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- Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their role in keeping kids safe, inspiring them to learn and helping working families. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement and annually sees more than 1 million Americans celebrate at more than 8,000 events nationwide.
  
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Graphics & Images

We encourage you to use the Lights On Afterschool artwork, posters and logos for your event to create eye-catching visuals that convey the energy of afterschool in your community.

Light Bulb Artwork

These student-decorated light bulbs have become a hallmark of Lights On Afterschool nationwide, and provide an easy activity for your event. Just download the artwork, distribute to students and let them get creative.

Web Banners & Badges

Afterschool programs keeps kids safe, inspire them to learn and help working families. You can show your support for these programs by placing these Lights On Afterschool graphics on your website or social media pages.

Lights On Logos

Emails, newsletters and blogs are a great way to spread the word about Lights On Afterschool. Feel free to use our graphics and logos in your online or print communications to help add some color to your text.

Additional Resources

Lights On Afterschool Poster

For kids. By kids. Meet the talented afterschool artists behind the 2017 Lights On Afterschool poster, and learn how you can receive 10 free copies of the poster to help promote your Lights On Afterschool celebration.

Social Media Graphics

It’s easy to show your support for afterschool programs, and build excitement around Lights On Afterschool 2017, by using these graphics for your cover photo or profile picture on Facebook, Twitter, and more.

Lights On Afterschool Merchandise

Make your celebration shine with fun Lights On Afterschool swag. Affordable light-up buttons, scented pencils, glow in the dark glasses and more make for fun giveaways to brighten up your event.