The YMCA offers a variety of programs for all ages of youth.
We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve regardless of socioeconomic status or ability. That’s why, through the YMCA of Avery County local children and teens cultivate the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement. The YMCA offers a variety of developmental programs for all ages of youth. Youth development is a primary focus area of the Mission of the YMCA of Avery County.
Contact Katie Croland for more information about any of the Youth Development Programs below.
2021 SUMMER OF FUN
Williams YMCA of Avery County is excited to offer our 2021 Summer of Fun Day Camp for students entering Kindergarten through 5th grade at no cost! Camp will be held from Monday, June 7th through Friday, August 6th from 7:30 – 5:30 pm. Camp will consist of a combination of traditional camp activities and academic enrichment projects and lessons which will help raise student achievement. Campers will be able to participate in arts/crafts activities, team building and character development, physical activities and swimming, field trips, and more! Registration will be on a week by week basis.
Registration is currently available for students entering First grade through Fifth grade in Avery County Schools.
The Kindergarten age group is full at this time.
When: Monday, June 7th through August 6th
Time: 7:30 – 5:30 pm Monday through Friday each week
Where: At the Williams YMCA of Avery County; location dependent on age group.
Cost: Offered at no cost
For additional information, please contact Katie Croland at katiec@ymcaavery.org.
Remote Learning Camp
Remote Learning Camp is offered to students Pre-K through fifth grade. Camp is held on days that Avery County Schools cancels in-person instruction and switches to remote learning, due to COVID-19 related reasons. Staff facilitate all aspects of remote learning for children, including help with homework and assistance on Zoom meetings. Children participate in character building, arts and crafts, physical activity, games, and swimming!
Camp will not be held if school is cancelled for both students and staff.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we have limited enrollment to ensure the safety of your student(s) so that we can maintain social distancing and all current State and Local guidelines.
All spaces are currently full, please contact Katie to be added to our waitlist.
When: Held on days that Avery County Schools cancels in-person instruction and switches to remote learning.
Where: Hugh Chapman Center
Cost: $75 Members/month $100 Non-Members/month
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Avery County After School Program
WAMY and the Williams YMCA of Avery County have partnered to provide After School in each of the Avery County Elementary Schools for the 2020/2021 school year. After school will be offered on days when Avery County is providing in-person instruction. At this time, we will not be providing Afterschool in the Middle Schools. After School provides homework help, gross motor activities, as well as enrichment reading and team building activities.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we have limited enrollment to ensure the safety of your student(s) so that we can maintain social distancing and all current State and Local guidelines.
All spaces are currently full, please contact Katie to be added to our waitlist.
When: 2020/2021 School Year, from School Dismissal to 6:00 pm
Where: At your child’s Elementary School
Cost: No cost upon registration
