Our region is home to over 100 species of trees! Before leaves emerge in the spring it can be difficult to identify even common species. Learn the tips and tricks of winter tree identification including how to know trees by their bark and buds. Participating ecoEXPLORERS will earn 5 bonus points for attending!
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Kids Choice Program (3-6yrs)
NEW PROGRAM! Enjoy an hour to get your workout in while your child participates in these new adventures! You do not have to be a member to join in!
Reuter Family YMCA 3 Town Square Boulevard Asheville, NC 28803 (828) 651-9622
YMCA at Mission Pardee Health Campus 2775 Hendersonville Road Arden, NC 28704
(828) 552-3600
DATE/TIME/THEME
February 14th @ 9:15-10:15am … Happy Valentine’s Day
February 20th @ 4:30-5:30pm … Winter Wonderland
February 21st @ 9:15-10:15am … Winter Wonderland
February 28th @ 4:30-5:30pm … Healthy Kids
March 1st @ 9:15-10:15am … Healthy Kids
March 8th @ 4:30-5:30pm … Going to the Zoo
March 9th @ 9:15-10:15am … Going to the Zoo
March 16th @ 4:30-5:30pm … St. Patty’s Day
March 17th @ 9:15-10:15am … St. Patty’s Day
March 20th @ 4:30-5:30pm … Spring is in the Air
March 21st @ 9:15-10:15am … Spring is in the Air
March 28th @ 4:30-5:30pm … Outer Space Adventures
March 29th @ 9:15-10:15am … Outer Space Adventures
April 5th @ 4:30-5:30pm … Sensory Fun
April 6th @ 9:15-10:15am … Sensory Fun
April 10th @ 9:15-10:15am … Let’s Jump and Read
April 13th @ 4:30-5:30pm … Let’s Jump and Read
April 18th @ 4:30-5:30pm … Alphabet Soup
April 19th @ 9:15-10:15am … Alphabet Soup
April 24th @ 4:30-5:30pm … Color My World
April 25th @ 9:15-10:15am … Color My World
May 3rd @ 4:30-5:30pm … Cinco de Mayo
May 4th @ 9:15-10:15am … Cinco de Mayo
May 8th @ 4:30-5:30pm … I Love Mommy
May 9th @ 9:15-10:15am … I Love Mommy
May 16th @ 4:30-5:30pm … Food Art
May 17th @ 9:15-10:15am … Food Art
May 22nd @ 9:15-10:15am … I am Special
May 24th @ 4:30-5:30pm … I am Special
May 30th @ 9:15-10:15am … Camp is Coming
KIDS CHOICE PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS:
Alphabet Soup – It’s time to sing our ABCs. We will explore the alphabet and make learning fun as we play games, make crafts and have fun with letters. Join us as we go on an adventure from A to Z.
Camp is Coming – Want to know what YMCA summer camp is like? Come and join us for
samples of what to expect. We will talk about our many camp activities and engage in learning through messy play. Please come dressed to get messy.
Cinco de Mayo – Today we will experiment with the taste behind this day as we sample our own salsa. We will move to the music of the culture by creating musical instruments and take a look at the colorful surroundings of Mexico. Join us in comfortable clothes and shoes for free movement.
Color My World – Today we will learn about all the colors around us. We will experiment with mixing and creating new colors through art projects as well as enjoy music and activities focused on all the colors of the rainbow. Please wear your favorite color to class.
Food Art –We will learn about how food is important to various healthy functions of our body and demonstrate this through creativity of art using healthy foods as a reminder of how to stay healthy and strong.
Going to the Zoo – It’s a zoo today at the YMCA! Come and play like the zoo animals this morning. We’ll play games, learn songs, read books, and make fun zoo animal crafts. We’ll end our morning with a “wild” snack.
Happy Valentine’s Day – We will create our own valentines to share with the special people in our lives. After we’re done with our artistic creations, we’ll take time to relax with stories and decorating heart-shaped cookies.
Healthy Kids – Join us for a morning of getting our bodies moving and learning about being healthy through fun activities and good choices. We’ll also create some healthy snacks to enjoy. Please come dressed for movement.
