The Black Mountain Academy

Activities & Trips

We know the value of all students having opportunities to be in our local community every week from an ability to pursue a personal interest, explore new interests, and to further develop social connections. Our team provides a range of opportunities to be active, have fun, and to venture off campus by engaging meaningful activities in our surrounding area.

  • Weekly clubs
  • Indoor andOutdoorBasketball
  • Hiking
  • Disc Golf
  • Bowling
  • Dungeons & Dragons
  • Escape Rooms
  • Mountain biking
  • Laser Tag
  • Indoor Soccer
  • Golf
  • Minigolf
  • Swimming
  • Snow tubing
  • Skiing/Snowboarding
  • Geocaching
  • River tubing
  • Fishing
  • Ziplining
  • Canoeing
  • Basket weaving class
  • Pottery class
  • Movies at local theatres
  • Rock Climbing gym
  • Regional YMCA’s
  • Asheville’s River Arts District
  • Well Played (gaming cafĂ©)
  • Gamer’s Haunt (gaming store)
  • Retrocade (arcade)

Regional Trips

Some of our students also have opportunities to travel within the region to pursue activities that may not be readily available in Black Mountain and Asheville.

  • NBA basketball games
  • NFL football games
  • Minor League Baseball games
  • Skiing in Boone
  • Monster Truck rally
  • Annual Beach trips
  • College tours throughout the region

International Trips

We provide incredibly rewarding and adventurous international trips 1 to 2 times a year where students have a chance to travel with members of our team to explore culture, history, and participate in 9-10 day excursions out of the country.

Costa Rica

Portugal

Japan

Italy