Afterschool Matters in South Dakota
Afterschool Matters in South Dakota
State of Afterschool: South Dakota on the Map
Over one-third of South Dakota counties do not have an afterschool or summer learning program. Learn more about the current landscape of out-of-school time in our state with our interactive map.
Register for the South Dakota Afterschool Summit
FREE Virtual Event
March 2-3, 2022
The South Dakota Afterschool Summit is a place for connection, discussion, and impact for youth professionals, no matter where you are in your journey.Â
Reach for the Stars with STEM
From engaging girls in STEM learning to easy activities for programs, our STEM resource center has ideas for everyone!
State of Afterschool: South Dakota on the Map
Over one-third of South Dakota counties do not have an afterschool or summer learning program. Learn more about the current landscape of out-of-school time in our state with our interactive map.
Register for the South Dakota Afterschool Summit
 FREE Virtual Event
March 2-3, 2022Â
The South Dakota Afterschool Summit is a place for connection, discussion, and impact for youth professionals, no matter where you are in your journey.Â
Reach for the Stars with STEM
From engaging girls in STEM learning to easy activities for programs, our STEM resource center has ideas for everyone!
On The Blog
Mizzen by Mott – August
The Mizzen By Mott app delivers inspiring and engaging activities that spark learning in young people. Supported by the Mott Foundation, Mizzen is available at no cost to afterschool professionals! Encourage partners to download the Mizzen By Mott app to access STEMÂ ...
Activities for Programs – August
Activity: After-School Science PLUS - Download Building with Wonderful Junk and take the challenge! Build a bridge or a platform that meets a set of requirements and test it. Challenge the kids to add to the activity (For example build a bridge that will hold a...
Transformative Practices – August
Engineering Mindsets National Aviation Day Try Engineering Lesson Plan: Take Flight! - This lesson for ages 8-12 explores how flight is possible and how engineers have improved glider designs and materials to improve flight accuracy and distance. NASA’s...
Training and Professional Development – August
STEM Webinar: Addressing STEM Stereotypes with Youth and Young Adults - Join us to learn how to combat pervasive STEM stereotypes with youth and young adults. Back by popular demand! This webinar is the first of a two-webinar series on addressing STEM stereotypes with...
National Watermelon Day Activities
Is there anything better than the bright, summery flavor of a slice of ripe watermelon? As watermelon season quickly fades away and makes way for fall favorites, let's celebrate this king of summer during National Watermelon Day on August 3rd. Check out these science...
Mizzen by Mott – July
The Mizzen By Mott app delivers inspiring and engaging activities that spark learning in young people. Supported by the Mott Foundation, Mizzen is available at no cost to afterschool professionals! Encourage partners to download the Mizzen By Mott app to access STEMÂ ...
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