I am Special – We will introduce ways of knowing how we are all unique. Each child will create his/her own scrapbook page to remind them of how special they are.
I Love Mommy – Join us today to talk about why our mothers have such an important role in our lives. Learn how we began to celebrate Mother’s Day and create a special gift to take home to mommy.
Let’s Jump and Read – Our favorite stories come alive as we wiggle and giggle in this fun-filled class. We will learn new songs, do fun movement activities, take a healthy snack break and hear many stories today.
Outer Space Adventures – We are going to blast off in our rockets and head to outer space for an out-of-this world adventure. Our mission will take us visiting planets and learning about the universe in which we live.
Sensory Fun – We’ll use our five senses to explore, discover and create. We’ll play I spy, feel different textures, try to guess smells and sounds and create a treat to tickle our taste buds. Don’t miss this “sense-sational” class.
St. Patty’s Day – We’ll all have a bit of the luck of the Irish as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. It will be a class filled with learning about shamrocks, leprechauns and all things green. Who is ready to join us as we hunt for gold at the end of the rainbow?
Spring is in the Air – Spring has sprung! As we welcome spring, we’ll explore the world around us and learn about flowers, plants, insects and all the new things in the great outdoors that we will start to see this time of year.
Winter Wonderland – Winter is here. It’s time to build an indoor snowman and design some sparkly snowflakes. We’ll also snuggle up and enjoy a few chilly stories. You may bring your favorite blanket to class for snuggling.
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Kids Choice Program (3-6yrs)
NEW PROGRAM! Enjoy an hour to get your workout in while your child participates in these new adventures! You do not have to be a member to join in!
Reuter Family YMCA 3 Town Square Boulevard Asheville, NC 28803 (828) 651-9622
YMCA at Mission Pardee Health Campus 2775 Hendersonville Road Arden, NC 28704
(828) 552-3600
DATE/TIME/THEME
February 14th @ 9:15-10:15am … Happy Valentine’s Day
February 20th @ 4:30-5:30pm … Winter Wonderland
February 21st @ 9:15-10:15am … Winter Wonderland
February 28th @ 4:30-5:30pm … Healthy Kids
March 1st @ 9:15-10:15am … Healthy Kids
March 8th @ 4:30-5:30pm … Going to the Zoo
March 9th @ 9:15-10:15am … Going to the Zoo
March 16th @ 4:30-5:30pm … St. Patty’s Day
March 17th @ 9:15-10:15am … St. Patty’s Day
March 20th @ 4:30-5:30pm … Spring is in the Air
March 21st @ 9:15-10:15am … Spring is in the Air
March 28th @ 4:30-5:30pm … Outer Space Adventures
March 29th @ 9:15-10:15am … Outer Space Adventures
April 5th @ 4:30-5:30pm … Sensory Fun
April 6th @ 9:15-10:15am … Sensory Fun
April 10th @ 9:15-10:15am … Let’s Jump and Read
April 13th @ 4:30-5:30pm … Let’s Jump and Read
April 18th @ 4:30-5:30pm … Alphabet Soup
April 19th @ 9:15-10:15am … Alphabet Soup
April 24th @ 4:30-5:30pm … Color My World
April 25th @ 9:15-10:15am … Color My World
May 3rd @ 4:30-5:30pm … Cinco de Mayo
May 4th @ 9:15-10:15am … Cinco de Mayo
May 8th @ 4:30-5:30pm … I Love Mommy
May 9th @ 9:15-10:15am … I Love Mommy
May 16th @ 4:30-5:30pm … Food Art
May 17th @ 9:15-10:15am … Food Art
May 22nd @ 9:15-10:15am … I am Special
May 24th @ 4:30-5:30pm … I am Special
May 30th @ 9:15-10:15am … Camp is Coming
KIDS CHOICE PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS:
Alphabet Soup – It’s time to sing our ABCs. We will explore the alphabet and make learning fun as we play games, make crafts and have fun with letters. Join us as we go on an adventure from A to Z.
