21st Annual Jump Start Afterschool Conference

The 21st Annual Jump Start Afterschool Conference is a two-day professional development experience designed to educate, empower, and connect afterschool professionals from across Utah. Held at the Eccles Conference Center in Ogden, Utah, on October 24-25, 2025. Jump Start brings together educators, staff, and leaders in the out-of-school time field for a high-impact event filled with learning, networking, and growth. With a wide variety of sessions to choose from—including youth development, career advancement, program administration, and lesson planning—this conference offers something for everyone, whether you're new to afterschool or a seasoned pro.

This year’s Jump Start Afterschool Conference is centered around the theme "Educate. Advocate. Activate."—a call to action for afterschool professionals to grow their knowledge, use their voice, and take bold steps to elevate their programs and communities. Through powerful sessions, meaningful connections, and practical tools, this conference is designed to support, encourage, and empower attendees every step of the way. Jump Start is your opportunity to deepen your skills, explore innovative practices, and join a vibrant community dedicated to enriching the lives of youth across the state.

For additional questions, check out our FAQ Page!

We would like to thank our amazing Sponsors for helping us make this event amazing!

Jump Start Volunteer Registration | Now Open!

Want to be a part of the action? Join us as a Jump Start volunteer! Volunteers help make the conference a success by supporting registration, room hosting, presenter needs, and more. It’s a great way to build your network, gain behind-the-scenes experience, and contribute to a meaningful event. Volunteers also receive a discount toward registration so be sure to sign-up as a volunteer before registering to get your discount code!

Volunteer applications are due by October 10th.

Exhibitors, Sponsors, and Advertisement Agreements | Closed

Thank you to all our Jump Start Exhibitors and Sponsors for helping us create such an amazing event for our attendees. 

Jump Start Hotel Discount | Ends Oct 2nd

We have secured some amazing group rates for hotels at Jump Start! Take a look at the Jump Start Hotels and book directly through the links. Don't delay! These specials end October 2nd!

Professional Development and Hotel Awards are Closed!

In partnership with the Utah Department of Workforce Services, Office of Child Care, the Utah Afterschool Network is pleased to offer Professional Development Assistance Awards to support afterschool professionals attending the Jump Start Conference. These awards help offset registration costs, and Hotel Assistance Awards are also available for those traveling more than 90 miles to attend. The application window for PD & Hotel Awards is closed. If you have questions or need support with your PD Award, email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Call for Proposals Closed! 

Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal! Our Call for Proposals is now officially closed. We are truly grateful for the time, creativity, and thought you put into your submissions. Each proposal helps shape a dynamic and inspiring program, and we couldn’t do this without your contributions.

Presenters will be notified shortly. We can’t wait to share what’s ahead! If you have any questions, email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Jump Start Conference Registration is OPEN! 

Registration for the Jump Start Afterschool Conference opens August 1st, 2025. For additional payment and registration questions, check out our FAQ Page!

Early Bird Registration August 1st- October 5th.

Single Day Registration | $125

Two-Day Registration |  $195

Late Registration October 6th-17th

Single Day | $145

Two-Day Registration | $220

Register early for the best deal and check out volunteer and presenting opportunities for a chance at even bigger discounts!