**VOTED BEST AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM by WNC Parent Magazine.  We serve 32 elementary and middle schools in several counties throughout Western NC. 

Programs and Ages
School-Age Child Care at the YMCA builds self-esteem, values and leadership skills. You’ll know your children are growing and exploring their potential; they’ll think they’re just having fun.
The YMCA offers North Carolina 3-5 star-rated, licensed programs designed for ages 5-12 that is based on the four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. We offer developmentally-appropriate activities that will enhance your child’s confidence, enrich his or her social and physical development and encourage self-expression. Our program includes arts and crafts, sports, cooking, adventure, teambuilding, anti-bullying programs, obesity prevention, swimming (swim lessons available), Group X classes including Yoga, homework assistance (tutoring available), group games, outside play and more.

Afterschool Forms

Professional Staff
All YMCA School-Age Child Care staff members are certified in CPR, standard first aid and emergency procedures. In addition, counselors receive 40 hours of additional training in topics such as conflict resolution, child-abuse prevention, Stewards of Children national certification training, diversity, team building and developmental assets. No matter our age, we are students, too. Continuing education is required of all child care staff to maintain certifications.

Schools Served:
ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS: Afterschool Program located at YMCA Beaverdam. Beaverdam Afterschool does not currently accept subsidy vouchers.
City Elementary Schools:
Claxton - Dickson - Hall-Fletcher - Jones - Vance
BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS: Afterschool Program located in the following elementary schools:
Avery’s Creek - Barnardsville - Bell - Black Mountain Elementary* - Black Mountain Primary - Candler - Emma - Estes - Fairview - Glen Arden - Haw Creek - Hominy Valley - Johnston* - Leicester - North Buncombe - Oakley - Pisgah - Sand Hill-Venable - W.D. Williams - Weaverville Elementary - Weaverville Primary* - West Buncombe - Woodfin
* A program for children that attend Johnston will be located at Emma. A program for children that attend Weaverville Primary will be located at Weaverville Elementary. A program for children who attend Black Mountain Elementary will be located at Black Mountain Primary.
MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS: Afterschool Program located at the Corpening Memorial YMCA.

Registration Options
Check online for all registration materials: www.ymcawnc.org/centers/child-care-services/afterschool-care.
Registration must be completed at least two weeks prior to attending the first day of program. Please see the Program Handbook pdf file at the bottom of this page for program fees.
Option 1: Register in person at:
(Buncombe) Child Care Services branch located at 53 Asheland Avenue, Suite 102-A. Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM
(McDowell) Corpening Memorial YMCA Branch 348 Grace Corpening Drive, Marion, NC during normal operating hours
Option 2: Send information by mail to:

Buncombe County & Asheville City:
Child Care Services YMCA
53 Asheland Ave. Suite 102-A
Asheville, NC 28801

McDowell County:
Corpening Memorial YMCA
348 Grace Corpening Drive
Marion, NC 2875

Registration Requirements

In order to complete your registration you must provide:
• A copy of each child’s immunization records and medical records.
• A completed and signed registration packet.
• A non-refundable registration fee.
• A non-refundable payment for the first week of attendance.
If paying by check, please include your child’s name and school name on your check.
• A recent color photo of child.
• If applicable...a completed YMCA financial assistance application with three recent pay stubs and your most recent tax forms.
• A valid copy of your child care services voucher, if you are currently eligible for a subsidy.

Online Payment Instructions
Go to www.ymcawnc.org and click on the CHECK OUT OUR PROGRAMS ONLINE link at the bottom. Read the instructions and click "Register for Programs" to continue. For the first time login, please enter the CHILD'S last name, First name, and Parent's email address. The password is the first initial followed by the last initial and the birth date (mmddyy). Once logged in, choose Child Care branch and "My Rosters." There should be a balance due option to view what is owed currently, and a link to pay that balance with a credit card.

Financial Assistance
THE YMCA IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING CHILD CARE SUBSIDY VOUCHERS FROM MCDOWELL COUNTY DSS and BUNCOMBE COUNTY CHILD CARE SERVICES.
The YMCA does have limited financial assistance available through our Healthier Communities Campaign. It is required that you first apply for assistance through Buncombe County Child Care Services or McDowell County DSS.

Contact Us:
Please call 210-2273 to reach our Child Care Services YMCA office for questions regarding our programs in Asheville City, Buncombe County, or Henderson County.
Please call 659-9622 for questions regarding our programs in the McDowell County Schools.