The California Afterschool Challenge
2013 Event Highlights
Over 200 California afterschool and school-age child care professionals, families and youth joined us at the Capitol on May 20-21 for the 9th Annual CA Afterschool Challenge.
This year's event was marked by record high numbers of youth participants, a new advocacy training track for Spanish speakers and the John Reith All Star Marching Band and Color Guard. With legislative support from Senator Leno, Senator Corbett, Assemblymember Gordon and Senator Jackson - we even made the news!
Click here to listen to the Capital Public Radio report. Check out our 2013 Event Program for more great highlights. View photos on Facebook.
A big thank you to our sponsors:
ABDO Publishing
Arts Attack
Ashay By The Bay
Discount School Supply
ETA Hand2Mind
FowlerHoffman
Grand Canyon University
Healthy Kids Out of School
Lakeshore Learning Materials
National Hispanic University
PG&E Energenius Educational Program
Skillastics
The SoyNut Butter Company
Thomas Kelly
Support the Challenge:
We strive to keep the CA Afterschool Challenge free for participants through the generous support and contributions from volunteers, partners and sponsors. To sponsor the 10th Annual CA Afterschool Challenge, click here. For additional sponsorship opportunities or questions, contact Ruth at 510-444-4622 x101 or email ruthoj@calsac.org.
Keep Raising Your Voice!
Don't wait until next year's event to advocate for your program - continue your advocacy all year round.
Start with these 5 simple steps:
1. Get involved in the Summer Matters Campaign and participate in the National Summer Learning Day on June 20th.
2. Invite your district legislators to visit your program - download the 2013 Advocacy Guide and the Fact Sheets for useful resources to get started.
3. Connect with your local CalSAC Chapter for Lights On Afterschool events and other regional events.
4. Share your Challenge experience and photos with others on the CalSAC Facebook and Twitter pages - don't forget to Like and Follow us to keep connected!
5. Make a donation to the Challenge to keep this event accessible for others and to support our 10th Anniversary Challenge next year!
