Name: Meaningful Activities in After School Programs
Start: 2026-04-30T10:00:00-0400
End: 2026-04-30T11:30:00-0400

Welcome to Empower Youth Success 2026!
Get ready for an exciting few days of innovative learning, engagement, networking, and fun. Whether this is your first time or you’re a returning attendee, we’re so glad you’re here to help make this event unforgettable!

Meaningful Activities in After School Programs

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Governor Ballroom A&B

This training offers participants working in afterschool programs the opportunity to share the many learning centers that can interest children. Participants will share the learning centers they offer, the accessories, materials, and the many activities they offer within those centers. Bring photos to share!

Moderators

Lesley Lawrence

CNY Program Specialist, New York State Network for Youth Success

Lesley Lawrence is a Program Specialist with the NYS Network for Youth Success’s School-Age Technical Assistance Resource Center (SATARC). She provides individualized support to LEAPS and BOOST grantees in program management, grant implementation, program quality, and data systems. With over 20... Read More →

Presenters

Arlene Rider

Faculty, SUNY Empire

Dr. Arlene Rider is a professor with SUNY Empire. Arlene has been involved with NYS Network for Youth Success school age credential for about 24 years, as an instructor, advisor, endorser, and member of the statewide workgroup. She co-authored the textbook for the credential titl... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Governor Ballroom A&B Governor Ballroom A&B

Session, 21st CCLC Track

Empower Youth Success 2026

Lesley Lawrence

Arlene Rider

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