Afterschool Webinar:

Lights On Afterschool is back for its 26th year, celebrating afterschool programs, students, and staff! Taking place this year on October 23, 2025, this nationwide event brings together more than 8,000 programs showcasing the important role that afterschool plays in supporting youth, families, and communities. Like afterschool programs, Lights On Afterschool celebrations come in all shapes and sizes and don’t have to be huge to be effective.

Whether this is your first Lights On Afterschool or your 26th, join us for this webinar to inspire you to get the most out of your event!

Speakers

• Shaun Gray, Lights On Specialist, Afterschool Alliance
• Charlotte Steinecke, Senior Communications Manager, Afterschool Alliance
• Jeanine Turner, Chief Impact Officer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond
• Janie Browning, Community Education/Federal Programs/21st CCLC Coordinator, Gadsden City Schools
• Lauren Herterich, Executive Director, Kids On Point

Webinar Resources

• Webinar slide deck

Lights On Afterschool resources:

• Register your event
• Event database
• Planning timeline
• Event planning guide
• Tips on engaging with policymakers
• Tips on reaching out to media
• Social Media toolkit
• Lightbulb Challenge