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

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

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

Above & Beyond the Classroom used grant funding from the Idaho Out-of-School Network to open a new center in Tetonia Elementary School for the 2022-23 school year. “As a resort community, our valley continues to grow and displace working families,” said Anna Wells, Executive Director of Above & Beyond the Classroom. “We aim to support