YMCA of WNC Youth Services

YMCA of Western North Carolina Youth Services at Beaverdam Road is a community-focused youth services center operated by the YMCA of Western North Carolina.

It has served the Asheville community since the 1970s and is rooted in the YMCA mission to build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all — with a special emphasis on supporting children, teens, and families through development programs and childcare services.

The facility sits on a 10-acre site that combines indoor program space with outdoor areas designed for play, exploration, and physical activity, including fields, climbing elements, and community gardens.

At the YMCA Youth Services center on Beaverdam Road, the focus is on after-school enrichment, summer programs, and childcare services that promote learning, wellbeing, and outdoor engagement:

Core Services and Programs

• Afterschool programming that provides structured activities, homework support, and social engagement for school-age children.

• Summer day camp programs, including traditional camp experiences and outdoor adventure opportunities, helping youth build skills, confidence, and friendships in a fun, supportive setting.

• Outdoor exploration and recreation facilitated across the 10-acre site — including climbing walls, fields, gardens, gaga pits, and wooded areas for nature-based play and discovery.

• Childcare services that support families with reliable care and developmental activities for children during key hours of the day.

• Facility rentals for community events.

The programs at Beaverdam engage youth not just in structured learning and supervision, but in play, outdoor education, leadership development, and community building — all aligned with YMCA values of youth empowerment and family support.