20th Annual Jump Start Afterschool Conference

We can’t wait to welcome you to the UAN 20th Annual Jump Start Afterschool Conference,  October 25-26, 2024, at Eccels Conference Center in Ogden Utah! A professional learning event for afterschool staff, educators, emerging leaders, and program administrators. Throughout the conference, attendees have opportunities to expand their knowledge of afterschool programming, network with others in the field, and learn new strategies to help improve outcomes for the youth they serve.

For 20 years, Jump Start has provided a space for dialogue exploring professional development opportunities. UAN is excited to celebrate this moment of legacy and celebrate the strides made as a community in afterschool. Our theme this year is Lessons to Legacies, it is going to be epic. Expert keynote speakers and presenters will empower attendees on every level to continue to strive for the best quality in afterschool programming. Skip over the JUMP START Afterschool Conference FAQ's  to learn more about registration, payment, parking, and safety concerns.

Jump Start Conference Registration | Closed

We are excited to see you at UAN's 20th Annual Jump Start Afterschool Conference, it's going to be a legendary event.  Access to our online platform, Sched, will be sent to the email used during registration. To prevent any delays in communication, it is crucial to verify your email address is accurate before completing the registration form. If you didn't receive the emails check your spam and email us at  

You may register up to 9 attendees in addition to yourself. If you are registering additional attendees, then you must obtain any dietary restrictions for each team member before finalizing registration. Registration receipts will be emailed to the first person registered in a group.

Volunteer Application | Closed

Jump Start Volunteer applications are closed. If you have questions regarding your volunteer assignment please reach out to  for more information.

Jump Start volunteers receive fun and exciting benefits based on the number of time slots an individual volunteers sign up for. Volunteers are also eligible to attend the conference and win many wonderful prizes. To show our appreciation, individuals who volunteer their time during the conference will receive a registration discount. Discounts will be based on the number of time slots an individual volunteers for:

Jump Start Hotel Room Rate | OPEN

We have secured special room rates at various hotels near the Ogden Eccles Conference Center. Special rates end September 24th, 2024 so be sure to book early. Click the links below to secure these great rates!

Hotel Reservations

Conference Prospectus | Closed

Exhibitor and sponsor registration for Jump Start is now closed. We are thrilled to have such an incredible lineup of participants on board! We are excited to be able to provide exceptional networking opportunities for afterschool professionals at the event. Thank you to all the exhibitors and sponsors who have joined us—your involvement is key to making Jump Start a truly impactful experience. We can't wait to see you all there!

Call For Proposal | Closed

Thank you for your continued patience while we’ve been reviewing the large number of session proposals we received. UAN will notify you of your selection status by the end of August. We are thrilled to see everyone and look forward to celebrating 20 years at Jump Start.

PD and Hotel Financial Assistance Awards | Closed

Utah Afterschool Network would like to thank our partnership with the Utah Department of Workforce Services, Office of Child Care, for providing Professional Development and Hotel Assistance Awards to help offset the cost of attending the two-day Jump Start conference. PD & Hotel Awards are closed. Awarded organizations will be notified via email by September 13. If you have questions or need to edit your request email

Close Date:  September 6, 2024

 

 We are thankful for our Jump Start Sponsors and Partners