Afterschool Webinars

This webinar will show you the basics of planning a successful Lights On Afterschool event. Like afterschool programs, Lights On Afterschool events come in all shapes and sizes and don't have to cost a lot to be effective. We'll show you how to use our event planning tools to help you stay on track with your planning, attract VIPs and work with the media to get your message out. 

Like afterschool programs, Lights On Afterschool celebrations come in all shapes and sizes, and don't have to be huge to be effective. Holding an event is an excellent way to build support for your program, by letting leaders and policymakers see firsthand how you are supporting kids and families in your community. Whether this is your first Lights On Afterschool or your 22nd, join us for this webinar to inspire and help you get the most out of your celebration.

If you’re looking for a way to get parents more involved in your program, organizing a Lights on Afterschool celebration can help you build relationships and pave the way for more sustained engagement. Join the discussion to hear tips and strategies from two afterschool leaders who have used past Lights On Afterschool events to connect with parents and families.

In this webinar, we will discuss a variety of strategies and considerations when reaching out to policy makers and the media to make sure that your Lights On Afterschool event makes a big splash!

In this webinar, we will dig into how programs around the country can leverage their Lights On Afterschool events to engage youth voice, with a particular focus on the opportunities made available through the new Letters to the Next President project that is being co-hosted by the National Writing Project and KQED.

Lights on Afterschool events are a fantastic way to engage high profile members of your community in advocacy events. From local celebrities to policy makers, the presence of VIPs can help generate awareness and build support for your program. This 30-minute webinar will feature two guest speakers who will be discussing strategies and benefits of working with local legislators during past Lights On Afterschool events. 

In this webinar, we will discuss a variety of strategies and considerations when planning your event and reaching out to policy makers to make sure that your Lights On Afterschool event makes a big splash!

We all know that afterschool programs are a great way to get children and youth excited about STEM and should be integral partners in STEM education. If you’re looking for ideas and suggestions for how to talk compellingly about your STEM programs and put together a STEM-themed Lights On Afterschool event, this webinar is for you!

Are you looking for ways to make sure that your Lights On Afterschool event showcases how afterschool programs can keep kids healthy and active by incorporating the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) standards? In this webinar, we’ll make sure that you have all the ideas, tools, and resources you need to plan an event that shows the important role that afterschool programs play in keeping kids healthy and active before and after the school bell rings.