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Dreams Take Flight: From Afterschool Professional to the University of Miami and the Air Force Reserve

Dreams Take Flight: From Afterschool Professional to the University of Miami and the Air Force Reserve

High quality afterschool matters! Belvedere Elementary Afterschool Program welcomed Scarlett Acosta to the team at 15 years old as a volunteer when she began her journey in youth development that created life changing experiences. “I began as a volunteer at Belvedere Elementary School to become more involved in my younger

Recharged and Revitalized: Prime Time’s Afterschool Symposium 2024 Celebrates the OST Field

Recharged and Revitalized: Prime Time’s Afterschool Symposium 2024 Celebrates the OST Field

Prime Time celebrates the out-of-school time field, programs and professionals. This year more than 300 out-of-school time professionals gathered in West Palm Beach for the Afterschool Symposium.

Fostering Teamwork Builds Excitement for Martin County Afterschool Programs

Fostering Teamwork Builds Excitement for Martin County Afterschool Programs

The Martin County Out-of-school Time Quality Improvement Initiative supports out-of-school time (OST) programs, funded by the Children's Services Council of Martin County with ongoing quality coaching, onsite training, mentoring of youth development strategies and professional development.

Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Continues Partnership with Prime Time at the 2024 Resource Fair

Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Continues Partnership with Prime Time at the 2024 Resource Fair

The 2024 Resource Fair brought together 128 attendees, 51 vendors and 17 Prime Time staff members to share ideas and experiences in the lead up to summer programming. The event was presented in partnership between Prime Time and long-time friends at Delray Beach Parks and Recreation. Of the 100 vendors,

Prime Time is Hands-On at Afterschool Programs to Promote Well-being and Life Skills

Prime Time is Hands-On at Afterschool Programs to Promote Well-being and Life Skills

The Well-Being and Life Skills initiative has been successfully launched; Prime Time is hands-on with afterschool programs to educate and assist OST professionals in bringing these practices to children and youth. Well-being has been proven to be instrumental in youth development and can be nurtured through the development of resiliency

Afterschool Professionals Network with Palm Beach County Providers to Bring Hands-On Learning Experiences to Children and Youth

Afterschool Professionals Network with Palm Beach County Providers to Bring Hands-On Learning Experiences to Children and Youth

Loggerhead Marinelife Center welcomed 130 afterschool professionals, Prime Time staff and expanded learning opportunity (ELO) providers for this year’s ELO Launch Party. At the event afterschool professionals got the chance to meet and mingle with many different ELO providers to learn more and schedule them to bring engaging hands-on

OST Professionals Take a Deep Dive into STEAM with Florida Fishing Academy

OST Professionals Take a Deep Dive into STEAM with Florida Fishing Academy

Guest Blog Author: Patricia Sasson, STEAM Specialist, Prime Time Palm Beach County Prime Time Palm Beach County offers innovative opportunities for out-of-school time (OST) professionals, so they are empowered and equipped to bring new and exciting learning activities to the children and youth who they serve. Prime Time and 25