Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families, and communities. The effort, led by the Afterschool Alliance, has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement and generates media coverage across the country each year.
Celebrating Lights On Afterschool is more important now than ever to showcase the importance of afterschool programs and the hard work the out-of-school time community invests in providing for our keiki and ‘ōpio! This toolkit has some ideas and options to celebrate with us whether you’re virtual or in-person!
✨ Ways to Celebrate
💡 Join us for the Lights On Afterschool Celebration on 10/25 💡 Hawaii State Capitol Rotunda 10/25/2023 Sign Waiving 2:45pm | Program to Start at 3:15pm
💡 Host your own Lights On Afterschool Celebration💡 When you register your event as an official Lights On Afterschool celebration, you’ll receive an event starter kit, which includes 10 free posters to help you promote your event, and make you eligible for cool prizes each week.
💡 Create Lightbulb Artwork 💡 Have kids create their own lightbulb artwork, or make it a program challenge. Don’t forget to share their lightbulb creations on social media on October 25th using #LightsOnAfterschool and #LightsOnHI
💡 Take the #LightbulbChallenge💡 Take a photo with your youth (in-person or on zoom) posing like a lightbulb. Post the photo(s) to social media with the hashtags #LightsOnAfterschool #LightsOnHI #LightbulbChallenge
💡 Hold a Letter Writing Campaign 💡 Youth and family members can use their voice to make a difference and educate key leaders on the importance of afterschool programs. Create a letter writing campaign to policymakers in their community to encourage them to support afterschool programs.
