Posted on: Thursday, January 11th, 2024

Join our Leaders Club today (Grades 6-12)!

All are Welcome!

Join us as we kick off the spring session! Free for Hockomock Area YMCA members and only $5 for the entire session for anyone in the community who wants to get involved. Please register so we know to expect you!

LAUNCH INTO LEADERSHIP

Leaders Club is a year-long leadership development program for middle and high school teens. This program provides teens extensive leadership training and volunteer opportunities supporting YMCA programs and community services. In addition to teaching teens leadership through service, Leaders Clubs advisors introduce teens to all the work the Y does to strengthen the community, and inspire and prepare teens to become future Y leaders. Our goal is to challenge teens to serve the community, and to help them grow in who they are and lead those around them.

Leaders are known for making ordinary days extraordinarily fun. We enjoy field trips, parties, visiting neighbor Ys, guest speakers, and lots more.

Session dues: $0 for Hockomock Area YMCA members / $5 non-members; our two sessions run: September through December and January through the start of June

CLICK TO RSVP AND JOIN US

Please sign up at this link or contact us today!

CONTACTS: Ashley Dumas (Franklin) ashleyd@hockymca.org | Dawn Dacosta (North Attleboro) dawnd@hockymca.org phone: 508-643-5270 | Ross Gemba (Foxboro) rossg@hockymca.org

Posted on: Sunday, October 15th, 2023

LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA

Improving Community Health

It’s easy to find your motivation for giving to the Hockomock Area YMCA. You’re not just doing something good for yourself, you’re contributing to the greater good of everyone in the Hockomock region.

Here at the Y, our certified coaches, in partnership with the LIVESTRONG Foundation, will help you if you have cancer or have experienced cancer by strengthening your body, mind and spirit. Participation in our program has been shown to improve fitness and quality of life as well as decrease cancer-related fatigue.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a small-group exercise and peer-support program for cancer survivors to reclaim their health and feel better, as illustrated by hundreds of positive testimonials received over the past 13 years.

  • Survivors who have experienced cancer at any point in their lives are eligible to participate.
  • Classes meet twice per week for 12 weeks.
  • Comprehensive program includes structured exercise training and time for social support.

The program is offered at no cost thanks to our generous sponsors and includes a 3 month family membership for the duration of the session.

“The most wonderful support group you could ever ask for.” — Donna

“”I quickly learned that everyone in LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is going through the same thing. This program helps my physical and mental health.” — Rick

JOIN US AS WE RECOGNIZE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Visit the front desk in Foxboro, Franklin or North Attleboro to write words of support or to remember loved ones lost as we celebrate our cancer-fighting community using a wall of ribbons.
Attend the YMCA’s annual LIVESTRONG Benefit at Lake Pearl.


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When there’s the Y, there’s a way to learn about healthier living.


Inspiring Stories from Cancer Survivors

From gaining physical strength to finding encouragement along the way, community members share their journeys at the Y.

SUPPORT THE Y

Help give people a chance at a better future, inspire healthy lifestyles for everyone and build vibrant communities right where you live.

MAKE A DONATION

Posted on: Thursday, April 27th, 2023

Join our Kids’ Flip Fest to Benefit the Hockomock Area YMCA

Kids Helping Kids

Gymnasts of all ages and abilities are learning the value of social responsibility as our popular Flip Fest returns to the Hockomock Area YMCA branches the entire week of May 18, 2023!

At the Y, we believe in the potential of all kids. And that all kids should have the opportunity to grow and learn at the Y, regardless of ability to pay. Not enrolled today in gymnastics? That’s not a problem, as everyone is eligible to participate.

