MAPS : Media Arts in the Public Schools

"This will provide great opportunities for kids to work in an environment other than a classroom – to let the creativity flow. It will get them into a different mind set – even the grounds outside the building lend themselves to filming. Also, it is close to the middle school so in bad weather Hamilton students could take the bus to the middle school and then just walk across the street."

Please take 3 minutes and watch this new video: Thank u.

"We appreciate all that you do for the field of out-of-school youth arts and humanities education and for the many young people who are touched by your work. MAPS Media Institute is a testament to the remarkable accomplishments of this growing field."

“MAPS’ mission is to help children find their voice, so when Variety or Emmy Magazine publish information about us they help us. Maybe some kid in a remote place will say, ‘Hey I can do that.’ ”

On March 21, Montana Gov. Bullock, Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges and Billy Shore of "Share our Strength" came to award Darby Elementary School for their "After the Bell" innovative breakfast program.

Several weeks back, MT. Gov Bullock, Jeff Bridges and Billy Shore of "Share our Strength" came to Darby Elementary School. Here’s the short documentary our kids made about their visit.

360 nominations were submitted from 47 states and MAPS is one of the final 50. The top 10 receive a $10,000 prize and an invitation to come to the White House celebration.

Childhood Hunger is Solvable

"Throughout the relationship with MAPS students and staff, the creativity, completed work, and testimonials by beneficiaries has been nothing short of exemplary and far exceeded proposed outcomes." Daniel Losk, State Farm Public Affairs Specialist

Unique program now covers science, tech, engineering, arts and math in the Bitterroot