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Posted on: Thursday, March 22nd, 2018

Join Us for Camp Blast Family Night

Friday, March 30th, 6:30-8:00pm

You are invited to enjoy a ‘summer-like’ evening filled with fun for the whole family! You’ll 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
& 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.

We’re going to have lots of fun! Join us at our free family event at our Franklin, Foxboro, and North Attleboro Branches.

Want to see all our offerings as well as registration forms? Visit our CAMP WEBPAGE

Posted on: Thursday, March 22nd, 2018

Health & Fitness Expo: March 22-24

Invensys Foxboro Branch 67 Mechanic Street, Foxboro, MA 02035

Our Health & Fitness Expo offers free demos, workshops, healthy samples, consults, & more.

And, if you bring a friend to a group exercise class or attend an expo appointment * you will receive 10% off any 30-minute personal training package! ** Choose and book one of the following *Expo Appointments:

Free 30-minute personal training session
Free 30-minute small group training session
Free 15-minute nutrition consultation
Free Styku 3-D body scan

To book an Expo appointment, visit or call your Member Service Desk.

EXPO SCHEDULE DETAILS

Thursday, March 22, 2018: 9:00am-2:30pm & 3:00pm-8:00pm
  • One-on-One 30-minute Personal Training Sessions w/Brian: 9:00am-11:30am
  • 30-minute Nutrition Consultations w/Lauren: 9:00am-11:00am
  • 30-minute AMP’D Kettlebell Small Group Training w/Joe: 9:30am-11:00am
  • Marathon Sports: 10:00am-11:00am
  • STYKU Body Scan Demos: 11:30am-2:30pm
  • 15-minute Nutrition Consultations w/Lauren: 3:00pm-4:00pm
  • UNO’s Samples: 5:00pm-8:00pm
  • One-on-One 30-minute Personal Training Sessions w/Kevin: 5:00pm-6:30pm
  • 30-minute P-Knot Demos w/Abby: 5:00pm-6:30pm

Friday, March 23, 2018: 7:00am-4:00pm
  • Healthy Sampling: 7:00am-10:00am
  • TRX Small Group Training w/Lori: 9:00am-10:00am
  • 15-minute Nutrition Consultations w/Lauren: 9:00am-11:00am
  • One-on-One 30-minute Personal Training Sessions w/Lori: 10:00am-11:30am
  • STYKU Body Scans w/Meredith: 11:30am-2:30pm
  • 15-minute Nutrition Consultations w/Lauren: 3:00pm-4:00pm

Saturday, March 24, 2018: 7:00am-2:30pm
  • Healthy Sampling: 7:00am-9:00am
  • Juice on Main Sampling: 8:30am-11:00am
  • Weigh to Change Spring Information Session: 9:00am-10:00am
  • One-on-One 30-minute Personal Training Sessions w/JJ: 9:00am-11:30am
  • Hint Water: 9:00am-12:00pm
  • Mind, Body & Soul Small Group Training w/Meredith: 10:00am-10:30am
  • Speed & Strength Small Group Training w/Meredith: 10:30am-11:00am
  • Declutter Your Mind Workshop w/Becky Bast: 10:00am-11:00am
  • 15-minute STYKU Body Scans & Nutrition Consultations: 11:30am-2:30pm

** 30-minute personal training package must be purchased on March 22, 23, or 24th, 2018 to receive the 10% off coupon. Coupon expires 3/24/18. Valid only at the Hockomock Area YMCA North Attleboro, Franklin, and Foxboro branch locations. Conditions may apply. Call any branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA for details.

Posted on: Wednesday, March 21st, 2018

Reach Out Breakfast: People Making A Difference

Raising life-changing funds for children and families in our community

What a great morning we had on March 16 at the Reach Out for Youth and Families Annual Campaign Breakfast. We held our annual breakfast at Gillette Stadium. Among the community leaders, we were honored to have Patriots CEO Robert Kraft speak to guests. Patriots Coach Brian Flores spoke powerfully about the impact the Y has had on his brother Chris who is a part of our Integration Initiative.

