Monday, May 16:  Marriott Wardman Park

 

             Morning & Afternoon Forums:

 

Youth Advocacy Forum (all-day gathering just for youth!) Students will get a “behind the scenes” introduction to Capitol Hill, share perspectives on afterschool as they prep for their Congressional meetings, and explore hands-on STEM activities.

 

What Will the 112^th Congress Mean for Afterschool Programs?  A panel discussion will provide a federal policy update and important perspectives on upcoming legislation and pending battles.

 

Become and Afterschool Expert. Take your afterschool advocacy to the next level by attending this research round-up and add new data and statistics on what youth are doing each day after school to your advocacy arsenal.

 

Student-Centered Learning in Afterschool Programs. This workshop will highlight specific examples of innovative afterschool and summer programs that do an exceptional job of creating hands-on, youth-driven learning environments.

 

Afterschool Health and Wellness: New Developments, Resources and Funding Opportunities. This session will focus on some of the most important recent developments and promising practices, including legislation like the Child Nutrition Reauthorization and the new national health and physical activity standards for afterschool programs.

 

Facing Budget Cuts? How to Mobilize Support in Your Community. Afterschool directors and media professionals will share their best advice, sample materials and success stories.

 

Middle School Innovation: Policy and Practice. Come to this workshop to explore policy trends aimed at strengthening afterschool programming for middle school youth and learn more about how to tailor your afterschool program to the unique needs of middle-schoolers.

 

STEM In Afterschool: The Time is Right. Our plenary panel will describe the policy landscape and show how funding and research are aligning to make a strong case for increased and improved STEM education in afterschool programs.

 

Hill Visits Briefing Session. All participants taking part in Congressional appointments Tuesday must attend a briefing session to review the issues and talking points for their meetings.

 

             Welcome Reception

     

      Tuesday, May 17: Capitol Hill (transportation provided)

 

Annual “Breakfast of Champions” honoring afterschool champions for their efforts. Featuring keynote speaker and national honoree Dean Kamen, founder of FIRST Robotics and Segway inventor, Members of Congress and state champions.

 

State team meetings with Congressional offices (arranged by the Afterschool Alliance).

 

Travel Information: Group hotel rates will be available soon. 

Participants must make their own travel and hotel reservations.  The Marriott Wardman Park is located at 2660 Woodley Rd, NW, Washington, D.C.  The closest airports are: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) – 7 miles, approx 20 minutes; estimated $20 for taxi, $14 by shuttle bus, metro accessible; Dulles International Airport (IAD) – 25 mi, approx 40 minutes; $65 by taxi, $31 by shuttle bus; Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) – 38 miles, approx 60 min; $90 by taxi, $37 by shuttle bus, MARC and metro accessible.  All activities May 8 will be at the Marriott.  Transportation will be provided on May 9 for events on Capitol Hill.

 

Youth Attendees: 

We encourage participants to bring 1-2 middle- or high-school-age students to take part in our Youth Advocacy Forum and Congressional meetings on Capitol Hill.  You can register youth attendees when filling out the general registration form.