Afterschool programs in Vermont 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, 27,136 children (32%) 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.
Nicole Miller
Vermont Afterschool
123 Ethan Allen Ave
Colchester, VT 5446
nicole@vermontafterschool.org
https://www.vermontafterschool.org
AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Ambassador Emeritus
Elizabeth Chambers
North Country Supervisory Union Encore Afterschool and Summer Program
121 Duchess Avenue, Suite A
Newport, VT 05855
802-334-5837 x2033
elizabeth.chambers@ncsuvt.org
Ambassador Emeritus
Christy Gallese
University of Vermont, Larner College of Medicine
St. Joseph’s 7209, UHC Campus/1 South Prospect Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802-656-9643
christine.gallese@med.uvm.edu
Ambassador Emeritus
Carrie Becker
Mill River Unified Union School District
2321 Middle Rd., Suite 1
North Clarendon, VT 05759
802-775-3264
cbecker@rssu.org
Ambassador Emeritus
Virginia Burley
Vermont Afterschool Inc.
150 Old Farm Road
East Montpelier, VT 05651
802-272-4045
vburleyvt@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:
Sen Bernard Sanders (I-VT)
For the past 7 years, the Afterschool Alliance has been a proud sponsor organization for national AmeriCorps VISTA projects, supporting State Afterschool Networks and STEM Ecosystems to increase the access to and quality of enrichment opportunities for youth.
Currently there are no Afterschool VISTA locations in your state.