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AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS

4-H Afterschool Programs offer youth a fun, hands on approach to learning in a safe, healthy, and enriching environment. Program curricula covers an impressive array of topics from leadership development and citizenship skills to aerospace and computers. Our proven, research-based curricula sets 4-H Afterschool Programs apart from the many youth programs available and can help young people achieve social, emotional, physical, and academic success. Contact your County Extension Office to find out if 4-H Afterschool is available in your area!

Resources

Afterschool Program Handbook

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Kits for Checkout

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Discover 4-H Club Guides

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Events & Conferences

FACETS After School Conference

This collaborative conference combines the strengths of the long-standing FACETS Conference and the Utah Afterschool Network's Southern Recharge Conference to create a dynamic learning experience for afterschool professionals, educators, youth development specialists, Extension personnel, and community partners.

FALL CONFERENCE
🗓️ October 1–3, 2026
📍Bastian Agriculture Center
2100 W 11400 S, South Jordan, UT

WINTER CONFERENCE
🗓️ January 14–16, 2027
📍Atwood Innovation Plaza — Utah Tech University
453 S 600 E, St. George, UT

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❓Have questions or want to learn more?
✉️ Email Callie Adams (callie.ward@usu.edu) or Deb Ivie (deborah.ivie@usu.edu)

Interested in presenting at an upcoming FACETS Conference?

We are seeking engaging presenters who can share effective programs, innovative practices, research, resources, and success stories that attendees can immediately apply in their work with youth and families. Sessions should be interactive, encourage networking and collaboration, and provide meaningful takeaways that empower participants to strengthen program quality and youth outcomes.

Potential presentation topics include:

Positive Youth Development
STEM and STEAM Education
Social-Emotional Learning
Program Quality and Evaluation
Behavior Management
Team Building and Leadership Development
Volunteer Engagement
Community Partnerships
Curriculum and Lesson Planning
Rural and Urban Program Challenges
Innovative Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs
Health and Wellness
Other youth development and educational best practices

Presentation formats include:

Spark Sessions

Expo-style table presentations
Opportunity to showcase activities, resources, programs, or innovative ideas

Breakout Sessions

45-60 minute interactive workshops
Hands-on learning and participant engagement encouraged

Note: Conference organizers will provide audiovisual equipment and access to the conference app for sharing handouts, resources, and presentation materials. Presenters are responsible for any additional supplies needed for participant activities.

Submit a Presentation Proposal

Submissions for the January 2027 conference will close October 15th, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. We will notify accepted proposals by November 1st, 2026, so you can still register for the Early Bird rate, which closes November 13th.

JumpStart Conference

Jump Start is Utah's premiere afterschool professionals conference with two days of training designed for staff and administrators, share fair and vendor fair, keynote speaker, and networking opportunities. The conference takes place every October at Thanksgiving Point. Visit Utah Afterschool Network for more information.