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.
Snow Camp 2023
The Williams YMCA is excited to offer Snow Camp for the 2023 school year! Snow camp is designed to assist working parents when Avery County Schools closes for inclement weather. Our program provides help with homework/remote learning and offers various activities such as team-building opportunities, swimming, recreational time, arts and crafts, and more! Our program will operate on optional teacher work days. The YMCA reserves the right to close the program due to severe weather.
Registration is online only.
Registration Opens Early December for the 10-day Punch Pass
Who: Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade
When: The program will operate from January 2023 through March 2023 on days that Avery County Schools closes for inclement weather but remains an optional teacher work day. The program will not run on days that Avery County Schools closes for both staff and students.
Time: 8:00 – 5:00 PM
Where: Williams YMCA of Avery County
Cost: Option 1: daily rate of $30/day for members and $35/day for non-members. Option 2: 10-day punch card available for a 10% discount. $250/pass for members and $300/pass for non-members.
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.
Please read the parent information handbook to find information on newly added late pick up fees, pick up policies, and attendance requirements.
Avery County Elementary After School Program 2022-2023
The Williams YMCA of Avery County is proud to be able to offer After school in all 5 Avery County elementary schools for the 2021-2022 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:
- Riverside Elementary,
- Newland Elementary,
- Banner Elk Elementary,
- Crossnore Elementary, and
- Freedom Trail Elementary.
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
Avery County Middle After School Program 2022-2023
The Williams YMCA of Avery County is proud to be able to offer After school in both Avery County middle schools for the 2021-2022 school year. After school will be held at the 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 6th – 8th.
Registration is online only
Select your school to register today:
After school provides students with an opportunity to continue learning after school is over with 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 Middle School
Cost: Offered at No Cost
YMCA Summer Camp
Information for Summer Camp 2023 will be available in the Spring.
For more information please contact Fabienne Dellinger, Director of Youth Development.
K-5 Grade Summer Camp 2022
Summer is the ideal time for kids to get up, get out and explore. After two crazy years, the social, emotional, and physical benefits of camp are going to be more beneficial than ever before. We are thrilled to offer children a chance to get active and make connections with friends both old and new.
Summer Camp Full, Please Register to be Added at a Waitlist.
Where: Williams YMCA of Avery County
When: June 6th, 2022 ending August 5th.
Time: 7:30 – 5:30
Who: Rising K5 – 5th grade Avery County School Students
Cost: FREE to Avery County Students
For more information please contact Fabienne Dellinger, Director of Youth Development.
Middle School Summer Camp 2022
Looking for a way to get your teen off their device this summer? In these media-driven times, the social, emotional, and physical benefits of camp are more important than ever before. This summer, we are excited to offer young teens a chance to get active and make connections with friends both old and new. Our two-and-a-half-week middle school program consists of 9 days packed with STEM activities building up to a final trip to Washington, DC July 18th-20th.
Where: Avery Middle School
When: July 5th-July 22nd
Time: 7:30- 5:30 pm
Who: Rising 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade Avery County School Students
Cost: FREE to Avery County School Students!
For more information please contact Fabienne Dellinger, Director of Youth Development.
Summer Camp 2021 – Summer of Fun
