Our success as a Division stems from our people. Working as a team requires getting to know and connect with people across Extended Studies. To facilitate this, interest groups have been formed so you can get to know others beyond your own area. Sign up to join a group is available at Extended Studies Interest Groups.
Please note: due to variability in staff work hours, a few of the interest groups may overlap your work schedule. In these instances, please talk to your supervisor to discuss participation.
Interest Group Options
Arts and Crafts
Inactive
For makers crafters and artists. Get your creative juices flowing and enjoy conversation with fellow artists.
Backpacking
Inactive
We are lucky enough to live in a state with endless beauty. Let's explore it!
Biking
Inactive
Boise has miles and miles of great mountain biking. Let's get on the trail!
Brew Crew
Active
Organizer: Katelyn Taylor
For adults over 21 - get your discriminating drink on! Locations vary.
Community Service
Inactive
Work together to give back to the Boise community - ie Idaho Food Bank/Toys for Tots/river clean up etc
Cross Fit
Inactive
Homespun cross fit circuit training - space TBA
First Thursday
Inactive
Organizer: Shari Stroud
Explore the best of downtown Boise during First Thursday. A great way to fall in love with our city for new and old residents alike!
Fly Fishing Zen
Inactive
For beginners to experts and everyone in-between. Explore local rivers, including the one right out our back door while improving your skills and knowledge of the great art.
Foodies
Inactive
Cooks/bakers/tasters and food enthusiasts who want to talk about and/or experience food.
Game On!
Inactive
Board games/card games/team strategy games or even office Nerf hoops. For the competitive types who love to dominate!
Green Belters
Inactive
Walk the Boise Greenbelt:
Beat the rush to get in your daily steps and start your day energized
Build your appetite or burn off your lunch. Get revived the afternoon
Walk off the stress of the day and commune with nature
Harry Potter and Tea Enthusiasts
Inactive
For those who appreciate novels, movies and fine teas.
Music for the Soul
Inactive
For musicians of certain aptitude (TBD) who want to combine talents to create an office jam.
Movie Club
active
Organizer: Hans Aagard
Like a book club for movie lovers of all kinds. Watch a movie we pick on your own time and we'll get together during lunch to talk about it.
Pickleball
Inactive
Organizer: Christy Aceves
Get out and play some Pickleball whether you’ve never played or ready to go pro.
Pinball
Inactive
Play and talk pinball with fellow pinball wizards.
Reader's Corner
Inactive
For reading enthusiasts interested in sharing and discussing good reads.
Spanish
Inactive
Meet at lunch to practice speaking Spanish. Skill level range and we do readings, play games and discuss.
Support for Staying Healthy
Inactive
Support group of people on personal paths to health. Encourage each other and successes.
Table Rock Walks
Inactive
Get to the cross! Convene at Table Rock parking area.
Take A Hike
Inactive
Explore the Treasure Valley's open space. After work hikes in the area.
Tennis
Inactive
Seasonal play of doubles at Williams Park or Appleton Tennis Center over lunch.
Trivia Challenge
Inactive
Combine brain power in teams of three to become the ES brain champs. Trivia questions and rules TBD.
Whiffle Ball
Inactive
Hey beta! Offered seasonally in the Yanke Building backyard.
Yoga
Inactive
Using DVD or Yoga App - space TBA