The 2026 CA Afterschool & Summer Challenge is on March 23-24 in Sacramento, CA!
2025 CA Afterschool & Summer Challenge Recap
Thank you to all who joined us at the 21st Annual California Afterschool & Summer Challenge in Sacramento on March 3-4, 2025! We are so grateful to have had over 400 advocates from all across the state come together to champion the critical role of out-of-school-time (OST) programs. In a time where uncertainty and challenges abound, your energy, dedication, and passion have shown just how vital OST programs are in creating a more equitable future for California's youth and families.
Challenge Photos
Media Coverage
Rally Video
Thank you to our 2025 Community Sponsors & Partners!
We'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors and partners whose collaboration and support help amplify the impact of OST programs for youth and families across California. A special thank you to the California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance (CA3) and Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) for being premier sponsors at the Empowerment Leader and Future Visionary tiers and supporting this year’s Challenge with contributions of $10,000 – $20,000.
We had the honor of orchestrating this year’s Challenge in partnership with the California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance (CA3), and alongside committee members from organizations such as Afterschool All Stars Los Angeles, ASAP Connect, California Afterschool Network (CAN), EDMO, EduCare Foundation, ExpandLA, LA Conservation Corps, Partnership for Children and Youth (PCY), and Sacramento County Office of Education.
“I was so inspired and moved at the California Afterschool & Summer Challenge – it was amazing to see so many people fighting for one cause – together with the children who are impacted… This experience solidified my commitment to the out-of-school time field and to youth work, as I now understand the big picture and the importance of the work that we do.”