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HOCKOMOCK AREA YMCA

Posted on: Thursday, March 7th, 2019

Join the fun at our Camp Blast Family Night on March 22

Friday, March 22nd, 6:30-8:00pm

You are invited to enjoy a ‘summer-like’ evening filled with fun for the whole family! You will also learn why kids have the ‘Best Summer Ever’ when they attend our summer camps.

Our Camp Blast Family Night will include:

• Opening & Closing Ceremonies
• Face Painting
• Camp Songs
• STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Math)
• Crafts, Games, Raffles, & Prizes
• Bouncy House and Gaga Pit
• Open Swim at 8:00PM
• & Much More

Children will get to participate in and experience Y Camp hands-on. Parents and prospective campers will have the chance to tour our camp facilities, meet camp directors and counselors, ask questions, and try out the many activities our summer camps offer.

in North Attleboro

For more details on the North Attleboro Camp Blast Family Night are found on the flyer below.

Download the North Attleboro Flyer

in Foxboro:

Details on the Foxboro Camp Blast Family Night are found on the flyer below.

Download the Foxboro Flyer

in Franklin:

Details on the Franklin Camp Blast Family Night are found on the flyer below.

Download the Franklin Flyer

Join us on March 22nd at our Foxboro, Franklin & North Attleboro Branches
and have a BLAST!

And to learn more about our summer camps, visit our CAMP WEBPAGE

Posted on: Monday, February 4th, 2019

Got Game? Is it Crafty? Join March Leagues Today (grade 1-6)

Changing the way basketball is taught

All of our sports directors are thrilled to share that we are bringing an awesome experience to our gyms. Starting the second weekend in March, the Y’s new partnership with Crafty 3×3 Basketball will mean exciting leagues that promise to develop skilled basketball players, with a focus on team basketball.

» Register Today

To help, here are some reasons to join:

What are the Highlights?

When kids play 3 on 3 basketball (vs traditional 5 on 5) they get more touches of the ball. They get more comfortable in all aspects of the game.

Crafty Basketball was developed by a pioneer in the sports technology space. Incentives to develop all aspects of the game are built into Crafty’s unique scoring system that translates to fast paced, fun games and high IQ basketball.

Training for athletes will include important topics like best ways to cut and screen to maximize scoring, how to score with and without the ball, 5 secrets to becoming a consistent and potent scorer at any level. Team Basketball.

We’re talking about how to develop smart players (the same ones who keep playing because of how much fun they are having!)

The things that often allow kids to win at young ages (height, speed, strength) won’t serve them in later years unless they also develop technique, tactics, and the ability to think for themselves, three things that often go out the window in win at all costs youth sports.

Limited Spots

Please follow the link below or call or stop by your local Y if you want to get involved. There are limited spots.

Grades 1-2 are coed

Grades 3-4 have girls and boys divisions

Grades 5-6 have girls and boys divisions

We’ll start with a four week league, running March 9-March 30 (Saturdays) in Foxboro and Franklin and running March 10-March 31 (Sundays) in North Attleboro. Free Trial Clinics will also run March 2-3. Limited space available and you must register ahead of time for the free clinics.

Register for Crafty 3×3

» Visit Crafty 3×3 Basketball’s website page

Questions? Please contact in Foxboro: Ashli Phillips ashlip@hockymca.org 508-772-1353; in Franklin: Alex Dorson alexd@hockymca.org 774-235-2752; in North Attleboro: Kerrie Francis kerrief@hockymca.org 508-643-5215

Posted on: Thursday, January 24th, 2019

Join Spring Classes – Starting Feb. 25

Meet Me at the Y. Where Confidence Grows!

Learn about all the options your Y offers to keep kids active this Spring, as our new session of classes gets underway the week of February 25.

Register Today!

I can swim the whole way across the pool! — Hearing those excited words is about as rewarding as it gets. The kids don’t know that they’ve also learned to be safe in the water, to follow instructions, to develop new skills, to gain confidence and to make friends. But we do.

From gymnastics and fitness, enrichment or specialty sports clinics, to programs preparing kids for safe summer swimming and spring dance recitals, it’s easy to find great youth development options at the Y!

