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2026-2027 CROP Program Calendar.pdfUPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL
OCTOBER 22, 2026
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.
2026 Lights on Afterschool Poster artwork by Sarah R., a 7th grader at South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) in New York .
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. 22, 2026!
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 2026 information, activities, and celebrations
Students and families gathered at Andes Central School to celebrate LOAS in 2024
Celebrate After School Professionals Appreciation Week
April 19-23, 2027
Past CROP events for students and families:
Past CROP events for students and families:
Roxbury Central School CROP Fieldtrip
Roxbury Central School CROP Fieldtrip
Roxbury CROP students enjoy a visit to VIA Aquarium
Paint N' Snack at
Paint N' Snack at
Gilboa-Conesville Central School
Gilboa-Conesville Central School
CROP students and families display their
paint n' snack event artwork
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