One of RIASPA’s goals is to improve the quality of afterschool and summer programming across the state. Providing learning opportunities that are hands-on, experiential, and youth-focused will undoubtedly engage the children and youth in your programs. Below are useful local, regional, and national resources, promising practices, and ideas to help strengthen your overall program. (Note: More links will be added shortly.)
Science
Exploratorium Afterschool
Providence Children’s Museum
The Arts
RI State Council on the Arts (RISCA)
Traveling Theatre
Environmental Education
Save the Bay
Apeiron Insititute for Sustainable Living
Rhode Island Environmental Education Association (RIEEA)
Physical Health
SPARK Afterschool Physical Activity Program
Let’s Move!
Global Learning
Asia Society’s Partnership for Global Learning
Rhode Island Geography Education Alliance
