Afterschool programs in Maryland keep kids safe, inspire learning, and give working parents peace of mind. Kids discover who they are and what they love to do, make smart choices, and avoid risky behaviors.
In 2019, 253,432 children (26%) would have been enrolled in a summer program if one were available to them.
Kids in afterschool enjoy a wide range of benefits, and parents and families benefit too:
Keeping kids safe and out of trouble
Giving working parents peace of mind
Engaging kids in STEM learning
Helping kids
build
life skills
Providing kids physical activity
of parents support public funding for afterschool
in federal funds support 21st CCLC programs statewide
in federal funds could support 21st CCLC programs statewide
more in federal funds could support 21st CCLC programs statewide compared to FY2023
The statewide afterschool network is working to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Ellie Mitchell
Maryland Out of School Time Network
1500 Union Avenue
Suite 2300
Baltimore, MD 21211
emitchell@mostnetwork.org
https://www.mostnetwork.org
AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Ambassador Emeritus
Zainab Abbas
SciTech2U
205. S. Summit Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
240-481-1402
zainab@scitech2u.org
Ambassador Emeritus
Elizabeth McGlynn
Girls on the Run of Montgomery County
11821 Parklawn Drive, Suite 125
Rockville, MD 20852
301-881-3801
elizabeth@girlsontherunofmoco.org
Since 2005, members of the Afterschool Caucus in both the Senate and the House of Representatives have been building support and resources for quality afterschool programs.
Caucus members in your state:
Rep Elijah Cummings (D-MD)
Sen Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
For the past 7 years, the Afterschool Alliance has been a proud sponsor organization for national AmeriCorps VISTA projects, supporting State Afterschool Networks and STEM Ecosystems to increase the access to and quality of enrichment opportunities for youth.
Currently there are no Afterschool VISTA locations in your state.