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.
Mar 31
(9:00 am — 12:00 pm)
Apr 02
(9:30 am — 11:30 am)
Apr 04
(10:00 am — 10:45 am)
Apr 07
(10:00 am — 12:00 pm)
Apr 07
(10:00 am — 12:00 pm)
Trainings & Workshops
Trainings & Workshops
Talking with Children and Youth About Race
March 31, 2026 (9:00 am — 12:00 pm)
Format: Online/Zoom
Topic: In this workshop, we explore how children learn and practice racism and privilege and strategies for counteracting bias.
STARS Credits: 3
Question, Persuade, Refer
April 2, 2026 (9:30 am — 11:30 am)
Format: Online/Zoom
Topic: Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
STARS Credits: 2
Kick-Off - Online School-age Basics
April 4, 2026 (10:00 am — 10:45 am)
Instructor: Online/Zoom
Topic: This registration is for the Kick-Off, step one, of the School Age Basics training.
STARS Credits: 30
Primeros auxilios de salud mental de jóvenes
April 7, 2026 (10:00 am — 12:00 pm)
Instructor: Clara Rosebrock
Format: Una videoconferencia (Zoom)
Topic: Primeros Auxilios de Salud Mental de Jóvenes te enseña cómo identificar, entender y responder ante los signos de un problema de salud mental o de uso de sustancias en niños y adolescentes entre 12 y 18 años.
STARS Credits: 6.5
Planning Summer with You Voice
April 7, 2026 (10:00 am — 12:00 pm)
Format: Online/Zoom
Topic: Boys & Girls Club - Smilow Rainier Vista (SRV), Seattle Topic: Participants will have a chance to engage and experience learning activities that will excite and engage young people in planning for summer programming.
STARS Credits: 2
News & stories
VIEW ALLLights On Afterschool in Washington
Read more about Lights On Afterschool events held in Washington in 2025, including 5 events sponsored by SOWA.
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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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Lights On Afterschool in Washington
Read more about Lights On Afterschool events held in Washington in 2025, including 5 events sponsored by SOWA.
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 March 30
Solicitud de Calificaciones: Grupo de Revisión del...School’s Out Washington (SOWA) está buscando de 3 a 5...
February 23
Advocating at the Capitol: Recap of 2026...We know that high-quality youth development programs transform lives and...
February 09
Investing in Rural Youth: The Impact of...Corey Belser knows firsthand how activities outside of the classroom...