Session runs: Feb. 25 – April 14, 2019
Don’t miss these top picks for Spring 1:

SWIM LESSONS: Our Youth Program Guide provides a schedule for the classes, but here’s a quick overview:

• SWIM STARTERS: Baby & Toddler Lessons with Parent.
  Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills.
  Swim Starters classes are Stages A, B, C Register
• SWIM BASICS: Fundamentals of Swimming
  Students develop basic swimming competency and learn personal water safety. They begin by developing comfort in the water, then work on proper body position and control. While developing fundamental techniques, swimmers increase stamina for longer distance swimming.
  Swim Basics classes are Stages 1, 2, 3 Register
• SWIM STROKES: Refining Stroke Technique
  Swimmers build on stroke technique, including all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues, and swimmers learn about competitive swimming.
  Swim Strokes classes are Stages 4, 5, 6 Register

You are invited! On Sunday Feb. 25, which is the day before Spring 1 starts, the Foxboro Y is holding an AQUATICS OPEN HOUSE • FREE COMMUNITY EVENT. This will be a great place to enjoy family swim, while also having the guidance of Director Rob Houston and his staff to evaluate swimmers and make swim class recommendations or answer any questions. Runs: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Registration is required.

NEWS!! CRAFTY BASKETBALL LEAGUE: In March we will be bringing CRAFTY 3×3 BASKETBALL to all of our gyms. We believe this concept of read and react basketball can change the way basketball is taught (and how kids learn to love the great game of basketball!). Join our launch and have fun in 3v3 games offering lots of touches, quick games and incentivized scoring. Free trial: first weekend in March. Limited spots; Must register for the Free Kick Off Games and 4-week leagues here.

SPORTS: From leagues (we offer t-ball plus coach-pitch baseball, cheer and flag football) to AllStar Kidsport (ages 2, 3-4, 5-6), Archery, Lacrosse (and more!) it’s time to get in the game…improve your skills while learning about sportsmanship and teamwork. Details and to register, click here.

KIDS FITNESS: Don’t miss the age-appropriate physical fitness and nutrition–focused classes. Here’s a quick overview (also in the guide):

• HEALTHY CHEF: Make snacks & meals while learning about safety in the kitchen, cooking techniques and nutrition tips.
  — ages 3-5, 5-8, 8-11. Details and to register, click here.


• RUN CLUB & DUATHLON TRAINING: for those who love to run and/or want to improve their technique and have fun with other kids!
  — ages 5-7, 8-10, 9+. Details and to register click here.


• STRENGTH TRAINING: under YMCA fitness coach’s direction, practice and perfect the “FITT” components of your exercise program (Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type): how often you exercise, how hard you exercise, how long you exercise for, what kind of exercise you do. A fantastic method for monitoring your exercise program.
  — ages 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14+. BE STRONG details and to register click here.


• SPORTS PERFORMANCE TRAINING: to support the physical demands of your particular sport
  — ages 11-13, 14+. Details and to registerclick here.

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT: why not stay after school and join classmates–right at your school–for awesome YMCA classes? Healthy Chef, Floor Hockey and Basketball, STEM Mashup (science, technology, engineering and math), and Fit Kids are some of the great options. Details and to register, IN BELLINGHAM: BMMS, DiPietro School. IN FOXBORO: FRCS. IN MILFORD: Stacy, Woodland School. IN NORTH ATTLEBORO: Amvet School, Community School, Falls School, Martin School, Roosevelt School.

On Saturdays, we will also offer American Sign Language. Classes running 10:00 – 10:45 AM (for ages 6-8) will be held at the Foxboro Y. Register here.

GYMNASTICS: having fun as a team is evident when you watch our gymnastics teams compete, but there’s lots of room for learning and growth in the excellent progressive gymnastics program here at your Y. Check out:

• ME & MY BABY (infant-2 yrs)
• ME & MY SHADOW (2-3 yrs)
• ME & MY TUMBLER (2-4 yrs) Register for toddler gymnastics.

• SUPERHERO ADVENTURES (3-5 yrs)
• PRINCESS GYMNASTICS (3-5 yrs)
• TINY TUMBLERS (3-5 yrs)
• TUMBLE BEES (4-5 yrs)
• HOT SHOTS (4-6 yrs)
• NINJA WARRIOR (4-9 yrs) Register for preschool gymnastics.

• OUR SCHOOL AGE GYMNASTICS PROGRAM will also offer progressively advancing classes–arranged in this sequence:
  ROLLERS… SWINGERS… FLYERS… TWISTERS…KIPPERS

DANCE RECITALS: Don’t forget, our youth dance programs in Foxboro and Franklin offer the chance for participants who join during the Spring 1 session to perform in YMCA dance recitals! Below are classes that will run February 25 – June 16, so if recital experience is of interest, please join today:

• TOTS & TUTUS (2-3 yrs)
• DANCE MAGIC (3-4 yrs)
• PRINCESS DANCE (3-5 yrs) Register for dance-recital-session classes from above list.


