Success Story: Nampa Y Kids
Monday, July 24 2023
Funding from the Idaho Out-of-School Network helped sustain a YMCA summer program in Nampa all summer long. Without this funding, the program would have only had funds through the State Department of Education for a one-week summer camp. “The students and families definitely benefited from this opportunity since there are not many options for summer
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Success Story: Boise Rock School
Friday, July 07 2023
Grant funding and personal, hands-on coaching from the Idaho Out-of-School Network had “an incredible impact” on a music-focused afterschool program in Boise, according to its executive director. “Our goal is to empower youth via arts education. We hear from youth and families daily letting us know the value and impact of our programming,” explained Boise
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Celebrate the 24th Annual Lights on Afterschool October 26, 2023!
Thursday, June 15 2023
Launched in October 2000, Lights on Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families, and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement and generates media coverage across the country each year. The Afterschool Alliance organizes Lights on Afterschool to draw
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Success Story: African Community Development
Thursday, June 08 2023
The African Community Development afterschool program used grant funds from the Idaho Out-of-School Network to provide refugee children with creative activities proven to aid trauma recovery. The grant funds specifically paid for staff wages, facility rent, learning supplies including STEM kits, equipment, food, field trips, and fees to musicians who kicked off creative activities at
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