Our Horizons program is for middle school age children.
• Two Horizons Programs available for registration:
Enka Intermediate
Koontz Intermediate (also serves Valley Springs Middle)
• Full Time Care $110 per week for 41 weeks
Includes School’s Out Days (Teacher Work Days, Snow Days, Winter Break,
Spring Break, most holidays) at district location TBD
Hours are from when school lets out until 6 PM for Afterschool Days;
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM for School’s Out Days
• Other locations served:
North Windy Ridge (Register for either Weaverville or North Buncombe Afterschool program. Vouchered recipients need to register for North Buncombe)
Reynolds Middle School or Cane Creek Middle
NOTE: Parent will need to arrange transportation to Afterschool site. Confirm with school to see if bus drop off is available.
Eblen Intermediate
(Register for West Buncombe; will be walked over to Afterschool site)
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Horizons Program FAQ
Financial assistance is available for qualified applicants. Click here to apply.
- The amount of financial assistance that can be provided will be dependent on income and other factors. Please have financial documents ready before you apply.
- You must apply for DHHS vouchers with the Department of Social Services state subsidy program before you can qualify for financial assistance through the YMCA. Call the DSS at 828-250-5500.
Horizons is a middle school program, primarily serving students ages 11-14.
Horizons runs through the year, but the schedule can be broken into our summer session and our afterschool session.
Horizons Afterschool begins on Aug. 28, 2023 and will run on typical school days until the end of the school year.
You may enroll in this program at any time, so the date when the program begins will not be an obstacle to enrollment.
Daily schedules vary greatly, but here's what a typical day looks like:
| Afterschool Schedule | |
|---|---|
| 3:30pm | Students collect after school |
| 3:45pm | Homework help |
| 5pm | Activity break |
| 5:30pm | Free time |
| 6pm | Student pick-up |
| Summer Day Camp Schedule | |
|---|---|
| 8:30am | Student drop-off, free time |
| 9am | Groups separated, Activity 1 starts |
| 12:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm | Activity 2 |
| 5:30pm | Student pick-up |
Parents usually provide lunch for their campers. The Y can provide lunch if required. Ask the camp director if you would like lunches provided for your child at summer day camp.
Click here to learn more about our packed-lunch policy and guidelines.
Horizons Afterschool
Your student should come to Horizons Afterschool with their homework and study material as well as clothes that can be used for moderate physical activity. Snacks will be provided for Horizons Afterschool.
Horizons Summer Day Camp
Your student should come to Horizons Summer Day Camp with:
- Backpack
- Active clothes, that are OK to get dirty
- Active sneakers
- Sunblock
- Brimmed hat
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Lunch and snacks
- Water bottle
- Any medications they will need through the day
- Allergy medicine, including an EpiPen if prescribed
If your child will need anything other than what is listed here, YMCA staff will let you know.
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Info for parents
As a parent, you need to comfortable leaving your child in our care. See our Parent Handbook to learn about our protocols and policies.