Missouri Manufacturing Academy
2025-09-25 | Missouri S&T Kummer Center for STEM Education, ​3026 Laclede Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63103, United States
Get ready—this year’s Missouri Manufacturing Academy is kicking off September 25 at Missouri S&T! This free 6–8 week course introduces middle school students to the exciting world of manufacturing through field trips, hands-on activities, and built-in staff support.
It’s a fun, career-connected learning experience that keeps students engaged while exploring real-world opportunities. Plus, you’ll hear directly from program directors and students who’ve loved it in past years.

Policy Committee Meeting
2025-09-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
Support grassroots and local advocacy efforts, including the Afterschool Ambassadors program and round table events.
The Policy and Advocacy Committee is a standing committee that leads advocacy efforts that build support for policies at the local, state, and federal levels that help to sustain and improve access to afterschool programs.

STEM PLC - Coaching Circle week
2025-09-29, 2025-10-13 | MO
The goal of the STEM Peer Learning Community (PLC), supported by a grant to MASN from the Million Girls Moonshot (MGM) initiative, is to equip afterschool educators with the tools to facilitate effective STEM learning. The PLC will focus on expanding content through STEM Playlists and enhancing delivery through Reflective Coaching. PLC participants are eligible for scholarships to MOSAC and a stipend for developing a STEM Playlist thanks to funding from the STEM Next Opportunity Fund.
Date & time set by coach.

Non-Grantee Technical Assistance: Virtual Office Hour
2025-10-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
Through Child Care Development Funds provided by the Office of Childhood, MASN is now providing FREE Afterschool Technical Assistance for afterschool and summer enrichment programs.
MASN staff can guide you as you work through these processes.
Program Start-up Support
Talk with MASN staff regularly for guidance and moral support as you work one bite at a time ON this huge and important task
Support Subsidy
Includes a health serving of one on one support navigating the expectations, forms, and process to become registered to receive subsidy
Support Programs Seeking Licensing
Optional toppings include help navigating licensing rules, A licensing companion guide, a helpline, And training for staff on “what to expect” when becoming licensed

Middle School / High School Leadership Summit
2025-10-08 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Missouri State University, 901 S National Ave, Springfield, MO, 65897, United States
Bring your students to the Middle School and High School Leadership Summits this fall! These events offer hands-on activities, peer networking, and youth leadership skills in a fun, engaging environment.

Youth Workforce Initiatives PLC
2025-10-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-10 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | MO
The Entrepreneurship in Afterschool Peer Learning Community (PLC) provides support and resources to afterschool programs engaging in entrepreneurship education. Although entrepreneurship education is available to all grades, this PLC focuses on opportunities for middle and high school students in out-of-school time programs. As a peer learning community, this group shares best practices and resources for developing a healthy youth entrepreneurship ecosystem around the state.
The Youth Workforce Initiatives PLC provides support and resources to middle school and high school afterschool programs engaging in college and career readiness/career awareness and post-secondary access activities. As a peer learning community, this group shares best practices and resources supporting students’ future hopes and dreams through career pathway planning.

Director Networking Call
2025-10-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
MASN facilitates monthly Afterschool Program Director Networking Calls on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Each opportunity to collaborate will focus on a different topic, announced in advance, so program directors can prepare questions or be ready to share experiences and expertise.

Middle School / High School Leadership Summit
2025-10-09 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Southeast Missouri State University, 1 University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, 63701, United States

STEM Committee Meeting
2025-10-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | MO
The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Committee is a standing committee that provides leadership for STEM related partnerships and policies, along with coordinating efforts to improve access to and professional development for STEM activities in out-of-school time settings.

