Synergy Conference

As a way to convene community, state, and national stakeholders in the afterschool and expanded learning environment, NC CAP holds its annual Synergy Conference. The Synergy Conference convenes hundreds of out-of-school time providers, including faith-based organizations, community colleges, universities, child advocacy groups, community entities, and other stakeholders to share insight on research-based practices, effective programs, and public policies that impact students and their overall success in school and life. Elected officials and policymakers are invited to attend in order to hear how grassroots efforts are making a difference in the local community, families, and through student achievement.

View Upcoming and Past Conferences

You can register for the upcoming conference or view presentation materials and recordings of past conferences.

Pre-Conference Retreat for Synergy 2023

Afterschool professionals in North Carolina are invited to the Afterschool Renewal Retreat, taking place November 12-13 in Chapel Hill, NC.

Book Your Hotel for Synergy 2023

Act fast and book your hotel room at the special Synergy 2023 group rate with the Courtyard Marriott in Chapel Hill, NC. Located right next to the Friday Center, spots in this convenient hotel at only $144/night are limited so we encourage participants to book quickly.

Register for Synergy 2023

Synergy Conference 2023

The Synergy Conference is undergoing some changes in 2023, starting with the date! After listening to feedback from our providers, and in order to line up more closely with events like Lights On Afterschool, Synergy is moving to the fall and will take place on...

Synergy Conference 2022

The Synergy Conference 2022 convened utilizing a hybrid model (in-person and virtual) on April 20th- 22nd, 2022, at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, NC. This year's conference theme was FORWARD. This year's conference featured over 60 workshops, both virtual...

Synergy Conference 2021

The Synergy Conference 2021 will convene virtually April 27th, 2021 to April 30th, 2021. This year's conference is themed: REVOLUTIONIZING AFTERSCHOOL: Renew - Reconnect - Rise. The conference timeline can be viewed here. Please note that the Tuesday, April 27th and...

Synergy Conference 2020

Registration is now open for the Virtual Synergy Conference 2020. We hope you will join us July 28-31, 2020 as we convene virtually utilizing the iCohere platform. The registration fee for the virtual Synergy Conference 2020 is $50 per person. You can register for...

Synergy Conference 2019

The Synergy Conference 2019 in Greensboro, NC was a huge success. This year's conference, "Doing the M.O.S.T.: Maximizing Out-of-School Time" featured workshops in Arts & Literacy, Closing Gaps, College & Career Readiness, Mentoring, Organization Capacity,...

Synergy Conference 2018

The Synergy Conference 2018 in Greenville, NC was a huge success. This year's conference, "Building Tomorrow's Workforce Today Through Expanded Learning", featured workshops in Arts & Literacy, Closing Gaps, College & Career Readiness, Organizational Capacity,...

Synergy Conference 2017

Synergy Conference 2017: Spring Into STEM! Thank you to everyone who attended the 2017 Synergy Conference, "Spring into STEM", on April 3-5, 2017 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place. Workshop Presentation Materials Impacting Students Through Tennis...