“The Hockomock YMCA has been a blessing to us. If it were not for all the donations we would not be able to send our children to the Y. Even a small amount can make a difference. You can help children and families like us.” – scholarship recipient

HOW TO JOIN FLIP FEST

Ask others to support your efforts to enrich someone’s life right here in our community
Share that the YMCA is a charity and we do not turn people away due to lack of funds
100% of dollars raised will go to our Reach Out Annual Campaign
This is a great fundraiser, allowing kids to solicit donations based on the number of flips (or cartwheels, forward rolls, walkovers, etc.*) they perform during our Flip Fest (in gymnastics classes 5/18-5/24/23) or you may ask for a flat donation of any dollar amount
Once your pledge form is complete, come to the Y during the Flip Fest for counting
Non-participants in gymnastics classes may schedule their private flip count with a staff member. Please email: sandyw@hockymca.org (Foxboro), laceyw@hockymca.org (Franklin), or kayleas@hockymca.org (North Attleboro).
Our Flip Fest pledge forms are available for easy download.

GET STARTED TODAY!
DOWNLOAD YOUR PLEDGE FORM

Prizes will be awarded based on dollars raised:

  • $250 — Earn a YMCA Youth Program FREE for one month!
  • $150 — Fundraisers at this level will receive a limited edition Flip Fest leotard!
  • $50 — Receive a limited edition Flip Fest t-shirt!
  • $25 — Receive a limited edition Flip Fest medal!

For more information on the mission of our YMCA and to support our cause, please click here.

*Flips can be of any nature, for all levels and include beginner rolls to advanced skills.

Posted on: Friday, February 3rd, 2023

Day Trips for Adventure (ages 11-17)

Adventure Begins Here!

Make room for an adventure during your school vacation week. Join the Hockomock Area YMCA Outdoor Adventure crew as we head out for amazing day trips this upcoming April school vacation week.

Register now for April Vacation trips!

  • April 18 Purgatory Chasm Hike
  • April 19 White Water Rafting
  • April 20 Blue Hills Hike
  • April 21 Historic Fort Revere and Hull Lifesaving Museum

Register Now, click here.

Trips are based out of The Hurley Family Branch (300 Elmwood St, North Attleboro).


REGISTER FOR APRIL TRIPS

Questions? Please contact kenf@hockymca.org Ken Follette, Director of Outdoor Education (phone: 508-643-5290)

Posted on: Thursday, April 14th, 2022

Week of Giving

TOGETHER WE CHANGE LIVES

Our Week of Giving campaign is 7 days devoted to philanthropy, advancing our mission and making an impact on children and families in our communities.

Each year our YMCA raises awareness and critical funds in our branches through a Week of Giving campaign. This year’s campaign runs June 6 – 12.

All donations will help us advance our mission and impact even more people in our communities.

The positive impact of the YMCA is needed now more than ever. With your help, we can ensure that everyone, regardless of age, ability, income or background, has what they need to learn, grow and thrive with the Y’s support.

Your support, of any area of the YMCA that is meaningful to you, helps ensure that everyone has the opportunity to experience the Y—making our community stronger.

DID YOU KNOW?

  • Charitable giving is vital to the success of our YMCA. Revenue we receive from our daily operations cannot fully fund the incredible needs of those in our community who count on us every day. That’s why YMCA staff and volunteers dedicate time each year to raising awareness, building relationships, and asking for philanthropic support to our annual Reach Out Campaign.
  • Reach Out is our Y’s annual campaign that ensures we continue to address diverse, emerging, and critical human needs across the 15 communities we serve.
  • In 2021, our YMCA provided $2.1 million in confidential scholarships and program subsidies to our neighbors in need to experience our YMCA programs and services regardless of ability to pay.
  • More than 1,425 of our area youth benefit from a day camp experience at our Y branches every day in the summer …creating memories & friendships that will last a lifetime and experiencing their Best Summer Ever. 23% of our campers receive confidential scholarship assistance made possible by the support of friends and donors like you.

It’s the generosity of people like you that helps ensure a Y experience is available to all. With help from the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Annual Reach Out Campaign, Lily was able to enjoy and thrive at summer camp.