Virtual Professional Development
2025-10-09 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | MO
Topic: Brains, Bodies, & Big Feelings: Developmental Insights for Afterschool Success
This Virtual PD session will offer the basics of the developmental process for children. It will focus mostly on the elementary/middle childhood ages and the important tasks and milestones that would be most related to how kids “show up” to programs.
(1.5 clock hours available for each session)

Ambassador Monthly Meeting
2025-10-15 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-19 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | MO
The Afterschool Ambassadors program empowers up-and-coming leaders in the field of afterschool to confidently and effectively advocate for afterschool access for all Missouri children. By actively attending in-person meetings, program visits, phone calls, emails, and social media, ambassadors are able to build strong relationships with our federal, state, and local elected officials. Each year, MASN’s policy committee chooses 5-10 new applicants and provides the selected applicants with training, peer networking opportunities, and mentorship.
Times: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Pipeline LIVE! Monthly Director Update
2025-10-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | MO
Join afterschool program directors from across the state on the third Tuesday of each month for an informative, virtual call. Each month, MASN provides information on all things afterschool happening in Missouri. The information often includes funding and partnership opportunities, policy highlights, events and professional development, and a chance to ask questions of your fellow program directors. The first part of the call is geared to all program directors. The second part of the call is specifically for DESE grantee program directors.
Register today!

Youth Advocacy Summit
2025-10-22 - 2025-10-23 | Missouri State Capitol, 201 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
The Youth Advocacy Summit empowers youth to get involved in their communities and excited about participating in government. Designed for students interested in making a difference, the summit teaches them how to influence peers and adults, make a positive impact, and advocate for causes they care about.

Lights On Afterschool
2025-10-23, 2025-10-24 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
Lights On Afterschool is an annual event held in October where more than a million people nationwide gather to shine a light on the importance of afterschool programs in keeping kids safe, helping working families, and inspiring learning. Programs around the state host a wide array of fun events to draw attention to the vital work of afterschool programs.

Public Awareness Committee Meeting
2025-10-23 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | MO
Have a voice in increasing public knowledge and support for high-quality afterschool programming across the state.
The Public Awareness Committee is a standing committee that provides a forum for afterschool programs and partners to raise awareness of the value and importance of afterschool and summer enrichment programs throughout the state.

Youth Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Regional Meeting
2025-11-06 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Webster Groves THRIVE Incubator, 3232 Brentwood Blvd, Webster Groves, MO, 63119, United States
Join MASN to connect, collaborate, and share with fellow afterschool programs, individuals, and organizations that support youth entrepreneurship. This meeting is your opportunity to:

Network with like-minded organizations
Share resources and best practices
Discover collaboration opportunities
Strengthen our youth entrepreneurship community

Perfect for anyone passionate about developing young entrepreneurs.
Do you know others who might be interested? Please share this opportunity!
Register here.
Please register by Nov 3.

Missouri School Age Conference (MOSAC) - Regular Registration Ends
2025-11-08 | Lodge of the Four Seasons, 315 Four Seasons Dr, Lake Ozark, Missouri, 65049
Join us for Missouri’s only state-wide conference dedicated to afterschool! MOSAC features nationally recognized keynote speakers, opportunities to learn from peers, and fun-filled social events. We encourage the program to send staff of all levels – from seasoned administrators to rookie entry-level staff. MOSAC is a wonderful opportunity to learn new information, connect with others, and feel valued as a professional.
Learn. Connect. Celebrate.

Quality/Professional Development Committee Meeting
2025-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | MO
The Quality/Professional Development Committee is a standing committee that provides leadership for quality related partnerships and policies, along with the development of specific system components that ensure an educated workforce and quality programs.

Missouri School Age Conference (MOSAC)
2025-11-21 - 2025-11-23 | Lodge of the Four Seasons, 315 Four Seasons Dr, Lake Ozark, Missouri, 65049

Missouri Manufacturing Academy
2025-12-04 | Ozark Tech Community College, 1001 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, 65802, United States
The second part of the Missouri Manufacturing Academy is December 4 at Ozarks Tech!
This free 6–8 week course introduces middle school students to the exciting world of manufacturing through field trips, hands-on activities, and built-in staff support. It’s a fun, career-connected learning experience that keeps students engaged while exploring real-world opportunities. Plus, you’ll hear directly from program directors and students who’ve loved it in past years.

STEM PLC - Full Group
2025-12-09 | MO
The goal of the STEM Peer Learning Community (PLC), supported by a grant to MASN from the Million Girls Moonshot (MGM) initiative, is to equip afterschool educators with the tools to facilitate effective STEM learning. The PLC will focus on expanding content through STEM Playlists and enhancing delivery through Reflective Coaching. PLC participants are eligible for scholarships to MOSAC and a stipend for developing a STEM Playlist thanks to funding from the STEM Next Opportunity Fund.
