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Expanded Learning Opportunity Offers Storytelling through Stop-Motion Animation in Afterschool

Expanded Learning Opportunity Offers Storytelling through Stop-Motion Animation in Afterschool

Guest blog post written by Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches Spring Break at Project Grow means long days full of fun. Every day after outside playtime, snacks, and crafts, youth settled into the classroom for a special treat: stop-motion animation classes with expanded learning opportunity provider Green Mouse Academy. Youth

Dr. STEAM and Sally Science Bring the Magic of STEAM to Afterschool

Dr. STEAM and Sally Science Bring the Magic of STEAM to Afterschool

The educational themes of science, technology, engineering, arts and math, better known collectively as STEAM, allow children and youth to explore the world around them in new ways, while practicing valuable life skills including critical thinking, and collaboration. Out-of-school time (OST) programs offer a chance for participants to engage in

Watch Egret Lake Elementary Afterschool Program Perform with Young Singers of the Palm Beaches

Watch Egret Lake Elementary Afterschool Program Perform with Young Singers of the Palm Beaches

The Prime Time Young Singers Choir at Egret Lake Elementary Afterschool Program presented “Singing and Ringing in a Holiday of Lights” on December 16, 2021. Children and youth showcasing their vocal, xylophone and chime skills, as they performed for their families with help from with Prime Time expanded learning opportunity

Youth in Local Afterschool Programs Took Center Stage this Holiday Season with Lake Worth Playhouse

Youth in Local Afterschool Programs Took Center Stage this Holiday Season with Lake Worth Playhouse

The children and youth from Sacred Heart and City of Greenacres Afterschool Programs joined Prime Time expanded learning opportunity Provider, Lake Worth Playhouse, for a special holiday showcase in early December. The participants from these programs took the stage to sing, dance and act as they performed a collection of

Youth in Afterschool Program Sets His “Eyes on the Prize” and Two Years Later is Rewarded through Prime Time Incentive

Youth in Afterschool Program Sets His “Eyes on the Prize” and Two Years Later is Rewarded through Prime Time Incentive

Youth who participate in afterschool programs in Palm Beach County and beyond know that these programs are home to rewarding experiences, as they are able to develop their social and emotional skills, explore new interests and grow into their true selves. For children and youth at Clifford O. Taylor Kirklane

Afterschool Professionals Build Inclusive Spaces for All Youth Through Training with The Arc of Palm Beach County

Afterschool Professionals Build Inclusive Spaces for All Youth Through Training with The Arc of Palm Beach County

The Arc of Palm Beach County, a Prime Time expanded learning opportunity (ELO) provider ensures youth with disabilities can participate in out-of-school time (OST) programs alongside their peers, through their community inclusion program. The Arc offers inclusion trainings to OST practitioners that focus on the needs of youth with development

Youth in Afterschool Create Musical Tour of Palm Beach County

Youth in Afterschool Create Musical Tour of Palm Beach County

As part of their 2020 – 2021 virtual season, Young Singers of the Palm Beaches, a Prime Time expanded learning opportunity (ELO) provider, created a virtual series of recorded songs and videos featuring the voices of talented youth from Palm Beach County. Young Singers recently shared one of these videos entitled