Watch Lily’s camp journey at our YMCA.

Lily’s grandmother Terry shares: The Y has provided so many opportunities that I couldn’t possibly have offered my granddaughter. Lily could not be in a better, safer, more nurturing place than at the Hockomock Y.

Every Gift Makes a Difference

  • $50 – Provides a family-size bag of groceries
  • $50 – Provides a child with a month of youth programs such as sports, gymnastics, swim or enrichment
  • $100 – Allows an individual the opportunity for 3 nutritional coaching sessions
  • $250 –Funds a youth membership for one year allowing a child to learn, grow and thrive within the Y
  • $500 – Funds a teen the opportunity to develop leadership and positive role model skills in our Leaders in Training camp program
  • $500 – Supports a participant through our Weigh to Change program focusing on healthy nutrition and exercise

GIVE TODAY

Your support, of any area of the YMCA that is meaningful to you, helps ensure that friends and neighbors have the opportunity to experience the Y—making our community stronger.

Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Posted on: Saturday, February 5th, 2022

Campaigner Information

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

While you may think of the YMCA as a gym, the YMCA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Be a part of the change that will strengthen our community. Become a YMCA Campaigner.

Telling the YMCA story is critical to the success of the YMCA’s Reach Out Annual Campaign. We’ve compiled items that illustrate the positive impact of our YMCA on children, adults and families in our region. We hope they help inspire you and your donors.

Welcome Volunteers!

INVITATION TO GILLETTE STADIUM

Don’t miss the opportunity to bring potential donors to the 2022 Breakfast, to be held Thursday, June 2 at Gillette Stadium (RSVPs are required by May 26).

Download the invitation here

Tools provided at the May 2nd campaigner training night are available for download in pdf format:

»» campaigner workbook

If you missed the training, you are still welcome! Please join our efforts today by contacting our Director of Annual Giving Nicole Bartlett at nicoleb@hockymca.org or call 508-643-5235.

Volunteer Agreement Form

Please note: your campaign solicitor is the person who asked you to join. Use this document to see our 2022 campaign timeline.

SHARABLE RESOURCES

Find our campaign videos, social media tiles, suggested social posts and emails.

We’ve developed email language and other documents to help you make your ask.

Email Template 1
Donation 3.5” x 2” Cards (Venmo)

Pledge Sheets:

Aquatics       Camp       Childcare       YMCA

QUOTES AND IMAGES

We’ve collected feedback from people in our community impacted by the YMCA annual campaign to help you make your ask or write a thank you.

Thanks (Camp)
Thanks (Childcare parent)
Thanks (Integration)
Thanks (Cancer Survivor)
General Thanks
TESTIMONIAL VIDEO

As you tell the story of the Y’s impact, the Impact and Annual Reports for our YMCA may be shared. YMCA Reports

ALL ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN

Use this document to help your donors understand the different YMCA giving levels and the impact their gift can make.

WHAT OTHER VOLUNTEERS ARE SAYING

Mike (The Y is one of the reasons I get up every day)

If you have questions or need additional support, please be sure to contact our Director of Annual Giving Nicole Bartlett at nicoleb@hockymca.org or call 508-643-5235.


It’s because of the generosity of people like you that we can do anything at all. For this, we thank you and greatly appreciate your support.

Posted on: Wednesday, December 15th, 2021

New Theatre Classes & Productions (ages 3-18)

Welcome to ’22

The Broad-Y Academy is pleased to open enrollment for skills classess that start in January at our 40 Balcom Street Mansfield, MA location! Days offered: Mondays and Saturdays – with a variety of new classes being offered.

Spots are limited so join today. New and current students will come together to learn, make friends and creatively contribute to our team environment – runs the months of January through May. Month to month enrollment is available, which allows everyone to participate even those unable to commit to the full range of dates offered.

