OAN is a Convener, Connector, and a Collective Voice!
Our Impact
The Ohio Afterschool Network
OAN is a statewide organization that serves afterschool and summer learning professionals across Ohio. Through our strong national, state, and local partnerships, we are able to efficiently provide our members with evidence-based best practices and valuable resources.
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.
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.
Convener
Connector
Collective Voice
Ignite, Inspire, Innovate: Transforming Futures Through Out-of-School Time
February 20th and 21st, 2025
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, a powerful, inspiring keynote from Ovi Vasquez, 20-minute FLASH sessions, networking opportunities, and more!
Upcoming Events
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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 information, visit https://www.oanohio.org/membership.
