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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!

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

Young people navigate friendships, creativity, information, and pressure across both online and offline spaces. OST prof...
10/07/2026

Young people navigate friendships, creativity, information, and pressure across both online and offline spaces. OST professionals can help them pause, reflect, and make sense of how their digital experiences affect their well-being.
Join the Collaborative for Advancing Healthy Experiences in OST (CAHE-OST) on Thursday, October 29, from 12:00–12:45 p.m. Pacific for a free virtual training during U.S. Media Literacy Week. Together, participants will explore youth-centered approaches to digital wellness and try a digital mapping activity they can adapt to help young people reflect on their own media experiences.
Register for Digital Wellness in OST: https://go.edc.org/digitalwellnessOST

You’re invited to participate in OregonASK’s FREE Fall Quality INSIGHT Learning Community! Join this cohort to engage in...
10/06/2026

You’re invited to participate in OregonASK’s FREE Fall Quality INSIGHT Learning Community! Join this cohort to engage in conversations about your program’s quality practices and identify actionable areas for intention. We will meet 6 times between October and January to dive deep into Oregon’s Quality Standards for Afterschool and Summer Programs, discuss program data collected between sessions, create an action plan, and build connections with out-of-school time providers across the state. Register for October 19th’s Introduction to the Quality INSIGHT Learning Community for orientation, registration and to learn more.

Register: https://oregonask.org/course-template-page/?eventtemplate=154-introduction-to-the-quality-insight-community-of-practice #1-onlineorvenue=online

Help us find the next teen STEM leader to represent Oregon on the national stage.The STEM Next Flight Crew is a national...
10/03/2026

Help us find the next teen STEM leader to represent Oregon on the national stage.
The STEM Next Flight Crew is a national youth ambassador program that elevates young voices in STEM. Flight Crew members represent their states, build leadership and communication skills, share their STEM journeys on regional, state, and national stages, and advocate for expanded afterschool and summer STEM opportunities.
Know a young person who would be a great fit? Learn more and apply by October 29: https://bit.ly/4xPaYvz

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