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Our Afternoon Meeting Story: Centering Youth and Adult Resilience in OST Through Changing Times

Our Afternoon Meeting Story: Centering Youth and Adult Resilience in OST Through Changing Times

Written by Knellee Bisram, Well-being and Life Skill Specialist, Prime Time Palm Beach County. The Beginning Seven years ago, Prime Time Palm Beach County and other partnering youth-serving entities in Palm Beach County embarked upon a journey to equip children and youth with resilience, well-being and life skills. Over the

Afterschool Directors Connect, Learn and Grow at Prime Time’s Annual Gathering

Afterschool Directors Connect, Learn and Grow at Prime Time’s Annual Gathering

On Thursday August 24, 2023, more than 100 out-of-school time (OST) directors gathered in Royal Palm Beach to celebrate the beginning of a new school year and their commitment to quality afterschool programming. These practitioners are participants of Prime Time’s Quality Improvement System (QIS), joining for Prime Time’s

Prime Time's President/CEO Inspires Youth by Sharing Her Journey in the Out-of-school Time Field

Prime Time's President/CEO Inspires Youth by Sharing Her Journey in the Out-of-school Time Field

Prime Time’s President and CEO Suzette Harvey visited Edna Runner’s Tutorial Center to take part in a Q & A while youth attending its summer camp from grades 2 through 8 had the opportunity to ask her questions regarding her journey as a leader in the out-of-school time

Elevated OST Standards and Expectations Requires Continued Support and Training

Elevated OST Standards and Expectations Requires Continued Support and Training

Prime Time Palm Beach County increased our expectations for programs this year with a revised Palm Beach County Program Quality Assessment tool that incorporates additional and elevated positive youth development skills specifically focused on life skills our youth need. When launching a revised tool, training and coaching is essential for

Prime Time and Local Out-of-school Time Programs Celebrate Lights On Afterschool

Prime Time and Local Out-of-school Time Programs Celebrate Lights On Afterschool

Lights On Afterschool  was launched in October 2000 with celebrations in 1,200 communities nationwide. Today, more than 8,000 Lights On Afterschool rallies are held annually, attracting about a million individuals and media coverage nationwide. Lights On Afterschool is America’s only national rally for afterschool programs, which keep

Afterschool Directors Leave the Inauguration of a New School Year at Prime Time Gathering with Smiles and Desire to Implement Lessons Learned

Afterschool Directors Leave the Inauguration of a New School Year at Prime Time Gathering with Smiles and Desire to Implement Lessons Learned

Every year Prime Time Palm Beach County calls afterschool directors who are participating in the Palm Beach County Quality Improvement System to a gathering to network, learn and engage in interactive activities they can use back at their programs. More than 100 afterschool directors joined in-person on Friday, September 2,

Prime Time Hosts Engaging Workshops to Prepare Afterschool Professionals for the New School Year

Prime Time Hosts Engaging Workshops to Prepare Afterschool Professionals for the New School Year

As afterschool programs across Palm Beach County prepare for a new year filled with educational experiences, fun activities and healthy snacks, Prime Time Palm Beach County’s Quality Improvement Team is bringing it back-to-basics. Quality Advisors Junior Beauzier, Andrea Hurtado and Anita Winkis were joined by Prime Time’s Director