Workshops, Classes & Camps
Learning is good at any age! From camps for children to Senior Scholar events, Appalachian hosts opportunities to encourage a lifelong habit of learning. Additional programs for youth can be found under Programs and Services.
Youth Programs
Appalachian offers a variety of youth programs throughout the year. From the arts, to academics, to sports, we have something for everyone!
- Girls on the Run - Fitness and confidence building afterschool program for girls in grades 3 through 5
- Kaleidoscope - Afterschool enrichment & tutoring for youth 5 to 12 years
- AppalSEED Academy- a year-long after-school science program
- The Community Arts in Education Program- free performances by artists and school-based programs
- Community Music School- music instruction for children and adults
- 5th Dimension- after school program that focuses on telecommunications
- Theatre and Dance Workshops- a series of workshops for children and youth
- Community Art School- one day and multi-day art programs
- UREC Academy - seasonal sports clinics offered through University Recreation
- Sports Camps via Office of Conference and Camp Services - a variety of sports held throughout the year, for all ages
Adult Programs
From workshops, to conferences, to topical interest communities, Appalachian hosts a wide array of non-credit programs for adults. Come join us to learn something new, sharpen your skills, and make new friends.
- Appalachian Lifelong Learning (ALL) - is a year-round lifelong learning program.
- ABSPD Summer Institute - professional development for adults
- Craft Beverage Workshop Series - supports small businesses in craft beverage industries
- Craft Enrichment Program- offers hands-on creative workshops for students and community members
- Community Art School- one day and multi-day art programs
- Energy Workshop Series
- Horticulture Symposium
Summer Camps
Learning doesn't stop in the summer, especially for area youth. ASU provides some of the best and most diverse camp experiences for children throughout the state.
- Appalachian Pathways- summer day camps for youth ages 5-12
- Art Camps at Turchin - fun half-day camps for youth 6 to 12
- Cannon Music Camp- focuses on choir, jazz, band, and much more
- Camp UREC- for youth to explore fitness, sports, and outdoor activities
- Forensic Science Camp- a hands-on, crime-solving camp
- Martha Guy Summer Institute- high school juniors develop a better understanding of business
- Sports Camps via Office of Conference & Camp Services - variety of sports, held throughout the year, for all ages
- Cre8tive Drama Day Camp - offered by the Department of Theater & Dance for ages 6 to 16
- Appalachian Anatomy and Physiology Camp - focus on the skeleton and human anatomy, for students with strong interest in the sciences
- Math Camp - for kids that love math, hate math, fear math, want a strong start in math next year
- Forensic Anthropology - provides high school students 15-18 years of age with hands-on experience in forensic analysis of the human skeleton
- StarTalk Russian Language Camp
For-Credit Programs
Adults may enroll in classes for credit and continuing education at our main campus, as well as across the region. We are committed to helping you get connected and to grow our educational offerings.
- Living Brazil - The Impact of the World Cup & Related Contemporary Issues: A Workshop for K-12 Educators - an opportunity to integrate the Portuguese language and Brazilian culture into personal repertoire of global expertise in the classroom.
- The Office of Extension and Distance Education- promotes and develops off-campus graduate and undergraduate degree credit programs.
- The Appalachian Learning Alliance- provides degree-completion programs throughout 10 regional community college campuses in Western North Carlolina.
- The Admissions Office- provides information for returning adults, transfer, non-degree, and teacher certification students.
- NABCEP - National American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners Continuing Education - 8 hours of continuing education credits for NC licensed electrical contractors may be earned.
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