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Lights On Afterschool is the biggest day of the year for afterschool to make a splash online, get trending, and reach new audiences about the impact of afterschool programs.

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Twitter

#LightsOnAfterschool, the national showcase for OST & summer learning programs, is around the corner! Sign up and see how you can join the nationwide celebration on October 26! http://3to6.co/LightsOn-Signup

Facebook

 Afterschool programs make a difference in the lives of young people every day, inspiring learning and preparing students for a bright future! Put the #LightsOnAfterschool for the programs that help our kids, families, and communities thrive. http://3to6.co/LightsOn-Signup

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It’s on! We can't wait to join in on the nationwide celebration of #LightsOnAfterschool. Afterschool and summer learning programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn and help working families—and on Oct. 26 thousands of programs will share how they're keeping the lights on afterschool for our children!

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August - September

#LightsOnAfterschool, the national showcase for OST & summer learning programs, is around the corner! Sign up and see how you can join the nationwide celebration on October 26! http://3to6.co/LightsOn-Signup

Registration for the #LightsOnAfterschool is now open! There are hundreds of ways to celebrate the amazing afterschool programs that keep kids learning and having fun–sign up today to join the 24th celebration of Lights On Afterschool! http://3to6.co/LightsOn-Signup

We're ready to show the world how #AfterschoolWorks for our kids! Join the celebration of an unforgettable #LightsOnAfterschool: http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm

Keep the #LightsOnAfterschool where you are! There's so many creative ways to plan an event or showcase the programs in your community. Join the largest nationwide celebration of afterschool & summer learning programs with this guide: http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm

October

Keep the #LightsOnAfterschool where you are! There’s so many creative ways to showcase your program. Get inspired and join the largest nationwide celebration for afterschool: http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm

We're ready to show the world how #AfterschoolWorks for our kids! Sign up for updates on how YOU can join the 24th celebration of #LightsOnAfterschool: https://3to6.co/asi 

Two Weeks Out

Keep the #LightsOnAfterschool where you are! There’s so many creative ways to showcase your program this fall. Join the largest nationwide celebration for afterschool & summer learning programs: http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm

We're ready to show the world how #AfterschoolWorks for our kids! Help us put the #LightsOnAfterschool with a showcase that celebrates your program: http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm

Day of Lights On

It’s on! We’re celebrating the 24th annual #LightsOnAfterschool with over 1 million afterschool champions to showcase all the ways afterschool programs are serving our communities – now and in the future! Join the celebration: http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm

Our #LightsOnAfterschool, is yours? We challenge @[XX] @[XX] to do the #LightbulbChallenge or donate to help afterschool programs!

Join us for #LightsOnAfterschool tonight! We'll celebrate afterschool with [ACTIVITY 1] and [ACTIVITY 2]!

We're keeping the #LightsOnAfterschool to highlight the impact of afterschool—[# OF KIDS] kids in [YOUR STATE] rely on afterschool programs every day!

We're keeping the #LightsOnAfterschool to shine a light on the need for afterschool in XX—[# OF KIDS IN YOUR STATE] kids are still waiting to get into a program.

2 out of 3 parents agree: #AfterschoolWorks for [THEME]! We're celebrating [THEME] for #LightsOnAfterschool by [ACTIVITY].

Facebook
August - September

It’s on! We're gearing up for #LightsOnAfterschool by getting the word out! Help us share & invite afterschool champions to join the celebration & showcase how #AfterschoolWorks: http://3to6.co/LightsOn-Signup

Our afterschool programs make a difference for the kids, families & communities they serve every day. But across the country, for every child who gets to participate in an afterschool program, four more are waiting to get in. If you think every kid deserves access, join us to celebrate #LightsOnAfterschool! Sign up now to receive updates on how you can join the biggest celebration for afterschool nationally: http://3to6.co/LightsOn-Signup

October

We're proud to join communities all across America celebrating Lights On Afterschool on October 26! There are tons of ways to join the largest showcase of afterschool & summer learning programs held nationally. Sign up now to receive updates, tips, & guidance: http://3to6.co/LightsOn-Signup

For every one child who gets to participate in an afterschool program, three more are waiting to get in. If you think every kid deserves access, join us to celebrate Lights On Afterschool on October 26! http://3to6.co/LightsOn-Signup

Want to know how you can help keep the #LightsOnAfterschool? See event ideas to help you showcase what your program means to your community on Oct. 26! Sign up for updates & tips to put the #LightsOnAfterschool! http://3to6.co/LightsOn-Signup 

Day of Lights On

Today is the day! Join us and afterschool programs throughout the [STATE] to celebrate Lights On Afterschool! Help us shine a light on the impact afterschool programs are making – inspiring learning and helping youth realize their full potential. #### [State] kids rely on afterschool every day, but #### [State] are still waiting to get in. Share your support! #LightsOnAfterschool #AfterschoolWorks

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October

 It’s on! We can't wait to join in on the nationwide celebration of #LightsOnAfterschool. Afterschool and summer learning programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn and help working families—and on Oct. 20 thousands of programs will share how they're keeping the lights on afterschool for our children

Find a way to showcase what your program means to your community on Oct. 26! Sign up for updates & tips to put the #LightsOnAfterschool! http://3to6.co/LightsOn-Signup

Day of Lights On

We're celebrating 24 years of #LightsOnAfterschool by taking the #LightbulbChallenge. How are you celebrating?

Tonight, we lit up the [LANDMARK] in honor of #LightsOnAfterschool! Join us to shine a light on millions of children served across our country by an afterschool program.