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  • Ohio OST program kids at COSI field trip

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  • OAN Director and others at 2023 Lights on Afterschool Advocacy event

  • Ohio OST students building computers

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  • Ohio OST kids participating in archery

  • OAN 2024 conference keynote by Stephen White of COSI

  • Ohio OST kids Columbus Zoo experience

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  • OAN staff and consultants at 2023 Lights on Afterschool advocacy day at OH statehouse

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Upcoming Events

February 20 & 21

Ignite, Inspire, Innovate: Transforming Futures Through Out-of-School Time

Are you part of the afterschool and summer learning community? We invite you to join us for a dynamic, engaging 2-day conference in central Ohio on February 20-21, 2025! The Ohio Afterschool Network is the state affiliate of the National Afterschool Association and a leader in supporting and empowering out-of-school time staff and partners throughout the state of Ohio.

This year's conference will include deep-dive sessions from national speakers, an inspiring keynote from Ovi Vasquez, exciting exhibitors, lots of networking opportunities, great giveaways, and more!

The Ohio Afterschool Network is a…

Convener

OAN is a statewide organization that serves afterschool and summer learning professionals across Ohio. Through our strong national, state, and local partnerships, we can efficiently provide our members with evidence-based best practices and valuable resources.

Connector

Members of OAN are innovative, forward-thinking afterschool and summer learning professionals with a heart for youth and an eye on the future. They are leaders in the field who believe in providing high-quality programs for youth so that they can grow and become successful adults. 

Collective Voice

At OAN, we are dedicated to creating a collaborative environment where afterschool and summer learning providers, partner organizations, and allies can come together to share knowledge, learn from one another, and amplify their collective voice.

The C.S. Mott Foundation supports a national infrastructure of organizations dedicated to increasing the quality of afterschool programs for children, youth and families.

OAN is the proud state affiliate of the National Afterschool Association. NAA and OAN share a mutual purpose to support, develop, and advocate for Out-of-School Time professionals and the profession. NAA and its State Affiliates build connectivity among stakeholders and create opportunities for engagement to ensure a vibrant future for the Out-of-School Time profession.

For OST professionals who are not paid NAA members and live in Ohio, our affiliation and an OAN individual membership make you eligible for a free NAA membership. If you prefer, NAA membership may be purchased directly from NAA on a sliding scale from $25 to $150. For more info, visit https://www.oanohio.org/membership

The Ohio Afterschool Network convenes stakeholders to advocate for, support, and facilitate the development of quality, sustainable Out-of-School time programs for Ohio’s youth and teens.