Training – Creating a Culture of Youth Voice
Youth voice is increasingly becoming a buzzword, but what does it really mean? This FREE workshop will help you build your understanding of what youth voice is and can be. It will also show you how you can infuse it into every aspect of your program and every level of your organization. Participants will leave... Read more »
Lunar New Year
Also known as Spring Festival, Lunar New Year is the celebration of the arrival or spring and the beginning of the new year on the lunisolar calendar. It is widely celebrated by East and Southeast Asian cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean communities.
Ash Wednesday
Christian observance to begin the 40 day season of Lent. Ashes are marked on worshippers as a sign of penitence
Beginning of Lent
A Christian time of reflection and preparation for Holy Week and Easter. A forty day time of intense devotion, it is observed by fasting, frequent worship and acts of charity. Observed Feb. 14-March 28, 2024.
VTA Members Only Training – The Seven Essential Life Skills
Virtual TrainingThis 2-hour course (for Vermont Afterschool Members only) is an introduction to the seven essential life skills every child needs. We will cover inspiring brain development research, spend time examining our own executive functioning skills, and brainstorm the kinds of fun games and activities that spark these skills in children. All the course materials and... Read more »
President’s Day
A US federal holiday to honor all persons who served as presidents of the United States.
Field Forum – Connecting Children with Food Access Resources and Meal Programming in Third-Space Programs
Vermont Afterschool regularly hosts FREE field forums on different topics relating to out-of-school time providers and professionals including health, safety guidance, funding, advocacy, and more. This forum will discuss available food access resources and meal programs for third-space programs and how to connect children to these programs. Please contact Becky Wilcke to register.
Maha Shivaratri
A Hindu festival in honor of Lord Shiva and his marriage to Goddess Parvati.
Jr Iron Chef VT
Help us celebrate the 16th Annual Jr Iron Chef VT competition at the Champlain Valley Expo! Stay tuned for more information on the Jr Iron Chef VT webpage.
Beginning of Ramadan
9th month on Islamic calendar, devoted to the commemoration of Muhammad's reception of the divine revelation recorded in the Qur'an. The event begins when authorities in Saudi Arabia sight the new moon of the 9th month. It is the holiest period of the Islamic Year. There is strict fasting from sunrise to sunset. Observed March... Read more »