Children and Youth

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 Turtle Snatcher” by Kyla Steinkraus (one of Rourke’s Mystery Chapter Books). Youth learned about the anatomy of turtles and experienced the Traveling Trunk program through a partnership with Inwater Research Group.

To learn about Prime Time expanded learning opportunities, visit: https://prime-time-palm-beach-county.ghost.io/children-youth/

Belle Glade Dancer Takes Center Stage in Her Afterschool Program

Daniella Mena, a spirited 12-year-old with arthrogryposis, found her place in Ascension 33’s FIT HUB program, a free offering through Prime Time Palm Beach County. This was her first time participating, and she was both excited and apprehensive about joining the end-of-program showcase. With joint stiffness limiting her movement,

Families Come Together for STEAM Experiences at Prime Time’s Event

Its' back to afterschool and Prime Time celebrated the start of the new year by facilitating a STEAM Family Night at New Hope Charities in Pahokee. The event hosted 56 attendees from 15 different families coming together and creating new memories while working on fun STEAM activities. New Hope

Youth Performers and Lake Worth Playhouse Ring in the Holidays with Incredible Performance

The Lake Worth Playhouse, a Prime Time expanded learning opportunity (ELO) provider, celebrated the holiday season with children and youth from Palm Beach County afterschool programs in their performance Happy Holidays from Our Family to Yours. Youth from Geniusville Academy and the J.C. Mitchell Elementary Afterschool programs gathered on

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