The Mississippi Statewide Afterschool Network works to better our state and its communities by connecting providers, parents and policymakers with proven tools and resources to increase the quality of and access to out-of-school time programming for K-12 children and youth.

 

Afterschool is a lifeline that keeps youth safe, helps kids learn and grow, and provides parents the ability to work without worry. 

Securing Funding and Long-Term Sustainability Webinar

Looking to secure funding for your afterschool program? Sign up for our 'Securing Funding and Long-Term Sustainability' webinar on November 20 at 2 p.m. ET. Discover essential funding sources, hear expert strategies for staying in local and federal budgets, and gain insights from successful afterschool programs keeping their doors open for the community!

Mississippi has hundreds of afterschool and summer learning programs across the state for children and families. Use this map to find a program in your area.

Mississippi has hundreds of afterschool and summer learning programs across the state for children and families. Use this map to find a program in your area.

The Mizzen By Mott app delivers inspiring and engaging activities that spark learning in young people. Supported by the Mott Foundation, Mizzen is available at no cost to afterschool professionals! Encourage partners to download the Mizzen By Mott app to access STEM  activities at your finger-touch!  You’ll find it in Mizzen here.

Featured Activities & Playlists

  • Playlist: Helping the Planet for 3rd – 5th Grade at Home – This playlists allows younger students to go outside and learn about ways to help the environment. 
  • Playlist: Outdoor Activities for Middle School – This playlist is all about getting outside and trying some STEM outdoors for middle school youth. Activities include building a mini greenhouse, egg drop and making a kite.

Module: S.INQ Up Earth and Space – Earth and Space is an inquiry and exploration-based curriculum that uses hands-on activities focused on the relationship between the earth, the solar system, and human impacts on our global environment. Best for grades 6-8th.

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