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
We are the Missouri Afterschool Network!
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
Pitch Challenge Winners Announced!
The Missouri AfterSchool Network (MASN) celebrated the 2023 Pitch Challenge finalists, winners, and grand prize recipient during a Zoom meeting on August 15. The fourth year of the contest, designed…
Program Highlight: DON’s Den
More than two hundred students spend their mornings and afternoons at DON’s Den, a before and afterschool program serving Doniphan, Missouri. DON’s Den runs throughout most of the year. It…
Summer 2023 Grant Readers Needed
DESE’s Office Of Childhood, Afterschool Programs, is currently seeking applications for readers for the 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) grant application.
2023 Summer Enrichment Grant Opportunities
Two new summer enrichment grant opportunities are available through the ESSER III 1% set aside for Summer Enrichment!
How STEM PLCs Have Leveled Up Youth Programs
Learn how STEM PLC boosts student learning and engagement!
Active Learning Institute
Interactive, hands-on workshops focusing on integrating ACTION into school age programs. Training to engage students in afterschool programs using the principles of Active Learning.