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Partnerships in Palm Beach County Allow Youth to Become Sea Turtle Biologists in Afterschool

Partnerships in Palm Beach County Allow Youth to Become Sea Turtle Biologists in Afterschool

Children and Youth participating in the Afterschool Connections Program at Franklin Academy in Boynton Beach, Florida (pictured left) were able to enjoy a series of interactive educational experiences thanks to a unique partnership between the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, and Inwater Research Group in Jensen Beach. Through the

Summer Camps Perform Coming Alive with Lake Worth Playhouse

Summer Camps Perform Coming Alive with Lake Worth Playhouse

This summer, Lake Worth Playhouse, a Prime Time expanded learning opportunity (ELO) provider, held rehearsals with children and youth at three summer camp programs participating in the Palm Beach County Quality Improvement System to present the community outreach show, Coming Alive. “What a difference a year makes to finally be

Young Singers of the Palm Beaches and Resource Depot Partner to Bring Youth Unforgettable Summer Memories

Young Singers of the Palm Beaches and Resource Depot Partner to Bring Youth Unforgettable Summer Memories

Young Singers of the Palm Beaches (Young Singers) and Resource Depot, Prime Time expanded learning opportunity providers offered to afterschool and summer programs in Palm Beach County, partnered to give youth the opportunity to produce a musical from start to finish. As part of Young Singers Musical Theater Summer Camp

Girls on the Run and Maritime Academy Afterschool Program Host Culminating Event to Show Families the Confidence and Strength of Youth

Girls on the Run and Maritime Academy Afterschool Program Host Culminating Event to Show Families the Confidence and Strength of Youth

Girls on the Run, a Prime Time expanded learning opportunity, closed the school year with one final session in celebration of all the accomplishments participants from Palm Beach Maritime Academy’s Afterschool Program made throughout the year. Girls on the Run teaches girls life skills through 16 sessions that include

Children Receive Hands-On Learning Experiences with the South Florida Science Center

Children Receive Hands-On Learning Experiences with the South Florida Science Center

Children at the Hope Centennial Afterschool Program had a chance to explore what some healthcare professionals do through the Health Science in Motion expanded learning opportunity offered by the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. The children received a science kit with materials to use as they followed along with

Prime Time QIS Program Participates in the The Let’s Move: Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge with Digital Vibez to Inspire Youth to Stay

Prime Time QIS Program Participates in the The Let’s Move: Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge with Digital Vibez to Inspire Youth to Stay

City of West Palm Beach, Coleman Park Community Center Afterschool Program Director Frank Verney knows the importance of exposing youth in his program to different subjects, topics, themes and activities. This month (March 2021) his primary focus has been teaching his children and youth how to make healthy choices as

Youth in Out-of-School Time Programs Meet Real Life Scientists

Youth in Out-of-School Time Programs Meet Real Life Scientists

In partnership with the Scientist in Every Florida School Meet a Scientist series, Prime Time has been able offer children and youth in out-of-school time programs access to real-life scientists via livestream webinars. REAL scientists talk with youth during each 30-minute session to share interesting and fun facts on the