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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

It all started with a community garden. Josie Erskine, the owner of the Peaceful Belly Community Garden, had been doing farm education for over 18 years when she decided to seek funding to make a

The American Falls School District’s after school program Fired Up makes afterschool time safe and fun for students and worry-free for parents. “Parents feel they can send their kids here for help, especially with Covid

Harwood After-School Program in Rigby, Idaho, provides a safe place for youth to go to after-school. “Many of our kids were going home to an empty house,” said Harwood Elementary After-School Coordinator Dawn Green. “The

Horseshoe Bend School District expanded its free afterschool programming in its rural community with grant funds provided by the Idaho Out-of-School Network. The school district has developed a variety of classes and camps offered to

Please join us in celebrating Adeline for representing Idaho as an MGM Flight Crew Ambassador! As a member of the MGM Flight Crew, Adeline is one of a few remarkable youths selected from across the

The Donnelly Public Library has filled a gap in an afterschool programming desert with grant funds provided by the Idaho Out-of-School Network. “We have for several years tried to fill a gap in Donnelly. There are several

Kids need a safe, fun place to go beyond their own home outside of school hours. Youth enrichment programs and afterschool child care helps kids thrive and succeed. But, for every child attending a quality