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 2021-2022
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 2021-2022
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 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
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 2021-2022
The Williams YMCA is excited to offer Snow Camp for the 2021-2022 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 offer 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 October 4th, 2021.
Who: Students Kindergarten through 8th grade
When: The program will operate November through March 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: $25 one time registration fee to secure your spot, and then a daily rate of $25/day for members and $30/day for non-members. We also have a 10 pack punch card available for 10% off.
Holiday Camp 2021
The Williams YMCA is excited to offer Holiday Camp this December! Join us for day full of fun while school is out. We’ll enjoy a variety of fun and engaging indoor and outdoor activities. Youth should bring a lunch, swim suit, towel, snow clothes, etc.
The YMCA reserves the right to close or cancel the program due to severe weather or low enrollment.
Registration Required and Online Only.
Registration Now Open!
Who: Students Kindergarten through 8th grade
Where: Williams YMCA of Avery County
When:
Session #1: Mon.-Thur. December 20-23 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Session #2: Mon.-Thur. December 27-30 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cost:
$100/session for YMCA Members
$120/session for Non-Members
Early Childhood and Youth Development Programs
Parents’ Night Out
Drop your kids off for a fun night in while you have a Parents’ Night Out! This session will be Holiday Themed. Kids are welcome to dress in Holiday Outfits if they choose! Pizza, Popcorn, and Water will be provided along with fun and games!
All children attending must be potty trained.
Registration Required
Payments Taken Day of the Event
When: Saturday, December 11th
Time: 4:00-8:00 pm
Where: Blackburn Athletic Facility
Cost: $20 for 1 child $35 for 2 children $50 for 3 or more children
*Discounts applied at time of payment
For more information please contact Erica Shingleton at 828-737-5500.
Musikgarten Family Music for Toddlers (Ages 12 months – 3 years)
These weekly classes are action-filled for toddlers—full of energy, often on the move, always exploring and learning—and their parents. Together you’ll sing, chant, move, dance, listen, and play simple instruments, all activities that bridge the natural connection between music and movement.
Each lesson features movement activities for coordination, body awareness and control, exploration of space, and instruments such as rhythm sticks, jingles, rattles, drums, and resonator bars.
Registration Required
When: Tuesdays, September 7th – November 23rd
Time: 10:00-10:45 am
Where: YMCA Main Facility, Healthy Living Room
Cost: $50 for members $60 for non-members
For more information please contact Angey Nicol at 828-737-5500.
Meet the Teacher:
Linda Palko, Teacher
- NBTPS Cerified Early-Middle Childhood Music
- ECU Bachelors Music Education
- UNC-Greensboro Masters Music Education
- Orff Level 2 Certification
Linda moved to Avery County after serving as a Musikgarten teacher, middle school chorus director, and elementary school music teacher in Cabarrus County. She and her husband enjoy hiking, fishing, and all facets of mountain life!
Musikgarten Preschool Movement and Music (Ages 3-5)
Celebrate your preschooler’s growing independence and love of the outdoors with activities involving the four seasons in this class. Developed to build attention and self-expression, activities include singing, chanting, moving, focused listening, musical games, exploring musical instruments, creative movement, and storytelling. The Movement and Music nurtures your growing child’s ability to use language and participate in dramatic play within a musical context.
Registration Required
When: Tuesdays, September 7th – November 23rd
Time: 4:30-5:15 pm
Where: YMCA Main Facility, Healthy Living Room
Cost: $50 for members $60 for non-members
For more information please contact Angey Nicol at 828-737-5500.
Meet the Teacher:
Linda Palko, Teacher
- NBTPS Cerified Early-Middle Childhood Music
- ECU Bachelors Music Education
- UNC-Greensboro Masters Music Education
- Orff Level 2 Certification
Linda moved to Avery County after serving as a Musikgarten teacher, middle school chorus director, and elementary school music teacher in Cabarrus County. She and her husband enjoy hiking, fishing, and all facets of mountain life!
YMCA Summer Camp
Summer Camp Information Coming Spring 2022
Summer Camp 2021 – Summer of Fun
