CAN is a proud partner of the annual California Afterschool &
Summer Challenge hosted by CalSAC. The Challenge is
a one-of-a-kind event that brings together hundreds of
after school and school-age care providers, families and youth to
share their stories of why afterschool and summer
programming for youth matters!
Come advocate to adequately fund California’s Expanded Learning
programs on behalf of the over 500,000 students and their
families that are positively impacted by expanded learning
programs every day.
The Challenge Experience:
- Gain tools and receive training, designed for emerging,
experienced and youth advocates, led by policy experts, community
leaders and youth
- March with hundreds of advocates through the streets of
Sacramento, led by the All-Star Marching Band
- Rally on the Capitol steps, hearing from legislative
champions, field leaders, family members and youth
- Share your stories and expertise with legislators to make the
case for out-of-school time
- Connect with advocates from your community to build a local
base and coordinate future efforts
In addition to helping advance the out-of-school time field, this
advocacy experience helps show young people and emerging leaders
how to speak out and use their voices to create
change. California policymakers need consistent reminders of
the importance of our programs – your voice is needed!