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.
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
Afterschool Leadership Conference Ignites Inspiration Across State Lines
MASN
April 16, 2025
Amid an early March blizzard, Missouri and Kansas afterschool leaders weathered the storm for a promising new event: the Afterschool Leadership Conference (ALC). Co-hosted by the Missouri AfterSchool Network (MASN)…
Advocating for Access and Opportunity
MASN
April 9, 2025
Meet a few of Missouri’s Afterschool Ambassadors: Advocating for Access and Opportunity At the Missouri AfterSchool Network (MASN), we believe that every child deserves access to high-quality afterschool programs—and we…
Inspiring Afterschool Professionals: Casey Conklin
MASN
April 8, 2025
“Casey was one of the first friends I made when I came into this wonderful afterschool profession, and I quickly recognized that she was a bright, enthusiastic, creative and quality…
Where We Belong: Building Community and Connection at MOSAC 2025
MASN
March 31, 2025
Every year, afterschool professionals from across Missouri gather for an event that is more than just a conference—it’s an opportunity to grow, connect, and find a sense of belonging. The…
Youth Pitch Challenge: Fueling Innovation and Growth at Operation Breakthrough
MASN
March 10, 2025
Pitch Challenge Details 2025 Rules Sign Up Fueling Innovation and Growth at Operation Breakthrough At Operation Breakthrough, students are not just learning—they’re building, innovating, and shaping a more sustainable future.…
Rural Success Story: How Crocker R-II is Building a Comprehensive Afterschool Program
MASN
February 18, 2025
By: Kya Nilges In rural Pulaski County, Crocker R-II’s LEAP program is transforming afterschool opportunities for its students. When Jessica Stewart, principal of Crocker Elementary, saw a need in the…


