Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network

06/12/2026

Summer is in full swing! Help families find resources to keep kids fed, learning and engaged all season long. Visit GeorgiaSummer.org for meals, activities, programs and more.

Because kids still need to eat, learn, and stay safe when school’s out During the summer months away from school, it’s crucial that children have access to healthy meals, safe environments, and books and educational opportunities so they can keep learning. Public and private partners across Geor...

06/10/2026

Did you know?

Summer programs remain out of reach for millions, with low-income and middle-income families more likely to face barriers such as cost, transportation, and availability. See the full picture of summer program participation in new data: aa3pm.co.

Take a deep dive on summer in Georgia: afterschoolalliance.org/AA3PM/data/georgia/summer.

06/09/2026

Invest in your staff and strengthen program quality!

Through GSAN's partnership with the David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality, program managers, site coordinators and frontline staff have unlimited access to 10 self-paced Youth Work Methods workshops. Grounded in more than 50 years of positive youth development research and practice, these trainings provide practical strategies staff can put into action right away.

Register your team today! bit.ly/4xdGzHZ

06/08/2026

Save the dates for Summer Learning Week, July 6-10, 2026! Let's work together to keep kids safe and healthy every summer and ensure they return to school ready to succeed!

Get resources to join the celebration via National Summer Learning Association: www.summerlearning.org/events/summer-learning-week.

06/04/2026

We are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2026 Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development Awards!

Help us recognize outstanding professionals, programs, and youth in the afterschool and youth development fields.

- Nomination Deadline: June 30, 2026, 11:59 pm
- Finalists Announced: July 15, 2026
- Winners Announced: August 27, 2026 at the Georgia ASYD Awards Ceremony, Clarence Brown Conference Center, Cartersville, GA

Submit a nomination at georgiaasyd.org/awards.

06/03/2026

Fantastic resources exist to facilitate learning, health and wellness, peer connection and more this summer!

Kick off the fun in your summer learning program with these tools:

- Mizzen Education: mizzen.org
- Genius of Play's Emotional Wellness Playbook: thegeniusofplay.org
- The Wallace Foundation's Summer Learning Toolkit: bit.ly/431FgvX
- Smithsonian Science Education Center for Makerspaces: ssec.si.edu/makerspaces
- Girl Scouts STEM Playbook: bit.ly/girlscoutsstem

Mizzen Education

06/02/2026

Summer is here!

From opportunities to learn and socialize with peers to exploring the outdoors and staying screen-free, Georgia parents want their child to be safe, have fun, and stay active this summer.

Read more Georgia findings: afterschoolalliance.org/AA3PM/data/georgia/summer.

05/29/2026

Let’s help kids eat, learn, and stay safe this summer. Send parents and caregivers in your community to GeorgiaSummer.org, where they can access a variety of helpful resources—all in one place.

05/27/2026

Afterschool and summer learning programs play an important role in supporting young people across Georgia. These programs help close educational and opportunity gaps, promote youth well-being, provide safe and supportive environments, and create opportunities for young people to build new skills and meaningful connections.

Explore GSAN’s updated map of Georgia’s government-funded afterschool and summer programs to learn more about opportunities available across the state: www.afterschoolga.org/ost-interactive-map.

05/22/2026

Behind every investment is a student discovering new opportunities, a working family finding support, and a community creating brighter futures for young people.