Free YMCA Horizon Afterschool Program
Y Horizons provides a safe and challenging environment for middle school students in an after school setting. The program is designed to engage students in hands-on activities that promote health, wellness, academic growth, leadership skills, and confidence. Each day youth get a snack, homework help, and participate in activities facilitated by Y staff, community partners, and volunteers.
Y Horizons after school clubs include:
- LEAF in Schools and Streets performing arts clubs
- Asheville Museum of Science STEM Club
- Bounty and Soul Green Aprons Club
- Outdoor Education
- Music and Arts
- NASA STEM Club Challenge
- Youth in Government
- Sports and Wellness
- And more!
Schedule:
Planned Start Date: September 30, 2019
Monday-Thursday
School Dismissal - 5:30PM Structured Activities (snack, homework help, clubs, etc)
5:30-6:30 Free Time and Parent Pick-up
Camp Horizons
In addition to the after school program, Y Horizons offers a grant-funded summer day camp that’s no cost to parents. Students enrolled in our after school program get first spots in summer camp.
How to Enroll
Enrollment Forms are available in your school office, or on our website. https://ymcawnc.org/academics
Please complete all four pages of the enrollment for and submit to your school office. You will be notified when your application is received.
Questions?
Contact Angel Chandler
K-12 Operations Director
YMCA of Western North Carolina
achandler@ymcawnc.org
828-210-5053
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Angel Chandler
K-12 Operations Director
Horizons 21st Century Program
201 Beaverdam Road, Asheville, NC 28804
828-210-5053
achandler@ymcawnc.org
ymcawnc.org
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