Jones Afterschool provides interest-based clubs, in order to prioritize extra-curricular enrichment opportunities for students to explore new topics and skills with their friends peers. We offer scholarships for students with financial need, as well as the option for later pickup until 5:15. We partner with organizations like the Asheville… Read More
Our School Age Program provides a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where students strengthen their academic skills, literacy enrichment, STEAM, creative arts, leadership development, civic engagement, identity development, and social-emotional learning. Our high-energy Summer Camp prevents summer learning loss while creating unforgettable memories through hands-on STEM activities, weekly themed… Read More
ACSF has expanded the DREAM program to provide a leadership training pathway for 9th grade students called DREAM Bridge. Through a series of lessons, workshops, and experiences, DREAM Bridge will provide students the opportunity to learn the foundational interpersonal skills that all leaders need to succeed on any career… Read More
DREAM (Dedicated, Responsible, Enthusiastic, After-School, Mentors) is a youth-centered leadership development program for 10th through 12th graders. DREAM members help support ACSF’s mission and facilitate programming for middle schoolers as near-peer mentors in the IRL after-school program at Asheville Middle School. This paid internship experience is complemented by professional… Read More
Herring Hearts is a 21st CCLC afterschool program providing students with engaging academic support and enrichment opportunities beyond the school day. The program focuses on strengthening literacy and math skills through targeted homework help, small-group instruction, and hands-on learning experiences. Students also participate in STEM enrichment activities designed to… Read More
FORTE at Hall Fletcher is a 21st CCLC afterschool program providing students with engaging academic support and enrichment opportunities beyond the school day. The program focuses on strengthening literacy and math skills through targeted homework help, small-group instruction, and hands-on learning experiences. Students also participate in STEM enrichment activities… Read More
Claxton Busy Bees is a 21st CCLC afterschool program providing students with engaging academic support and enrichment opportunities. The program focuses on strengthening literacy and math skills, as well as social emotional development. Students also participate in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) enrichment activities designed to spark curiosity, creativity,… Read More
Using a whole-child methodology, we partner with parents and schools to ensure that all students have the stability, resource, access to opportunity, equity, and inclusion that they need to thrive and reach their goals. When families join the OpenDoors roster, they stay in the program through college. We offer… Read More
Discover your one-stop shop for recreation and community connection. Asheville Parks and Recreation serves every generation, offering engaging youth programs like sports leagues, afterschool clubs, and summer camps, alongside dedicated activities for toddlers, adults, and seniors. From creative arts to healthy fitness classes, we have everything you need to… Read More
Teen Leaders Club is designed to give teens leadership opportunities in areas such as community service, career prep, finances, and many others. Members of Leaders Club get to run club meetings, learn and practice leadership skills, financial literacy, and volunteer in our community… all while socializing with other teens!… Read More