Martin Luther King Jr Day
A US federal holiday celebrating the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
Field Forum – Breaking STEM Stereotypes: Discussion and Planning
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 interactive discussion will focus on strengthening afterschool programs’ efforts to counter persistent stereotypes about STEM, STEM careers, and STEM professionals. Participants will learn strategies for making afterschool STEM opportunities... Read more »
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... Read more »
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.... Read more »
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... 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.