A record crowd of 800 people attended, raising funds to provide confidential scholarship assistance and program subsidies to welcome neighbors into our YMCA who need us most. At our Y, we believe we have something special – a sense of community – and everyone should have access to it.

Funds raised will provide confidential scholarship assistance, giving Y experiences including summer camp, child care and teen programs to local children and families in need.

Subsidized programs include LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, our YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, our Integration Initiative, and our Teen Centers and Programs.

Read the news coverage by the Sun Chronicle

View our event facebook photo album

Watch Jon’s story, a powerful video shared at the event

GIVE TODAY

Posted on: Monday, March 19th, 2018

Join us for Springtime Activities

It’s time to bring on spring; and what better way than to participate in some, fun spring-like activities.


#1

Breakfast with the Bunny

Saturday, March 24 at all three of our branches

EVENT DETAILS:

Enjoy a delicious breakfast with your little ones and capture the moment they meet the bunny!

9:00am or 10:00am breakfast seatings in Franklin and North Attleboro.

9:30am or 10:30am breakfast seatings in Foxboro.
The bunny will visit each breakfast seating.

Kids will enjoy some fun spring activities and crafts.
Cost: $5/Family & Single Parent Members; $8/All Others; Children under 1 are free.

Register by visiting a branch or by calling any Member Service Desk.

#2

Hippity Hop

I spy an Easter egg in the pool! Children are invited to bring their swimsuits and dive for Easter eggs filled with tokens for prizes and more!

  • Free event for family-type members. All others – $6.00 each.
  • Please bring a basket to hold prizes and eggs!

EVENT DETAILS:

Bernon Family (Franklin) Branch 45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA 02038
Saturday, March 24, 2018

  • Craft offered before and after swim
  • Easter Bunny on site from 1:30-3:00pm
  • Children age 6 & Under must have adult supervision with them in the water
  • Non-Swimmers must have adult supervision with them in the water
  • Swim Egg Hunt Times: 1:30-2:00pm OR 2:15-2:45pm

Invensys Foxboro Branch 67 Mechanic Street, Foxboro, MA 02067
Friday, March 30, 2018

  • Easter Bunny on site from 12:00-2:00pm
  • Children age 6 & Under: 12:00-1:00pm
    (Children must have adult supervision with them in the water.)
  • Children age 7 & Over: 1:00-2:00pm
    (Non-Swimmers must have adult supervision with them in the water.)

North Attleboro Branch 300 Elmwood Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760
Friday, March 30, 2018

  • Craft and snack in lobby: 11:30am-12:30pm
  • Easter Bunny on site from 12:00-1:15pm
  • Children age 6 & Under: 12:00-12:30pm
    (Children must have adult supervision with them in the water.)
  • Children age 7 & Over: 12:45-1:15pm
    (Non-Swimmers must have adult supervision with them in the water.)

Register by visiting a branch or by calling any Member Service Desk.


#3

Y Eat Healthy Book Club

Claire Duckmanton, Hockomock Area YMCA Nutrition Director and Bonnie Tragakis, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach from An Unlikely Story are partnering to offer a free community book club focused on healthy eating and living!

Join us at the North Attleboro Branch and an Unlikely Story (alternating months) to explore cookbooks, food literature, cooking methods, and lifestyle changes centered around real, whole foods and a clean eating lifestyle.

  • Tuesday, March 20th, 7:00-8:00pm @ the North Attleboro Branch YMCA
    “100 Days of Real Food” by Lisa Leake

  • Tuesday, April 10th, 7:00-8:00pm @ An Unlikely Story Bookstore & Cafe
    “Healthy Meal Prep” by Stephanie Tornatore & Adam Bannon

  • Tuesday, May 8th, 7:00-8:00pm @ the North Attleboro Branch YMCA
    “Easy Vegetarian One-Pot”

Open to all –omnivores to vegans–who are open to cooking; and requesting that everyone remain open and respectful of others’ choices.

A YMCA membership is not required.

