Our Mission
Provide a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for K-8th grade students after their school day ends. Help predominantly Spanish-speaking children improve their English skills and help predominantly English-speaking children improve their Spanish skills while helping build connections and relationships among students and families across languages and cultures.
Evidence shows that afterschool programs help support the social, mental, and emotional well-being and development of children. Benefits include academic support, increased school participation, increased environmental safety, and formation of healthy nutrition and physical activity habits.
Becca Wood
Afterschool Bilingual Program Director
Hello! My name is Becca Wood, and I am the Director of the Afterschool Bilingual Program. I was born and raised in Georgia but moved to Boone in 2017 to attend college in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains — and I’ve loved it so much that I have stayed! I received a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies, allowing me the opportunity to build my own degree with a focus on wilderness therapy and education. I also received a bachelor’s degree in languages, literatures and cultures with a focus on Spanish and Hispanic studies. Language can be a barrier, but it can also be a beautiful way to connect with people around us. My goal for this program is to take the intimidation out of learning a new language and meeting people from different backgrounds and to make it fun and rewarding!
Our fall 2024 program is Aug. 19 through Dec. 19.
Enroll With Us!
We are accepting applications from students at Hardin Park and Parkway School! To request more information about the program or to inquire about registering your child for the program, please click here to email Becca Wood.
Program days are Mondays through Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 pm.
Work With Us!
The Afterschool Bilingual Program is currently seeking individuals to be hired as part of the program’s staff!
Daily schedules for students include time for: snack, free play, indoor or outdoor group activities, homework time and assistance, and self-directed and adult-guided enrichment activities.
Volunteer With Us!
The Afterschool Bilingual Program is currently accepting volunteer applications!
The Afterschool Bilingual Program follows Watauga County’s school schedule, August to June. When Watauga County classes are canceled, the program is also canceled for the day.
Support Us!
To make a financial donation that will go toward building out and staffing this community need, click here. To donate items from our Wish List, click here.