Wyoming Enrichment Network

10/21/2026

What if a little extra reading practice could also build a stronger connection between young people and their community? A recent Edutopia article on intergenerational Reading Buddies shares a great example from Wisconsin! Learn more in our latest newsletter: https://conta.cc/4k1DaHP

Is your library or afterschool program working on a reading program that helps build belonging? Let us know!

10/16/2026

is happening Thursday, October 22. We know that the Boys & Girls Club of Douglas and Sheridan County School District No. 2 are celebrating! Are you? Let us know!

If you need a quick activity, check out our latest newsletter. It features coloring sheets that can serve as a bright reminder that OST programs matter to your community. Find it in your in-box or look online at https://conta.cc/4k1DaHP.

10/09/2026

Have you ever met an Uncommon Math Hero? Let us introduce you to Lainie McElwee! While most people would see a tangled horse halter and reach for patience, Lainie saw a Möbius strip. Do you want to help make math more relevant to the young people in your OST program? Consider joining us for the Uncommon Math Heroes Community of Practice! The deadline is Monday. Learn more in today’s newsletter. Check your in-box or find it online: https://conta.cc/4i9DaEk.

10/08/2026

Calling Wyoming OST Programs: Do you want to help young people see themselves as mathematical thinkers? Join the Uncommon Math Heroes Community of Practice! This is a free opportunity for teams to build on the work you’re already doing. We’ll meet for four professional development sessions from October 15-November 19. In between sessions, you’ll put your new skills into practice. Learn more at https://wyoenrichmentnetwork.org/events/uncommon-math-heroes-community-of-practice-opening-session,

10/02/2026

Do you have questions? So do we!

Join WYEN on October 6 with Perrin Chick from ACRES (Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance - MMSA) to explore the purpose of questions and ways that asking questions can build trust and spark curiosity.

You’ll leave with practical ideas you can put to use right away. As the final session of our Back to School Roadmap, we can’t wait to celebrate what we’ve learned, deepen our connections, and look ahead to the year ahead together.

Learn more in our latest newsletter: https://conta.cc/4hddgiN.

10/02/2026

We love seeing programs light up for !

💡 Lights On Afterschool is coming to the Boys & Girls Club of Douglas! 💡

Club families, we invite you to join us on Thursday, October 22nd from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM for our Lights On Afterschool celebration!

This nationwide event shines a light on the important role afterschool programs play in keeping young people safe, helping them learn, grow, and discover their potential. We're excited to showcase all the amazing things our members have been working on while celebrating the positive impact afterschool programs have on our community.

Come enjoy: 🍂 Fun activities
🎭 Member showcases
🌭 Food
🧁 Bake stand

Bring your family and help us celebrate 27 years of Lights On Afterschool while seeing firsthand what makes the Boys & Girls Club of Douglas such a special place for our youth!

📅 October 22, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Boys & Girls Club of Douglas Main Building

We can't wait to see you there! 💙

Wyoming Enrichment Network Afterschool Alliance

10/01/2026

WYEN is hitting the road! Find us at the Wyoming Library Association Conference this week at Little America in Cheyenne. We’re joining our Wyoming Community Foundation colleagues in the Vendor Hall to connect and share resources. Learn more in our last newsletter: https://conta.cc/4hukWMx

09/30/2026

Looking for a new way to bring real-world problem-solving into your afterschool program using technology? The TECH Quest activities from STEM Next Opportunity Fund are designed to help educators guide youth through hands-on challenges Learn more in our last newsletter: https://conta.cc/4hukWMx.

09/28/2026

Ready to hit the road? Join Michelle and PB&J (Paige and Joanne with the State Library) to take a tour of the WYEN Back to School Roadmap! Fall is here, and we’re excited to highlight practical ways to embrace the season. The roadmap will help you strengthen your practice, connect ideas to your everyday work, and bring new tools and perspectives to your program. Learn more in our latest newsletter: https://conta.cc/4hukWMx.

09/25/2026

We cannot wait for the third installment of the “Back to School Roadmap: Failure as Fuel: The Maker Mindset,” featuring Innovation Wyrkshop Makerspace Manager Emily Leinen. Join us on September 29th and bring something you’ve made to share with the group! Learn more in today’s newsletter. Check your inbox or find it online: https://conta.cc/4hukWMx.