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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

Youth Share Their Dreams in Honor of Black History Month

Youth Share Their Dreams in Honor of Black History Month

On February 24, 2021, Young Singers of the Palm Beaches, a Prime Time expanded learning opportunity provider, joined Berkshire Elementary Afterschool Program for its annual Black History Month Celebration. Before this performance, participating youth attend sessions that include developing a natural singing body alignment, freedom of breath, development of intonation,

Afterschool Programs Design, Plant and Care for their Own Gardens with Center for Creative Education

Afterschool Programs Design, Plant and Care for their Own Gardens with Center for Creative Education

Center for Creative Education (CCE), a Prime Time expanded learning opportunity provider, has reconvened its in-person sessions with Palm Beach County afterschool programs. The Center for Creative Education (CCE)’s out-of-school time program, CADRE, provides arts integration programming focused on developing social and emotional skills, building important habits of mind

Egret Lake Afterschool Program Performs with Prime Time Expanded Learning Opportunity

Egret Lake Afterschool Program Performs with Prime Time Expanded Learning Opportunity

Egret Lake Afterschool Program, a participant of the Palm Beach County Quality Improvement System, received free choir sessions from Prime Time expanded learning opportunity Young Singers of the Palm Beaches to provide children and youth an opportunity to explore various aspects of musicianship, world cultures, emotions, linguistics and teamwork. Each

Resource Depot Makes Special Connection with Youth While Sharing Affects of Pollution on Our Earth

Resource Depot Makes Special Connection with Youth While Sharing Affects of Pollution on Our Earth

Children and youth at Hope Centennial Afterschool Program began their expanded learning opportunity session with Resource Depot learning about the impact of litter, followed by a creative reuse of egg cartons where the children made their own “litter bugs.” The fun didn’t stop there, Connie, the Resource Depot’s