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Posted on: Wednesday, March 28th, 2018

We’re Having a Flip Fest!

It feels so good to give.

Gymnasts of all ages and abilities are learning the value of philanthropy. Our annual Flip Fest is back the week of April 29. Haven’t heard of Flip Fest? Well, please get involved! All the details on this fundraiser are provided below.

Because our Gymnastics teachers believe all kids should have the opportunity to grow and learn at the Y — regardless of ability to pay — they engage the boundless energy and huge hearts of our kids in the Reach Out for Youth & Families Campaign. During the week of April 29, 2018, all our branches will be participating in Flip Fest. Note, you do not have to be enrolled in gymnastics to join the campaign and to earn some really neat prizes.

Here’s a powerful testimonial that may inspire your participation…. “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 there. Even a small amount can make a difference. Please consider making a donation and spreading the word, as you too can help other children and families like us.” – A Grateful Family

7th Annual Flip Fest — QUICK FACTS & HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Ask others to support your efforts to enrich someone’s life right here in our community.
Knowing that the generosity of others is at the core of the Y’s existence as a nonprofit. It is only through the support of volunteers and donors that we are able to support and give back to those most in need.
100% of contributions raised will go to our Reach Out for Youth and Families 2018 Campaign.
You will be able to raise money based on the number of flips (or cartwheels, forward rolls, walkovers, etc.*) you do during our celebratory Flip Fest Days (week of 4/29) or you may ask for a flat donation of any dollar amount.
Once your pledge form is complete, come to the Y during class time April 29-May 6 for counting!
Non-participants in gymnastics classes may schedule their private flip count with a staff member. Please email: jonathanlerch@hockymca.org (Foxboro), amytr@hockymca.org (Franklin), or debbiemo@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+ — Raffle entry in our drawing for 1 FREE WEEK of gymnastics camp, Summer 2018
  • $150-$249 — I Flip for ROFY leotard
  • $75-$149 — I Flip for ROFY t-shirt
  • $25-$74 — I Flip for ROFY medal
  • $1-$24 — Balloon and healthy snack at completion of flipping

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: Tuesday, March 27th, 2018

Spring Weigh to Change Program

Our Weigh to Change program provides the support and guidance you need to succeed. Christine Toland (pictured) explains, “the amount of support and encouragement that I received from the trainers, nutritionist, staff, and other WTC members is amazing. I have been transformed both mentally and physically, and I couldn’t be happier.”

Registration is now open for our Spring Weigh to Change Program. The 10-week program will run April 9th through June 16th.


The Weigh to Change program offers support and education in both areas of fitness and nutrition. By combining physical training and better nutrition, participants will benefit in the most successful way to achieve weight loss. Participants will be challenged throughout the ten weeks with personal training, nutrition guidance, group workouts, and friendly challenge competitions.

Specifically the Weigh to Change Program includes:

  • Weekly individual 30-minute personal training sessions
  • Individual nutrition counseling with our nutritionist
  • Minimum of three weekly group training sessions offered solely for the New Year WTC group
  • Weekly nutrition and physical challenges
  • Two Nutrition workshops
  • Grocery store education tours
  • Before & after Styku 3-D body scans
  • Entry into a local road race

The cost of the program is $499 for Hockomock Area YMCA Members and $599 for Hockomock Area YMCA Program Members (over an $800 value). Payment plan available.


REGISTER HERE FOR WEIGH TO CHANGE

“We definitely recommend this program to anyone who is serious about making a daily commitment to how they want to look and feel about their life,” recommends Mike and Marilyn Healey, Foxboro Branch Y members.

Get ready for summer! Join our Weigh to Change program today and see your own amazing results.

Posted on: Tuesday, March 27th, 2018

Setting Up Your New Online Account

HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW ONLINE DAXKO ACCOUNT

We appreciate your membership and strive to invest in your experience at your Y. We are pleased to share that we have converted to a new software system called Daxko. Beginning Tuesday, March 27, all members will have access to the new online system.

ACCESS YOUR NEW ONLINE ACCOUNT:

STEP 1:

Activate your account.

Click here. Select “Find Account” in the Middle Box. Enter your last name, birth date and zip code. When you click submit, you will be prompted to enter your email address associated with your Y membership*.

STEP 2:

Check your email and follow the instructions.

*If you don’t have a valid email address connected to your Y membership, please contact a Member Service Desk and we will assist you. Foxboro:508-543-2523; Franklin: 508-528-8708; North Attleboro:508-695-7001. Email addresses are the unique identifier for set up. If one email is listed on more than one member, you will not be able to set up your online account. Please contact your home branch to have the duplicate email removed.

STEP 3:

When you return to Daxko, you’ll be able to enter your new credentials. You are ready to view your account and register online for programs.

VIEW & REGISTER FOR CLASSES

NEW FEATURES INCLUDE:

Register for programs faster and easier.
View your account.
Review your involvement history – classes taken, payments made, etc.
Make payments.
Update your billing information and manage receipts.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK:

We appreciate your feedback on the new system and hope you will let us know if there is any way we can help you through this transition.

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

Bernon Family Branch 45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA 02038

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: 4:00pm-8:00pm
  • 15-minute Nutrition Consultations w/Julie: 4:00pm-5:00pm & 6:00pm-7:00pm
  • Semi-private 30-minute Personal Training Sessions w/Tim: 4:00pm-5:00pm
  • Intro to Bender Ball Small Group Training w/Isabelle: 4:00pm-5:00pm
  • One-on-One 30-minute Personal Training Sessions w/Maureen: 4:00pm-5:30pm & 6:00pm-7:00pm
  • Pilates Small Group Training w/Maureen: 5:30pm-6:00pm
  • STYKU Body Scans w/Julie: 7:00pm-8:00pm
  • 30-minute Semi-Private Personal Training Sessions w/Jerika: 7:15pm-8:15pm

Friday, March 23, 2018: 10:00am-2:00pm
  • 15-minute Nutrition Consultations w/Julie: 10:00am-11:00am & 1:00pm-2:00pm
  • Strength & Resistance Bands w/Isabelle: 10:00am-11:00am
  • Total Body Conditioning Small Group Training w/Judith: 10:25am-10:55am & 12:15pm-12:45pm
  • One-on-One 30-minute Personal Training Sessions w/Leah: 10:00am-11:00am & 12:00pm-1:00pm
  • Boot Camp Small Group Training w/Leah: 11:00am-12:00pm
  • STYKU Body Scans w/Julie: 11:00am-12:00pm
  • TRX and Kettlebells Small Group Training w/Beth: 12:00pm-1:00pm

Saturday, March 24, 2018: 9:00am-3:30pm
  • Weigh to Change Spring Information Session: 9:00am-10:00am
  • 15-minute Massages w/Sheryl: 10:00am-1:00pm
  • 15-minute Nutrition Consultations w/Julie: 10:00am-11:00am
  • Pilates and Swiss Ball w/Beth: 10:00am-11:00am
  • One-on-One 30-minute Personal Training Sessions w/Jerika: 11:00am-12:00pm
  • STYKU Body Scans w/Julie: 11:00am-12:00pm
  • HIIT Small Group Training w/Isabelle: 1:00pm-2:00pm
  • Private Swim Lessons: 2:00pm-3:30pm

** 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!

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