Celebrate After School Professionals Appreciation Week
April 20-24
LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL
OCTOBER 23, 2025
Highlighting the importance of afterschool and summer programs is crucial now more than ever. There are ongoing threats to sustainable funding for these initiatives. If you value your CROP Program, please consider attending a LOAS event and reaching out to your local policymakers to support CROP funding. Ask your school's Site Coordinator about upcoming Lights On Afterschool events specific to your site.
Roxbury Central School CROP students enjoyed a "Glow Party" to celebrate LOAS in 2024
A student at Worcester Central School enjoys a lightbulb-shaped cookie at LOAS in 2024
Celebrate
Lights On Afterschool on
Oct. 23, 2025!
Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families, and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement and generates media coverage nationwide each year.
Click HERE for more Lights on After School 2025 information, activities, and celebrations
Students and families gathered at Andes Central School to celebrate LOAS in 2024
April 20-24, 2026
Roxbury CROP students enjoy a visit to VIA Aquarium
CROP students and families display their
paint n' snack event artwork