Promoting High Quality Out-of-School Time Programs

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The Power of Music in Afterschool

The Power of Music in Afterschool

On April 27, 2022, Washington Elementary Afterschool Program presented its Spring Concert. It was an evening filled with song from the Prime Time Young Singers Choir under the leadership of Music Teacher LaToya Wilson. Music selections included “The Power of Music,” “Our Place in the Choir,” “Sambalele,” a Brazilian Folk

Out-of-School Time Programs Perform a Magical Disney Musical with Lake Worth Playhouse

Out-of-School Time Programs Perform a Magical Disney Musical with Lake Worth Playhouse

On April 13, 2022, out-of-school time programs Gaines Park Community Center and North Grade Elementary Afterschool Program performed a Magical Disney Musical at the Lake Worth Playhouse. Prime Time expanded learning opportunity (ELO) provider Lake Worth Playhouse gave youth the opportunity to practice for nine weeks in the theater alongside

Prime Time Visits More Than 145 Afterschool Programs to Ensure Practitioners Feel Recognized and Appreciated

Prime Time Visits More Than 145 Afterschool Programs to Ensure Practitioners Feel Recognized and Appreciated

Boynton Beach, FL, April 28, 2022 – Prime Time Palm Beach County is celebrating Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week in April, along with the National AfterSchool Association, to recognize, appreciate and advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school time hours. “Research shows that afterschool professionals make a profound difference

Scholarships and a Higher Education Led Vickey Wright to Becoming a Better Counselor, Teacher and Mentor

Scholarships and a Higher Education Led Vickey Wright to Becoming a Better Counselor, Teacher and Mentor

Professionalizing the out-of-school time field is essential to increase practitioners’ knowledge, skills and attitudes so that they may positively affect the quality of programming that is delivered in the afterschool hours. City of West Palm Beach – Gaines Park Community Center Counselor Vickey Wright took advantage of Prime Time’s scholarships

Youth Become Sea Turtle Biologists in Afterschool

Youth Become Sea Turtle Biologists in Afterschool

The official sea turtle nesting season began March 1, 2022, and there are already nests across Palm Beach County’s beaches. Youth participating in the Literacy Coalition’s Stories & STEM opportunity at the Edna Runner Tutorial Center’s afterschool program became sea turtle biologists after reading “Mystery of the

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

Sailing Forward into Quality

Sailing Forward into Quality

Prime Time Palm Beach County facilitated a day of team-building and professional development for practitioners working at South Olive Elementary and Lantana Elementary afterschool programs. Prime Time quality advisors came with a clear mission to ensure attendees were reminded of positive youth development practices that increase overall program quality. Practitioners