Boys & Girls Clubs Opened New After-School Program
The expansion at Woodfin Elementary supports Asheville students in kindergarten through fourth grade.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Child Care
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Asheville Region launched an after-school program at Woodfin Elementary School on Sept. 8, 2026. This initiative provides local students in kindergarten through fourth grade with a safe environment after the school day ends.
Why it matters
The program addresses a statewide need for reliable care, as nearly 664,000 children in North Carolina currently lack access to afterschool programming. For working parents, these services are essential, with 92% of North Carolina participants reporting that such care helps them maintain or increase their work hours.
The new program serves students through fourth grade in Buncombe County. Additionally, the organization acquired a 36,000-square-foot property at 150 Westwood Place to develop a permanent clubhouse.
The players
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Asheville Region
A local chapter of the national network that provides youth programming and support services to families.
Buncombe County Schools
The local school district collaborating to provide facility space for after-school programming.
ARCA Design
The architecture firm tasked with leading the renovation of the new clubhouse property.
The details
The program operates through a collaboration with Buncombe County Schools to host activities within the existing school facility. Staff maintain a structured environment by greeting students, providing snacks, and conducting safety check-ins before starting daily activities. This expansion reflects the organization's broader efforts to establish permanent community hubs in Asheville.
Timeline
Sept. 8, 2026: Program launched at Woodfin Elementary School
Early 2027: Planned launch of programming at Pisgah View Apartments
The Home Front
This expansion follows the documented statewide trend of parents seeking reliable afterschool care to balance household logistics and employment. By increasing facility access, the organization addresses a regional supply gap that impacts family stability across the county.
Parents with students at Woodfin Elementary should review the program registration requirements to secure a spot for the current academic year. Families residing near Pisgah View Apartments should watch for community updates regarding the neighborhood programming launch scheduled for early 2027.
The takeaway
Access to local after-school programs significantly reduces household stress and supports work-life balance for parents. Keep the official contact information for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Asheville Region on file to receive timely updates on upcoming neighborhood programming sites.
Further reading
Learn more about local resources for families at Asheville child-care.
More information
For additional program details, visit the Boys & Girls Clubs Asheville website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WLOS.
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