More than 50 youths will celebrate 'Afterschool' at the Capitol

TOPEKA — Students from the Lawrence, Valley Heights and Wichita areas will converge at the Capitol this week to take part in a celebration of quality afterschool programs.

AFTERSCHOOL Day at the Capitol will feature activities in the arts and sciences as well as a Statehouse tour and scavenger hunt. The event, sponsored by the Kansas Enrichment Network, will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 15. About 50 youths are expected to attend. 

The Kansas Enrichment Network helps build and expand school-based programs to enhance learning opportunities for students and provide technical assistance to new and established programs. The network envisions a state where all children and youths can participate in safe, affordable and high-quality out-of-school activities that provide academic assistance and help working families. Out-of-school programs offer an opportunity to engage youth and help them learn, grow and prepare for the future. The network strives to raise awareness, build capacity and sustainability, and promote the importance of such programs.

The Kansas Enrichment Network is part of the Center for Public Partnerships & Research at the University of Kansas.