Idaho Out-of-School Network

Thank you Idaho Education News for covering this. We know from the research and data that every parent wants, and every Idaho kid deserves, access to enrichment and quality programming this summer!

Summer struggles: Idaho families face barriers to program access Cost is the biggest factor, with 35% of recent survey respondents citing affordability as an obstacle to enrollment.

The America After 3PM Summer edition is live! New data shows the demand for summer programs in Idaho is enormous. Check out the Idaho report to access this data on what kids are doing during the summer months. This is a great tool to use to advocate for programs at the district level, state level, or for writing grant applications. ☀️ ☀️ ☀️☀️
Link in the bio!

Programs serving Idaho high school students!

Youth participants are invited to submit a video for .id TINY MIC VIDEO CONTEST, with students answering prompts about school and summer life. Enter into a raffle for 1 of 3 $250 gift cards by May 22, 2026z There are lots of ways to participate. Visit .id for details!

We LOVE afterschool! This week we wrapped up our final Recharge event in Moscow. Our team is thrilled to have met with so many out-of-school professionals, community members, and industry folks on the topics of partnership building, parent engagement, and STEM in afterschool programs.

We have lots to share from Recharge. But first, thank you for coming out, for doing the work, for sharing your stories, and for being PART of the Idaho Out-of-School Network! 💚💙🧡

Our team has fun everyday designing and planning workshops and trainings for out-of-school providers. We work on this piece daily, leading up to big events like the Power Up Summit, Recharge Roundtables, and site visits to afterschool programs!

Please consider supporting ION’s work during Idaho Gives! Our biggest thank you!

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https://www.idahogives.org/organizations/idaho-out-of-school-network

Real-world experience makes a difference!

TMC Works, by the Idaho Out-of-School Network, is helping people build skills, try out different career paths, and get a better sense of what comes next. It’s a simple idea, but it works.

Stories like this show how hands-on learning can open doors and connect people to real opportunities.

Read the full story here: https://wdc.idaho.gov/building-idahos-future-workforce-through-hands-on-learning/

The ION team is excited to be part of Idaho Gives this week! ☀️

Idaho is FULL of tremendous non-profits doing tremendous work for our communities, impacting kids and families daily. You can be part of the celebration by giving to your favorite nonprofits.

We don’t often ask for donations, but if you choose to support ION during Idaho Gives, your gift of any amount helps us continue strengthening out-of-school programs across Idaho.

You’ll find a link to donate in our bio. A HUGE thank you from the ION team!

It's National Apprenticeship Week! TMC Works attended the Level Up Your Skills Expo today to promote our quality pre-apprenticeship program. We brought the fun with catapults and paper circuits!