Lights On Afterschool is on October 22 — and MASN wants every program in the state to shine! Here’s how to get involved:
1. Get Ready with the Afterschool Alliance 
Not sure where to start? The Afterschool Alliance’s Lights on Afterschool 101 Webinar on Sept. 9 walks through everything you need to plan and promote a successful celebration.
2. Host & Register Your Event
Celebrating with your students and program? Make it official by registering your event with the Afterschool Alliance so your program is counted among thousands celebrating nationwide. Need ideas? Browse the Afterschool Alliance Event Idea Database for inspiration, from simple classroom activities to full community celebrations. You’ll also find Public Service Announcement (PSA) wording, news release wording, and LOA social media tools to help spread the word.
3. Share the Fun — and Enter to Win!
Show off how your program is celebrating LOA — whether that’s a full-blown event or a simple shoutout — by posting on social media and tagging MASN with #MoAfterschool and #AfterschoolWorks. Find MASN on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Every qualifying post earns your program an entry toward a half or full registration for MOSAC 2026!
For a chance at HALF registration, programs can:
- Post about the importance of afterschool programming in their community or region, recognize program staff, or highlight program initiatives
- Tag MASN in each post using #MoAfterschool and #AfterschoolWorks
For a chance at FULL registration, programs can:
- Host a program visit with a state or local representative
- Work with the MASN team to write a letter to the editor
- Work with the MASN team to reach out to local media for a program, event, or demand highlight
Each social media post counts as a separate entry — so the more you share, the more chances you have to win! The challenge runs through October 31.
See It in Action
Check out social media posts from Missouri afterschool programs over the last couple of years — from Mission St. Louis and Cardinal Adventure Camp hosting events, to Hollister Tiger Academy, Stover BEAT, and Van Buren R-I Afterschool inviting elected representatives.