Afterschool programs in Oregon 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, 115,457 children (19%) 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 supports 21st CCLC programs statewide
The statewide afterschool network is working to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Beth Unverzagt
OregonASK
PO Box 3
Wilsonville, OR 97070
beth.unverzagt@oregonask.org
https://oregonask.org
AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Ambassador for 2022
Crystal Ehlig
Rogue Valley Family YMCA
522 W. 6th Street
Medford, OR 97501
541-772-6295 x105
cehlig@rvymca.org
Ambassador Emeritus
Debra Jones
Youth Development Coalition of Lincoln County
P.O. Box 1062
Newport, OR 97365
541-265-5326 x316
djones@halc.info
Ambassador Emeritus
Amber Lomascola
Expanding Horizon Youth Center
P.O. Box 1518
Myrtle Creek, OR 97457
541-860-7296
alomascola@cowcreek.com
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:
Afterschool and Summer Meals Expansion VISTAs increase afterschool and summer meal program participation among low-income children and families.