The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau, the largest afterschool and summer learning program in Jackson County, North Carolina, is honored to host Congressman Chuck Edwards for a site visit focused on 21st Century Community Learning Centers on Thursday, August 1, 2025. This site visit is being hosted in partnership with the North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs, North Carolina’s Statewide Afterschool Network.
During the site visit, Congressman Edwards will meet with staff leadership and students from Boys & Girls Club of Plateau, regional supporters of afterschool and summer learning, and statewide afterschool leaders and advocates. The Congressman will tour Club facilities, observe programs with children and youth in action, and hear directly from local community members and students about the impact that afterschool and summer learning has on children and working families in his district.
“This visit and Congressman Edward’s engagement offers a unique opportunity for us to shine a light on the critical role that afterschool and summer learning plays in the lives of students, working families, and communities,” said Elizabeth Anderson, Director of the North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs. “In Western North Carolina and across our state, these programs are lifelines for working families, providing affordable, safe programming and care during critical hours and enabling parents to work, which in turn supports the region’s workforce and local economy.”
Afterschool and summer programs offer vital academic, social, and emotional support and career development opportunities for youth while also helping working families bridge the gap between school and home. Research consistently shows that regular participation in high-quality out-of-school time programming improves school attendance, academic performance, and long-term success.
For press inquiries or to arrange coverage of the site visit, please contact Elizabeth Anderson at 919-781-6833 ext. 135 or eanderson@ncforum.org.
WHAT: Congressman Chuck Edwards to visit Boys & Girls Club of Plateau to meet with afterschool providers and statewide afterschool stakeholders and observe programs in action.
WHEN: August 7th, 2025, 1:00-2:00 PM
WHERE: 558 Frank Allen Rd., Cashiers, NC 28717
HOSTS: Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau, in partnership with the North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs
GUESTS: Congressman Chuck Edwards
RSVP: Contact Elizabeth Anderson at 919-781-6833 ext. 135 or eanderson@ncforum.org.
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About NC CAP
Founded in 2002, the North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs (NC CAP) is a statewide afterschool and expanded learning network established to work in partnership with stakeholders across NC to increase access to high quality afterschool and expanded learning programs for all children and youth in our state. As the state affiliate of the National Afterschool Association and one of the 50 Statewide Afterschool Networks, NC CAP champions youth development, program quality, and public investment in afterschool and summer learning. Learn more at https://ncafterschool.org/.
About the Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau
The Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau (BGCP) serves youth from kindergarten through 12th grade in the Cashiers and Highlands communities. The Club offers a wide range of programs focusing on academic success, character development, and healthy lifestyles. BGCP is committed to ensuring that all children, especially those who need it most, have access to a safe and supportive environment after school and during the summer months. Learn more at www.bgcplateau.org.
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