Lifelong Learning in Action

Join us in beautiful downtown Kalamazoo on October 9–10, 2025, for the Michigan AfterSchool Association Fall Conference! This highly anticipated event brings together out-of-school time and early childhood professionals—including directors, staff, educators, and community partners—from across the state for a day and a half of learning, connection, and celebration.

Attendees will have access to:
✅ 20+ workshops across six breakout sessions
✅ Multiple exhibitors showcasing valuable resources and tools
✅ Networking opportunities with peers from across Michigan
✅ A powerful keynote by Tiffany Mensah, visionary leader and trauma-informed strategist, and Founder/Executive Director of D.O.V.E.S. Network®
✅ The chance to earn up to 9 clock hours of professional development

Located in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo, the conference venue offers walkable access to vibrant restaurants, shops, and local attractions—making it the perfect backdrop for professional growth and inspiration.

Don’t miss this opportunity to recharge, connect, and celebrate the vital work you do for Michigan’s children, youth, and families.

CONFERENCE LOCATION

Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites

100 W Michigan Ave,

Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Last Day to Book your Room: Thursday, September 18, 2025

Group rate: $180 per night

Click here to book your room at the MI Afterschool Association 2025 rate

CONFERENCE TIMES

Thursday, October 9, 2025 – 2 WORKSHOP SESSIONS

(up to 3 clock hours or SCECHs)

12PM – Registration Opens

2:00PM – Thursday Sessions begin

2:00-3:30PM Session 1 available

3:45-5:15PM Session 2 available

(All times subject to change)

Friday, October 10, 2025

7:00AM – Registration Opens

8:00AM – Sessions begin

~Choose from up to 24 different session options for up to 6 clock hours or SCECHs

~Awards Ceremony honoring outstanding achievements and support in the Out of School Time field

~Breakfast and Lunch included

REGISTRATION RATES

Early Bird Full Conference Registration
June 1 – July 31, 2025, $199 per person (MAA Member), $249 per person (Non MAA Member)

(Please note that registering with a Purchase Order will hold your place, but PAYMENT MUST BE MADE IN FULL by August 15, 2025, to secure the Early-Bird Registration Rate. If payment is not received by August 15, 2025, Standard Registration fees will apply).

Standard Full Conference Registration
August 1, 2025 – October 7, 2025 – $249 per person (MAA Member), $299 per person (Non MAA Member)

(Please note that registering with a Purchase Order will hold your place, but PAYMENT MUST BE MADE IN FULL by October 8, 2025, to secure the Standard Registration Rate. If payment is not received by October 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM, On-Site Registration fees will apply.

On-Site Registration
October 9, 2025 – October 10, 2025 – $359 per person

On-site registration will be available for walk-in participants on October 9 & 10, 2025, in front of the Kalamazoo Room at the Kalamazoo Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites

FORMS OF PAYMENT

We gladly accept credit cards (Discover, Visa, & MasterCard), checks, and purchase orders (Please note that purchase orders will hold your place but must be paid in full prior to the start of the conference. Payments not received by the close of a registration phase will reflect standard registration rates or on-site registration rates). Sorry, but we do not accept American Express or cash. 

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

REFUND POLICY

All MAA Conference purchases are not eligible for return or exchange. MAA Conference is unable to offer refunds, returns, or exchanges on any event purchases. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN ON ANY REGISTRATIONS OR PURCHASES, ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

CANCELLATION & SUBSTITUTION POLICY
Attendees are not able to cancel MAA Conference registration. ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND NON-REVERSIBLE. Please note we are unable to make exceptions for emergencies, extreme weather, pandemics, natural disasters, or labor strikes. However, attendee may send someone in attendee’s place, subject to these Terms and Conditions. For registration questions, please email MAA registration at info@miafterschoolassociation.org. Please note that registration cannot be transferred to a future MAA Conference Event.

You must be logged in to your account, as a paid member, to access the discounted member price.