Lights On Afterschool! Events Hosted by Montana Afterschool Providers
More than 18,000 Montana children attend programs after the school day ends. Lights On
Afterschool on Thursday, October 20th invites community members to celebrate the achievements
of afterschool students by visiting a local event. Participants will enjoy site tours, educational
classes, STEM activities, tutoring assistance, talent shows and more! For a complete list of
Montana Lights On Afterschool events visit mtafterschoolalliance.org/lightsonafterschool/.
Lights On Afterschool, organized by the Afterschool Alliance and celebrated annually since
2010, draws attention to the need for more afterschool programs to serve youth nationwide who
are unsupervised and at risk after the school day ends.. More than 8,000 such events are
organized across the nation to emphasize the importance of keeping the lights on and the doors
open after school.
“Afterschool programs keep kids safe, help working families and inspire learning. They provide
opportunities to help young people develop into successful adults. MTAA promotes Lights On
Afterschool a project of the Afterschool Alliance, to demonstrate our dedication to ensuring that
all children have access to quality, affordable afterschool programs,” says Jan Lombardi, MTAA
Steering Council Past President and Executive Committee member.
Recent data from America After 3PM shows a vast unmet demand for afterschool programs. In
Montana, over 13% (18,814) of children participate in an afterschool program. Of Montana
children not enrolled in afterschool programs, 38% (49,273) would if a program were available.
More work needs to be done to meet the great need for afterschool programs that keep
Montana’s kids safe, inspire them to learn and help working families.
Established in 2014, Montana Afterschool Alliance (MTAA) works to improve quality, increase
access and increase sustainability of out-of-school-time programs across the state. MTAA is a
statewide network of key stakeholders who champion for the success of all out-of-school time
programs across the state. More information can be found at www.mtafterschoolalliance.org.
The Afterschool Alliance is a nonprofit public awareness and advocacy organization working to
ensure all children have access to quality afterschool programs. More information is available at
Lights On Afterschool Events in Montana
Swan River School A.C.E.S. After School Program
1205 Swan Hwy, Bigfork, MT 59911 tel.: (951) 719-0457
Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Montana
3864 Baxter Ln, Bozeman, MT 59718 tel.: (406) 587-8442
Activities: Open House/Site Tour
Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line
500 1st Ave, Havre, MT 59501 tel.: (406) 265-6206
Activities: Open House/Site Tour with dinner and family cooking classes
YMCA After School Program at Bryant Elementary
1200 North Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601 tel.: (406) 324-1193
Activities: Open House/Site Tour
Ericka Grieco
301 Broadway Ave, Hot springs, MT 59845 tel.: (406) 531-2137
Activities: Open House/Site Tour; Maker Fair / Hackerspace / DIY; Digital Media Project
X-Treme Team & Futures ASP
Hot Springs, MT 59845 tel.: (406) 849-5752
Activities: Carnival/Festival for families
Libby Middle High School
150 Education Way, Libby, MT 59923 tel.: (406) 293-8802
Activities: Tutoring/academics focusing on math games
Libby Elementary
101 Ski Road, Libby, MT 59923 tel.: (406) 293-2763
Activities: Open House/Site Tour; Tutoring/Academics including dinner prepared by students
using the Montana Harvest vegetable of the month. Math games will be played.
Marion & Kila ACES
Marion, MT 59925 tel.: (406) 212-2830
Activities: Open House/Site Tour
Stevens Youth Center
104 2nd Ave SE, White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645 tel.: (406) 547-5437
Activities: Open House/Site Tour; Talent Showcase; Tutoring/academics
Meadowlark SOARS Afterschool Program
4415 Durston Road, Bozeman, MT 59718 tel: (406) 522-6300
Activities: Enjoy a free, nutritional dinner from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. on October 19.
