Afterschool Day at the Capitol

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Lansing, Michigan
8:30 AM - 4 PM

Join us at the Michigan State Capitol for Afterschool Day at the Capitol, a powerful opportunity to elevate the voices of young people and champions of out-of-school time across our state!

This day is about visibility, connection, and momentum. Whether you are a program leader, youth advocate, caregiver, partner, or young person, your voice belongs in this space.

2026 Capitol Day Agenda

8:30 a.m. Registration & Breakfast at Capitol Lawn

9:00 a.m. –  9:15 a.m. Welcome & Brief overview of Day

9:20 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Capitol Activities on the Capitol Lawn

10:30 a.m. – noon Capitol Steps Ceremony

Noon – 1 p.m. Lunch

1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Capitol Activities on the Capitol Lawn

Looking Back at the 2025 Afterschool Day at the Capitol

Thank you for making Afterschool Day at the Capitol 2025 a tremendous success!

We were proud to welcome more than 400 participants—including youth, parents, and youth development advocates—from across the state to the Michigan Capitol for a powerful day of connection, celebration, and advocacy.

Throughout the day, participants engaged in youth skill-building activities, met with legislators to share the impact of afterschool programs, toured the Capitol, and celebrated leaders who champion expanded learning opportunities for Michigan youth.

Special thanks to Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, Representative Timmy Beson, and Senator Darrin Camilleri for joining us and being recognized as Legislative Out-Of-School Time Champions on the Capitol steps.

Thank you again for your passion, your voice, and your ongoing support for afterschool and summer learning programs in Michigan. Together, we’re building a brighter future for our youth.