Food tastings and cooking demos will be sprinkled in as well!

An Unlikely Story Bookstore & Cafe will offer a 10% discount on all books purchased during each book club session. Book purchases are not required for participation.

Posted on: Sunday, March 18th, 2018

April Food Drive

Partner with us for our 4th annual Healthy Food Access Food Drive!

All month long in April, you can make a difference by donating to this initiative to help our neighbors in need in our communities. Bring a healthy food item (or two!) along for your next visit to the Y. We are collecting at our branches in Foxboro, Franklin and North Attleboro and at locations throughout our communities.

Through this food drive, the YMCA aims to collect healthier food items to provide to local food pantry partners and educate the community about the need for improved access to healthy food choices. Did you know? One in nine people in eastern Massachusetts is at risk for food insecurity.

Suggested items include: whole grain products, brown rice/quinoa, lower sodium hearty soups, canned vegetables/fruit, beans, oatmeal, nuts, spices, and household/personal care items.

The Hockomock Area YMCA is also looking for volunteers! Volunteer support is needed to help the YMCA team in a variety of capacities including: weighing and counting donations, transporting donated items to area food pantries, and helping spread the word about this initiative with friends and neighbors. A flyer containing all the details is available here for convenient download.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Shannon Nisbett at shannonn@hockymca.org.

Posted on: Tuesday, March 6th, 2018

Girl Power Go – New Program Offered at all Branches

STRONG AND EMPOWERED

Be Strong, Be Smart, Be Amazing!
Girl Power Go is a program designed to get girls excited about fitness and feeling fabulous while making new friends. The YMCA is offering a NEW class at all our branches this spring—combining life lessons, positive thinking & physical activity. This is brought to you through partnership with Girl Power Go, LLC.

Girls will learn strategies and develop tools to build strong connections to self and others. How to be brave and courageous, while still being loving and kind. Healthy eating, the importance of rest, how to stand in your power and how to be a good friend are just some of the topics covered. Includes fun fitness segments such as boot-camp, yoga, strength training, teamwork games and kick boxing.

Runs: April 23-June 18

  • Mondays @ the Franklin Y (grades 1-2) 3:45pm (no class 5/28)
  • Tuesdays @ the Franklin Y (grades 3-4) 3:30pm
  • Mondays @ the North Attleboro Y (grades 1-2) 3:30pm -OR- (grades 3-4) 4:30pm (no class 5/28)
  • Thursdays @ the Foxboro Y (grades 1-2) 3:30pm -OR- (grades 3-4) 4:30pm
  • Cost: $150 member; $175 program member
  • Class duration: 1 hour in Franklin; 50 minutes in Foxboro and North Attleboro to allow for pick-up and drop-off

  • Special offering of Girl Power Go—Mondays @ Bellingham Memorial Middle School (grades 4-7) 2:20pm-3:05pm
    • Runs at BMMS: March 26-May 21, 2018 (no class on 4/16)
    • You do not have to be a Y member (cost: $113 member or Schools Out participant; $150 non-member)
    • Enrollment form (BMMS location only), click here

Questions? please contact: Kim Jennings kjennings@hockymca.org.

Register starting 3/27/18 through our ONLINE REGISTRATION

Or, please contact your local Y.

Posted on: Friday, February 9th, 2018

Spring Classes Get Underway

Learn about all the options your Y offers to keep kids active this Spring. Our upcoming programs are open for enrollment and are about encouraging active and connected lifestyles as we move to outdoor sports leagues, dance recitals, our new swim lessons curriculum, and more. Encourage the kids in your life to try something new from the suggested programs below. The Youth Development Program Guide has all the details.

Spring 1 Session runs: February 26 – April 15, 2018.

