The year ahead: Afterschool and summer policy landscape for 2026 www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools... via @afterschool4all.bsky.social

BOOST attendees are invited to a whimsical & colorful Homecoming celebration featuring the magic of unicorns and the vibrant colors of the rainbow. 🦄 Plan your costumes and show off your unique sparkle & shimmer as you dance the night away! #boostconference www.boostconference.org/eventskeynot...

Ready to strengthen your youth programs? Join us Feb 20 for a FREE online training, BOOST Your Learning & Community Connections. boostcafe.org/online-learn... Discover strategies to access grant funding, high-quality resources, and connect with like-minded peers. #BOOSTCafe

Kindness is free, sprinkle it everywhere 💕✨ #RandomActsofKindness #RAKDay

Join us for a FREE online training, "BOOST Your Learning & Community Connections" on Feb 20! boostcafe.org/online-learn... Explore these hands-on ways to access grant funding and thousands of free, high-quality resources for your programs while connecting with like-minded colleagues. #BOOSTCafe

Our Youth Mental Health First Aid Pre-Conference Academy is an evidence-based training that teaches adults how to identify, understand & respond to signs of mental health and substance challenges in youth. Add this to your #boostconference registration! www.boostconference.org/mental-healt...

The BOOST Student Hall of Fame at the #boostconference features student artwork from across the country & is a display of visual arts for the conference. We'd love to highlight your students' amazing work- digital & physical submissions are accepted! www.boostconference.org/student-artw...

Stepping into the weekend, all smiles! #FridayFeeling #boostconference

Let's take a Field Trip! From cultural museums to pickleball, golf, escape rooms, salsa dancing & more, enhance your #boostconference learning experience with some adventure! Open to registered conference attendees, learn more here: www.boostconference.org/field-trips

Looking for free resources, career opportunities, funding, free downloads, and more for your youth programs? Join us for a BOOST Cafe Orientation & Scavenger Hunt training to learn how you can find all of this & more on #BOOSTCafe! Register now: boostcafe.org/online-learn...

You're still making progress 💕 via IG/@lynn_giunta

🌵 Ready to explore? Our 2026 #boostconference Field Trips are your chance to learn on the go while discovering Palm Springs & the Coachella Valley! www.boostconference.org/field-trips Check out the schedule and pick your desert adventure!

Uniting Educators in Palm Springs at BOOST 2026: A Celebration of Learning & Leadership boostcafe.org/2026-boost-c... "The #boostconference is heading back to Palm Springs, April 28–May 1, and it’s shaping up to be the can’t-miss event for anyone working with youth." #BOOSTCafe

It's time to earn some Extra Credit at BOOST! www.boostconference.org/eventskeynot... Join Lead by Learning after the conference closing on Friday to engage in a facilitated experience to organize your learning from the week, share insights & plan next steps with your team. #boostconference

Our workshops for the 2026 #boostconference have been announced! Take a look at our website and start planning your learning experience with your team with our immersive workshop sessions for all levels of educators & staff. Learn more: boostconference.org/workshops

Join our Youth Mental Health First Aid Pre-Conference Academy— an evidence-based training that equips adults to identify, understand & respond to youth mental health and substance challenges. Add this to your registration! #boostconference www.boostconference.org/mental-healt...

What's happening at BOOST 2026? www.boostconference.org Over 3,500 global educators will gather in sunny Palm Springs to learn, grow & connect. This is the largest, most recognized, and comprehensive convening for in and out-of-school time professionals. Join us 4/28-5/1! #boostconference

Is your org hiring? Are you looking for career listings in education? boostcafe.org/career-corner/ Visit the #BOOSTCafe #CareerCorner, full of a variety of job listings in the field. Whether you're looking for a position or your organization is hiring, we have just what you need at no cost!

Happy Monday! We're all smiles as we step into the week. Is this your last week of school before holiday break? #BOOSTers #HappyMonday

LAST CALL to register! boostcafe.org/online-learn... Join us for FREE #BOOSTCafe training - "#iAmImpact Healing Circles" on Dec 12th at 10AM PST. This is an engaging, high-energy session that explores what it means to be restorative in youth development work.

Will you be at the #boostconference? Host your own FREE Inspiration Station workshop! Share fresh ideas, spark discussion, and get feedback from aligned educators in a small-group, 45-minute session. Apply today: www.boostconference.org/inspiration-...

Like-minded, like-hearted individuals. Providing quality programming. Everlasting experiences. All at the #boostconference. Join us in Palm Springs on April 28-May 1, 2026! boostconference.org

We’re offering our 2026 #boostconference Pre-Conference Academy: "Heart-Centered Connections—Creating Inclusive Environments for Neurodiverse Children." www.boostconference.org/heart-center... Dive into neurodiversity, SEL, trauma-informed practices & more as you gain tools to support youth.

FREE #BOOSTCafe training - Register your team for "#iAmImpact Healing Circles" on Dec 12th! Join us for an engaging, high-energy session that explores what it means to be restorative in youth development work. boostcafe.org/online-learn...

