As a connector in the out-of-school time (OST) field, Prime Time uses its weekly e-newsletter, the Prime Time Post, to inform more than 3,000 subscribers of opportunities to advance the field, highlights from local OST programs and resources worth sharing with friends and families. If you have news you would like to share, please email details to communications@primetimepbc.org.
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Prime Time Palm Beach County
Weekly Out-of-School Time
News & Updates
August 3, 2020

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How are you coping and what is your plan?
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In these challenging times, afterschool practitioners have many decisions to make. Complete our short, quick survey to share your plans and considerations for the upcoming school year. With the information you share, Prime Time and community partners will explore and implement creative ways to serve children, youth and the out-of-school time field.
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Prime Times 2018 - 2019 Annual Report is Now Available
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Take a look back at Prime Time’s 2018-2019 impact, milestones and successes within the out-of-school time field. We used a "rocket ship" graphic throughout the report to indicate we are not slowing down in the pursuit of quality to support our community's children.
Our annual report is available as both a video and PDF.
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The Milagro Teen Center Featured on Chanel 5 WPTV
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In this unique time in our history, Milagro Center Teen Leadership Program Coordinator Anthony Bacchus wanted the people he works with to have an opportunity to express frustrations and aspirations.
Bacchus says he wants the teens he works with to “reflect on what we’re going through now with COVID-19 and also Black Lives Matter, so we came up with the theme 'I CAN breathe,' vs 'I can’t breathe.'”
The theme, “I CAN Breathe,” inspired his idea for a time capsule project.
Through art and poetry, students are encouraged to find a bright side in a dark time.
www.wptv.com
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Fighting the Summer Slide with Brain food Activity Kits
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Club families who benefit from Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s food programs can expect an added bonus. Since March, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County has handed out more than half a million meals to children and a week’s worth of groceries to more than 54,000 Club family members.
Now, for 5 weeks, Club families will get literacy-based activity kits added to their food packages. The kits not only help nourish our Club families’ bodies but also stimulate Club children’s brains during a time that reading is traditionally not top of mind. Kits include engaging books and supplies for a wide variety of camp experiences at home. Parents can also rest easy because no technology is required for these activities!
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Keep your children learning and having fun this summer with new sessions every week that will include live interactive programming and hands-on learning activities provided by local content experts. All sessions are free and open to the public.
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Featured Activities
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Cardboard Tube Designs
Today at 2:00 p.m., join Resource Depot's Janice Henn as she creates TP (toilet paper) tube designs. She will show you two different ways to use these nifty cardboard tubes, that can become great decoration and wall art.
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Flag Football Skills
Tuesday, Aug 4 at 10:00 a.m., join the coaches from YMCA of South Palm Beach County to get up and get moving while learning four fun and exciting drills that will help you play the game of Flag Football!
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TikTok Dance Unlimited
Tuesday, August 4 at 1:30 p.m., Digital Vibez is excited to jump into the world of Tik Tok with you and your family! Learn some of the most famous Tik Tok dances and do some challenges of our own!
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Free Afterschool is Essential PASE Virtual Conference
Thursday August 6, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Hear compelling speakers and skilled session facilitators on today's most relevant topics for afterschool leaders and educators. Topics include: racial justice, educational equity, trauma-informed care & more.
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pasesetter.org
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The Art of Distance Learning in Afterschool Forum
Friday, August 7, at 1:00 p.m., join Autrilla Gillis, director of Expanded Learning at Los Angeles-based ISNANA ACADEMIES and staff from EduCare Foundation to learn about their distance learning models and discuss how they prepared/ supported staff.
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www.eventbrite.com
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Complete Your Youth Development College Credit Certificate Online
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The Youth Development College Credit Certificate is a six class credit certificate that can be completed in two to three semesters at Palm Beach State College. This credit certificate focuses on broad introductory principles of human services specific to best practices and techniques in youth development.
Course work will prepare students to function as youth workers using a youth development approach in afterschool programs, community-based, residential, group home and other youth environments.

Scholarships are available for this credit certificate and will cover the cost of classes and books!
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CoderZ League Discovery! from Green Mouse Academy
CoderZ League is an exciting virtual robotics competition for students of all levels to participate and learn about STEM, robotics, and coding and to ignite their technology career paths. Help encourage the next generation of coders in a first-of-its-kind virtual robotics competition.
Access is free through September 30th!
www.greenmouseacademy.com
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Every Hour Counts Racial Equity Training
Thursday, August 6 at 1:00 p.m.: In this lively and participatory presentation, REI organizers will use stories and data to present a perspective that racism is fundamentally structural in nature. By examining the characteristics of modern-day rac...
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www.surveymonkey.com
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Afterschool Alliance’s Call for Youth Voices
Youth voices are more important than ever. That is why the Afterschool Alliance want to amplify the voices of young people as part its coverage of this moment in afterschool, and as part of its Youth Ambassador selection process.
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www.afterschoolalliance.org
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COVID-19 UPDATES and RESOURCES
As children and youth are now learning virtually amid COVID-19, Prime Time Palm Beach County is working on providing out-of-school time practitioners the resources they need to continue their professional development...
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School Board Approves August 31 Start Date
The 2020-2021 school year will begin for students on Monday, August 31, 2020, in Palm Beach County School District-operated schools. The School Board voted unanimously on July 22, 2020, to delay the opening...
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www.palmbeachschools.org
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