NEW THIS SPRING 1
Allstar Kidsport (@ the Foxboro and Franklin Ys for age 2 with parent/guardian)
Allstar Kidsport (for ages 3-4)
Allstar Kidsport (@ the Foxboro and Franklin Ys for ages 5-6)
Basketball Skills
Double Play-sports Combo (@ the Foxboro and North Attleboro Ys for ages 3-5)
Fit Kids (@ the Foxboro and North Attleboro Ys for ages 5-7; @the Franklin Y for ages 3-6) FREE CLASS FOR FAMILY-TYPE MEMBERS
Floor Hockey (@ the Franklin Y for ages 3-5)
Football Draft Picks (@ the Foxboro Y for ages 3-5)
Homerun Heroes (@ the Foxboro and Franklin Ys for ages 3-5)
Indoor Arena Flag Football (@ the Foxboro Y for ages 7-11)
Karate (beginner – intermediate – and advanced)
Lacrosse Skills (@ the Foxboro Y for ages 5-7 and @ the North Attleboro Y for ages 5-10)
Munchkin Tennis (@ the Foxboro and Franklin Ys)
Preschool Indoor Soccer (@ the Foxboro and Franklin Ys)
Volleyball (@ the North Attleboro Y for ages 9-13)

NEW SPORTS LEAGUES
NEW THIS SPRING: LEAGUES ARE FREE FOR FAMILY-TYPE MEMBERS (details here)
T Ball and Coach Pitch Baseball
Soccer
Cheerleading @ the Foxboro Y and North Attleboro Y
Flag Football @ the Foxoboro Y and North Attleboro Y

NEW FITNESS & NUTRITION CLASSES
Kids Running Club (@ the Foxboro Y for ages 3-14)
Run Kid Run (@ the Franklin Y for ages 8-12)
Be Strong – Teen Youth Strength Program (@ the North Attleboro Y for ages 10-13)
Sports Performance Training (@ the Franklin and North Attleboro Ys for ages 11-16)
Healthy Chef (@ the Foxboro Y for ages 3-14)

NEW DANCE CLASSES THAT WILL PERFORM IN SPRING RECITALS*
Acro (@ the Foxboro Y for ages 6-9)
Ballet and Beam (@ the Foxboro and Franklin Ys for ages 3-5)
Ballet (@ the Foxboro and North Attleboro Ys for ages 4-5)
Tots & Tutus (for ages 2 – 3)
Dance Magic (for ages 3-4)
Princess Dance (for ages 3-5)
Dance Combo (for ages 6-9; starts at age 4 in Franklin)
Hip Hop (for ages 6+; starts at age 3 in Franklin)
Ballet (@ the Foxboro Y for ages 6-9)

* At the Foxoboro and Franklin Ys, these dance classes run through June 17—as students are preparing to perform in our spring recitals.

NEW STEM CLASSES
Our STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) classes are brought to our Y family through partnership with Tinker and Create LLC and promote creative learning and interest in math and sciences. A huge range of hands-on activities is listed for each of the branches. Just click on the link to read more at your local Y’s STEM CLASSES REGISTRATION.

NEW THEATRE PROGRAMS
Willy Wonka Kids! auditions (for ages 7-10) will be held on Feb 27 and March 6. All who register will be cast. Read more here
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown auditions (for ages 11-14) will be held on March 21. Register Today
Rehearsals are held weekly at our Mansfield Arts and Education Center on Wednesdays 5:30pm-7:00pm (and some Saturdays).
Save the date for a night of theatre: YMCA Theatre Institute—our pre-professionally trained high school students—perform Little Shop of Horrors on March 16 & 17.

NEW ENRICHMENT SERIES (@ North Attleboro) – Read more
Sprouts » ages 1-2
Caterpillars » ages 2-3
Cocoon » ages 3-4
Butterflies » ages 4-5

Enroll Today!

Posted on: Thursday, February 8th, 2018

Looking Back on 2017

On behalf of the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Board of Directors and my staff colleagues, please enjoy this short video looking back at 2017, highlighting our Y’s impact on those we are proud to serve. Thank you for being part of our Y family and for joining in our commitment to enhance lives and enrich communities.

I am grateful for your support of our YMCA and look forward to all that we will experience together in 2018.

