Afterschool Action Day 2026
More than 200 Students, Families and Providers Advocate for Increased State Funding for Quality Afterschool Programs at the State Capitol During Afterschool Action Day, May 6.
Nearly 100 students and more than 100 advocates attended 2026 Afterschool Education and Awareness Action Day at the Pennsylvania State Capitol on May 6, bringing together youth, afterschool professionals, and advocates from across the Commonwealth to highlight the impact of out of school time programs and workforce readiness initiatives. Despite weather related changes that cancelled the outdoor assembly and press conference, the day remained focused on meaningful legislative engagement and youth advocacy.
The event included 96 staff and program representatives, 93 youth participants, and 61 scheduled legislative visits with Pennsylvania lawmakers. A key highlight included a meeting between three program providers and eight students with the Policy and Legislative Director for Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, where youth shared firsthand stories about the impact of afterschool programs in their communities. Participants also had opportunities to observe legislators in session, visit the Capitol Interactive Welcome Center, and engage in civic learning experiences inside the Capitol complex.
The event reinforced PSAYDN’s statewide campaign theme, “Investing in Youth, Strengthening Our Workforce,” and showcased the vital role out of school time programs play in preparing Pennsylvania’s future workforce.
2025 Afterschool Advocacy Day
More than 200 Students, Families and Providers Advocate for Increased State Funding for Quality Afterschool Programs at the State Capitol During 2025 Afterschool Advocacy Day, June 4
More than 100 students in afterschool programs from across Pennsylvania were joined by educators, program professionals, community leaders and legislators to share their support and experiences with afterschool programs at the 2025 Afterschool Advocacy Day, June 4, 2025, at the Pennsylvania State Capitol through legislative visits and press event.
2024 Afterschool Advocacy Day
More than 250 Students and Advocates Visit the State Capitol to Support Afterschool Programs
Students in afterschool programs from across Pennsylvania were joined by educators, program professionals, community leaders and legislators to share their support and experiences with afterschool programs at the 2024 Afterschool Advocacy Day, June 5, 2024, at the Pennsylvania State Capitol through legislative visits and Legislative Caucus and Youth Voice press events.