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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

Prime Time and Youth Attend Youth Powered Forum in Chicago to Reimagine the Future of Afterschool

Prime Time and Youth Attend Youth Powered Forum in Chicago to Reimagine the Future of Afterschool

Every Hour Counts,in partnership with Youthprise, launched the Powered by Youth Voice: Future Directions for Afterschool initiative. Powered by Youth Voice centers youth voice and leadership to advance new directions for the afterschool field driven by a national youth survey, local youth planning teams, capacity-building led by Youthprise and

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