Utah Afterschool Network

Northern Recharge 2026 was a one-day, in-person professional development conference for afterschool and out-of-school-time professionals, organized by the Utah Afterschool Network. The event took place on February 21, 2026, at Glendale Middle School in Salt Lake City, Utah. It focused on strengthening practice and leadership in afterschool settings, covering topics such as youth development, school-day alignment, high-quality program design, hands-on STEM enrichment, social-emotional learning, staff collaboration, community service, and program planning.