Ready to make a difference?
The Youth Advocacy Summit empowers students to raise their voices, influence change, and make a real impact in their communities.
October 14-15, Jefferson City
Missouri School Age Conference
When: Nov. 20-22
Where: Lake of the Ozarks
Registration is open for MOSAC 2026! Join us as we explore what it means to be Built to Last — for our students, our staff, and our programs. Learn more at MOSAC.org.
Southwest Afterschool Professionals Conference
This in-person gathering is designed for afterschool staff and youth workers ready to build new skills, discover fresh ideas, and recharge for the year ahead.
September 19 in Nixa
Afterschool Learning Institute
Save the date! Join youth workers from across Missouri and Illinois for a day of hands-on professional development.
October 10 in St. Louis
Middle School and High School Leadership Summit
Register your students now for a day packed with hands-on activities, peer networking, and leadership-building fun!
October 14, Columbia
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Partnerships
Building partnerships: at the local, state and national levels.
Policy
Supporting policies: that sustain and advance afterschool programs.
Quality
Ensuring quality: by creating statewide systems for programs and professionals.
Learn the Latest News
Kimberly Albrecht, MASN’s newest STEM Committee Chair
Kimberly Albrecht helps lead the Clayton Kid Zone Afterschool Program, in addition to volunteering her time with MASN committies such as MOSAC Planning & STEM. Hear from Kimberly about her…
Meet Sruti, Missouri’s FIRST Flight Crew Member!
The STEM Next Opportunity Fund has announced the 2024 Million Girls Moonshot Flight Crew, and MASN is thrilled to announce that Sruti, an 11th grader from St. Louis, is the…
Recognizing the importance of mental wellness in afterschool
Last week we celebrated Mental Wellness in Afterschool Week at the capitol. Thanks to the support of our afterschool staff and legislators, some Missouri youth have a safe space that…
New! Monthly Director’s Networking Call
Through the MASN Quality Committee, afterschool program directors have voiced a need for a regular, virtual, space to ask questions, brainstorm, and build connections with peers. A director networking call is…
2023-24 – Call for 21st CCLC External Evaluators
MASN will offer the certification for 21st CCLC external evaluators for the 2023-24 program year. Read more about the criteria and process for becoming a certified external evaluator.
A look back at 2023, a look ahead at 2024
As 2024 kicks off, MASN looks ahead to providing another record-breaking year by supporting the needs of the afterschool programs in Missouri. As a team, we are adapting to meet…