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Oregon Afterschool for Kids is a collaboration of public and private organizations and community members which seek to address common issues and concerns across all out-of-school time services - child care, recreation, education and youth development!

Today is the day! The Governor has proclaimed today Lights On Afterschool Day!We’re celebrating the 27th annual with o...
10/22/2026

Today is the day! The Governor has proclaimed today Lights On Afterschool Day!

We’re celebrating the 27th annual with over 1 million afterschool champions to showcase all the ways afterschool programs are serving our communities – now and in the future! Join the celebration: http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm

We are excited to welcome Hunter Strickland as a presenter at the OregonASK Fall Conference! Register to join us on Nove...
10/20/2026

We are excited to welcome Hunter Strickland as a presenter at the OregonASK Fall Conference! Register to join us on November 14th at the Kroc Center in Salem: https://oregonask.org/oregon-afterschool-conference/

Based in Oklahoma City, Hunter graduated with a Bachelor’s in English Writing and later went on to obtain a MBA from Oklahoma Christian University. After graduating, Hunter found herself working part-time as an Associate Editor for the Oklahoma Hall of Fame's Gaylord-Pickens Museum while also beginning a career as a college softball coach. After four years in the collegiate setting, she discovered her passion lies with helping children grow their confidence in the academic and sports setting, which lead her to Learn Fresh. She is currently serving as a Regional Outreach Coordinator. In her spare time, you will find her coaching her travel ball team, giving softball lessons, or at a bookstore!

We are excited to welcome Troy Selvey as our keynote speaker at the OregonASK Fall Conference! Register to join us on No...
10/19/2026

We are excited to welcome Troy Selvey as our keynote speaker at the OregonASK Fall Conference! Register to join us on November 14th at the Kroc Center in Salem: https://oregonask.org/course-template-page/?eventtemplate=151-2026-oregonask-fall-conference

Troy comes to the work as a coach, educator, and systems leader. A Compassionate Systems Awareness Master Practitioner, Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, and WRP Fellowship alumnus. Troy blends emotional intelligence, equity, and leadership to help educators and youth thrive with compassion, purpose, and connection.

There’s still time to apply for the 2027 STEM Next Flight Crew!Youth ages 13–18 with experience in an afterschool STEM p...
10/16/2026

There’s still time to apply for the 2027 STEM Next Flight Crew!

Youth ages 13–18 with experience in an afterschool STEM program, summer or extracurricular activity can apply to join a national cohort of young STEM ambassadors.
Help us make sure young people in Oregon hear about this opportunity.

Encourage them to apply by October 29: https://bit.ly/4xPaYvz

Join us Saturday, November 14th at the Kroc Center in Salem! Our Fall Conference is an opportunity for out-of-school tim...
10/14/2026

Join us Saturday, November 14th at the Kroc Center in Salem! Our Fall Conference is an opportunity for out-of-school time professionals to receive 6 hours of professional development across three engaging sessions, with five class themes offered during each session.

Topics will include:

Program Quality
STEM
Medical Emergency Guidelines
The Power of Play
Data: Why Do We Need It?
And more!

Register today:
https://oregonask.org/course-template-page/?eventtemplate=151-2026-oregonask-fall-conference

Kid-grit is offering a FREE, one-hour virtual workshop for out-of-school time professionals. Discover four powerful prac...
10/14/2026

Kid-grit is offering a FREE, one-hour virtual workshop for out-of-school time professionals. Discover four powerful practices for helping people of every age feel seen, heard, valued, and connected. Participants will leave with practical ways to strengthen relationships, increase participation, and lead every interaction with greater intention. This session is designed for program leaders, direct service staff, educators, volunteers, and other professionals who support young people.

Tuesday, October 20, 9 AM Pacific Time

Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kdZcj7ddQ2G4iGtEEXLPTg #/registration

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. As we honor and recognize the history and cultures of Indigenous Peoples, we’d like to...
10/12/2026

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. As we honor and recognize the history and cultures of Indigenous Peoples, we’d like to share this resource for Oregon’s out-of-school time field. The Indigenous Recognition Series through OregonASK features: Celebrate Indigenous Journeys in Afterschool, Explore Cultural Humility as a Core Value, and other training to deepen your team’s understanding of the value of diversity. The series includes 12 hours of professional development with Oregon Registry Credit. Book sessions for your team as a series or individually. Complete the training interest form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sqgAzYpX2s44s6A_yejjk2OD25fWaob5dtW00c9_OVA/edit?pli=1

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NOW AVAILABLE: The new Youth Health in Focus Report from CDC highlights 10-year trends and 2-year changes in health beha...
10/08/2026

NOW AVAILABLE: The new Youth Health in Focus Report from CDC highlights 10-year trends and 2-year changes in health behaviors among high school students in the United States. The report shows that while some behaviors and experiences worsened for youth from 2023–2025, there were signs of progress, including in the areas of nutrition and mental health.

Explore the full report: https://www.cdc.gov/yrbs/youth-health-in-focus/index.html

Help OregonASK provide enriching STEM curriculum to 5,000 youth before December 31, 2026. This five-lesson series engage...
10/07/2026

Help OregonASK provide enriching STEM curriculum to 5,000 youth before December 31, 2026. This five-lesson series engages students in topics focused on environmental awareness and stewardship, including protecting the planet, recycling, composting, and exploring the impact of ocean pollution. Programs that implement all five Nature and Sustainability lessons with 50+ youth and complete a simple reporting form and educator survey are eligible to receive a professional development scholarship.

Complete the commitment form to participate: https://forms.gle/qE9BWMPhEbWD4zeQA

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