent has No Age Limit

Youth in Local Afterschool Programs Prove that Talent has No Age Limit

On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, Geniusville Academy and Epic Kids Learning Afterschool Programs put on a show that left the audience in awe when youth performed some of the most popular and beloved Grammy Award-winning songs, showcasing their talent and creativity. The show kicked off with a stunning performance of

The City of Pahokee Parks and Recreation Rolls Out New Activities for Teens

The City of Pahokee Parks and Recreation Rolls Out New Activities for Teens

Pahokee is known for its small population of less than 6,000 people, with the main source of infrastructure being farming; there are few resources for children and youth. Afterschool programs are vital to the  City of Pahokee  to ensure that youth have safe spaces to go to after the

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.

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