After School Programs
The After School Program provides licensed child care, supervised recreation and enrichment activities to children in grades kindergarten through 5th grade. The program operates during the school year in hours after school, teacher work days, and holidays. Activities include arts and crafts, games, sports, science, music, dance, homework time, and special events. Staff are certified in First Aid and CPR. Nutritious snacks are provided daily. The program is co-sponsored by Asheville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department and Asheville City Schools. 
Locations
Jones Elementary School - 544 Kimberly Ave., (828) 255-5208
Vance Elementary School - 98 Sulpher Springs Rd., (828) 350-6611 Hours of Operation
After School: 2:30-6 p.m.
School Holidays and Teacher Workdays: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Fees
Fees vary based on the number of children enrolled per family, frequency of attendance, and city residency. For more information, contact the site coordinator nearest you, or contact Amy Rickman at (828) 251-4080 or email at arickman@ashevillenc.gov. Registration
Register your child by visiting the location of your choice Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m., and obtain an application and handbook. Make financial assistance inquiries to Buncombe County Child Services at (828) 250-6700. For more information on the Afterschool Program, contact Amy Rickman at 828-251-4080 or via e-mail arickman@ashevillenc.gov. Back to Top
Senior Programs Asheville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department is committed to providing a variety of quality programs and services targeted to our senior population through our recreation centers. From educational workshops and craft classes, to fitness activates and special events, we are focused on providing programs that are responsive to the needs of our seniors. Harvest House | Senior Opportunity Center 
Join your local District IX of the NCASCC to meet new friends, enjoy special events, trips and state-wide senior events. Clubs are located at the Burton Street Center and the Shiloh Recreation Center. For information contact Amy Rickman at 251-4080 or arickman@ashevillenc.gov.
N.C. Association of Senior Citizen Clubs - State Conference
Join seniors from around North Carolina at the NCASCC State Conference in the fall with over 50 clubs and 300+ seniors in attendance. Get the latest on issues affecting the lives of seniors while having plenty of fun along with it. For information Amy Rickman at 251-4080 or arickman@ashevillenc.gov. Calendar of Events Feb - Valentine Social
June - Summer picnic at Lake Tomahawk
July - Outing - TBA
November State Conference - TBA
December - Holiday Luncheon
Club Meetings Club meetings take place on the second Tuesday each month at 10:30am at the Senior Opportunity Center. Call 254-1942 for a current meeting calendar.
Senior Games May 2011
Silver Arts May 2011
Join the fun each spring by entering the Senior Games or the Silver Arts Showcase. Participate with area seniors, ages 55 to 95+. Senior Games 2011 will kick off with an Opening Ceremony and Dinner, followed by several days of friendly competition in a variety of individual and partner events. Artistic talent may opt for Silver Arts Showcase, a competition of the arts held in conjunction with the closing awards ceremony and potluck dinner. Senior Games provides events for a variety of interests and athletic ability, including billiards, swimming, cycling, track and field, bowling, golf, tennis, badminton, shuffleboard, croquet, horseshoes, table tennis, and basketball. Track Events include two race walks, along with short and long distance running races. Field Events offer discus, shot put, softball throw, spin casting, football throw, and standing or running long jumps. Cyclists can enter races in lengths from 1-mile up to 40K, on a scenic course in the Madison County area. Swimmers can select shorter to longer lap races in backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, freestyle, or medley. For those who prefer bowling, badminton or tennis, these events offer singles, doubles, or mixed doubles competition. Silver Arts is a celebration of the creative expression of older adults in North Carolina and provides a showcase for the talent of artists in visual, heritage, literary, and performing arts. Categories for entering creative pieces or performances includes painting/drawing in varied media, sculpture, photography, poetry, short story, essay, basketry, needle arts, woodworking, pottery, jewelry, dance, comedy, drama and vocal performances. For complete 2011 event information, contact Dee Black at (828)350-2051 or dblack@ashevillenc.gov. Check back in February 2011 for event schedules.
