Beyond the Bell with Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance
Hello this is Beyond the Bell with WOSTA, Wisconsin’s hub for professional development for anyone working in out of school time programs and youth serving organizations. It's our mission to help you provide the highest quality care to children and their families. If you wish you had an extra tool going into programming to help guide behaviors in a productive way, wish you knew more about how to provide the whole family with support, or want to enhance your own wellbeing, then this is a home for you. We know what it’s like to feel as if there is never enough time or resources to meet everyone’s needs and we are here to support you through the challenges. Stay tuned as we have conversations with our guests to explore new ideas and strategies that you can use in your work right away.
Episodes
40 episodes
How Social Determinants of Health Impact Functioning
Join us in this insightful episode as we explore the profound effects of social determinants on health and daily functioning. Discover practical strategies and innovative solutions to address these determinants and improve community health. Tun...
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16:06
Empowering the Community; The Vital Role of a 24/7 Food is Free Pantry.
In Beaver Dam, WI, the community comes together to support one another through the Food is Free pantry. Open 24/7, this pantry provides essential food supplies to anyone in need, helping to combat food insecurity. Learn how this initiative ensu...
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43:43
From Grassroots to Greatness: Feed Our Rural Kids (FORK).
In Wisconsin’s Northwoods, a grassroots initiative is tackling child food insecurity head-on. Feed Our Rural Kids (FORK) serves Oneida and Vilas County, providing essential nutritional support to children from food-insecure homes. Learn how thi...
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41:35
Arts in Afterschool
On this episode of Beyond the Bell with WOSTA, our guest host Dan Gage sits down with Craig Knitt, Creative Arts Specialist for the Boys and Girls Club of the Bay Lakes Region in Northeastern Wisconsin, to talk about art in afterschool. Craig s...
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28:19
How to Manage When Things Change at Camp
On this episode, we sit down with Corie Zelazoski and Allie Hinkleman from the Northwoods Boys and Girls Club. They are joining us to talk about risk management as it relates to the ever changing circumstances of summer camp.
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35:37
The Realities of Navigating Challenging Behavior at Camp
I’m Jennifer Smith, Program Coordinator with Marshfield Clinic Health System's Center for Community Health Advancement and Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance. We are excited you are listening today to our conversation with Scott Mabie. Scott...
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41:40
How to Pivot When Programming Changes Overnight
I’m Rachel Charron, Health Educator with Marshfield Clinic Health System's Center for Community Health Advancement and Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance. We are excited you are listening today to our conversation with Jason Busack and Jill ...
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30:40
How to Have Hard Conversations at Camp
I’m Rachel Charron, Health Educator with Marshfield Clinic Health System's Center for Community Health Advancement and Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance. We are excited you are listening today to our conversation with Leslie Smith, Elementa...
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29:44
How Teams Can Promote Individual Self-Care
I’m Rachel Charron, Health Educator with Marshfield Clinic Health System's Center for Community Health Advancement and Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance. We are excited you are listening today to our conversation with the team from Mendota ...
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19:36
How to Engage Young People in the Natural World
I’m Rachel Charron, Health Educator with Marshfield Clinic Health System's Center for Community Health Advancement and Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance. We are excited you are listening today to our conversation with the Director of Operat...
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20:53
Tapping into Youth as Advocates for their Peers
This podcast episode explores the powerful role that young people can play as advocates for their peers. It provides practical strategies for program staff to empower youth to take on leadership roles and support each other. By fostering a cult...
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15:41
Having Hard Conversations with Youth About Mental Health
This podcast episode provides essential strategies for navigating difficult conversations about mental health with young people. It offers practical tips for program staff to approach these sensitive topics with empathy and confidence. By maste...
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16:13
Running a Food Program Out of Your OST Program
On this episode Kimberly Lowe, Associate Director of Grants Administration at Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, joins us to talk about how to break down the daily tasks of running a food program. She provides concrete strategies around...
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15:34
Why Feeding One Belly Feeds Many
In this episode, Jeremiah Covington, a Community Schools Resource Coordinator, discusses how small interventions can have significant positive impacts on children and families. He shares examples like providing weekend snack packs or bus passes...
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29:06
The Faces of Homelessness, Why Housing Matters
In this episode, Lisa Brooks discusses the critical issue of homelessness and its impact on health. As a CHW and Advanced Housing Navigator, Lisa shares insights on how quality housing promotes health equity and what we can do to support famili...
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17:04
United Way and 211
In this episode, Lisa Smith and Megan Kenney discuss the 211 resources, accessible to anyone in Wisconsin. They explain how 211 helps connect families to necessary resources and services, and offer insights on treating others with dignity durin...
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19:27
Alternative Forms of Transportation
In this episode, Jennie Mayer, Safe Routes to School Coordinator, discusses the challenges and solutions related to transportation for families. She highlights the benefits of walking school buses and other alternative transportation methods. L...
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11:13
What is a Walking School Bus; How Small Interventions Make Big Impacts
Discover the benefits of a walking school bus with Rachel Deterding, Community School Resource Coordinator at Lake View Elementary. In this episode, Rachel explains how this initiative can positively impact children’s health and community engag...
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18:37
Demystifying Mental Health Interventions
This podcast episode breaks down various mental health interventions, making them accessible and understandable for program staff. It offers practical tools and strategies that can be implemented to support the mental well-being of young people...
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13:25
How to Create Safe Spaces in Programming
This podcast episode provides essential strategies for creating safe and inclusive environments in out-of-school time programs. It offers practical tips for program staff to ensure that all young people feel valued and protected. By implementin...
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11:30
How to Use Familiar Characters and Stories to Help Kids in Programming
This podcast episode explores the power of using familiar characters and stories to engage and support young people in out-of-school time programs. It provides practical strategies for program staff to incorporate these elements into their prog...
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15:07
Breaking Down Service Silos with United Way
In this episode, we explore how United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties is breaking down service silos to better support children and families. Join Teri Jahns as she discusses the importance of collaboration among service providers to ad...
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27:59
Why Connections Matter
This podcast episode highlights the crucial role of connections in supporting children's mental health. It features insights from experts at the Office of Children's Mental Health, offering practical strategies for program staff to foster meani...
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32:16