Youth Programs

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 Fabienne Dellinger, Director of Youth Development for more information about any of the Youth Development Programs below.

After School and Out of School Programs

Please read the parent information handbook to find information on newly added late pick up fees, pick up policies, and attendance requirements.

Parent Handbook 2022-2023

Avery County Elementary After School Program 2023-2024

The Williams YMCA of Avery County is proud to be able to offer After school in all 5 Avery County elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year. After-school will be held on-site at each school and will operate from the time school lets out (varies by school) until 6:00 PM. After school serves students grades Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Registration is online only

Select your school to register today:

After school provides students with an opportunity to continue learning after school is over through homework help from staff and tutors, targeted reading and math activities, social-emotional learning, art projects, guest speakers, and other enrichment activities. We provide physical activity daily to ensure your child is staying active, as well as dinner, through a partnership with Avery County Child Nutrition.

When: We follow the school calendar and will be offering after-school on any day when school is in session for a full day; we do not provide after-school on early dismissal days.

Time: School dismissal – 6:00 PM

Where: Your Child’s Elementary School

Cost: Offered at No Cost

YMCA Summer Camp

K-5 Grade Summer Camp 2023 Registrations/ Waitlists

At this time, many of our Summer Camp spots are full. Please let us know if you want to be added to our waitlist. Those on the waitlist will be contacted first if additional spots become available throughout the Summer.

Kindergarten – Waitlist

1st Grade – Waitlist

2nd Grade – Waitlist

3rd Grade – Waitlist

4th Grade – Open

5th Grade – Open

K-5 Grade Summer Camp 2023

Summer is the ideal time for kids to get up, get out and explore! We are thrilled to offer 8 weeks of Summer Day camp and give children a chance to get active and make connections with friends both old and new!

Summer Camp 2023

June 12 – August 4, 2023

(No Camp July 3rd or 4th)

M-F 8am-5pm

Summer Camp registration will open on Tuesday, April 11th at 9am. Registration is online only. Please follow the links below and register your child in the grade they are CURRENTLY in.

We anticipate high registration numbers. If you are placed on a waiting list for a spot, we will let you know as soon as we are able too if your child will be able to attend camp this summer.

Registration requirements:

Campers must attend Avery County Schools, Avery County resident homeschool or private school.
Campers must be CURRENT Kindergarten-5th graders (no rising Kinders).
Students must attend 5 out of the 8 weeks of Summer Camp (may miss up to 15 days).
Parents must attend MANDATORY information meeting before Summer Camp begins (date & time TBD).

If you have any questions please contact Fabienne Dellinger, Director of Youth Development

fabienned@ymcaavery.org

828-737-5500 or 828-504-2339

For more information, please contact Fabienne Dellinger, Director of Youth Development.

Kindergarten Registration Link 1st Grade Registration Link 2nd Grade Registration 3rd Grade Registration 4th Grade Registration 5th Grade Registration