Name: Creativity on a Creative Budget: Loose Parts & Prop Boxes
Start: 2026-04-30T15:30:00-0400
End: 2026-04-30T17:00:00-0400

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Creativity on a Creative Budget: Loose Parts & Prop Boxes

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Governor Ballroom E

We all know the importance of creativity and dramatic play in our school-age programs. But we also often
may find ourselves without the budget to bring all these amazing visions to life. This training will explore
creating on a budget through hands-on play. We will focus on incorporating loose parts and prop boxes
into our creative program spaces.

Presenters

Claire Comtois

Education & Training Specialist, Child Care Resource Network

Claire Comtois is an Education & Training Specialist at Child Care Resource Network in Buffalo, NY. She has been dedicated to the field of school-age care for 12 years. She began her career in the child care field as a Director of SACC programming, supporting her staff and organization... Read More →

Sarah Hansen

Education & Training Specialist, Child Care Resource Network

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Governor Ballroom E Governor Ballroom E

Session

Empower Youth Success 2026

Claire Comtois

Sarah Hansen

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