The OST Program

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 field. Ninety youth gathered in the camp’s main meeting space to hear Suzette Harvey’s answers.

One-by-one youth inquired about Suzette’s childhood, the start to her career, a day in the life as a CEO, the greatest and worst parts about her job and so much more. As Suzette answered every question, each child listened with such interest, connected to her every word as she spoke about attending summer camps in New York, where she grew up and how much relationships matter starting now.

At the conclusion of the Q&A, Suzette gifted Edna Runner a personalized plaque that honored her for a lifetime of service to children, families and our community in Palm Beach County, Florida.

You can watch the full recap here:

Ms. Edna Runner holding plaque gifted to her from Prime Time.

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

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

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

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