CA Afterschool & Summer Challenge

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CA Afterschool & Summer Challenge

CAN is a proud partner of the annual statewide California Afterschool & Summer Challenge, hosted by CalSAC, which educates and empowers professionals, youth, and families to engage in grassroots advocacy.

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.

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CA Afterschool & Summer Challenge 2026
March 23 & 24, 2026

Afterschool and summer challenge March 23rd through March 24th 2026 with picture of the capitol and CalSAC and CA3 logos

The 2026 Afterschool & Summer Challenge at the State Capital is on March 23 & 24 , 2026!

CAN is excited to connect with youth, families, and leaders from around the state to activate leadership and advocacy of out-of-school time (OST) programs. 

The Challenge Experience is a great opportunity to:

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CA Afterschool & Summer Challenge 2025
March 3 & 4, 2025

Challenge graphic with text March 3-4, 2024

The 2025 Afterschool & Summer Challenge at the State Capital is on March 3 & 4, 2025!

CAN is excited to connect with youth, families, and leaders from around the state to activate leadership and advocacy of out-of-school time (OST) programs. 

The Challenge Experience is a great opportunity to: