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Posted on: Monday, September 25th, 2017

Support those impacted by Hurricane Harvey

Where: North Attleboro, Franklin, and Foxboro Branches

When: Drive runs through November 10th

On August 28, 2017 Hurricane Harvey devastated thousands of lives along the gulf coast of Texas. “We’re Here for Houston” drive was set up by the Hockomock Teen Leaders to deliver personal hygiene items to other teen leaders in the Houston Area. Donation Bins are currently located in the North Attleboro, Franklin, and Foxboro Branches.

Suggested Items:

  • Soap
  • Tooth Paste
  • Body Wash
  • Q-Tips
  • Face Wash
  • Underwear
  • Cotton Items
  • Under Garments

Please consider donating to the Hockomock Area YMCA’s relief drive for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. If you have any questions or would like to arrange pickup, please contact Teen Director Alyssa Boutin at AlyssaB@hockymca.org or at 508-772-1316.

Posted on: Monday, September 18th, 2017

Member Appreciation Activities

Thank you for being an important member of our Y family! Join us Join us beginning Saturday, October 21, 2017 through Friday, October 27, 2017 for a ton of fun free activities and giveaways IN FRANKLIN:

SATURDAY

  • 9am-12pm Update your member photo & information with our Y
  • 1:30pm-3:30pm Free swimming with pumpkins

SUNDAY

  • 9am-12pm Update your member photo & information with our Y
  • 2pm-3:30pm Drop-in Gymnastics

MONDAY

  • 9am-11am Free mini-massages courtesy of Sheryl Floris
  • 10am-11am Touch-a-Truck
  • 11am-12pm Free assessments with Bay State Physical Therapy
  • 12pm-3pm Free Child Watch drop off
  • 2pm-3pm Free assessments with Bay State Physical Therapy

TUESDAY

  • 9am-11am Free coffee and muffins in the lobby with Membership Representative Alana Sanders
  • 11am-12pm Free assessments with Bay State Physical Therapy
  • 12pm-3pm Free Child Watch drop off
  • 3pm-4pm Drop-in sports class with Coach Allie
  • 3pm-5pm Thin crust pizza samples courtesy of Uno’s Pizzeria
  • 3pm-5pm Free skate passes to Franklin Pirelli Veterans Arena
  • 6pm-8pm Free mini-massages courtesy of Sheryl Floris

WEDNESDAY

  • 6am-8am Free mini-massages courtesy of Sheryl Floris
  • 9am-11am Free coffee in the lobby
  • 11am-12pm Free assessments with Bay State Physical Therapy
  • 12pm-3pm Free Child Watch drop off
  • 2pm-3pm Free assessments with Bay State Physical Therapy
  • 3pm-5pm Make your own parfait and trail mix
  • 7pm-8:30pm Zumba More! Join us for this 90 minute class

THURSDAY

  • 6am-8am Free mini-massages courtesy of Sheryl Floris
  • 9am-11am Free STEM activity in the lobby
  • 9:15am-10:45am Zumba More! Join us for this 90 minute class
  • 12pm-3pm Free Child Watch drop off
  • 3pm-5pm Flower giveaway in the lobby
  • 6pm-8pm Smoothie samples in the lobby

FRIDAY

  • 9am-11am Free Styku body scan demos in the lobby
  • 9:15am-10:45am Y Cycle More! Join us for this 90 minute class
  • 12pm-3pm Free Child Watch drop off
  • 12pm-5pm Bounce house party with healthy snack in the gymnasium
  • 3pm-5pm Free mini-massages courtesy of Sheryl Floris
  • 6:30pm-8pm Spooky Games – Join us for a free family fun event

Posted on: Tuesday, August 15th, 2017

A Look Back at Summer

THE BEST SUMMER EVER

We’re all so proud of our dedicated camp staff who served for eleven weeks this past summer as young leaders and role models to youth from the 15 communities we are privileged to serve. More than 300 counselors were hired by our YMCA this year and for some, this was their first job.

Many staff members came to our Y as campers and return to make their impact as counselors. To me, that’s a special part of the tradition of summer camp that we celebrate each year.

Enjoy this brief video that highlights a day at summer camp at the Hockomoock Area YMCA. The smiles and laughter are sure to bring a smile to your face. And thank you for all you do in support of our YMCA.


Sincerely,

Ed Hurley
President, Hockomock Area YMCA



No copyright infringement intended. Music by Hanson – MMMBop. All materials used property of their respective owners.

Posted on: Friday, August 11th, 2017

Fall Sports Leagues For Every Kid

Showing Kids All They Can Do.

Our popular leagues are back! Offering kids a great way to stay active and connected with others interested in healthy competition.