We're dancing into the weekend with magical unicorn sparkles! 🦄 ✨ #BOOSTicorn #HomecomingInspiration #DanceLikeNobodysWatching

CLOSING SOON: Share your experiences as an afterschool provider and help us inform decision-makers on the needs of programs like yours! Take the survey before November 24 and you'll be entered to win a $50 gift card: 3to6.co/survey @afterschool4all.bsky.social

We’re announcing our 2026 #boostconference Keynote Speaker: Baratunde Thurston, Emmy-nominated storyteller, producer & thought leader! ✨ Baratunde invites us to explore how connection, community & tech can help us become more equitably human. boostconference.org/baratunde-th... @baratunde.com

Help continue to tell the story of the impact of afterschool. Please take a moment to share how your program serves your community & what you need to better serve young people. Submit here: 3to6.co/survey 50 respondents will win a $50 gift card! @afterschool4all.bsky.social

You & your team are invited to a free virtual #BOOSTCafe training, "Let’s Make Wellness Work: Simple Steps to Big Impact," on 11/20 at 10AM PT. boostcafe.org/online-learn... This session is filled with movement, mindfulness & tools to support wellness for youth & staff. Register today!

Learning. Growth. Team Building. Networking. The opportunities are endless at the #boostconference! Join us Apr 28-May 1, 2026, in Palm Springs, CA 🌴 for an unforgettable week of inspiration & connection. Register your team now, add your attendees later! www.boostconference.org/registration

We're sending you a BOOST of Halloween cheer! 🎃 #HappyHalloween

Have you registered your team for the 2026 #boostconference? www.boostconference.org/registration With 200+ learning opportunities, networking events & a lively Exhibit Hall, you can't miss out! Our discounted Early-Bird registration rate ends on Oct 31; register today, add attendee names by 4/15!

We're already getting super excited for the #boostconference, so we're starting the countdown early! Just 6 more months until we're back together again - mark your calendars for April 28-May 1, 2026! 💖 🌴 boostconference.org

We have an upcoming due date of Oct 31 for 2026 #boostconference workshop proposal submissions & Podcast Lounge applications, as well as the due date of Dec 31 for Meet the Authors & Inspiration Station applications. Shape the conversation and join us! boostconference.org

Happy #LightsOnAfterschool! 🌟 We're joining afterschool champions worldwide to celebrate how #afterschool programs uplift our communities—today and for the future! Be part of the celebration: afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm @afterschool4all.bsky.social

Last call for our #PlanetBOOST contest to support #LightsOnAfterschool! Share your BOOST gear photos TODAY to enter to win free BOOST 2026 registration - learn more here: boostcafe.org/planet-boost/

"The findings from America After 3PM offer a strong reminder of the power of afterschool for youth and families - but show clearly that our nation is far from realizing its potential." #AA3PM @afterschool4all.bsky.social www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschools...

We are excited to announce our 2026 #boostconference #OSTIAward winner, @afterschool4all.bsky.social! We celebrate Jodi Grant & the entire Afterschool Alliance team with our Champion Award for their tireless efforts & advocacy for afterschool programs nationwide. www.boostconference.org/osti-awards

Heads up! We have an upcoming due date of Oct 31 for 2026 #boostconference discounted Early-Bird registration for your team, workshop proposals & podcast lounge applications. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the conversation at BOOST; register & submit your proposal today! boostconference.org

The countdown to #LightsOnAfterschool is on! Join us to celebrate amazing afterschool programs and dedicated staff across the country on Oct 23. Show your support- send a free BOOST e-card and help shine a light on the power of afterschool! 💡@afterschool4all.bsky.social boostcafe.org/community/e-...

*FREE virtual staff training* boostcafe.org/online-learn... Join us for "Uncover Your Purpose: Discovering and Defining Your Why." on October 24 at 10AM PT to uncover the core of your motivation & dive deep into your values, passions, and aspirations. Learn more and register today!

🚨 FREE Online Training Alert! Register: boostcafe.org/online-learn... Join us Sept 26 @ 10AM PT for "Coaching Through Chaos: Helping Staff Navigate in Uncertain Times" with !mpact Players to learn 5 strategies to lead your team through change, fear & uncertainty. #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership

TEAMBOOST Gratitude - In celebration of #WorldGratitudeDay on September 21st, we are expressing our deepest GRATITUDE to our entire team for the love, knowledge, and passion they share with our team members and the field. boostcafe.org/teamboost-gr... #BOOSTCafe

✨ Get ready to roll up your sleeves! At the #boostconference, educators don’t just listen — they DO. From interactive workshops to real-time simulations, experience hands-on learning that transforms theory into practice. #TeacherConference #ProfessionalDevelopment boostconference.org

We're seeking dynamic workshops that showcase emerging trends, cutting-edge research & promising practices to elevate youth programs. Join us at the 2026 #boostconference, happening April 28–May 1, and share your expertise with the field. Submit your RFP! boostconference.org/rfp

Let the BOOST Leadership Team planning begin! We're at our first meeting for 2026 and super excited to kick off another amazing #boostconference year! 💕🌴

Planning for the 2026 #boostconference is in full swing, and we can’t wait to connect, learn, and grow together in Palm Springs! 🌴📚 🗓️ April 28–May 1, 2026 🐦 Early-Bird Registration is NOW OPEN! Lock in discounted rates for your team today 👉 www.boostconference.org/registration

#BOOSTers are all smiles going into the weekend! 😄 #boostconference #saycheese

These #PlanetBOOST photo submissions are so much fun! Grab your BOOST gear & share a photo on Instagram using #PlanetBOOST to enter to win FREE 2026 #boostconference Standard Registration in celebration of #LightsOnAfterschool in October! Learn more: boostcafe.org/planet-boost/

Check out Haley's #boostconference tote bag! Share your BOOST tees, tote bags & other BOOST gear photos with hashtag #PlanetBOOST on Instagram before Oct 23 to enter to win free BOOST 2026 Standard Registration for #LightsOnAfterschool in October! boostcafe.org/planet-boost/