🌟 Meet OST Champion Rachel Raymond of Ford Elementary! Through kindness, patience, and everyday opportunities to contribute, Rachel helps young people feel valued and connected. 💜 Read her story: coloradoafterschoolpartnersh… #OSTChampion

Thanks Empower Field & Denver Broncos for raising awareness last night for LIGHTS ON AFTER SCHOOL 2026. What programs that helped you growing up? Which help your kids today? #LightsOnAfterSchool #DenverBroncos #ColoradoKids #AfterSchoolPrograms #CAP

💡 Out of School Time helps EVERYONE! 💛💙 🎉 Lights On Afterschool: afterschoolalliance.org/loa.… 🌟 Colorado Afterschool Partnership: coloradoafterschoolpartnersh… #LightsOnAfterschool #AfterschoolWorks #ColoradoAfterschool

🦋 Meet OST Champion Sally Byers of Butterfly Pavilion! From student leadership roles to youth-driven activities, Sally makes voice, choice, and belonging part of every day. 💜 Read her story: coloradoafterschoolpartnersh… #OSTChampion

💡 Lights On Afterschool is Thursday, Oct. 22! 🏈 The Denver Broncos are lighting Empower Field BLUE to celebrate! 🎉 Hosting an event? Share your photos and stories with CAP! forms.gle/Gnyj7iNnPZKCJsLA6 #LightsOnAfterschool #AfterschoolWorks

💜 How does afterschool support youth mental health? Join CAP Nov. 10, 1–2:30 PM MT, for a virtual panel with OST leaders, mental health partners & young people. Let's talk belonging, partnerships & helping youth thrive. Register: secure.qgiv.com/for/colorado…

💚 Connection matters. Belonging matters. Ahead of #WorldMentalHealthDay, we're celebrating afterschool programs that help young people build friendships, connect with trusted adults, and feel seen, heard, and valued. #AfterschoolWorks #YouthWellbeing

🚀 Big discoveries begin with curiosity! During #WorldSpaceWeek, we celebrate how afterschool STEM programs help young people explore, experiment, and imagine new possibilities. One hands-on experience can spark a lifelong passion! 🌟 #AfterschoolWorks #STEM

🚀 Big discoveries begin with curiosity! During #WorldSpaceWeek, we celebrate how afterschool STEM programs help young people explore, experiment, and imagine new possibilities. One hands-on experience can spark a lifelong passion! 🌟 #AfterschoolWorks #STEM

Free professional learning this Thursday! 🌱 The Flourish Lab is offering Bank of Trust, a free 45-minute workshop focused on building the relationships that help young people feel safe, engaged and ready to learn. 📅 Oct. 8 ⏰ 10–10:45 AM MT 🔗 [LINK] #ColoradoAfterschool #OST

💡 Friday Fact: OST supports Colorado's working families. 💙 97% say it leads to less stress 💼 90% say it helps them keep their job ⚙️ 95% say it boosts productivity That's the power of afterschool. Source: Afterschool Alliance, America After 3PM #ColoradoOST #AfterschoolWorks

🚨 CALL TO ACTION: We need applicants for the 2027 STEM Next Flight Crew! Ages 13–18 with afterschool/summer STEM experience can: 🚀 Build leadership skills 🤝 Connect nationwide 🎤 Represent their state 🔬 Explore STEM careers 💵 Earn a $500 stipend Apply by Oct. 29: Apply here

💡 CO, do you know what Lights On Afterschool is all about? #LightsOnAfterschool celebrates the important role afterschool programs play for youth, families & communities. CAP has $200–$1,000 mini-grants for youth-designed celebrations! 📅 Apply by Oct. 13

📱 Friday Fact: Nearly 9 in 10 California teens say in-person time with friends matters, yet more than half wish they connected IRL more often. Cost, transportation & lack of welcoming spaces can get in the way. That’s why OST matters. 💛 #FundIRL #AfterschoolWorks

“I have a place in STEM as a young Latina.” 🚀 CO Flight Crew alum Domenica found community, leadership opportunities & bigger vision for her future in STEM. Know a young person ages 13–18 who should be next? Apply by Oct. 29: stemnext.org/flight-crew/app… #STEMNext #FlightCrew

🚀 Know a young person who should see this? STEM Next is recruiting its 2027 Flight Crew for STEM leaders ages 13–18 with afterschool or summer STEM experience. Help us find Colorado’s young STEM leaders! ✈️ stemnext.org/flight-crew/app… 📅 Oct. 29 #STEMNext #YouthLeadership

📣 Funding opportunity! UpRISE is accepting 2026–27 applications from youth-serving organizations & schools. 💰 Awards: $3,000–$4,500 ⏰ Due Sept. 11 at 5 PM MT Apply + details: docs.google.com/document/d/1… #YouthVoice #Afterschool

📣 Take Action Now! Colorado has an opportunity to invest in programs and spaces that support young people. Join the sign-on letter to AG Phil Weiser urging investment in positive youth development. ✍️ Sign by Sept. 11: forms.gle/iCTh1xMZvErEuXNa6 #Afterschool

💡 Don't Miss Lights On Afterschool! Join the Afterschool Alliance for LOAS 101 & get ideas to make your celebration shine. 📅 Sept 9 | 12 PM MT ow.ly/GZtt50ZIXI4 Lights On Afterschool is October 22 — start planning! #LightsOnAfterschool #Afterschool #ColoradoAfterschool