🔬Possible Futures Career Exploration Curriculum offers free, open-source activities for afterschool and summer programs. Explore Health Sciences, Information Technology, and Lenses on the Future – Self. Learn more : bit.ly/4m7AqpW #STEM #Afterschool

As 2026 approaches, now's the time to prepare! The Afterschool Alliance’s Program Toolbox has everything you need to start, run, and sustain a high quality afterschool program. Explore the tips and tools on their website!✏️ toolkit.afterschoolalliance.org

Discover how stories inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Join NGCProject for The Power of Stories on Dec 18, 1–2 p.m. ET, featuring authors Terysa Ridgeway, Dr. Gaby González, and Kim Collazo. Register here: bit.ly/4qX9jS1 #STEM #STEMEducation

⭐From academic support to enrichment opportunities. South Carolina parents are recognizing the value of afterschool programs and the impact they have on students statewide.

This holiday season, we’re filled with gratitude for our incredible partners and programs. Together, we’ve made a difference in the lives of countless students and families. Your dedication is a gift that truly keeps on giving. Wishing you and your teams a happy holiday!

Lift up the next generation of genius! The #MottMillion Dollar Challenge invites K-12 kids & teens to pitch their boldest ideas for businesses, products or solutions that make life better. Deadline: Feb 27, 2026 Learn more: mottmillion.org

As we enter 2026, let's make it a year of impactful service to our community! To ensure your program is equipped with the right tools and resources, visit our website to explore our toolkit under - Program Resources.📚 Visit here: tinyurl.com/2w9aebv7

Join SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities in a resource focused arts advocacy! This month's resource is a activity in which students can write and color postcards to our state legislators, senators and community members🖍️ Fill out here: tinyurl.com/msrxhpf5

January is National Mentoring Month! 👩‍🏫 We want to take this time to celebrate and thank all the incredible afterschool program providers and mentors across South Carolina! Your impact is truly transformative, helping students grow, thrive, and dream big! 📚

Join @stemnext and Museum of Science on Jan 21 for a training focused on building engineering and career awareness in Pre-K and K. This session shares strategies and resources for afterschool and summer providers working with young learners. Register: bit.ly/CCL_Training5

💡Did you know 96% of parents continue to be satisfied with their child's afterschool program overall? South Carolina Afterschool Alliance is dedicated to making sure every after-school program has the tools and resources they need to be successful. scafterschool.com/program-resour…

📢WEBINAR: Mott Million Dollar Challenge: Where Big Ideas Win Big Join the 50 State Afterschool Network on January 27 at 2 PM ET for a webinar on the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, a national pitch competition for K–12 youth! Register here: tinyurl.com/yse3b2df

🖍️Creativity is taking center stage this January with Crayola Creativity Week, a free celebration designed to spark hands-on learning in afterschool settings. Programs can access seven days of activities, videos, and challenges. Register here: tinyurl.com/5n8ccwdm

🎉Celebrate Black History Month in your afterschool programs by sharing inspiring stories with your students this month! Septima Poinsette Clark was an African American educator and civil rights activist.📖 View here for more: tinyurl.com/yhwcxy62

Afterschool and summer programs spark curiosity in STEM. The @stemnext Career-Connected Learning Framework helps turn that spark into future career pathways. Explore tools and training recordings to bring career-connected learning to your program: bit.ly/cclframework

🎉Celebrate Black History Month in your afterschool programs by sharing inspiring stories with your students this month! Benjamin Elijah Mays was an educator, American Baptist minister, and civil rights leader.🧠 View here for more: kinginstitute.stanford.edu/mays-benjamin-…

💞This Valentine’s Day, SCAA is spreading the love for the afterschool programs that show up for our kids and families every single day! Join us and hundreds of programs around the country for #IHeartAfterschool. Visit the link on how to participate: afterschoolalliance.org/weloveaftersch…

🏀SCAA Families, It's Game Time! Attend Tigers basketball at Benedict College - FREE for all SCAA families! 🗓️When: This Saturday & Monday 📍Location: Benedict College 🎟️Admission: FREE for SCAA Families ➡️Want to attend? Contact [email protected]

🎉Celebrate Black History Month in your afterschool programs! Henrie Monteith Treadwell, became one of the first African American students to graduate from UofSC earning her bachelors degree in biochemistry. 🧪 View here for more: tinyurl.com/mwtnmp6f

Get ready for the #Eweek2026 celebration of how engineers are making a difference! Join us: February 22-28. DiscoverE.org/EngineersWeek