JA Worldwide® is pleased to be a national partner with the Afterschool Alliance for Lights On Afterschool taking place on October 12th, 2006. Other partner organizations include: 4-H Afterschool, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, YMCA of the USA, Afterschool Allstars, and Young Rembrandts

Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating after-school programs. The event brings attention to the need for after-school programs that keep kids safe, help working families, and inspire learning.

Below are pictures from 2005 events:

JA of Wisconsin, Inc. – Holmes Elementary 21st Century Community Learning Center, Milwaukee.

JA of East Alabama-West Georgia, Inc. –Boys & Girls Club; Opelika, Ala.

JA of New Mexico, Inc. – JCPenney department store; Albuquerque, N.M.

JA of the National Capital Area, Inc. – D.C. Preparatory Academy; Washington, D.C.

JA of Southern Colorado, Inc. – Springs Ranch Elementary; Colorado Springs, Colo.

Other resources related to JA Afterschool™ Events:

Lights On Afterschool

National Afterschool Association Conference