• BALLET & BEAM (3-6 yrs)
• DANCE COMBO (3-5 yrs and 6-9 yrs)
• BALLET (4-5 yrs and 6-9 yrs)
• ACRO (6-9 yrs Foxboro only)
• TAP (6-9 yrs Franklin only) Register for dance-recital-session classes from above list.

Have a question about recitals? Please contact jonathanlerch@hockymca.org (at the Foxboro Y) or laceyw@hockymca.org (at the Franklin Y). Note: dance classes not listed above, including all of the Spring 1 dance options at the North Attleboro Y, will run for 7 weeks (2/22-4/19) and may include option to re enroll when the next program session arrives.

Visit YMCA Online Registration

*Registration for program members opens: Monday, January 28–in person or by phoning the Y.

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FEB. VACATION is around the corner! We’re pleased to provide an environment that is like home, full of kindness and support. Make 2/18-2/22 plans for the kids.

18+ MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE: Games start Mon. Feb 11 (8pm or 9pm) at the North Attleboro Y. Bring a friend and contact kerrief@hockymca.org today to join a team.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE runs in North Attleboro Thurs. nights! Contact kerrief@hockymca.org

ADULT PICKUP BASKETBALL has games running mornings, mid day (North Attleboro) and Tues. nights age 30+ (Franklin). Details:
hockymca.org/foxboro/gym-schedule/
hockymca.org/franklin/gym-schedule/
hockymca.org/north-attleboro/gym-schedule/

Register for Adult Basketball Leagues

Posted on: Friday, December 21st, 2018

New Theatre Programs

You’re Invited: Youth Theatre Offers Ample Opportunities For Everyone This Winter

See a Show—Audition for a Show!

We are excited to share winter productions upcoming at the Hockomock Area YMCA. If you have any questions, please contact juliap@hockymca.org.

Don’t Miss Our Next Performance: Guys & Dolls, Jr.

Performed by students ages 7-14 from the Broad-Y Academy
Saturday, FEB 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, FEB 10 at 1:00 p.m.
Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center (Orpheum Foxboro) (1 School St, Foxborough, MA)
Tickets at the Door

This beloved, toe tapping musical comedy is a true crowd pleaser.

Fill Your February Break (2/18-2/22/19) with Great Theatre Programs:

• MON: THE ACTOR’S TOOLBOX
  Monday, Feb 18 (9 AM- 4 PM) ages 5-11
  Through a series of exercises and games, students will learn and develop the tools every actor brings with them—body, voice, mind, cooperation and imagination! A great introduction for new performers or a fun refresher for veterans of the stage.


• TUES: MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVE
  Tuesday, Feb 19 (9 AM- 4 PM) ages 10-16
  Students will spend the first half of the day learning sophisticated movement techniques for the actor through active exercises. During the afternoon, they will put their skills to the test by performing a musical production number from start to finish- singing, dancing, and acting! Perfect for experienced students looking to challenge themselves to become triple threat performers.


• WED: IMPROVISATION
  Wednesday, Feb 20 (9 AM- 4 PM) ages 7-16
  Students will learn the rules and guidelines to successfully create scenes off the top of their heads! The session will include many favorite improv games and exercises to help students follow their impulses and think on their feet, while laughing a lot along the way. A fun day for students of all experience levels.


• THURS: AUDITIONS 101
  Thursday, Feb 21 (9 AM- 4 PM) ages 7-16
  Auditions are often the most nerve wracking part of theatre. Learn the tips and tricks of the trade to make the most of your audition each time! We’ll cover it all- audition etiquette, cold readings, dance calls, song selection, and beyond. Perfect for students just beginning as actors and those who are looking to bring their skills to the next level.


• FRI: DAY OF GAMES
  Friday, Feb 22 (9 AM- 4 PM) ages 7-16
  Just what it sounds like! The entire session will be spent playing our favorite theatre games and learning some new ones along the way. We’ll end the day with a game share, where students can teach the group some of their own favorites.

COST PER DAY FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE PROGRAMS: $55/members, $83/program members

Mansfield Arts YMCA (40 Balcom St, Mansfield)

REGISTER FOR THEATRE PROGRAMS