Idaho Out-of-School Network

08/13/2026

08/06/2026

Apply to join the ION team today. We are seeking a dynamic professional from Eastern Idaho to work part time with us as an Out-of-School Time Specialist.

07/31/2026

Passionate about afterschool? Apply to join our team!

07/27/2026

ION is excited to introduce our Communication Intern! Dalia is a Boise State student studying Media Comms. Dalia is working on our Program Stories project, where she’ll interview and write stories about out-of-school programs and champions. Our goal is to amplify local level impact and the positive work programs do for youth and communities. Our message across the board is strong !

Do you know of an amazing out-of-school program or champion? Help us share your stories! Reach out to [email protected] for an interview.

07/22/2026

07/15/2026

Nominations are open for the 2026 Idaho Out-of-School STEM Educator Award!

Do you know an incredible STEM educator who teaches in out-of-school programming? Nominate them or yourself for the award.

Sponsored by the , the award includes a cash prize and free travel to ION’s Power Up Together Conference on 10/28

Nomination link in our BIO or on the front page of our website! idahooutofschool.org

06/10/2026

Registration is open for Power Up Together Conference! ☀️☀️☀️
This year ION is partnering with Idaho Coalition for Community Schools and Idaho Department of Education to combine our annual conferences.

Power Up Together will take place on October 28, 2026 as a pre-conference to the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Conference on October 29–30 at the Sun Valley Resort. This will be a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, explore topics related to out-of-school and community schools, and enjoy the beautiful setting.

Registration will get you in to all three days of programming.Look out for conference details in the months ahead!

Register here or in the Instagram bio: https://lnkd.in/gkzr8fTm

05/29/2026

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!

Cost is the biggest factor, with 35% of recent survey respondents citing affordability as an obstacle to enrollment.

05/28/2026

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!

05/11/2026

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!