Imagery and Videos
For imagery, we’ve moved to Flickr—it’s easier and quicker! Use this link to find 900+ images for your digital and print materials. These are high-quality, authentic images from afterschool and summer programs, organized in albums by topic (Academics, Workforce, SEL, STEM, etc.) and state. Please be sure to include the photo credit provided when required.
Find the latest collection of videos below.
Credit for Learning Videos
Two highly produced videos (a full-length version and 30-second version) show how credit-for-learning programs give youth freedom explore their passions while earning school credits. State networks are welcome to use and share these videos. The full-length video can be accessed here and the 30-second version can be accessed here. To download the videos and natively upload them to your platforms, use this Google Drive link where you’ll find captioned versions for social sharing and SRT files for uploading to YouTube.
Summer Enrichment Video
A 30-second animated video that shows how kids benefit from summer enrichment and makes the case for using ARP funding to support local summer programs. Intended for use on social channels. To download the video use this Dropbox link.
This is Afterschool: Anthem Video
A highly produced inspirational 60-second video that shows how afterschool programs challenge kids and encourage them to grow and keep learning. State networks are welcome to use and share this video. The video can be accessed via YouTube at this link.
To download the video and natively upload it to your platforms, use this Dropbox link where you’ll find a captioned version for social sharing and SRT file for uploading to YouTube.
A 40-second video that shows how afterschool programs responded to the pandemic to support students and accelerate their recovery.
This is Afterschool Well-being
Students explain how afterschool programs help them build confidence, discover their passion, and give back to their community.
Share via Alliance YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_XftzmWt-I
A short collection of footage from afterschool providers that showcases some of the exciting learning opportunities afforded to students. Can be shared with media and partners for use in news stories or other promotions. Credits (provided in clips) are required.
A synopsis of interviews about how afterschool engages young people in learning and helps them get excited about their future.
Sample Content for Sharing – Share via Alliance YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5-c9AMaO0Q&t=3s
Afterschool Inspires Future Careers
A college bound student explains how her afterschool program inspired a love of music and teaching. Student featured: Jazmyne McNair, Boys and Girls Clubs of Lawrence (a 21st CCLC site) in Lawrence, KS.
Sample Content for Sharing – Share via Alliance YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/DRTumlz_g28
Afterschool Is a World of New Opportunities
A 21st CCLC program director describes how afterschool exposes young people to enriching opportunities that help inspire future careers. Parent featured: Laticia Vacca, Program Director, C3 Afterschool Program (a 21st CCLC site) in Stratford, OK.
Sample Content for Sharing – Share via Alliance YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/VXaP2LJnLG4
Afterschool Connects Kids to Future Careers
A college-bound student shares his excitement about earning a college scholarship and his future career path. Student featured: Colby Holmes, New Hope High School Mr. Fix It Club (a 21st CCLC site) in New Hope, AL.
Sample Content for Sharing – Share via Alliance YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/tAy49Z6YnoE
Afterschool Gets Kids Excited About Learning
A high school student describes how his afterschool program helped him learn to love reading and ignite his passion for filmmaking. Student featured: Matthew Tucker, Jones Middle School (Hampton Parks and Recreation), Hampton, VA.
Sample Content for Sharing – Share via Alliance YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Bzlisq2PBY8
Afterschool Helps Kids Build Confidence and Improve Grades
A single dad credits afterschool for helping his young daughter transform from a struggling below-average student to a confident straight A student. Parent featured: Dale Austermuhl, Joy Elementary After School Program (a 21st CCLC site) in Fairbanks, AK.
Sample Content for Sharing – Share via Alliance YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Leq0uyLHH0o
Afterschool Engages Kids in Real-World Learning
A high school student explains how his afterschool program helped him develop public speaking skills. Student featured: Brennon Shope, Wayne County 21st CCLC in Huntington, WV.
Sample Content for Sharing – Share via Alliance YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/3_Rv_i27_PU
Afterschool Keeps Kids Safe and Engaged
A police officer talks about the importance of partnerships between law enforcement and afterschool programs. Community member featured: Captain Tyrone Collington, City of Takoma Park Police Department, ACE Academy (a 21st CCLC site) in Takoma Park, MD.
Sample Content for Sharing – Share via Alliance YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/VsF2ta1GqEY
Working Parents Rely on Afterschool Programs
Parents credit afterschool programs for helping them keep work schedules and provide for their families, and giving them peace of mind during out-of-school hours. Parents featured: Dale Austermuhl, Joy Elementary After School Program (a 21st CCLC site) in Fairbanks, AK; Kelly Quattlebaum, New Hope High School Mr. Fix It Club (a 21st CCLC site) in New Hope, AL.
Sample Content for Sharing – Share via Alliance YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIMJRThykIU
Afterschool Gives Working Parents Peace of Mind
A mom explains how her kids’ afterschool program gives her peace of mind at work and keeps her kids engaged in fun learning activities. Parent featured: Pamela Shope, Site Director, Playmates Preschool and Child Development Center (a 21st CCLC site) in Ceredo, West Virginia.
Sample Content for Sharing – Share via Alliance YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHMtCNbPN9o
Afterschool Lets Parents Work Without Worry
Kids and parents talk about afterschool as a critical support that allows parents to work and not worry. Students featured: Brennon Shope, Wayne County 21st Century Community Learning Center in Huntington, WV; Matthew Tucker, Jones Middle School (Hampton Parks and Recreation), Hampton, VA. Parents featured: Laticia Vacca, Program Director, C3 Afterschool Program (a 21st CCLC site) in Stratford, OK; Kelly Quattlebaum, New Hope High School Mr. Fix It Club (a 21st CCLC site) in New Hope, AL.
Sample Content for Sharing – Share via Alliance YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3WaxfxM_Pg