Inspiring celebrations of afterschool during Lights On 2022

In Alaska, students balanced spiders on webs they created with marshmallows and toothpicks, and enjoyed Polynesian dance. In California, they conducted “Will It Float?” exercises. In Florida, they created elephant toothpaste from dish soap, hydrogen peroxide and yeast; in Indiana, celebrated Hispanic heritage; in Maryland, studied financial literacy; and in Michigan, held a Supreme Chef challenge. In Montana, students introduced the community to their goats, chickens, and hedgehog. In New York State, students made calm-down jars and took a challenge to improve their health.

All that, along with student performances, academic contests, hikes, food drives, debates, open houses, and much more took place at afterschool programs across the country today for Lights On Afterschool. The 23rd annual Lights On Afterschool included events at schools, 4-Hs, Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs, parks, museums, community centers, and other places. It kicked off with a celebration in Oakland, California last week.

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