Prime Time Palm Beach County is a nonprofit organization that provides resources and supports for out-of-school time professionals to develop programs that inspire children to be their best and support them to thrive socially and academically. Prime Time’s integrated model of services is one of the strongest, most comprehensive and well-respected systems for measuring and improving out-of-school time program quality in the nation.
The hours between the time that children get out of school and the time that working families come home is considered "prime time" for continuous learning and growth or risky behaviors. This critical window of time after school presents not only challenges but also opportunities to impact youth development.
Prime Time Palm Beach County, Inc. is a non-profit, organization that has been dedicated to out-of-school time (OST) programs for more than 20 years. Prime Time oversees a system for reaching quality standards through assessment, program improvement and quality coaching. It also provides professional development, career advising and networking opportunities to OST practitioners, and through partnerships, makes a range of enrichment activities available.
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History
In 1996, key stakeholders in Palm Beach County, Florida, convened to share resources to improve the quality of local afterschool and summer programs. Four years later, in 2000, the group formed a separate non-profit organization, Prime Time Palm Beach County, Inc. The organization was -- and still is -- dedicated to ensuring that out-of-school time progarms (afterschool and summer camps) are of the highest quality so as to keep youth engaged in learning, and on track for academic success and healthy social development.
A Summary of Milestones in 25 Years
2000 - Prime Time Palm Beach County was officially incorporated. The agency created bylaws and formed its first board of directors.
2007 - Launch of the Palm Beach County Quality Improvement System (QIS).
2010 - Through a partnership with Palm Beach State College a fully articulated formal educational pathway was created in Florida.
2012 - Hosts first-ever Afterschool Symposium.
2016 - With generous funding from the Palm Beach County Youth Services Department, the Middle School Out-of-School Time Initiative is created to increase the number of middle school programs supported by Prime Time.
2019 - In partnership with the Children's Services Council of Martin County, Prime Time Launches the Martin County Quality Improvement Initiative to share what we have learned in supporting high quality out-of-school time programs with its funded programs.
2020 - Prime Time begins offering out-of-school time practitioners in Palm Beach County IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through its professional development training offerings.
2023 - Cohosted national conference with Every Hour Counts
2025: Celebrates 25th Anniversary!
Prime Time Palm Beach County's 25-year journey would not have been possible without the vision, generosity, and steadfast support of our funders. Your investment in quality out-of-school time programming has empowered us to reach thousands of children and youth, nurture the growth of youth development professionals and create lasting impact across our community.
Contact
Prime Time Palm Beach County
2300 High Ridge Road
Suite 330
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
ph. 561-732-8066
fax 561-732-8094