Afterschool Professionals have a lot going on, and we want to help! One way we know how to help is by coming up with activities. And so, welcome to The Launchpad, a quarterly curation of curriculum perfect for afterschool programs. These activities will vary by content areas, lengths, difficulties, and ages. To find out when… Read more »
Category: Summer Learning
Public Service Announcement – Energy Drinks
Summer Energy Drinks Energy drinks have remained a popular beverage choice for young people despite the many risks their consumption brings. The Centers for Disease Control reported that 30%–50% of adolescents drink them, but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no use of them whatsoever for children under 13 because of their high sugar and… Read more »
The Launchpad #3
Afterschool Professionals have a lot going on, and we want to help! One way we know how to help is by coming up with activities. And so, welcome to The Launchpad, a quarterly curation of curriculum perfect for afterschool programs. These activities will vary by content areas, lengths, difficulties, and ages. To find out when… Read more »
“A Place I Feel at Home.”
Having grown up in Vermont and participated in afterschool and summer programs in my community, I know the importance of having a fun and safe space to go afterschool and during the summer, and the impact these third spaces can have on a child’s life. As Vermont Afterschool’s summer communications intern, I’ve been able to… Read more »
Million Girls Moonshot – November 2022 Resources
Vermont Afterschool is proud to be part of the Million Girls Moonshot initiative, working to inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through OST programs over the next five years. The Million Girls Moonshot is an initiative of the STEM Next Opportunity Fund. The Million Girls Moonshot… Read more »
Million Girls Moonshot – October 2022 Resources
Vermont Afterschool is proud to be part of the Million Girls Moonshot initiative, working to inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through OST programs over the next five years. The Million Girls Moonshot is an initiative of the STEM Next Opportunity Fund. The Million Girls Moonshot… Read more »
Million Girls Moonshot – September 2022 Resources
Vermont Afterschool is proud to be part of the Million Girls Moonshot initiative, working to inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through OST programs over the next five years. The Million Girls Moonshot is an initiative of the STEM Next Opportunity Fund. The Million Girls Moonshot… Read more »
Million Girls Moonshot – August 2022 Resources
Vermont Afterschool is proud to be part of the Million Girls Moonshot initiative, working to inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through OST programs over the next five years. The Million Girls Moonshot is an initiative of the STEM Next Opportunity Fund. The Million Girls Moonshot… Read more »
Million Girls Moonshot – July 2022 Resources
Vermont Afterschool is proud to be part of the Million Girls Moonshot initiative, working to inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through OST programs over the next five years. The Million Girls Moonshot is an initiative of the STEM Next Opportunity Fund. The Million Girls Moonshot… Read more »
Million Girls Moonshot – June 2022 Resources
Vermont Afterschool is proud to be part of the Million Girls Moonshot initiative, working to inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through OST programs over the next five years. The Million Girls Moonshot is an initiative of the STEM Next Opportunity Fund. The Million Girls Moonshot… Read more »
