About the Afterschool for All Challenge

The Annual Afterschool for All Challenge brings together 500 afterschool and student leaders from almost every state and more than 100 communities across the nation for a two-day series of events.The first day is devoted to afterschool hot topic sessions and preparation for the second day’s activities on Capitol Hill. The second day begins with the annual Breakfast of Champions, a unique and extraordinary event where national afterschool champions are honored for their efforts to give children safe and stimulating afterschool programs.  After the Breakfast, teams of afterschool leaders head to Capitol Hill to meet with their Congressional representatives at meetings arrange by the Afterschool Alliance.  The Afterschool for All Challenge is the only event that brings together afterschool program staff, parents, Senators, Representatives, mayors, directors of national non-profits providing leadership in the afterschool field, educators, children’s advocates and youth themselves.

Save the Date:  The 2009 Afterschool for All Challenge will take place April 27 & 28 at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C.  Conference sessions will begin at 11 a.m. on April 27 and will conclude at 5 p.m. on April 28.  Additional conference details and registration will be available in early 2009.