Providing a safe and supportive space for youth to learn and grow in the critical after school hours

Ashe Afterschool

The majority of youth risk-taking occurs during the after school hours of 3-6pm. It is crucial that young people have safe supervision during those hours to guide them to healthy life choices. WYN currently provides the only afterschool program for youth in Ashe County. Using the Love and Logic curriculum, WYN’s highly trained staff create a secure and trauma-informed environment in which our youth can learn and grow.

During WYN’s after school program, youth receive individualized academic tutoring and healthy snacks while participating in physical activity and enriching extracurricular opportunities such as music, art classes, teambuilding, and enrichment activities. WYN provides after school at Ashe Family Central and brings together all the elementary schools to encourage more interaction between schools before the youth go to middle school.

Information for Parents & Guardians

WYN After School Hours: 2:30pm – 6:00pm

After School serves Kindergarten -6th grade

Price: $7.50 per day (Sliding scale options are available)

School bus provides transportation from schools to Family Central

Questions? Contact Heather Canipe, Director of Student Programs, at canipeh@westernyouthnetwork.org or at 828.264.5174

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Statistics

Youth Served in 2023

Currently on Waiting List

80%

Behind Grade Level Upon Entering WYN

47%

Report Struggling with Mental Health

40%

Students Attend on Needs-Based Scholarship

Give a child in your community the safety, skills and support they need to thrive! Keep WYN’s after school care running with a donation today!

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At WYN, we value what makes you unique, in fact, we celebrate it. We believe that when people feel respected, it provides space for them to thrive. Inclusion and acceptance fosters a safe environment for everyone. WYN is committed to providing a safe space for all, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and experience. Together, we explore diverse perspectives to propel our initiatives forward and transform the High Country community. Everyone is welcome here, authentically and holistically.

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