Encontrar, construir y apoyar
Programas extraescolares de calidad en Idaho.
Idaho Out-of-School Network, ION, es una organización sin ánimo de lucro dedicada a apoyar programas de calidad para los jóvenes de Idaho.
Opportunity for Teen Leaders!
Help us spread the word to Idaho Teens!
Teens are invited to this webinar to learn about Fund In Real Life (IRL) Idaho and how they can help shape the conversation. We’ll explore how teens can share experiences, drum up media, tell powerful stories, and host events to help spread awareness about real life connection. This is an opportunity to get involved!
Celebrate the Importance of Afterschool!
Idaho’s Governor Brad Little has proclaimed October 22 as Lights on Afterschool Day!
Let’s Celebrate!
Organized by the Afterschool Alliance, Lights on Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities.
America After 3pm SUMMER Released!
¡Ya está aquí! America After 3PM Report (2025) SUMMER EDITION is live. The Afterschool Alliance’s fifth edition of this report offers fresh insights into how children and spend their time in the summer.
See the entire report, explore Idaho-specific data, to build a case for your own summer programs.
Se publica el informe «America After 3pm» (Estados Unidos después de las 3 de la tarde)
¡Ya está aquí! El informe «America After 3PM» (2025) ya está disponible.. La quinta edición de este informe de la Afterschool Alliance ofrece nuevas perspectivas sobre cómo pasan los niños y las familias las horas comprendidas entre las 3 y las 6 de la tarde.
Consulte el informe completo, explore los datos específicos de Idaho y elabore argumentos a favor de sus propios programas de OST.
Evaluación del curso escolar 2023-2024 en Idaho
Check out our Evaluation of the 2023-24 Idaho Out-of-School Network Grants, conducted by the Utah Education Policy Center in collaboration with the Idaho STEM Action Center and the Idaho Commission for Libraries.
The report highlights the significant strides made in addressing unfinished learning, extending OST services, and supporting social-emotional development for Idaho’s youth.
Dive into the key findings, lessons learned, and future considerations that will shape the next steps for OST programs in Idaho.
Sold out! Power Up Together: ICCS X ION FACE Pre-Conference.
Thank you for the incredible response. All conference tickets have been sold, and registration is now closed. If you’d like to be notified should additional spots become available, please email us to join a waitlist:
Celebrate Lights on Afterschool
Celebrate Lights on Afterschool (LOA) on October 22, 2026!
Organized by the Afterschool Alliance, Lights on Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities.
ION is sending Light up Idaho Kits to programs that register their event.
Registration Closed
Thank you for the incredible response. All conference tickets have been sold, and registration is now closed. If you’d like to be notified should additional spots become available, please email us to join a waitlist:
America After 3pm SUMMER Released!
¡Ya está aquí! America After 3PM Report (2025) SUMMER EDITION is live. The Afterschool Alliance’s fifth edition of this report offers fresh insights into how children and spend their time in the summer.
See the entire report, explore Idaho-specific data, to build a case for your own summer programs.
America After 3pm Report is Released
¡Ya está aquí! El informe «America After 3PM» (2025) ya está disponible.. La quinta edición de este informe de la Afterschool Alliance ofrece nuevas perspectivas sobre cómo pasan los niños y las familias las horas comprendidas entre las 3 y las 6 de la tarde.
See the entire report, explore Idaho-specific data, to build a case for your own OST programs
Evaluación del curso escolar 2023-2024 en Idaho
Check out our Evaluation of the 2023-24 Idaho Out-of-School Network Grants, conducted by the Utah Education Policy Center in collaboration with the Idaho STEM Action Center and the Idaho Commission for Libraries.
The report highlights the significant strides made in addressing unfinished learning, extending OST services, and supporting social-emotional development for Idaho’s youth.
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Noticias y eventos
Idaho STEM Action Foundation Launches New Award to Celebrate Out-of-School STEM Educators
Some of Idaho’s most impactful STEM learning experiences happen far beyond the traditional classroom. From libraries and museums to afterschool programs, summer camps, and community organizations, educators across the state are helping young people discover
Touring Boise Parks and Rec’s TMC Works Program
TMC Works Parks and Rec Blog By Natalia DiGiosia It’s a smokey summer afternoon in Boise. It’s so bad that the Parks and Rec camp is held inside at the Whittney Elementary School Gym. Inside,
Introduction: ION Intern and Program Profiles Project
We feel so fortunate at the Idaho Out-of-School Network to have such a strong team of professionals who are passionate about afterschool and summer learning and the behind-the-scenes work it takes to advocate for and
Think Make Create Labs (TMC) Turns Five Years Old!
By Anna Almerico & Claire Sponseller The Idaho Out-of-School Network celebrates an exciting birthday in 2026 with TMC Labs turning five years old. Read about why TMC was launched, what Think Make Create means, and
Encuentro de liderazgo para adolescentes de ION
La reunión de liderazgo juvenil de ION reunió a más de 50 jóvenes de todo Idaho para compartir sus experiencias y opiniones sobre los programas juveniles. El 8 de octubre de 2025, los adolescentes se reunieron en JUMP, en Boise, para realizar actividades de formación de equipos.,
Biografías de los campeones de la LOA 2024
Boise (10/2025) – La Red Extracurricular de Idaho ha anunciado hoy los nombres de los seis Campeones Extracurriculares de Idaho para 2024, como parte de la Semana Nacional de Agradecimiento a los Profesionales Extracurriculares. Esta celebración nacional destaca la importancia de las más de 850 000 personas que proporcionan