Summer programs: The Afterschool Alliance 05/30/2026

Saturday Morning Magazine with Bruce Ferrell · May 30, 2026 · 6m

A new study says families in North Carolina and across the United States are struggling to afford quality summer programs for children. The Afterschool Alliance gathered feedback from parents nationwide, including in North Carolina. More than half said they do not have access to a structured summer experience for their child, with cost cited as the top barrier. Bruce talked with Jodi Grant, Executive Director, Afterschool Alliance and Gigi Antoni, Vice President, Youth Development, The Wallace Foundation (which supports summer programs).