Youth Programs

YOUTH PROGRAMS

The Williams YMCA of Avery County is proud to offer Youth Programs that serve children from 6 weeks old to eighth grade. In our different programs, all children are nurtured to reach their full potential through peer engagement, learning opportunities, and the development of life long skills.

For more information about these programs, please contact Jessa Cannon, Association Director of Youth Development.

YOUTH PROGRAM STAFF

Jessa Cannon

Association Director of Youth Development

Maren Sumner

Avery Branch Director of Youth Development

After School and Out of School Programs

Avery County Elementary After School Program 2024-2025

The Williams YMCA of Avery County is proud to be able to offer After school in all 5 Avery County elementary schools for the 2024-2025 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

After School will start on September 3rd for all Avery County After School Sites

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