This Summer: What's Happening?

There's still plenty of time for summer learning and activity before the new school year starts on August 19. The warmer months have already been packed with action, from band and athletic camps to our summer bookfair! But what's left?

Here's a (growing) round-up of district-, school-, and teacher-led activities, along with local public resources you'll want to check out.

Thanks to those in our community who have reached out to share these details. To suggest your school's public summer activity, please email communications@bcsemail.org with a one sentence description and a flyer or link for more information.

PUBLIC RESOURCES

Summer Meals at No Cost
2019 Summer Meals

Monday through Friday sites across our county offer any child under the age of 18 a nutritious, delicious, and free lunch.

To see a full list of sites in our region, you may text FOODNC to 877-877, or you may call the Spanish or English hotline: 1-877-8HAMBRE or 1-877-842-6273. This site list is also available online (PDF).

These lunches are free and no ID is required; however, the meal must be eaten on site. Buncombe County Schools, Asheville City Schools, and the YMCA of Western North Carolina are working together again this summer to amplify our efforts.

BCS Support Staff Job Fair: July 25
You're invited to the BCS Support Staff Job Fair. This drop-in event is a great opportunity to speak with directors and principals about job openings and opportunities for the 2019-20 school year. We are hiring bus drivers, instructional assistants, custodians, and school nutrition staff. On top of our competitive pay, BCS also pays a local supplement, which brings starting salaries between $13-16 per hour for permanent employees.

Join us on July 25 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Nesbitt Discovery Academy cafeteria (175 Bingham Road, Asheville, NC 28806). View or share this event with a friend on Facebook.

Swimming Pools
The BCS Aquatics Center

There are plenty of options for cooling off in the hot sun this summer! Check out this list of Buncombe County pools and hours provided by Buncombe County Government.

Also, learn more about public swimming hours at the new Buncombe County Schools Aquatics Center, located in South Asheville, near T.C. Roberson High School.

Public Libraries
Our local Buncombe County Public Libraries are a wealth of information and activity this summer, from story times and book discussions, to lego and astronomy clubs! View the upcoming library events.

BCS SUMMER CAMPS
Please contact the school for more details about these camps.

A.C. Reynolds High School (828.298.2500)
July 10-12 Football Camp
July 22-25 Boys/Girls Tennis Camp
July 22-25 Volleyball Camp
July 22-25 Wrestling Camp
July 29-Aug 1 Boys/Girls Soccer Camp
July 29-Aug 1 Softball CAmp

Enka High School (828.670.5000)
July 22-25 Football Kiddie Camp
July 29-31 Volleyball Camp

T.C. Roberson High School Camps (828.654.1765)
July 8-11 Boys/Girls Soccer Camp
July 8-11 Crazy Chemistry Camp (JPG Flyer)
July 22-25 Football Camp
July 22-25 Lacrosse Camp
July 29-Aug 1 Art Camp
Aug 5-8 Physics of Flight Camp (JPG Flyer)

Valley Springs Middle School (828.654.1785)
July 29 - Aug 2 Springs Bash Summer Camp (PDF Flyer)

Thrive Dance Intensive
July 22-25 This camp for high school dance teams has been organized by a team of BCS staff and community members and will be hosted at the Art of Dance Studio in Flat Rock, North Carolina. (PDF Flyer)

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