AFTERSCHOOL IN

Idaho


Afterschool programs in Idaho keep kids safe, inspire learning, and give working parents peace of mind. Kids discover who they are and what they love to do, make smart choices, and avoid risky behaviors.

Unmet demand for afterschool and summer programs in Idaho is high

Get the Idaho fact sheet

54k

In 2019, 54,260 children (17%) would have been enrolled in a summer program if one were available to them.

Afterschool programs are supporting kids and families in Idaho

Kids in afterschool enjoy a wide range of benefits, and parents and families benefit too:

70%

Keeping kids safe and out of trouble

79%

Giving working parents peace of mind

87%

Engaging kids in STEM learning

84%

Helping kids build
life skills

85%

Providing kids physical activity

Idaho parents strongly support afterschool

90%

of parents support public funding for afterschool

21st Century Community Learning Centers are the only federal funded before-school, afterschool, and summer learning programs.

FY2024 ALLOCATION

FY2024

$6,515,398

6,831 youth1

97 programs

21st CCLC support statewide
FY2025 currently withheld by federal government

FY2026 PRESIDENT'S PROPOSED BUDGET

FY20262

$0

0 youth

0 programs

21st CCLC support statewide

  1. Calculation based on data from Department of Education 2024 report and state allocations.
  2. President Trump's proposed budget for fiscal year 2026.

Learn More about Afterschool in Idaho

Idaho Contacts

NETWORK
AMBASSADORS
CAUCUS
VISTA

The statewide afterschool network is working to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.

Anna Almerico
Idaho Out-of-School Network
1607 W. Jefferson St.
Boise, ID 83702
aalmerico@jannus.org
https://idahooutofschool.org

AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.

Ambassador Emeritus
Karma Metzler Fitzgerald
Karma’s Connections, LLC
5710 W Randolph Drive
Boise, ID 83705
208-308-3185
karma@sheiskarma.com

Since 2005, members of the Afterschool Caucus in both the Senate and the House of Representatives have been building support and resources for quality afterschool programs.

Caucus members in your state:

Rep Mike Simpson (R-ID)

For the past 7 years, the Afterschool Alliance has been a proud sponsor organization for national AmeriCorps VISTA projects, supporting State Afterschool Networks and STEM Ecosystems to increase the access to and quality of enrichment opportunities for youth.

Currently there are no Afterschool VISTA locations in your state.

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