Events come in all shapes and sizes. Celebrations might include an open house, breakfast summit for local leaders, student performance, candlelight vigil, or as simple as getting support for your petition. Pick something that works for your community and program.
Case Study: Battle of the Bands draws media and local officials
Case Study: Committee connects to business for support
Case Study: Strengthening ties to stakeholders
Case Study: The community comes together to light up the sky
Case Study: A 'Day in the Life' event forges new relationships with media and policy makers
Case Study: Open house impresses local leaders & boosts staff
Case Study: Creative program inspires policy maker support
Case Study: Cultural event opens door to new contribution
Case Study: Sponsor recognition expands existing sponsorships & recruits new funders
Case Study: Working with local restaurants to forge creative partnerships in smaller and rural communities
Youth Development Coalition of Lincoln County
Youngstown City School District
YMCA of Class and Clay Counties
Rally and reception at the Wyoming Afterschool Alliance
Western High School
Wattles Boys & Girls Club
Warren Elementary School
Flying High with Hot Air Balloons
Wade Edwards Foundation
The Force is Strong in Afterschool
Valentine Boys & Girls Club of Chicago
Math Spooktacular and Science Expo with Policymakers
TOUCH Tulsa
Tinker AFB Youth Programs
Tazewell County Health Department
Lights On Afterschool Science Fair
Springboard Education in America
Spark Afterschool
Southern Queens Park Association
South East Educational Cooperative
Family Games and Dinner for Worldwide Day of Play
Games, Arts, and Sports with Local Business Support
Pumpkin Throw and Soccer Stardom at Lights On
Youth Talent Show & Healthy Living Expo
Rio Grande Educational Collaborative
The Physics of Mini-Golf
Project SUCCEED
Park Avenue Kids After School Program
Exploring STEM & Career Paths
Operation Shoestring
OneCommunity
Dance, Robotics, and Golf with Local Reps
North Little Rock Parks and Recreation
Community Expo Features Health, Education Resouces
STEAM Glow in the Dark Celebration
Open House with a Health Focus
Neighborhood Houses
Lights On Kicks Off a Conference
Mountain Home AFB Youth Programs
Missouri River Educational Cooperative
Millville Public Schools
Zombie Walk and Pumpkin Carving with Local Reps
Electricifying STEM Carnival
Open House & Youth Demo at Air Force Base
Talent Show and Harvest Festival
Libby Elementary School
Live Healthy Gwinnett & Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation
Case Study: Celebration led by youth honors a friend of afterschool
Jeannette City School District
Itasca Area Community Education
Lights On Afterschool Indianapolis
Skatepark Physics and More at State Museum
Idaho Afterschool Network
Griffin Center
Rally at Courthouse with Police Dept, Mayor and Program Partners
Greater Cleveland Neighborhood Centers Association
Glen Iris Elementary
Glassboro Child Development Centers
Fisherman's Net Youth Program
First United Methodist Church Children's Enrichment Center
Farmington Public Library
Youth Run for Afterschool
Students Lead US Senator on Program Tour
Youth and Parents Share "Why Afterschool Matters to Me"
Every Child Matters
Spooky STEM Open Houses at Four Sites
Eldon LEAP
Educational Alliance Boys & Girls Club
Eden Valley-Watkins L.E.A.D
Boys & Girls Clubs of Hawk-Houston
Donahue Elementary Edge Afterschool Program - Coat Drive
Open House & Science Demos with Local Leaders
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Collective for Youth
Aeronautics Open House
City of Tempe: Kid Zone Enrichment Program
Child Center of NY
Child Center of New York
Celebration of National Youth Science Day Features Mayor & Fab Lab
Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation,
Capital City 21st Century Community Learning Center
Partnership Brings 'Mad Science' to Afterschool Kids
An Evening with the Candidates
Getting Active for Lights On Afterschool
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley
Boys & Girls Clubs of Magic Valley
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi
Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Montana
Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion, and Polk Counties
Boys & Girls Club of Lincoln/Lancaster County
Boys & Girls Club of Hawk-Houston
Local and Federal Representatives at Open House
Boys & Girls Club of East Los Angeles
Boys & Girls Club of Dayton
Rocket Science at Lights On Afterschool
Bowling Green 21st CCLC Afterschool Program
Kids Explore Science Center
Bergen Family Center
Project STEM: From Nano Puppets to A Blue Tongued Skink
Beale Youth Programs
Students & Scientists Take Turns Showcasing STEM
Community Partners Throw Health Carnival
Jiggle Jelly at Science Museum
Carnival Highlights Need for Afterschool Funds
After-School All-Stars New York/New Jersey
After-School All-Stars New York/New Jersey
After-School All-Stars Chicago
After School Network of West New York
Action for Children
Making Magic with Arts and STEM
Youth and Parents Celebrate A.P.P.L.E. Program Fall Festival
4-H Afterschool
17th Street Corridor Neighborhood Association
Halloween Themed Event Involves Leaders and Donors
Potato Power Turns Lights On Afterschool
Petition, Poetry & Art for Lights On Afterschool
Glow Stick Lighting for Afterschool
Celebrations Across State Unite on Twitter
Hands On Newsroom Experience for Youth
A Focus on Bullying Prevention & Education
Afterschool Medley: Talent Showcase, Art, Robotics Demo & Tutoring
Family Fun Night with 'Trunk or Treat'
Parks & Rec 'Around the World' Expo Draws 2,000 Guests
Open House with Superintendent
Talent Show and Harvest Festival
Fall Festival Presents Afterschool Program to Community
American Ninja Warrior Features Student-Designed Courses, Local Leaders
Auto Company Brings Race Car Drivers to Talk Careers & Car Safety with Middle School Youth