THEATRE CLASSES

  • Intro to Performance | Saturdays 11:00 a.m. (ages 3-4)
    Intro to Performance | Mondays 4:00 p.m. (ages 5-8)
    Designed for beginning thespians, this course is the perfect introduction to musical theatre performance. Students will sample acting, singing, and dancing throughout the course of the semester with the goal of becoming confident on stage and understanding the foundations of musical theatre. This is a great option for students to dip their toes before joining full production programs at age 7.

  • Acting & Improv | Mondays 5:00 p.m.(ages 7-14)
    Students in this course will focus on becoming confident and adaptable actors through instruction in improvisation, script and analysis, character study, movement for the actor and beyond. Appropriate for both new and experienced performers.

  • Musical Theatre Technique | Mondays 6:00 p.m. (ages 7-14)
    A combination of singing, dancing, and acting, this course is perfect for aspiring triple threat performers. Students will learn vocals and choreography to various Broadway production numbers, explore acting the song, and have the opportunity for individual feedback on solo pieces. Appropriate for both new and experienced performers.

Above classes will run January 3 – May 23, 2022 at the member cost of $44 per month. Non-members are welcome to participate and will be asked to start a Y account at online registration. Please call your local Y if you have any questions. Non-member cost is $88 per month. Each class will meet for 45 minutes weekly. We look forward to seeing you at the Y! Enroll today.

MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS

There’s more in store for kids interested in the performing arts in ’22. Don’t miss productions starting to cast now! Cast members will join us for weekly rehearsals at the Mansfield Arts & Education Center. The shows listed below (by age) will each culminate in a public performance — complete with set, costumes and lights.

  • Aristocats KIDS | Begins 2/10/22 (ages 6-10)
    Rehearsals to take place Thursdays 5:00-6:30 p.m. & some Saturdays 12:30-2:00 p.m.
    Cost: $275 ($305 non-member)
    Based on the beloved Disney animated film, and featuring a jazzy, upbeat core, Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS is a non-stop thrill ride of feline fun, complete with unbelievable twists and turns. All students will be cast in scene and songs throughout the performance. Performances will be held the weekend of May 7 at Orpheum Foxboro.

  • Phantom Tollbooth JR | Begins 3/2/22 (ages 11-14)
    Rehearsals to take place Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 p.m. & some Saturdays 2:30-4:30 p.m.
    Cost: $275 ($305 non-member)
    The exceptional tale of Milo, Tock and a certain magic tollbooth is brought splendidly to life on stage in this musical adaptation of Norton Juster’s beloved, award-winning children’s book. All students will be cast in scenes and songs throughout the performance. Performances will be held the weekend of June 4 at Orpheum Foxboro.

  • The Lightning Thief | Auditions by appointment: first week of Jan. (ages 14-18)
    Rehearsals: Monday – Saturday nights at the Mansfield Y (exact days will be specified based on cast availability)
    Cost: $275 ($305 non-member)
    Join our Theatre Institute for the Percy Jackson Musical based on the popular book series. Performances will be held the weekend of March 25 at the Orpheum Foxboro. To sign up for an audition, please click here.

The Y provides a safe, enriching place for children to learn and grow and we welcome all new and returning students! If you have any questions, please contact juliap@hockymca.org.

** CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW **



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Mansfield Arts YMCA (40 Balcom St, Mansfield)

Posted on: Wednesday, September 1st, 2021

Crafty Basketball Enrolling Now

Don’t miss fast paced 3×3 youth basketball games at the Y!

Innovative Crafty Basketball. Our scoring rewards ballers for doing all the things smart team players do.

  • 1 Point awarded for any unassisted basket
  • 2 Bonus Points awarded for assisted back door cuts
  • 2 Points awarded for any other assisted basket
  • 1 Point awarded for free throw
  • Assisted scoring play occurs when player scores after pass and no more than 1 dribble
  • Referee/Scoring official determines value of all scoring plays
  • Games are 6 minutes of play time. Team with the most points wins
  • Each player on a winning team is awarded two points for a win. For games ending in a tie, all players receive 1 point
  • Watch this Crafty highlight video to get pumped up for 3 on 3 hoops, which is the best way to show your stuff and improve your game!

