UpRiver Panthers is an after-school program serving the rural communities of Fernwood, Santa, and Emida that used grant funds from the Idaho Out-of-School Network to provide academic support and enrichment experiences for youth.   “The funds had a huge impact!” said Jane Emery, Director of the UpRiver Panthers. “Homework completion became the norm rather than

Money granted by the Idaho Out-of-School Network made a big impact at Rigby Rockets Camp. An Idaho Out-of-School Network grant provided supplies for students to design and build several electric devices, including flashlights, mini robots, model airplanes, and telescopes.   With over 70 participants, the funds allowed use of a Think Make Create Labs trailer

Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week, the last full week of April each year, is a time to recognize, appreciate and advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours. “An estimated 850,000 professionals work with children and youth during out-of-school hours providing enriching experiences,” according to the National Afterschool Association.   The Idaho Out-of-School

Hundreds of middle schoolers in Emmett accessed after-school classes and camps because of grant funding that expanded afterschool programming available in their community. The Idaho Out-of-School Network funds took Emmett Middle School’s program from 36 students per day to 299 students served, according to Shannon Anderson, Emmett School District’s Before and After School Director. “We