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September 17, 2024

Annual Lights On Afterschool Celebration to Be Held in October

Lights On Afterschool will hold its 25th annual nationwide event celebrating after school programs and their role in the lives of children, families, and communities in October.

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Lights On Afterschool has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement since its launch in October 2000. 

The Afterschool Alliance organizes Lights On Afterschool events to draw attention to the numerous ways that afterschool programs support students by offering them opportunities to learn new things and discover new skills. 

Subjects and activities about which students learn through Lights On Afterschool include science, community service, robotics, poetry, and Tae Kwon Do, among others.

The annual Lights On Afterschool events send a message that more children need quality afterschool programs around the nation. 

2024 Event

This year’s event will be held on Oct. 24. For more information, visit Lights On Afterschool’s website.

Information about the winners of the event’s 2024 poster contest can be found on Lights On Afterschool’s blog. Those interested in hosting a Lights On event can register their event online.

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