Join YMCA Crafty 3 v 3 and watch your game improve!

Enrolling now – a nine week season offering both coed and girls and boys divisions. See below for Crafty 2021-2022 offerings. Come see us at the Y to register in person or register online at any time. Non-members will be asked to set up a Hockomock Area YMCA account.

** CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW **

Winter 2021-2022 Cost: $135 Hockomock Area YMCA member / $149 community member. Runs: December 11 – February 19 (no meeting 12/25, 1/1)

Foxboro Saturdays: 9:00am grades 3-4; 10:15am grades 5-6

Questions? Please contact:
Ashli Philips ashlip@hockymca.org.

“Awesome experience that I would absolutely sign up for again. My son enjoyed the pace, the challenge, the point system, the coaching. Everything Crafty Basketball…it’s excellent and very positive” – Parent

See you at the Y!
For information on additional basketball programs at the Y, please visit HOCKYMCA.ORG/BASKETBALL

Posted on: Tuesday, June 15th, 2021

Spooky Games – Free Halloween Party

Join us for our annual Spooky Games – a free Halloween event for our members!

Details

WHERE: at our branches in Foxboro, Franklin and North Attleboro

WHEN: Friday, October 22nd

  • 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in North Attleboro. We will have a Trunk or Treat event starting at 6pm in our secondary parking lot outdoors – with activities happening in our gymnasium as well. Please bring a bag to collect items.
  • 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Foxboro and Franklin. These are outdoor events so please dress accordingly.

No advanced registration is needed.
Activities will include: face painting, inflatables, camp fire, crafts and much more.

   

We look forward to seeing you in your Halloween costume!

Posted on: Friday, June 11th, 2021

Fall Sports Leagues

Get back in the game this Fall with YMCA Youth Sports! Now registering for Fall Season!

Basketball, soccer and flag football for boys and girls ages 3-12 are back! Come learn to love a sport at the Y. These spots will fill up and most are FREE for Hockomock Area YMCA family type members (see note below*) so take a look and reconnect through great sports games, classes and community time.

** CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW **

Crafty 3v3 bball games are back—using the innovative scoring and fast paced short sided games of the Crafty program that’s been running at the Y since 2019. Click here to learn more about the points system (and let us know if you have any questions). We truly believe this is the best way to learn basketball. (Crafty Basketball takes place at the indoor courts)

Runs Saturdays ≈ Foxboro, Franklin: 9/11-10/30 (75 min.)
Runs Wednesdays ≈ North: 9/15-11/3 (75 min.)
Cost: $85.00 for all in the community (no uniform and no promo code discount available)
Crafty 3v3 Basketball Details:
• @ the Foxboro Y SAT 10:00 am grade 2 coed; 11:15 am grades 3 & 4 boys; 12:30 pm grades 3 & 4 girls; 1:45 pm grades 5 & 6 boysgirls
• @ the Franklin Y SAT 1:00 pm grade 2 coed; 2:15 pm grades 3 & 4 boys; 3:30 pm grades 5 & 6 boys; 4:45 pm grades 3 & 4 girls
• @ the North Attleboro Y WED 4:15 pm grades 1-2 coed; 5:45 pm grades 3 & 4 coed; 7:15 pm grades 5 & 6 coed
Register for Crafty Basketball today.

FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Three coed league practices will be followed by five games on our outdoor fields. Everyone plays and is encouraged to perform at the best of their ability. Uniforms will be distributed after your first practice.

