The strength of any professional association is its people.

Each year, thousands of like-minded people come together for the largest gathering of afterschool professionals and leaders.

Whether it's your first time visiting New York City or your hundredth, there's always more discover in the city that never sleeps!

It's never too early to think about attending NAA19! Michelle Owens, National Wellness Policies, Staff Wellness & Out-of-School Time Physical Activity Advisor for Alliance for a Healthier Generation, sat down with NAA to offer her perspective on why NAA19 is the place to be in March 2019.

What's your NAA17 Convention strategy? How are you going to get the most out of your Convention experience? We asked some of our long-time NAA Convention participants to share their best Convention advice. Here is what they said:

Start planning your time at Convention! View the 2016 NAA Convention program book to see: complete workshop schedules and descriptions; plenary sessions; exhibitor listings and descriptions; and networking receptions and events.

Gather with the brightest, most passionate and talented minds in the afterschool community at the 27th annual NAA Convention, at the beautiful Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in the Greater Orlando area.

The theme of ‪#‎NAA2015‬ is "Passionate Professionals, Powerful Stories" because we all have a story—and it's time to share yours! In a few words, tell your story in our downloadable graphic, snap a picture, and share using ‪#‎MyAfterschoolStory‬. Inspire others today!

Join us March 8 – 11, 2015 in Washington, D.C., at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.

Lonely Planet, the esteemed international guidebook publisher, recently named Washington, D.C., as its pick for the world's best city to visit in 2015. Join NAA and over 2,000 afterschool professionals for the largest gathering for learning and connecting in the afterschool field! EXPLORE Washington, DC! EXPERIENCE learning and gain valuable new ideas! INNOVATE and share your successes in afterschool and summer programs! CONNECT with leaders and experts! CELEBRATE afterschool in our nation's capital!