Afterschool programs in Montana 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.
In 2019, 34,112 children (22%) would have been enrolled in a summer program if one were available to them.
Kids in afterschool enjoy a wide range of benefits, and parents and families benefit too:
Keeping kids safe and out of trouble
Giving working parents peace of mind
Engaging kids in STEM learning
Helping kids
build
life skills
Providing kids physical activity
of parents support public funding for afterschool
in federal funds support 21st CCLC programs statewide
in federal funds could support 21st CCLC programs statewide
more in federal funds could support 21st CCLC programs statewide compared to FY2023
The statewide afterschool network is working to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Rachel Wanderscheid
Montana Afterschool Alliance
4055 Valley Commons Dr., Unit G
Bozeman, MT 59718
rachel@mtafterschoolalliance.org
https://www.mtafterschoolalliance.org
AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Ambassador Emeritus
Veronica Willeto DeCrane
National Native Children's Trauma Center
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812
406-243-2644
veronica.willeto@mso.umt.edu
Ambassador Emeritus
Tim Brurud
Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line
P.O.Box 68
Havre, MT 59501
406-265-6206
timb@bgchi-line.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:
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.