New York State Network for Youth Success

Books, books, books! . . . http://www.nysecac.org/resources/childrens-book-list

6.9.21 Dear Provider Letter Important updates regarding comprehensive background check requirements

Check out the our new page on how to leverage afterschool in regards to learning loss and gain additional funding for your program! . . . https://networkforyouthsuccess.org//addressing-learning-l/

Check out this article "17 Rainbow-Hued Ways to Celebrate Your Own Pride Parade at Home With Kids" . . . https://www.sheknows.com//2271727/pride-parade-home-proje/

ICYMI: DOH INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR CHILD CARE, DAY CAMP, AND OVERNIGHT CAMP PROGRAMS DURING THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. revised on 6/7/21 https://www.governor.ny.gov//Child_Care_Daycamps_Detailed_

Adverse childhood experiences encompass various forms of physical and emotional abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction experienced in childhood. Being afterschool professionals understanding and recognizing is vital in our field. Learn more below. . . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccKFkcfXx-c

Check out this link to more than 30 STEM related resources. . . . https://wabisabilearning.com//36-stem-project-based-learni

6.9.21 Dear Provider Letter Important updates regarding comprehensive background check requirements.

DOH INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR CHILD CARE, DAY CAMP, AND OVERNIGHT CAMP PROGRAMS DURING THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. revised on 6/7/21 https://www.governor.ny.gov//Child_Care_Daycamps_Detailed_

Even though distance learning is starting to phase out more and more, it is still important to know how to best support students. . . . https://www.edutopia.org//how-support-lgbtq-students-durin

ENTER TO WIN Embark on a schoolyard bug safari. Race for resources as an endangered species. Engineer your very own arthropod. Go on these adventures and more with Science Action Club's Bug Safari kit. SAC kits take youth outdoors to investigate nature and use citizen science to design creative solutions to our planet’s most pressing problemsand have fun doing it! Recommended for grades 5-8, each kit includes 12 activity plans, supplies for 20 youth, and an online training ...course for program staff. Comment below with your favorite arthropod to enter to win a FREE Bug Safari kit! Winners will be selected on Friday, June 11th. . . . https://www.calacademy.org/scienc/sac-kits-for-ost-programs

The School's Out, Make it Count! 2021 Virtual Conference is coming up and registration is now open! Register today! https://networkforyouthsuccess.org/annual-conference/

Looking for art projects? Check this out! . . . https://artfulparent.com/favorite-art-activities-for-child/

Join the Network for Youth Success on our I Love Afterschool Valentine's Campaign. Our goal is to increase awareness and celebrate the unbelievable benefits of the afterschool field on a statewide scale using individuals who represent, support, and/or participate in afterschool programs. How can you participate? 1) Print out the ""I love afterschool because..."" template by clicking on the link below. 2) Tell us why you love afterschool on your template! 3) Post your templat...e on your own social media using #ILoveAfterschool2021, or by sending it to us at [email protected] and we will post it on your behalf! Remember if your picture includes children in them, be sure to have written consent from their parents, or legal guardians. Share the love and tell us why you love afterschool! https://newyorkstateafterschoolnet.box.com/s/5983hjan7b87nt

How to keep kids active during Covid-19! . . . https://www.washingtonpost.com//2020/10/22/kids-activity-/

Shout out to Keven B for sharing the game he created. Gameplay: Players will come up to spin the wheel and what ever color it lands on they will move to that color the . They will make their way through the four parks and In order to stay on the spot the children must answer a kid friendly Trivia question. But watch out there are some hidden Mickeys along the board that can cause teams to end up back at start or switch with another team. The winner of the game is the first team to make it to the castle. Have something you would like to share? Email [email protected]

A draft of the brochure for School's Out, Make it Count 2021! is NOW AVAILABLE! Check it out here: https://networkforyouthsuccess.org/annual/virtual-brochure/