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This summer, members of the National Afterschool Association spent time with the Scottish Out of School Care Network (SOSCN) and Scottish Government in Scotland as part of the annual International Learning Exchange (ILE).

When people hear that a person of any age is a black belt in martial arts, they immediately begin to visualize a "fighter" who trains to punch, kick, and grapple, and has the ability to cause harm to those around them.

This year, The Genius of Play spread its message to afterschool professionals and parents through a new partnership with the National AfterSchool Association (NAA).

Those in education say it every year: "How does the summer go so fast?"

This year, The Genius of Play spread its message to afterschool professionals and parents through a new partnership with the National AfterSchool Association (NAA).

Funders, investors and policymakers want to know:

How many times have you felt lost and frustrated when it comes to feeling confident in supporting children's and youth needs?

As we get older, our creative side tends to decrease. Young people, however, have the potential for amazing creativity!

We all know keeping youth engaged and excited to learn during the summer can be hard—but it doesn't have to be.

I remember standing between two school-age boys and blocking them from brutalizing each over a kickball game.