Join afterschool programs and communities throughout the nation in celebrating Lights On Afterschool on October 20, 2011.

Visit the Afterschool Alliance for a free event planning kit. And don’t forget to register your event and make sure your program is included in the count! Register your event now…

 Highlights from Vermont’s 2010 Lights On Afterschool:

• In 2010 in Vermont, Lights On Afterschool was celebrated at over 38 different sites.
• Over 350 people attended the Vermont Afterschool Conference in Killington on October 22, 2010. The conference featured 30 workshop selections, 45 presenters, 20 exhibitors, keynote by Patrick Daley of Scholastic, Summer Lights! video awards, SPEAKCHORUS, Afterschool Professional of the Year Award, and the Afterschool Cafe.
•  Making a special visit to the conference last year, Senator Bernie Sanders shared a special welcome and remarks during the conference luncheon. A video clip of the Senator’s speech is posted on our Spotlight page.
• Senator Sanders was also a co-sponsor of Senate Resolution 659 passed on September 28, 2010, reaffirming support for Lights On Afterschool and quality afterschool programs.
• Governor Jim Douglas issued an official proclamation declaring October 21, 2010, Lights On Afterschool Day in Vermont. View the Governor’s Proclamation: 2010 Governor’s Proclamation