Member Testimonials
I appreciate all that you guys offer. From amazing staff who truly cares about their students to being able to text or call with any questions or concerns. Everytime I talk to a counselor it’s like taking to a friend. They really make everyone feel so comfortable. I believe actions are louder than words. Ever since my daughter started, Maddie has been a house hold name. I have been asked on multiple occasions to “please don’t pick me up early so I can hangout at the y”. You guys are the best. From the bottom of my heart thank you so much ♥️
It’s free so single parents like myself are able to work and provide for our children without having to worry about paying for either childcare so we can work vs how will we be able to eat. Along with my daughter enjoys the different clubs that are offered
We absolutely love the YMCA after school program at North Buncombe Elementary. Our child is very well taken care and looks forward to being able to spend time with friends and counselors everyday. We wouldn't want to go anywhere else.
Kevin is great with the kids and keeps them active and having fun.
The activities, the care. The program overall.
Hours of service provided, snacks and activities, consideration taken of my child requesting to be with friends
Safe, fun filled and my twins love it..
Afterschool. Schools out. Day camps and camp watia
Good communication, my son has fun and I know he’s safe and happy
That they are family and community involved.
My daughter is always happy to be with her teachers and friends at the Y. Every time I pick her up from afterschool, she is happy. There is an awesome staff working at Estes! Thank you!
The hours, the staff, the variety of activities and options for the kids.
They are so many options available!
We love the after school program! It works out great for our schedules and the kids always have fun in YMCA. The schools out days and summer camps are great too!
I love that all kids are included and all ages get time to play together. The coordinators this year have been very responsive, communicative and supportive of both my questions and issues that come up with my kiddo.
The convenience and staff
My daughter loves the program because she gets to spend time with her friends, it helps me out so much with my job as well when I can't get to the school to get my daughter out at 3:00, and they also provide a snack for the kids which is awesome and my daughter is getting the time to exercise and play. All the things I have said are so many things that makes this program awesome and there staff is amazing as well, if I could sign my daughter up every year for this I would and will!! Thank you to all who have provided this program for busy parents it's amazing!
Everything
I would love it if I did not have to enroll in the summer program on new year's day.
My kids are cared for and happy in aftercare. I trust that the staff are attentive and kind.
My son loves the YMCA after-school program, and as a parent, that means everything to me. The staff truly cares about the kids they’re encouraging, attentive, and make every child feel included. He enjoys the activities, gets a chance to burn energy, learn new things, and build friendships. I feel completely confident knowing he’s in a safe, fun, and supportive place. Highly recommend the YMCA afterschool to any parent looking for a great after-school option!
I like the onsite availability for my daughter to walk from her classroom to aftercare. She loves the arts and crafts based activities. Keep up the great work!
I like how students work on cooperation and fairness. They also have to problem solve when things don’t necessarily go their way. I also appreciate that they get to be leaders to the younger children. Lastly, I like how students work on creative projects.
The kids enjoy swimming and field trips along with the arts and crafts and the dungeon and dragons club they have for them and it has helped my oldest son to become more out of his shell to engage with his peers
I love that the program is held at my child's school ( Haw Creek). All of the staff are so kind and supportive of her. She loves extra time with her friends, and everyday I pick her up she greets me with a huge smile on her face! Thank you for all you do!
My daughter loves everything about it, and she never wants to leave
My kids really enjoy this program. Lots of cool club options, lots of time outside, and the counselors are wonderful!
My child can be at school in an environment that she is familiar with and we know that she is getting energy out.
I like how there’s a lot to choose from and you have fun no matter what

My daughter loves all the crafts and games outside.