Runs Fridays: 9/10-10/29 (1 hour)
Cost: $122 member / $150 non-member includes NFL Flag Football jersey
Flag Football League Details:
• @ the Foxboro Y 6:00 pm ages 6-8; 7:10 pm ages 9-12
• @ the North Attleboro Y 6:00 pm ages 6-7; 7:15 pm ages 8-10
Register for Flag Football Leagues today.

SOCCER LEAGUE

Three coed league practices will be followed by five games on our outdoor fields. Everyone plays and is encouraged to perform at the best of their ability. Uniforms will be distributed after your first practice.

Runs Saturdays ≈ Franklin: 9/11-10/30 (1 hour)
Runs Sundays ≈ Foxboro, North: 9/12-10/31 (1 hour)
Cost: $86 member / $110 non-member includes uniform t-shirt
Soccer League Details:
• @ the Franklin Y SAT 10:15 am age 4; 11:30 am ages 5-6
• @ the Foxboro Y SUN 10:00 am age 4; 11:10 am ages 5-6
• @ the North Attleboro Y SUN 9:30 am ages 4-5; 10:45 am ages 6-7; 12:00 pm ages 8-10
Register for Soccer Leagues today.


** WE ARE ALSO RUNNING PREP-FOR-LEAGUES CLASSES **

Read on for all the ways your younger athletes can get out to the Y and get their game on this fall!

FLAG FOOTBALL PREP FOR LEAGUES

Young athletes wanting to learn to play football and what it’s like to be coached can get in on the game with outdoor classes held weekly. Your chance to play YMCA league sports will be here soon so get some experience this fall and connect with your peers for a ton of fun. Developmentally appropriate curriculum will be followed that’s proven to engage boys and girls and teach fundamentals of the sport.

Runs Fridays: 9/10/-10/29 (45 min.)
Cost: $64 member / $128 non-member
Football Prep Details:
• @ the Foxboro Y 4:30 pm ages 4-5
• @ the North Attleboro Y 5:00 pm age 5
Register for a Sports League Prep Program today.

SOCCER PREP FOR LEAGUES

Three year old children in our community have tons of learning potential and limitless energy. Let them seize the opportunity to be outdoors running and kicking the soccer ball at the YMCA. This option will include lots of coaching and developmentally appropriate fun on the soccer field.

Runs Saturdays ≈ Franklin: 9/11-10/30 (45 min.)
Runs Sundays ≈ Foxboro, North: 9/12-10/31 (45 min.)
Cost: $64 member / $128 non-member
Soccer Prep Details:
• @ the Franklin Y SAT 9:00 am age 3
• @ the North Attleboro Y SUN 8:45 am age 3
• @ the Foxboro Y SUN 9:00 am age 3
Register for a Sports League Prep Program today.

* ATTN: FAMILY MEMBERSHIP TYPES

As a perk of membership, all Hockomock Y “Family” & “One Adult Family” members receive FREE enrollment for all of the options listed above, excluding Crafty Basketball. Please use the promo code sent on 7/19 to the email address associated with your YMCA membership and simply register as you normally would. Please be prepared at checkout to pay uniform fee(s): $15 (soccer league), $30 (football league) when using a promo code.

Questions, please call the Y at our numbers listed at the bottom of the website or email your local YMCA: foxboro@hockymca.org | franklin@hockymca.org | northattleboro@hockymca.org.

We can’t wait to see you at the Y!

HOCKOMOCK AREA YMCA

300 Elmwood Street
North Attleboro, MA 02760
 508.695.7001

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HOCKOMOCK AREA YMCA LOCATIONS

BERNON FAMILY BRANCH

45 Forge Hill Road
Franklin, MA 02038

 508.528.8708

INVENSYS FOXBORO BRANCH

67 Mechanic Street
Foxboro, MA 02035

 508.543.2523

HURLEY FAMILY BRANCH

300 Elmwood Street
North Attleboro, MA 02760

 508.695.7001

MANSFIELD ARTS & EDUCATION CENTER

40 Balcom Street
Mansfield, MA 02048

 508.339.3066