The South Dakota Afterschool Network works to better our state and its communities by connecting providers, parents and policymakers with proven tools and resources to increase the quality of and access to out-of-school time programming for K-12 children and youth.

Afterschool is a lifeline that keeps youth safe, helps kids learn and grow, and provides parents the ability to work without worry. While South Dakota is home to more than 300 afterschool programs, the demand for programs exceeds available spaces. In fact, 1 in 3 South Dakota children (34 percent) who are not in an afterschool program would be enrolled if it were available. That’s more than 42,000 children who are missing out on opportunities to participate in programming that supports their development academically, socially and economically.

Afterschool can provide valuable opportunities for students to explore STEM, and we are here to help your program succeed in STEM Learning! From webinars and trainings to our signature TMC Trailers that bring turnkey STEM activities to your doorstep, our diverse collection of resources meets you and your students where you are and provides the support you need to deliver quality programming to your students at any age. 

The South Dakota Afterschool Network wanted to create a mapping tool to better understand the landscape of afterschool and summer programs available for children and families. From the initial launch of the new mapping tool, we have identified some startling findings.

STEM

STEM

Now more than ever, it’s vitally important that students are immersed in STEM Learning Opportunities. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) helps students develop the problem solving and critical thinking skills that will fuel future innovation, exploration, culture and even survival.

Afterschool can provide valuable opportunities for students to explore STEM, and we are here to help your program succeed in STEM Learning! From webinars and trainings to our signature TMC Trailers that bring turnkey STEM activities to your doorstep, our diverse collection of resources meets you and your students where you are and provides the support you need to deliver quality programming to your students at any age. 

 

Million Girls Moonshot

The Million Girls Moonshot seeks to re-imagine who can engineer, who can build, who can make. It will inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through afterschool and summer programs over the next 5 years.

IF / THEN Collection

The IF/THEN® Collection is the largest free resource of its kind dedicated to increasing access to authentic and relatable images of real women in STEM.

Here in this digital library, you will find thousands of photos, videos and other assets that authentically represent women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Now more than ever, it’s vitally important that students are immersed in STEM Learning Opportunities. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) helps students develop the problem solving and critical thinking skills that will fuel future innovation, exploration, culture and even survival.

Afterschool can provide valuable opportunities for students to explore STEM, and we are here to help your program succeed in STEM Learning! From webinars and trainings to our signature TMC Trailers that bring turnkey STEM activities to your doorstep, our diverse collection of resources meets you and your students where you are and provides the support you need to deliver quality programming to your students at any age. 

 

Million Girls Moonshot

The Million Girls Moonshot seeks to re-imagine who can engineer, who can build, who can make. It will inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through afterschool and summer programs over the next 5 years.

IF / THEN Collection

The IF/THEN® Collection is the largest free resource of its kind dedicated to increasing access to authentic and relatable images of real women in STEM.

Here in this digital library, you will find thousands of photos, videos and other assets that authentically represent women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

TMC Trailers

The Think Create Make (TMC) Lab is a 6’x14’ foot traveling trailer that can be easily transported to various afterschool and summer programs around South Dakota.

The trailer is filled to the brim with high-quality, hands-on STEM activities that can occur either inside or outside using the provided tables and canopies. These small-but-mighty trailers can be delivered almost anywhere to bring a wide array of fun and educational projects to your program.

What are you waiting for? Book your TMC Trailer today!

Upcoming Training, Webinars, and Events

Webinars are led by Million Girls Moonshot implementation partners, researchers, and practitioners to share effective strategies, best practices, and resources to engage more girls in STEM and engineering. Webinars also enable participants from across the country to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another.

Archive of Training, Webinars, and Events

Miss a must-see webinar? Access past trainings and webinars here through the STEM Next archive. Click “Archived Webinars” in the intro text at the top of the page to view recent webinars or search for additional sessions.

Upcoming Training, Webinars, and Events

Webinars are led by Million Girls Moonshot implementation partners, researchers, and practitioners to share effective strategies, best practices, and resources to engage more girls in STEM and engineering. Webinars also enable participants from across the country to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another.

Archive of Training, Webinars, and Events

Miss a must-see webinar? Access past trainings and webinars here through the STEM Next archive. Click “Archived Webinars” in the intro text at the top of the page to view recent webinars or search for additional sessions.

TMC To Go Activities

Giant Bubble Science Activity

Giant Bubble Science Activity

Giant Bubble Science No matter your age, there is something mesmerizing about bubbles. Their shape, the swirling rainbows of color, ... read more

City Build 2040 Challenge

City Build 2040 Challenge

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TMC To Go: Getting Electric

TMC To Go: Getting Electric

TMC To Go Activity: Getting Electric   Nearly since the time Benjamin Franklin attached a key to a kite during a ... read more

TMC To Go: Inside My Body

TMC To Go: Inside My Body

TMC To Go Activity: Inside My Body   What is DNA? How does my heart work? What is the purpose of blood sugar? You may not ... read more

TMC To Go: Building Great Structures

TMC To Go: Building Great Structures

TMC To Go Activity: Building Great Structures Over thousands of years humans have created great structures. From pyramids to ... read more

TMC To Go: Harnessing Air

TMC To Go: Harnessing Air

TMC To Go Activity: Harnessing Air From the wind sweeping across the plains to the air in our lungs, explore the power we have ... read more