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
of kids enrolled in Montana afterschool attend a 21st CCLC program
in federal funds supports 21st CCLC programs statewide
kids served in Montana
to Montana
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
406-209-8857
rachel@mtafterschoolalliance.org
http://www.mtafterschoolalliance.org
AMBASSADORS work to ensure that all kids have access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs.
Ambassador Emeritus
Tim Brurud
Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line
PO Box 68 500 1st Ave
Havre, MT 59501-0068
(406)265-6206
timb@bgchi-line.com
Ambassador Emeritus
Rosie Buzzas
The Flagship Program
1325 Wyoming St
Missoula, MT 59801-1725
406.532.9827
rbuzzas@wmmhc.org
Ambassador Emeritus
Veronica Willeto DeCrane
Pryor Public Schools 21st CCLC
#1 High School Lane
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
vwilleto@pryor.k12.mt.us
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.