9:00 AM REGISTRATION OPENS
Registration will be open through the Welcome Reception. All participants must check in at the Registration Desk to pick up their packets, Hill appointment schedules and name tags.

11 AM – 1 PM AFTERSCHOOL FORUMS
The Afterschool for All Challenge program will open with a series of workshops each of which will address a different topic of interest to afterschool advocates.

Youth Advocacy Forum (FOR YOUTH ONLY)
An orientation program for youth participants will introduce them to Washington and their role as afterschool advocates. The program will include special training sessions and activities.

Afterschool and Older Youth

Afterschool Programs: Connecting Schools, Parents and Communities

Making the Case for Afterschool: How Afterschool Supports Student Success in Expected and Unexpected Ways

1:15 AM – 2:45 PM WELCOME AND PLENARY SESSION – Helping Kids Make the Grade: The Role of Afterschool Programs in Preparing Kids for the global economy

Participants in the National City Afterschool Summit and the Afterschool for All Challenge join together for a welcome session highlighting the important role afterschool programs play in helping kids prepare for the workforce of tomorrow. City, school, community and corporate afterschool leaders will be featured.

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM AFTERSCHOOL FORUMS

Youth Advocacy Session (FOR YOUTH ONLY)
CONTINUED FROM MORNING SESSION

An orientation program for youth participants will introduce them to Washington and their role as afterschool advocates. The program will include special training sessions and activities.

Afterschool and Older Youth

Opportunities to Reach Elected Officials and Candidates

City-State Afterschool Partnerships

Making the Most of Summer

Supporting Health and Wellness through Afterschool

Costs and Financing for Afterschool

4:45 PM – 5:45 PM HILLS VISITS BRIEFING SESSIONS
All participants taking part in Congressional appointments on Wednesday must attend a briefing session to review the issues and talking points for their meetings. Everyone will have an opportunity to role play and determine roles for team members during the meetings.

7:30 AM – 9:30 AM BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS

Participants will attend a celebratory breakfast in the Dirksen Senate Office Building at which Congressional afterschool champions will be honored for their leadership on afterschool. State and local awardees will also be recognized. Transportation to the breakfast will be provided from the Hyatt.

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM SMALL GROUP CONGRESSIONAL MEETINGS

HOUSE AND SENATE OFFICE BUILDINGS

Small group meetings will be arranged with members of Congress and/or their staff. Participants will be given an individual Group Schedule with the exact time and room location of each meeting.

LUNCH CAN BE TAKEN AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CAFETERIAS:

House Cafeteria
Longworth House Office Building; Basement Level
Rayburn House Office Building; Basement Level

Senate Cafeteria
Dirksen Senate Office Building; Basement Level