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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

Build Prosilience in Out-of-school Time

Build Prosilience in Out-of-school Time

A webcast released in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and Get Your Green On, Prime Time Palm Beach County and Adopt-a-Family of the Palm Beaches teamed up to bring Building Prosilience in Out-of-school Time webcast to out-of-school time professionals to

Local Conference Draws 250 Afterschool Professionals to Celebrate Outstanding Achievements in Palm Beach and Martin Counties

Local Conference Draws 250 Afterschool Professionals to Celebrate Outstanding Achievements in Palm Beach and Martin Counties

Video recap, photos and event presentations included. Prime Time Palm Beach County hosted its annual Afterschool Symposium on at the West Palm Beach Marriott on Friday, May 12, 2023, with 250 afterschool professionals in attendance. This year’s theme, SHIFT to NOW – Embracing the present to offer youth meaningful experiences