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Summer Youth Programs Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts is offering summer fun for kids with a variety of camps and special programs. For information or to register for any of these activities, call the contact person listed with each program. For other information about Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, call 259-5800 or visitwww.ashevillenc.gov. Summer Day Camp: June 14-August 20 Excitement awaits in this licensed child care program for rising first-fifth graders. Activities include swimming, skating, cultural arts, science exploration, crafts, group games and field trips. Snacks and lunch provided daily. Runs 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday at Jones and Vance schools. Cost is $105 per week for Asheville city residents, $115 for non-residents. With $25 registration fee. Family discounts offered and subsidy vouchers accepted. For more information and to register, contact Amy Rickman at 251-4080 or atarickman@ashevillenc.gov. Summer Playground Program: June 14-August 12 A supervised recreation program for rising first-fifth graders, located at Asheville area community centers. Activities include games, crafts, cultural arts and field trips. Runs 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. For information and to register, contact your local community center or Charles Lee at 251-4081 andclee@ashevillenc.gov. Summer Teen Leadership Program: June 14-August 12
Looking for a cool and enriching alternative to the traditional teen summer camps? Try the Temp-Teen Enrichment Program, which offers creative activities, diverse and creative projects, field trips and more. A nine-week program for youth ages 12-15. For additional information, contact Charles Lee at 251-4081, orclee@ashevillenc.gov. Therapeutic Recreation Summer Enrichment Camp: June 14-August 12
An inclusive recreation program for youth ages 6-13 with or without mild to moderate cognitive or developmental delays who meet eligibility requirements. One-on-one workers may come with participants, free of charge. Daily activities include group games, arts and crafts, nature exploration, special events and field trips. Runs 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Camp size is limited. For more information contact Randy Shaw, LRT/CTRS, or Lauren Weinstein, LRT/CTRS, at 251-4031 or at westashevillec@ashevillenc.gov
Therapeutic Recreation Teen Summer Camp: June 21-August 12 An eight-week inclusive summer recreation camp designed for middle and high school aged teens with or without mild to moderate cognitive or developmental delays, who meet eligibility requirements. Daily activities include group games, arts and crafts, nature exploration, special events and field trips. Camp size is limited. Offered in cooperation with F.I.R.S.T. For more information and 2010 camp dates, contact Randy Shaw, LRT/CTRS, at 251-4031 or at rshaw@ashevillenc.gov Summer Theatre Camp: June-August
New! A theatre camp for youth, teens and adults with disabilities who want to experience acting and drama. At the end of camp, participants will be performing in a small dramatic production. Offered in cooperation with F.I.R.S.T., participants will be working with Debbie Lombard of the Exceptional Theatre Company of Florida. For more information on camp details, contact Janet Price Ferrell with F.I.R.S.T. at 277-1315 orjanet.priceferrell@firstwnc.org
Outdoor Adventure Programs for Youth
For more information and to register, contact Christen McNamara at 251-4029 or email outdoorprograms@ashevillenc.gov. All dates subject to change with school calendar. Key: R=Asheville resident, NR=non-city resident Adventure Camp: June 21-25, July 5-9, July 26-30 Three week-long sessions of camp for ages 8-12. Activities include hiking, swimming, rafting, caving, and camping. Camp runs 9am-5pm, Monday-Wednesday, with an overnight camp-out on Thursday night and pick up at noon on Friday. Camp meets at Montford Recreation Center, 34 Pearson Drive. Each session limited to 12 campers. Campers must bring lunch and water daily, and provide own sleeping bag and pad. Cost: $155-R; $160-NR Eco-Explorers Camp: June 16-18 A three-day camp for ages 6-8, with an environmental education focus. Activities include hiking, climbing at the Montford Wall, stream investigation, and a field trip. Campers must bring lunch and water daily. Cost: $65-R, $70-NR Teen Adventure Camp: July 13-15 A three-day camp for ages 12-14, with an outdoor skills focus. This camp will include climbing at the Montford Wall, tubing, hiking, canoeing, and whitewater rafting or inflatable kayaking. Campers must bring lunch and water daily. Cost: $120-R, $12- NR. Includes all equipment, instruction, and transportation. Teen Canoe Camp Overnight: June 29 – July 2 Canoeing camp designed for teens 12 and older. Campers will canoe almost 25 miles on the New River in northern North Carolina. Participants must be able to swim 50 meters and be comfortable in the water. Campers will help set up and break down primitive camps, cook meals, and follow all safety rules. Cost: $250-R; $255-NR. Includes all equipment, meals, instruction and transportation. New for 2010: Teen Adventure Biking Camp, Beginner Outdoor Adventure camps. Call for details.
Food Lion SkatePark
Skateboard camps for skaters ages 6-15 who wish to sharpen skills, focus on progression and have fun skating with peers. Runs 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday. Cost: $75 per session. At the corner of Flint and Cherry Streets in downtown Asheville. For June and July session dates and to register, call 225-7184. USA Tennis Program Asheville Tennis Association and Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will present USA Tennis Program at various county-wide locations this summer. Eight-week sessions held for youth, beginners and intermediates. Weekly practices scheduled in early evening and last one and a half hours. Cost: $15 for summer session. Registration ongoing. For more information on summer tennis program, call 251-4074 or emaillloftis@ashevillenc.gov. Sites-youth: Malvern Hills and Aston Parks; Reynolds and Roberson High Schools; Enka, North Buncombe, Owen Middle Schools. Swimming Pools
Three outdoor pools offer relief from the sizzling summer heat, with a variety of swim lessons, training courses, and special programs. Malvern Hills, Recreation Park and Walton Street pools are located in parks with picnic areas, playgrounds, and walking trails. All pools will be open June 12 – August 15. Admission: $3 per person, $2 group rate (20 or more). Season Passes: 15 visit pass - $40, Individual Pass - $100 and Family Pass (up to 4 people) - $150. For additional information on 2010 season, contact Candy Shaw at 251-4042 orcshaw@ashevillenc.gov. Swimming Classes and Activities: American Red Cross – Learn to Swim – youth and adult American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Training Guard Start – ages 11-14 (Jr. Lifeguard Program) |