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YWCA of Asheville
Eliminating racism, empowering women -- it's what the YWCA is about.  The YWCA of Asheville offers programs in Aquatics (including swim lessons) and Health and Fitness, as well as child care, after-school, summer camps, and programs for youth and teens.  
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A-B Tech Child Care Center - 340 Victoria Road, 255-5111 

The American Adventure Service Corps is a year round, non-profit organization for ages 8-18, using outdoor adventure education, service to others and environmental education. For information, call 248-346-3902.

The Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) Asheville Division is for young People both boys and girls ages 13-17 who have a desire to learn about the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. The Sea Cadet organization works to introduce young people to naval life, to bring on in them a sense of pride, patriotism, courage, and self-reliance, and to do this in a drug and Street Gang free environment. The Asheville Division meets once a month and invites inquires to contact them for more information. Commanding Officer H. Collins at 627-6163, Or the Executive Officer Lunsford at 350-6944

Baptist Maternity Home
Baptist Children's Homes of NC is a place for unmarried or divorced, pregnant state residents. No religious affiliation required. Medical records, tuberculosis test required.
828-254-1911

Buncombe County 4-H is a group for youth participants and adult leaders to get involved with the community.
828-255-5522

Caring for Children provides emergency shelter and care with an independent living program and behavior-modification program for WNC residents up to age 18.
828-298-0186

Children First is an advocacy group for children of all ages.
828-259-9717

Counterpoint/Caring for Children
Provide residential treatment program for delinquents, status offenders and youth at risk that allows them to remain in their home community. Focus on developing social, academic and personal skills enabling them to return home.
828-255-8254

Girl Scout Troops of WNC is for girls ages 5-17.
828-252-4442

Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is a life-changing, experiential learning programs for girls age eight to thirteen years old. The programs combine training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goals of the programs are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development.

The Health Adventure
The Health Adventure is a health and science museum for children and today's families dedicated to improving health awareness, promoting wellness lifestyles, and increasing science literacy through programs and exhibits.
Address (physical): 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801
Address (mailing): PO Box 180, Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: (828) 254-6373
Fax: (828) 257-4521
URL: www.thehealthadventure.org

Imagine is a non-profit creative-learning program for homeschoolers ages 5 to 17that offers workshops in creative writing, drama, Japanese, cooking, art, crafts, computer, journalism, dance, nature studies, and more. 828-254-8013

Junior Achievement of Western North Carolina helps educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, business and economics in order to improve the quality of their lives. This is in the Bank of America Building downtown.
828-252-5842

Kids Night Out is a group that meets at YMCA Central Branch from 6-9pm on the first and third Friday of each month. This program is for ages 5-12. Cost is $5-$10. Parents must register and pay two days in advance of the program. 828-252-4726

MAHEC provides a teen clinic that serves ages 13-19.
828-254-5126

Mountain Area Women's Health Center
Comprehensive high-risk maternity service including a multidisciplinary clinic, staffed by maternal-fetal medicine consultants, OB/GYN physicians, clinical coordinator, nurse midwife, nutritionist and social worker. Thursday afternoon clinic is designed specifically for teens. Also on site are BabyLove maternity care coordinators, nutritionists, social workers, WIC and MCC.
828-254-5126

National Girls and Women in Sports Day, held at UNC-A, is a community event designed to expose women and girls to a variety of activities to inspire them to lead active, healthy lives.  For more info, or to register, contact Allison Dains at 828.350.2058 or adains@ashevillenc.gov.  See you there!

One Youth At A Time meets at 20 Battery Park Ave, Suite 714.
828-281-0208

Pack Place Education, Arts and Science Center
Downtown across from Pack Square, Pack Place Education, Arts and Science Center houses Three Centuries of Pack Square, and is the home for the Asheville Art Museum, Diana Wortham Theater, Colburn Gem & Mineral Museum, the Health Adventure and the YMI Cultural Center. A must to see when visiting Asheville, NC. 828-253-3227

Safe Kids Network

Salvation Army Boys & Girls Camp hosts sessions for summer day camp for kids 6-12. Day sessions are held from 7am-6pm, Monday - Friday , offering a variety of recreational, educational, and spiritual enrichmant for youngsters. 828-255-0266

STEP offers after-school tutoring as part of the AB Education Coalition at Sycamore Temple. 828-253-2968

Valley Child Care Center - 160 Bee Tree Lake Road, 686-7800

WNC Nature Center was voted "best place to take kids" in Western North Carolina; however, old and young alike will enjoy observing the butterfly garden, encountering the red wolf, mountain lions and bobcats, petting the farm animals, and exploring the interactive Nature Lab.

Young Life, Windy Gap Camp is a camp for high-school students.
828-645-7187

Youth Council Meetings meets alternate Tuesdays at 7:30pm at the Buncombe County Recreational Services Building. The ABCYC promotes leadership and community involvement for youths ages 13-18. 828-250-4260

Youth Employment Permits/Buncombe County DSS
Issues youth employment permits. Both the Department of Social Services and the Department of Labor maintain a file of these permits. DSS has a copy of the state and federal laws regarding youth employment which is available for parents or employers. In addition, employers are required to know applicable state and federal laws regarding youth employment. Work permit applications can be obtained online.
828-250-5892

The YWCA of Asheville After-School program is for children in grades K-5 and focuses on homework help. Participants also enjoy a wide range of enrichment activities including swim lessons, gardening, music appreciation and arts & crafts. For more information, call 254-7206 x 111.

The YWCA of Asheville Child Care Center provides safe, stimulating, and affordable care for the babies, toddlers and pre-school children of working parents. The Child Care Center has separate, age-appropriate classrooms. This multi-cultural program emphasizes the appreciation of other cultures, academics in the everyday, and non-violent play. For more information, call 254-7206 x 109.

The YWCA Support Our Students (SOS) program is a state-funded after-school program designed to prevent juvenile crime by offering enriching activities and tutoring for middle-school students. For more information, call 254-7206 x 203.