As a School Age Community (SAC) Grant recipient, the Care Day Afterschool Program in Warrenton, Missouri, can offer continual opportunities for students to engage in various STEM programming. Naturally, Care Day coordinator Dr. Janelle Stanek seized the chance to register for the Missouri AfterSchool Network’s STEM Mobile Lab; “When MASN Read more…
Approximately 7.8 million people actively participate in Afterschool programs across the country, with 850,000 being employed as leaders and professionals within the wide range of programs. To recognize these individuals for the valuable work they provide students, each year the National AfterSchool Association (NAA), the voice of the afterschool profession, Read more…
Within the community of Warrensburg, Missouri, lies a sanctuary for young minds – the Warrensburg R6 Adventure Club. Led by the passionate and seasoned advocate for child enrichment, Casey Conklin, this program has blossomed into a haven where every child, regardless of economic background, finds a place to thrive. “I Read more…
Providing care for hundreds of students outside of school hours has become central to Dr. Janelle Stanek’s mission and involvement with afterschool programming. As a recipient of the Building Business/Community Partnership for Afterschool Success Grants (aka Chamber Grant) in 2021 and the MASN Youth Entrepreneurship Micro Grant in 2022 and Read more…
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Jefferson City for the 2024 Show Me Afterschool Day at the Capitol.
Traditionally, summer school and summer enrichment have served different purposes, yet more and more they are seen to complement each other providing well rounded educational experiences for students. Learn more with MASN’s latest video highlighting the amazing work the Eldon LEAP Afterschool Program has accomplished to successfully blend summer school and summer enrichment programing. Read more…
The ESSER III 1% set aside for Summer Enrichment funding will again be available to increase access to summer enrichment programs specifically designed to support those most affected by the pandemic.