REGISTER NOW for Sports Leagues in Foxboro, Frankin, and North Attleboro.

Fast Facts

Teams are now forming for boys and girls between the ages of 3-14.

Sport-specific skills will be taught while helping everyone grow personally through YMCA values-based programming.
We will focus on fun while emphasizing the importance of sportsmanship and fair play.
Family and Single-Parent members will benefit from 50% savings off last year’s pricing (price is as currently noted in online registration). Don’t miss this great experience for your kids!
Fall leagues run on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: September 8-October 29.
The first 3 weeks are practices and the last 5 weeks are games.
Coed teams will be arranged so that everyone plays and is encouraged to perform at the best of their ability.
In addition to leagues, we offer a great option for kids not quite old enough to participate. See Prep for Leagues, below.

JOIN A TEAM

60 minutes each:

T-BALL (3–6 YRS)
FRANKLIN: SAT 3–4 YRS 12:30pm; 5–6 YRS 1:40pm
NORTH ATTLEBORO: SAT 4–5 YRS 2:00pm

BEGINNER CHEERLEADING (6–9 YRS) jumps & tumbling; 2nd half of the season will be spent cheering at games
FOXBORO: FRI 6:00pm
NORTH ATTLEBORO: FRI 6:30pm

NFL FLAG FOOTBALL (6-14 YRS)
FOXBORO: FRI 6–7 YRS 6:00pm; 8–10 YRS 7:00pm; 11-14 YRS 8:00pm
NORTH ATTLEBORO: FRI 5–6 YRS 5:30pm; 7–8 YRS 6:30pm

FLAG FOOTBALL DROP-IN (9-14 YRS)
FOXBORO: FRI 11-14 YRS 8:00pm
NORTH ATTLEBORO: FRI 9-14 YRS 7:30pm

SOCCER (4-10 YRS)
FOXBORO: SUN 4 YRS 10:00am; 5–6 YRS 11:00am***
FRANKLIN: SAT 3–4 YRS; 9:00am; 5–6 YRS 10:15am; 7-10 YRS 11:30am
NORTH ATTLEBORO: SAT 4 YRS 10:00am; 5–6 YRS 11:00am; 7-10 YRS 12:00pm

SOCCER DROP-IN (7-10 YRS)
FOXBORO: SUN 12:00pm***
FRANKLIN: SAT 11:30am
NORTH ATTLEBORO: SAT 12:00pm

OR…PRESCHOOLERS, GET INTO THE GAME ON A PREP FOR LEAGUES TEAM

We’ll work on fundamentals of your favorite sport, easing into scrimmages and using a developmentally appropriate approach. 45 minutes each:

T-BALL PREP (3 YRS)
NORTH ATTLEBORO: SAT 1:00pm

BEGINNER CHEERLEADING PREP (4–5 YRS)
FOXBORO: FRI 5:00pm
NORTH ATTLEBORO: FRI 5:30pm

FLAG FOOTBALL PREP (5 YRS)
FOXBORO: FRI 5:00pm

SOCCER PREP (3 YRS)
FOXBORO: SUN 9:00am***
NORTH ATTLEBORO: SAT 9:00am


***Foxboro Sunday leagues will begin on September 10.
***Foxboro classes and leagues will not take place on October 15.

AT THE FOXBORO Y

AT THE FRANKLIN Y

AT THE NORTH ATTLEBORO Y


  • Cost: T-ball & Soccer: $42 family-type member; $84 youth member; $126 program member. Cheer & Football: $57 family-type member; $114 youth member; $171 program member.
  • Drop-In League Pricing (Flag Football & Soccer): $11 member (per day); $17 program member (per day); $84 member (8 weeks); $126 program member (8 weeks).
  • Check out our Fall Youth Development Guide to read more about our large selection of offerings.

Posted on: Tuesday, August 8th, 2017

Our New Youth Programs This Fall

Kids will get back to school soon, and it’s time to think about what Fall activities they’ll be doing. Besides the staple programs at our YMCAs, such as Swim Lessons and Fall Soccer, check out these new ones. The Youth Development Program Guide has all the details.

NEW THIS FALL
Ultimate Frisbee (for ages 9-12)
Volleyball (only @ the North Attleboro Y for ages 8-11)
Pickleball (only @ the Bernon Y for ages 9-13)

NEW DROP-IN SPORTS
Flag Football (@ the Foxboro and North Attleboro Ys for ages 9-14)
Soccer (for ages 7-9/10)

NEW STEM CLASSES
Electrify! (for Grades 3-6)
Kitchen Science (for preschool through Grade 5)
Engineer a Coaster (ages 3-5)
Lego Robotics (for Grades 3-7)

Register Today! Classes begin the week of September 10.

