The Afterschool Alliance organizes Lights On Afterschool to draw attention to the many ways afterschool programs support students by offering them opportunities to learn new things—such as science, community service, robotics, Tae Kwon Do, and poetry—and discover new skills. The events send a powerful message that millions more kids need quality afterschool programs.

For more information about Lights On Afterschool, including planning an event, submitting images to Lights On Afterschool's photo contest, or finding an event in your area, visit www.afterschoolalliance.org.