What We Do
We support the people and organizations who empower youth through expanded learning. School’s Out Washington is working to ensure equitable access to high-quality, youth development programs across Washington state—especially for low-income youth and youth of color. Through advocacy, professional learning, and grants we have created a foundation of support and expertise that enables and enriches the critical work of youth-serving organizations.
Jun 12
(10:00 am — 12:00 pm)
Jun 16
(10:00 am — 12:00 pm)
Jun 17
(10:00 am — 12:30 pm)
Jun 18
(6:30 pm — 7:15 pm)
Jun 18
(9:00 am — 3:00 pm)
Trainings & Workshops
Trainings & Workshops
The Feeling Factor: Creating Experiences That Matter
June 12, 2026 (10:00 am — 12:00 pm)
Format: Virtual on Zoom
Topic: Participants explore how trust is built in small moments, how intentional design communicates care, and how adult self-awareness and regulation influence every interaction.
STARS Credits: 2
Embodied Regulation for Wellbeing
June 16, 2026 (10:00 am — 12:00 pm)
Format: Virtual on Zoom
Topic: Participants will leave with a personal nervous system map and start to think of embodied practices to support their own wellbeing and their attunement with youth. No prior knowledge of polyvagal theory required.
STARS Credits: 2
Introduction to Leadership Styles & Team Building
June 17, 2026 (10:00 am — 12:30 pm)
Format: Virtual on Zoom
Topic: Through guided discussion and reflection, participants will consider how leadership shows up in everyday work, relationships, and community spaces.
STARS Credits: 2.5
Kick-Off - Online School-Age Basics
June 18, 2026 (6:30 pm — 7:15 pm)
Format: Zoom
Topic: This registration is for the Kick-Off, step one, of the School Age Basics training.
STARS Credits: 30
Pierce County Summer Blast
June 18, 2026 (9:00 am — 3:00 pm)
Format: Boys & Girls Club Schatz Branch
Topic: Designed for youth providers at all experience levels, this symposium is a unique opportunity to jump start your summer with professional development.
STARS Credits: 4
News & stories
VIEW ALLThe Summer Struggle Is Daunting for Many Washington Families
New Study Finds 1 in 2 Washington Children Whose Parents Want Summer Learning Programs for Them Are Missing Out, Most Often Because of Cost Washington, D.C. – Many more Washington parents want their children in a structured summer program than...
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Investing in Rural Youth: The Impact of School-Community Partnerships
Corey Belser knows firsthand how activities outside of the classroom can open doors of possibility for young people. His career as a professional basketball player and coach took him around the world—but he never forgot his roots: Spanaway, Washington, where...
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Spotlight: Dylan Jude Harrell Community Center
In 2021, Claire Bruncke helped found the Dylan Jude Harrell Community Center (DJHCC) to address a severe lack of access to afterschool programs in her rural community of Pacific County, Washington. The DJHCC has since become a key touchpoint for...
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Spotlight: Hilltop Children’s Center’s Commitment to Continuous Growth and Improvement
School’s Out Washington (SOWA) supports youth programs on their program quality improvement journey. One program that has shown commitment to quality improvement is Hilltop Children’s Center. A longtime partner through a contract with the City of Seattle, Hilltop is an...
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Spotlight: International Rescue Committee
Resettling one’s family in an unfamiliar country is not an easy feat. Having survived violence and persecution in their countries of origin, refugees face a plethora of new challenges when resettling in the United States—but their commitment to paving paths...
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The Summer Struggle Is Daunting for Many Washington Families
New Study Finds 1 in 2 Washington Children Whose Parents Want Summer Learning Programs for Them Are Missing Out, Most Often Because of Cost Washington, D.C. – Many more Washington parents want their children in a structured summer program than...
Continue reading Investing in Rural Youth: The Impact of School-Community Partnerships
Corey Belser knows firsthand how activities outside of the classroom can open doors of possibility for young people. His career as a professional basketball player and coach took him around the world—but he never forgot his roots: Spanaway, Washington, where...
Continue reading Spotlight: Dylan Jude Harrell Community Center
In 2021, Claire Bruncke helped found the Dylan Jude Harrell Community Center (DJHCC) to address a severe lack of access to afterschool programs in her rural community of Pacific County, Washington. The DJHCC has since become a key touchpoint for...
Continue reading Spotlight: Hilltop Children’s Center’s Commitment to Continuous Growth and Improvement
School’s Out Washington (SOWA) supports youth programs on their program quality improvement journey. One program that has shown commitment to quality improvement is Hilltop Children’s Center. A longtime partner through a contract with the City of Seattle, Hilltop is an...
Continue reading Spotlight: International Rescue Committee
Resettling one’s family in an unfamiliar country is not an easy feat. Having survived violence and persecution in their countries of origin, refugees face a plethora of new challenges when resettling in the United States—but their commitment to paving paths...
Continue reading June 09
Building Crucial Connections through ConveningsConvening with peers in the youth development field is one of the many benefits grantees in...
May 20
The Summer Struggle Is Daunting for Many...New Study Finds 1 in 2 Washington Children Whose Parents...
March 30
Solicitud de Calificaciones: Grupo de Revisión del...School’s Out Washington (SOWA) está buscando de 3 a 5...