NorthernRecharge2025

One common misconception that many people have is that film is a time filler in the classroom. What this session seeks to show is how integrating movies and film-making techniques into the classroom can be a rewarding experience. During this session how learning things like color theory and sound effects along with learning the basics of filming techniques can be rewarding experiences along with how to take these elements and apply them to other content areas.

The Natural History Museum of Utah is enthusiastic about sharing information about a pilot afterschool program that is in development. Designed specifically to meet the needs of afterschool providers, NHMU’s afterschool program will take students on an unforgettable adventure where the wonders of the natural world come alive. This pilot program will ignite young minds through hands-on learning, interactive experiences, and a captivating field trip to the Natural History Museum of Utah. This presentation is structured as an information session highlighting three components; afterschool program site visits, self-guided STEM activities including field trips. This presentation is designed to test assumptions, verify demand and impact, and lay the groundwork for the launch of a full-scale museum program for fall 2025. Come learn more about our vision for afterschool programming through our session highlighting key elements of how museums can provide resources and programming to afterschool providers. Walk away with information and resources from the Natural History Museum of Utah as well as opportunities to implement museum activities into your afterschool programming and partner with the Natural History Museum of Utah.

It's only February, but we'll be planning for the long days of summer before you know it! This session will help you find your summer frame of mind so you are ready to plan a strong summer that will entertain and engage program participants without wearing you out too much. Attendees will leave with effective strategies to plan, support positive behaviors, and be prepared for anything that pops up. These strategies can be utilized year-round, so don't be shy if you aren't part of a summer program. This session is geared towards direct service staff serving all age groups.

This workshop aims to introduce a Junior high Afterschool Program and the Summer Program model to provide ideas on recruiting and maintaining high Attendance, Academic School Relationships, Behavior Management, Community Engagement, and Family Involvement. The workshop objective is to equip Afterschool programs with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their Coordinator role. They will learn how to recruit students and maintain high ADA, as well as build solid academic relationships with school faculty and administration. We will also provide them with protective factors, community, and family engagement that will assist in behavior management skills to enhance our afterschool and summer programs, ensuring they have the skills and support they need to succeed.

Join us for a chance to win a blender that can help you support class projects and support food waste reduction. 1 in 10 children in Utah faces hunger (Feeding America, 2019). There is a constant gap in feeding food-insecure children healthy meals in schools with limited resources and tons of food being discarded (Nargi, 2019). Join us to learn how to effectively deliver a program focused on food waste reduction, aligned with Utah educational standards, National 4-H priorities, and public health priorities. We will offer practical strategies to combat the critical issue of food waste using our comprehensive, hands-on curriculum tailored for delivery in an Afterschool program. Gain insights into the environmental, economic, and social impacts of food waste, and walk away equipped to inspire your students to make a difference.