To provide opportunities that will inspire and nurture the human spirit, one kid at a time.
Designed by kids and adults, STOKE is a youth program for those seeking an inner change as well as practical life skills. We hope to grow their passion for the outdoors and our community.
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SCIENCE
Use evidence-based curriculum and research to incorporate science and practical math into all outdoor activities.
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TECHNOLOGY
Enhance practical computer literacy by using management and industry standard computer applications during our outdoor programming.
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OUTDOORS
Inspire a passion for Montana’s wide array WORK-PLAY programs by offering and promoting outdoor activities.
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KNOWLEDGE
Planned by youth and adult mentors, host activities that expand knowledge of innovative opportunities in nature and occupations in Montana.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Create opportunities in outdoor entrepreneurship that include: marketing, public relations, tourism, stewardship, and natural resource conservation.
STOKE News
- 2026 Jumpstart Your Future Grant
STOKE believes in the power of young people to pursue individual goals and dreams. STOKE isawarding three graduating seniors a $500 Jumpstart Your Future grant. The awarded funds canbe used toward any expense involved with pursuing future goals. This includes, but is notlimited to, tuition, relocation expenses, rent, and supplies. Participation in STOKE programs isnot… Read more: 2026 Jumpstart Your Future Grant - 2026 Lights On Afterschool Poster Contest is OPEN
Has an afterschool program made a positive impact on your children? Consider them entering! The winner receives $500 & poster recognition To Enter: – Fill out an entry form and send it with your artwork to: Afterschool Alliance, Lights On Afterschool Poster Contest, 1101 14th Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20005 – OR, email… Read more: 2026 Lights On Afterschool Poster Contest is OPEN - Stoke Update October 2024
Our twelve STOKE Directors have been busy with fall programming and projects. Having hired Liz Wishman, a retired teacher, as our Development Coordinator, the directors are now able to expand our mission of offering kids more skill opportunities. Liz hit the ground running, working on potential grants, organizing, scheduling, recruiting instructors, and filling in where… Read more: Stoke Update October 2024
A Montana-Based Youth Skills Empowerment Organization
STOKE is a unique non-profit founded by a few rebellious souls.
They have a noble purpose and a lofty Big Sky objective: to provide opportunities that will inspire and nurture the human spirit, one kid at a time.
Designed by kids and adults, STOKE is a youth program for those seeking an inner change as well as practical life skills. We hope to grow their passion for the outdoors and our community.
Based in Townsend, MT, we accept kids grade 6th through 12th grade. Ready to register your child for STOKE? Click here.
Do you love our mission? Learn more about sponsoring or donating here!
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