Camp is Coming – Want to know what YMCA summer camp is like? Come and join us for
samples of what to expect. We will talk about our many camp activities and engage in learning through messy play. Please come dressed to get messy.
Cinco de Mayo – Today we will experiment with the taste behind this day as we sample our own salsa. We will move to the music of the culture by creating musical instruments and take a look at the colorful surroundings of Mexico. Join us in comfortable clothes and shoes for free movement.
Color My World – Today we will learn about all the colors around us. We will experiment with mixing and creating new colors through art projects as well as enjoy music and activities focused on all the colors of the rainbow. Please wear your favorite color to class.
Food Art –We will learn about how food is important to various healthy functions of our body and demonstrate this through creativity of art using healthy foods as a reminder of how to stay healthy and strong.
Going to the Zoo – It’s a zoo today at the YMCA! Come and play like the zoo animals this morning. We’ll play games, learn songs, read books, and make fun zoo animal crafts. We’ll end our morning with a “wild” snack.
Happy Valentine’s Day – We will create our own valentines to share with the special people in our lives. After we’re done with our artistic creations, we’ll take time to relax with stories and decorating heart-shaped cookies.
Healthy Kids – Join us for a morning of getting our bodies moving and learning about being healthy through fun activities and good choices. We’ll also create some healthy snacks to enjoy. Please come dressed for movement.
I am Special – We will introduce ways of knowing how we are all unique. Each child will create his/her own scrapbook page to remind them of how special they are.
I Love Mommy – Join us today to talk about why our mothers have such an important role in our lives. Learn how we began to celebrate Mother’s Day and create a special gift to take home to mommy.
Let’s Jump and Read – Our favorite stories come alive as we wiggle and giggle in this fun-filled class. We will learn new songs, do fun movement activities, take a healthy snack break and hear many stories today.
Outer Space Adventures – We are going to blast off in our rockets and head to outer space for an out-of-this world adventure. Our mission will take us visiting planets and learning about the universe in which we live.
Sensory Fun – We’ll use our five senses to explore, discover and create. We’ll play I spy, feel different textures, try to guess smells and sounds and create a treat to tickle our taste buds. Don’t miss this “sense-sational” class.
St. Patty’s Day – We’ll all have a bit of the luck of the Irish as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. It will be a class filled with learning about shamrocks, leprechauns and all things green. Who is ready to join us as we hunt for gold at the end of the rainbow?
Spring is in the Air – Spring has sprung! As we welcome spring, we’ll explore the world around us and learn about flowers, plants, insects and all the new things in the great outdoors that we will start to see this time of year.
Winter Wonderland – Winter is here. It’s time to build an indoor snowman and design some sparkly snowflakes. We’ll also snuggle up and enjoy a few chilly stories. You may bring your favorite blanket to class for snuggling.
- February, 23
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Campapalooza 2017
Spring camping season gets an early start with a preview of 2017’s best reviewed gear from international innovators as well as local favorites. Free hourly workshops on topics from festival camping to choosing the right backpack for a thru hike to getting started to hiking are joined by giveaways and the presentation of grants to local environmental nonprofits.
Who’s Going to Be There (More Announced Soon!)
Buff USA, Chacos, Deuter, ENO, ExOfficio, Goal Zero, Good To-Go, Kelty, LEKI, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Mountain Khakis, MSR – Mountain Safety Research, NEMO Equipment, Inc., Oboz Footwear, Osprey Packs, Outdoor Tech, Salewa, Smartwool, STANLEY, Therm-a-Rest, and Vasque Footwear. You can also chat with representatives from awesome organizations like Asheville GreenWorks, Conservation Trust for North Carolina, River Link, and The North Carolina Arboretum.
This event is free and open to the public. Kids and well-behaved pets with owner are lease are welcome.
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BearFest
Celebrate Earth Day and “the Year of our Bear” at the WNC Nature Center with a family festival to honor one of WNC’s most beloved species, the American black bear.