Sincerely,

Ed Hurley
President, Hockomock Area YMCA

Posted on: Thursday, February 8th, 2018

New YMCA Swim Lessons Curriculum

This winter, our YMCA is updating our swim lesson program, so expect to see a great new look and simpler class names. The latest evolution of Y Swim Lessons accommodates varying abilities and will foster a sense of achievement as swimmers progress between levels. Through this approach, advanced swimmers flow more easily to higher levels while swimmers who need more instruction can learn at their own pace. This results in more confident swimmers who stick with lessons and develop a love for swimming that can last a lifetime.

Our Youth Program Guide explains everything and provides a schedule for all the new classes, but here’s a quick overview. In our updated curriculum, there are three general categories of Y Swim Lessons:

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. Parents are coached to guide their child toward greater water independence while learning about the importance of supervision.
Swim Starters classes are Stages A, B, C.

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.

SWIM STROKES: Refining Stroke Technique
Having mastered the fundamentals, swimmers build on stroke technique, including all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues, and swimmers learn about competitive swimming and how to incorporate exercise swimming into a healthy lifestyle.
Swim Strokes classes are Stages 4, 5, 6.

Each Swim Lessons category has three stages or levels that are designed for swimmers of every age and ability.

SWIM STARTERS BABY & TODDLER LESSONS WITH PARENT

Parent/Child
6 Months – 3 Years

Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills. Parents are coached to guide their child toward greater water independence while learning about the importance of supervision.

A / WATER DISCOVERY

Parents accompany children in stage A, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.

B / WATER EXPLORATION

In stage B, parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.

C / WATER INDEPENDENCE

Parents work with their children to develop comfort in underwater exploration by learning self rescue techniques. This class is geared for children not ready to be independent from parents.

SWIM BASICS FUNDAMENTALS OF SWIMMING

Everyone
Ages 3 and up

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.

1 / WATER ACCLIMATION

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation for a student’s future progress in swimming.

2 / WATER MOVEMENT

In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

3 / WATER STAMINA

In stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

SWIM STROKES REFINING STROKE TECHNIQUE

Everyone
Ages 5 and up

Having mastered the fundamentals, swimmers build on stroke technique, including all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues, and swimmers learn about competitive swimming and how to incorporate exercise swimming into a healthy lifestyle.

4 / STROKE INTRODUCTION

Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.

5 / STROKE DEVELOPMENT

Students in stage 5 work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.

6 / STROKE MECHANICS

In stage 6, students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.

In the coming days, we’ll provide some helpful resources to make sure everyone in your family will know how to choose the right Swim Lesson class, and if you have any questions please stop in at your local YMCA or give us a call.

Posted on: Wednesday, February 7th, 2018

Explorer Camp Adventures

Charge Into The Great Outdoors!

So many good things happen when kids go outside. Space to roam and natural light are healthy for kids and adults alike. This summer, encourage children and young adults to trade technology for outdoor adventure.

Explorer Camp Adventures are an exciting way to exercise, challenging your mind as well as your body, and make great friends. In addition to our excellent traditional day camps, our Y runs a series of overnight summer adventure camps, providing training, instruction and equipment. Our groups take trips to adventure locations in the area and beyond–including Maine, Vermont, and the beautiful Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.

Our adventure camps are designed to get youth outdoors, help them build healthier lifestyles and create an appreciation for nature and ecological interdependence. Led by program director Dave Lovely-Taillon, the program has expanded to serve students in our 15 surrounding communities. Expeditions range from 3-day overnights to 5-day white water excursions.

READ DETAILS AT OUR WEBSITE PAGE

Or download the CAMP GUIDE today (registration paperwork for these trips is found on page 18).

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300 Elmwood Street
North Attleboro, MA 02760
 508.695.7001

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BERNON FAMILY BRANCH

45 Forge Hill Road
Franklin, MA 02038

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INVENSYS FOXBORO BRANCH

67 Mechanic Street
Foxboro, MA 02035

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300 Elmwood Street
North Attleboro, MA 02760

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40 Balcom Street
Mansfield, MA 02048

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