Growing Well is an expansive and nurturing umbrella of programs designed to foster the holistic development of youth and families. Committed to creating a supportive environment for children in the High Country, Growing Well encompasses a range of empowering initiatives that inspire growth, resilience, and well-being.
By embracing the uniqueness of each individual and promoting a culture of acceptance and inclusion, Growing Well endeavors to help nurture a generation of resilient, empathetic, and well-rounded individuals who contribute positively to their communities.
Physical Activity and Nutrition
Girls on the Run of the High Country
At Girls on the Run (GOTR) we inspire girls in grades 3rd-6th to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. GOTR offers a 10-week program in the Fall and Spring, as well as Camp GOTR in the summer.
Home School PE
Home School PE is a part of the App State Health and Physical Education (HPE) Program, housed in the Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education. Classes are offered at three developmental levels: Cadets (5-6 years-old), Juniors (7-8 years), and Seniors (9+ years).
Fuel Your Game Watauga
Fuel Your Game Watauga is a nutrition education program designed to enhance performance and reduce injuries among middle school and high school student-athletes.
Camps
Camp Crinkleroot
Everyone can go to camp!
Camp Crinkleroot is a free day camp for kids ages 8-14 (spring) and ages 8-18 (fall) with autism spectrum disorders.
Camp Jean Rankin
Empowering Children and Teens Who Stutter
Camp Jean Rankin is a week-long residential, intensive summer camp for adolescents aged 11 to 16 who stutter. This camp is intended to give campers a positive experience with speaking, stuttering and communicating.
College and Career Readiness
Camp Med
Camp Med Summer Program is a fun and rewarding experience for high school students that exposes them to the world of possibilities in health careers. Students will acquire knowledge and skills to help them make informed decisions on their future careers in healthcare, and allow them to reflect on the social impacts of health.
GEAR UP
GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a federally funded college access program designed to increase the number of students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education immediately after high school.
Autism and Neurodiversity
Hub for Autism and Neurodiversity (HANd)
HANd is an innovative program and resource center that provides community-wide education, connects families and individuals to services and resources, and advocates for acceptance and understanding of autism and neurodiversity.
Camp Crinkleroot
Everyone can go to camp!
Camp Crinkleroot is a free day camp for kids ages 8-14 (spring) and ages 8-18 (fall) with autism spectrum disorders.
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine: A Focus on Family-Centered Care
