Club Events
It's the 25th year of keeping the Lights On Afterschool! Visit our event ideas page to find options for open houses, rallies, carnivals, student showcases, and ways to light up your community!
If you’re having trouble deciding on a specific event idea, hosting an open house is a great way to shine a light on your afterschool program. Last year in Wasilla, Alaska, Youth 360 hosted a trunk-or-treat open house for the entire community. Youth led haunted tours throughout the building, and guests visited various themed rooms, including Cobweb Corridor, the Graveyard, Space Mission, Nightmare Before Christmas, and Skeleton Basketball. Outside, decorated cars lined the parking lot, filled with candy and treats in their trunks for participants.
Promote your event on social media with our new Lights On Afterschool 2024 graphics and boost your outreach across platforms with our social media kit, complete with sample social media posts to help you spread the word about Lights On Afterschool.
And remember: every program registered for this year’s celebration receives 10 free Lights On Afterschool posters!
Hear from your peers and what's worked for them on our Lights On Afterschool 101 webinar, Wednesday, September 4, at 2 p.m. ET. Bring your questions, and come get inspired!
Register your Lights On event by September 5, and you'll be entered to win a Lights On Afterschool swag pack! This year's pack includes 100 strobe buttons, 50 pins, 50 postcards, and 100 posters. It's perfect for giveaways and Lights On Afterschool event favors.
Boys & Girls Club Week
Join us during National Boys & Girls Club Week, to learn about your neighborhood Club and how it supports kids and your community! Nearly 4,000 Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the United States, its territories and on U.S. military installations around the world open their doors to help youth find their great futures. Through fun, educational and innovative programs, our Clubs help kids and teens meet their full potential.
