Save the Date: September 15, 2025
VPOST’s 16th Annual Conference, The Heartbeat of OST: Relationships that Inspire, Empower, and Transform will be held at the Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center in Richmond, VA on September 15, 2025. Registration is live! Make sure you’re signed up for our e-communications so you stay in the loop! Join our mailing list here.
Be Featured in Our Conference Spotlight Videos!
We want to feature you! We’re looking for OST professionals, youth participants, and advocates to be featured in short spotlight videos during our upcoming conference. We want to hear what makes OST unique in your community and about the positive impact of relationships. You don’t have to attend our conference to be featured!
If you’re interested, email christine@v-post.org to get started. You’ll have the option of recording your own video or over a Zoom call. Video submissions are due by August 4th.
Nominate a Colleague for an OST Champion Award!
In our commitment to the quality of OST programs and to recognize the dedication and achievements of those in the field, VPOST will award up to three individuals to be recognized at VPOST’s 16th Annual Conference.
Nominate a colleague by Friday, August 1st.
Check Out These Door Prizes!
VPOST is working with companies and organizations all across the Commonwealth to bring the unique charms of Virginia to our 16th Annual Conference. We would like to say a very special thank you to each of these incredible donors for their contributions:
- Flying Squirrels Baseball Team (Richmond) – Family 4 Pack
- Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (Richmond) – 2 Share the Garden Passes
- Brambly Park (Richmond) – $50 Gift Card, Complimentary Yurt Rental
- Breakout Games Escape Rooms (Richmond) – 2 $50 Gift Cards
- Virginia Living Museum (Newport News) – 2 Admission Tickets
- US Ghost Adventures (Williamsburg) – 2 Admission Tickets
- Ruby’s Arcade (Harrisonburg) – 2 Game Passes
We will be adding door prizes in the future so make sure you’ve joined our mailing list to stay in the loop!
Sponsor or Exhibit at our Conference
VPOST is searching for partnering organizations to sponsor or exhibit at our conference. We welcome companies and organizations with products or services that support and provide solutions for educators, children, and families. Get the Sponsor and Exhibitor Info Packet here.
Request for Workshop Proposals Now Open
We’re looking for high-quality workshop presenters for our annual conference! This year’s theme is The Heartbeat of OST: Relationships that Inspire, Empower, and Transform. It speaks to the profound impact of meaningful connections in out-of-school time programs. Does this theme speak to you? VPOST is looking for those who have insights, proven strategies, inspiration, and innovations in the field! Full details are in the Request for Proposal, including where to submit your application.
