Newsletter |August 2022
Learn more about what South Dakota Afterschool Network is doing across the state. Find resources for training, grants, activities and more as you explore our monthly newsletter.
In the News: Madison Community Center gears up for afterschool
“I’m always looking for new ideas and trying new experiments,” Winrow said.
Sometimes she utilizes resources developed by the South Dakota Afterschool Network.

Their TMC (think, make, create) trailers have activities in totes with lesson plans for providers.
“You just have to take stuff out of the totes and make it happen,” she indicated.

Read the full article from the Madison Daily Leader
TMC Mobile Labs in Action
Recently one of the TMC Mobile Labs visited the Brookings Great After School Place (G.A.P.) program. We loved seeing these students diving into several activities. The TMC Mobile Labs are a treasure trove of well-organized activities that keep kids engaged and take the work out of planning and prep for teachers. Feedback from staff is always so important but the thank you feedback messages we received from this group of kids really made our day!

Check out pictures on their Facebook page showing how students engaged with the Mobile Lab's STEM activities.
Visting Pine Ridge
SDAN's Red Dawn and Dawn Marie spent some time in July meeting with policymakers and youth change-makers throughout Pine Ridge. There is amazing work happening for youth! From the strong community being built for youth at Ground Control to the empowering conversations with Alicia Mousseau Oglala Sioux Tribe Vice President, the team left energized to continue learning and supporting these vital missions.

Learn more HERE about SDAN team member Red Dawn Foster and the work being done to support out-of-school time programs across South Dakota's Indian Reservations.
SDAN Attends Oglala Lakota Nation Wacipi
Engaging Kids in STEM activities during Og Nation
The SDAN team was delighted to be part of the 2022 Oglala Lakota Nation Wacipi in Pine Ridge on Saturday, August 6th. Rolling into town with a TMC Mobile Lab, SDAN provided kids with STEM activities throughout the event.

"Opportunities to engage and connect with kids are always special. I love seeing their faces light up as they learn!" said Dawn Marie Johnson, SDAN Director of Leadership & Culture.

"The TMC Mobile Labs provide a unique opportunity to engage kids through experiment and play. It's fun to be able to deliver a truck load of fun activities. The excitement it creates is rewarding!" said Jeff Sebern, SDAN Director of Programs.

See more photos from Og Nation HERE
Need activity ideas? Training opportunities for staff? Resources to expand further on topics that interest kids? Click the links below and find fresh content each month to support your program, kids and staff.
Reserve a TMC Mobile Lab TODAY
Immersive, hands-on learning delivered to your doorstep.
The Think Make Create (TMC) Mobile Lab is a 6’x14’ travel trailer filled with activities that are engaging and educational that help kids of all ages become problem-solvers and makers. Kids will be involved in tinkering and hands-on learning that is designed to promote critical thinking, creativity, and independence.

Lessons include:
  • Paper Circuits
  • Urban Field Guides
  • Strawkets
  • K’Nex & Legos
  • And much, much more….

Reserve this FREE resource for your program today!