The 2027 CA Afterschool & Summer Challenge is on March 8-9 in Sacramento, CA!

2026 CA Afterschool & Summer Challenge Recap

Thank you to all who joined us at the 22nd Annual California Afterschool & Summer Challenge in Sacramento on March 23-24, 2026! We are so grateful to have had over 420 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

 

Day 1: Day of Learning

Day 2: Day of Action

 

Media Coverage

Thank you to our 2026 Community Sponsors & Partners!

 
 

Thank you to California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance (CA3), Bay Area Community Resources (BACR), California Teaching Fellows Foundation, and San Diego Foundation for being premier Visionary sponsors and supporting this year’s Challenge with contributions of $15,000.

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 After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles, Arc Experience, ASAP Connect, California Afterschool Network (CAN), California Teaching Fellows Foundation, The Center, EDMO, ExpandLA, LA Conservation Corps, Partnership for Children and Youth (PCY), Sacramento County Office of Education, and Think Together.  Thank you for your partnership!

 
 
 
 
 
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