Afterschool programs in Alaska keep kids safe, inspire learning, and give working parents peace of mind. Kids discover who they are and what they love to do, make smart choices, and avoid risky behaviors.
In 2019, 23,244 children (18%) would have been enrolled in a summer program if one were available to them.
Kids in afterschool enjoy a wide range of benefits, and parents and families benefit too:
Keeping kids safe and out of trouble
Giving working parents peace of mind
Engaging kids in STEM learning
Helping kids
build
life skills
Providing kids physical activity
of parents support public funding for afterschool
in federal funds support 21st CCLC programs statewide
in federal funds could support 21st CCLC programs statewide
more in federal funds could support 21st CCLC programs statewide compared to FY2023
The statewide afterschool network is working to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Thomas Azzarella
Alaska Afterschool Network
3201 C Street
Suite 110
Anchorage, AK 99503
tazzarella@alaskachildrenstrust.org
https://www.akafterschool.org
AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Ambassador Emeritus
Jane Beck
Project GRAD Kenai Peninsula
P.O. Box 1825
Homer, AK 99603
907-235-1062
jbeck@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
Ambassador Emeritus
Julie Wild-Curry
Julie Wild-Curry
P.O. Box 10036
Fairbanks, AK 99710
jwildcurry2@gmail.com
Since 2005, members of the Afterschool Caucus in both the Senate and the House of Representatives have been building support and resources for quality afterschool programs.
Caucus members in your state:
Rep Don Young (R-AK)
Sen Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
STEM Afterschool Expansion VISTAs expand access to high-quality afterschool programs that focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).