NC CAP is a comprehensive, statewide afterschool network of stakeholders working together to increase access to high-quality programs for all youth in NC.

Raleigh, NC
Joined July 2013
Save the date for Synergy 2026! 🗓️ Mark your calendars for Nov 19-20 🗓️ at the McKimmon Conference Center in Raleigh. More details soon. (Want to sponsor Synergy and get noticed by afterschool and out-of-school time professionals across NC? Email [email protected].)
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Do you have youth in your program who are interested in developing public speaking and leadership skills? The application for the 2027 STEM Next Flight Crew is now OPEN! Encourage youth in your programs ages 13-18 to apply today. stemnext.org/flight-crew/app…
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Lights On Afterschool is coming October 22! Want to participate without hosting an event? Showcase your program on social media with the tag #LightsOnAfterschool or join the Lightbulb Challenge. Click here for sample social media: afterschoolalliance.org/loaS…
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Get ready for Lights On Afterschool! Join NC CAP, Afterschool Alliance and communities across the country in celebrating the 27th #LightsOnAfterschool. This year's event will take place Thursday, October 22. Register your event today: loa.afterschoolalliance.org/…
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Lights on Afterschool is coming up and we're getting ready to celebrate you and all of the amazing work you do for North Carolina's youth and communities! Check out the @afterschool4all for a checklist for how to get involved! afterschoolalliance.org/loaC…
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🚨 DEADLINE SEPT 25! 🚨 Reminder, the deadline to submit your nomination for a NC Afterschool Champion is fast approaching! Make sure you fill out the form below by SEPTEMBER 25 to celebrate the amazing afterschool providers in your life. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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🚨 DEADLINE SEPT 25! 🚨 Our annual Synergy Conference is coming up and we’re excited for this opportunity to celebrate the outstanding contributions of afterschool and out-of-school-time (OST) professionals across NC. Award applications due Sept 25! forms.gle/ZuoacPf3GWPyhHuS8
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Where do NC’s top afterschool professionals, educators, and leaders connect? Synergy 2026! ✨ Join us to explore how afterschool programs drive NC's workforce development. 🗓 Nov 19-20, 2026 📍 Raleigh 🔗 Register today: ncafterschool.org/synergy-co… #Afterschool #NCEd #Synergy2026
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Discover how nature can bring math to life. Join the free ACRES workshop, Math is Everywhere: Numeracy in Nature, on Sept. 14 at 12:30 PM ET to explore hands-on activities and ready-to-use resources. Register: bit.ly/4hoaPuh
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🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🚨 Still thinking about nominating an amazing afterschool or OST professional for an Afterschool Champion Award? You’re in luck—the deadline has been extended to September 25! Nominate them today: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #Afterschool #OST #NCCAP #NCed
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Our annual Afterschool Champion awards are open! Nominate an afterschool champion today to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of afterschool and out-of-school-time (OST) professionals across North Carolina! forms.gle/hdyXJuLzQLA1PeBp9
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Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Join the Lights On Afterschool 101 webinar on Wed, Sept 9 @ 2 PM ET. Whether it's your 1st celebration or your 27th, get inspired to make this year's event the best one yet! ✨ Register for the webinar: bit.ly/4gaI7e5 #NCKids
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Starting the school year with fresh ideas? Cohort 2 of our Career Connected Learning Community of Practice supports NC afterschool programs to develop authentic, lasting partnerships and create career-connected learning opportunities for young people. bit.ly/4x31ddj
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As the new school year begins, are you ready to elevate your afterschool program? 🚀 Registration is OPEN for Synergy 2026! Secure your spot to join NC’s most forward-thinking afterschool leaders for two days of collaborative learning. 🔗 ncafterschool.org/synergy-co…
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School starts next week! 🎒 Need to finalize your afterschool plans? Use our Mapping Database to easily search for out-of-school time programs in your area by zip code, activity, or grade. Make the back-to-school transition seamless! 📍 Search here: ncafterschool.org/mapping-da…
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Call for Chapters! 📢 Book 10 of the CIOST series focuses on "The Youth Development Workforce". Proposals are due August 31, 2026. Submit to [email protected]. Visit bit.ly/4gwqJl9 for details.
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