James A. Henry YMCA has set into motion an after school program that is well over two years strong. The program runs in compliance with goals and objectives set forth by the overseers of the "Get to the Top" experience. Those goals and objectives are as follows:

Pineywoods after school program encompasses educational components (i.e. tutoring, providing learning material and resources). Another element of the program is to offer visits from speakers who put emphasis on growth and strength. Physical activity is encouraged through numerous exercises and sports. The program is designed to also act as a portal from pre-teen to teen and from teen to adult.  Pineywoods after school program enables the child or teen enrolled to gain a healthy perspective on education and life. Issues such as teenage-obesity, pregnancy and drug use are covered with educational components geared for each age.

A typical day in the program consists of snack and refreshments, assisting with homework and opportunities to create and strengthen personal hobbies (i.e. reading, computers, and exercise.)

Overall we offer a program diversified in opportunities for personal growth. In conjunction with the Hamilton County Board of Education, the Pineywoods afterschol program has proven to be a success!