Sukkot
Jewish Feast of Tabernacles which celebrates the harvest and the protection of the people of Israel as they wandered in the wilderness dwelling in tents.
FIELD FORUM – Understanding Vermont’s New Guidelines for Quality
Vermont Afterschool regularly hosts FREE field forums on different topics relating to out-of-school timeproviders and professionals including health, safety guidance, funding, advocacy, and more. This forum discussed Vermont's new guidelines for quality. Click here to watch a recording of the Field Forum.
Simchat Torah
Jewish day to celebrate the reading of the Law.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Vermont state holiday that celebrates and honors indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures.
Boot Camp Basics Workshop – Professionalism/Building Your IPDP
Virtual TrainingBoot Camp Basics are workshops and trainings designed for brand new staff in summer, third space, and out-of-school time programs and are a great way for new staff to orient... Read more »
Navaratri/Dassehra
9-day Hindu Festival of the divine mother honoring Durga, wife of Shiva. Also observed as a celebration recalling the days of Lord Krishna.
Training (1 of 2) – Youth Thrive
Youth Thrive is an evidence-informed framework for approaching our work with youth ages 9-24.Instead of a sole focus on limiting risk factors or maintaining a problem-free environment, Youth Thrive teaches youth work professionals and parents to recognize, support, and build on protective and promotive factors. Based in strengths-based and positive psychology, this approach can be... Read more »
Training – Creating a Culture of Youth Voice
Virtual TrainingYouth voice is increasingly becoming a buzzword, but what does it really mean? This FREE virtual workshop will help you build your understanding of what youth voice is and can... Read more »
Training – Youth Mental Health First Aid
Virtual TrainingYouth Mental Health First Aid USA teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 12-18) who may be developing a... Read more »
Training (2 of 2) – Youth Thrive
Youth Thrive is an evidence-informed framework for approaching our work with youth ages 9-24.Instead of a sole focus on limiting risk factors or maintaining a problem-free environment, Youth Thrive teaches youth work professionals and parents to recognize, support, and build on protective and promotive factors. Based in strengths-based and positive psychology, this approach can be... Read more »