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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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Spring into Action- Round 7 Grants are here!
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Meet Noah: A Young Entrepreneur on the Rise
At the Missouri AfterSchool Network (MASN), our work centers on supporting the people who support Missouri’s youth outside the regular school day. Through youth work initiatives, Mark Cowsert, MASN associate…
When School Closes But Work Doesn’t: How Afterschool Supports Working Families on Snow Days
The school closure notification arrives early in the morning. Snow day. For students, it’s welcome news. For working parents, it often means a difficult decision. While teachers and education staff…
Now Open – The Mott Million Dollar Challenge
Missouri afterschool programs of all sizes and types can give their students the chance to compete in a national youth pitch competition that celebrates creativity, problem-solving, and innovation – the…
Afterschool is Essential to Missouri’s Future — and an Afterschool Program Director is Calling for Action
A recent guest commentary in The Kansas City Star by Erin Balleine, CEO of Camp Fire Heartland, brings necessary attention to a reality thousands of Missouri families experience daily: afterschool…
SWAP Conference Unites Afterschool Professionals in Southwest Missouri
On Saturday, September 13, afterschool professionals from across southwest Missouri gathered at Nixa Jr. High for the region’s first MOSAC Mini, the Southwest Afterschool Professionals (SWAP) Conference. Hosted in partnership…