Come watch Uno and Ursa experience their brand-new climbing structure for the first time this spring! We will also have bear-themed games, arts and crafts, animal enrichment activities, a presentation on the Urban Bear Study, and MORE!
Regular admission rates apply:
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As always, Friends members recieve free admission! http://www.wildwnc.org/
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Overnight Outdoor Adventure Canoe Camp
During this four day overnight ca- noeing camp, participants will learn paddle skills and paddle roughly 25 miles on the New River in north- western NC. Campers will spend each night at a new campsite as we navigate our way down the river. There’s plenty of time for swim- ming and camp games along the way. Participants must be able to swim 50 meters and be comfortable in the water.
Campers must bring lunch and wa- ter for the first day of camp, and provide their own sleeping bag and pad. 10 campers max per session. 12-15 year olds.
Session 1: June 20-23
Session 2: June 27-30
Fee: . Fee includes all equipment, meals, in- struction and transportation
Outdoor Adventure Programs Registration Information: Registration begins February 20th online only at https://webtrac.asheville.nc.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/wbsplash.
If you have trouble registering online or need more infor- mation please contact Christine Murawski at 828-251-4080. Registrations will not be accepted by email.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
All outdoor activities are weather dependent. Activity location and the type of activity offered during camp may vary based on weather and river conditions. We will do our best to offer comparable activi- ties, as we do not offer refunds due to changes in activities.
Campers may attend more than one camp, but may not attend both sessions of the same camp.
All camps meet at the Oakley Recreation Center – 749 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC.
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Big Outdoor Adventure Camp (12-14yrs)
We’ll spend four days adventuring in Western North Carolina & Eastern Tennessee! Activities include tubing at Deep Creek, caving, the chance to climb a ropes course or mountain biking and rafting the Ocoee (Class IV) river. Camp runs 9am-5pm Monday-Tuesday, with an overnight camp out on Wednes- day night. Pick up is at 5:30pm on Thursday. Campers must bring lunch & water each day, and pro- vide their own sleeping bag/pad for the camp-out. 20 campers maxi- mum per session.
July 10-13
Fee includes all equipment, instruction, meals while camping, and transportation.
Outdoor Adventure Programs Registration Information: Registration begins February 20th online only at https://webtrac.asheville.nc.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/wbsplash
If you have trouble registering online or need more infor- mation please contact Christine Murawski at 828-251-4080. Registrations will not be accepted by email.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
All outdoor activities are weather dependent. Activity location and the type of activity offered during camp may vary based on weather and river conditions. We will do our best to offer comparable activi- ties, as we do not offer refunds due to changes in activities.
Campers may attend more than one camp, but may not attend both sessions of the same camp.
All camps meet at the Oakley Recreation Center – 749 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC.
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Annual BBQ Cookoff and Bluegrass Jam
Everyone is invited to come enjoy some good old BBQ and Bluegrass/Gospel Music! Admission is free!
- February, 23
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Ingles Jamfest benefitting Hoops Against Hunger
The second annual Ingles JamFEST will take place outside the U.S Cellular Center between the end of the women’s championship game and prior to the men’s semifinals.
Ingles JamFEST is an outdoor tailgate party featuring popular area recording artist (to be announced at a later date) and local food and beverage vendors. Musicians are scheduled to play on stage from 1:30-3:45 p.m.
Ingles JamFEST will also help to benefit Eblen Charities and its Hoops Against Hunger initiative.
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Visit a model railroad layout of WNC
Hours – every Wednesday 1pm-3pm & every Saturday 10am-2pm
Open Friday the day after Thanksgiving from 10 AM until 4 PM
“The Depot houses the Apple Valley Model Railroad Club, the largest club layout in Western North Carolina. The HO scale railroad extends 100 feet along the length of the Depot and has over 2,000 feet of track and more than 225 switches and turnouts. The layout is highly detailed and is prototypical of Hendersonville, Saluda, Asheville, and Western North Carolina. The Depot includes many historical artifacts, a Southern Railway caboose that visitors can tour and a special children’s exhibit where they can operate a Thomas the Tank train.”
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