Posted on: Friday, August 4th, 2017

Make A Difference

HELP PROVIDE MORE KIDS WITH A SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE

There is something magical about summer camp that every child needs and deserves. Our staff role models provide kids with important social development and life lessons critical to their development. However, many families – for a variety of reasons – do not have the means to provide a summer camp experience for their kids.

You can maximize your impact on kids in our community now more than ever. The Spier Family has announced a summer camp challenge and will match every donation between July 31st and August 14th up to $25,000. With your help and the support from the Spier Family, we look forward to raising $50,000 to provide more kids an opportunity to experience their best summer ever at camp this August.

Our Y is committed to strengthening community and ensuring everyone regardless of ability to pay has the opportunity to thrive. This is our mission and our cause. And with your help another great example of our Y being a place where cause meets community. Together we can make a difference in the lives of local kids and families this summer.

Make Your Gift Today!

For more information, stop by any of our Y branches.

Thank you,

Ed Hurley
President, Hockomock Area YMCA

Posted on: Friday, July 14th, 2017

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Celebration

On June 13th we gathered for our annual LIVESTRONG at the YMCA event celebrating the impact of this powerful program for cancer survivors and their families. To date, 765 cancer survivors have participated in the program since 2010. We also celebrated our new Living STRONGER program for LIVESTRONG at the YMCA alumni.

Please watch our video sharing highlights of the event, a strong example of community coming together to support and lift each other up.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free 12-week program designed for cancer survivors seeking to regain health, build strength, and connect with other cancer survivors.

Click here to read more about the impact of our LIVESTRONG program in our 2016 Impact Report.

Thank you for your support of our YMCA. Best wishes for a wonderful summer.

Sincerely,

Ed Hurley
President, Hockomock Area YMCA

Posted on: Friday, May 26th, 2017

Ready for Summer Camp?

MEET ME AT THE Y
FOR THE BEST SUMMER EVER!

Summer Camp is here! All of our plans and preparations are in full swing so that all campers will have their best summer ever. To help, here is some guidance for parents about what we suggest kids bring to camp (and what they leave at home). In addition, for your convenience, we have included a link to our camp handbooks.

PLEASE label all items – including lunch


» Foxboro Camp Handbook

» Franklin Camp Handbook

» North Attleboro Camp Handbook


Suggested Items for All Camps

When preparing for a camp day, it’s helpful to remember how active kids are at camp. They need to be comfortable and to have a few food options:

Comfortable Clothes to move and play in. Campers will get messy so consider bringing a change of clothing
Swimsuit & Towel – if you are participating in a camp that has swim time
Closed Toe Shoes (No Sandals or Flip Flops Please)
Water Shoes – if your camper does not want wet sneakers (Toes need to be covered)
Sweatshirt or Light Jacket for cool or damp days
Lunch, Snacks, & Drinks.
Please be sure to provide choices that are healthy, fulfilling, and non-perishable (there is no refrigeration at camp). Children will eat and drink more than usual because they are so active throughout the day. Half-Day campers will need snacks and drinks only.
Water Bottles with Water (no glass please)
Sunscreen and Bug Repellent.
A Bag to carry your belongings and a plastic bag for wet clothes

Suggested Items for Rainy Days

On bad-weather days, it’s a good idea to send a little extra to camp. It helps keep them comfortable if we get stuck out in the weather:

Raincoat or Poncho
Umbrella
Extra shoes/socks
Changes of clothes (including underwear)

What NOT to bring to Camp

PLEASE leave valuable personal items at home.

Campers should not bring or wear any valuable, personal articles such as expensive footwear, watches, jewelry, phones, personal music devices, electronic games, trading cards, key chains, toys, etc. Children are not permitted to use these items at camp. Do not bring sporting equipment unless it is approved by the camp counselors and/or to be used at a specialty sports camp. The Hockomock Area YMCA is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Posted on: Wednesday, May 24th, 2017

Why join Weigh to Change?

Feel great and look great!

We are excited to announce that our summer session of Weigh to Change is now open for registration. This 10-week wellness, weight-inch loss program was piloted last year. Since its inception, we have witnessed so many success stories! Over the course of 3 10-week sessions in each of our branches–North Attleboro, Franklin, and Foxboro, 149 members have lost a total of 1,409 pounds and 1,633 inches!

Our summer program begins June 19th and runs through September 2nd.

Come to a WTC Info Session & learn more.

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

  • June 10, Saturday @ 10:15am
  • June 14, Wednesday @ 6:00pm

Invensys Foxboro Branch
67 Mechanic Street, Foxboro, MA 02067

  • June 3, Saturday @ 9:00am
  • June 15, Thursday @ 6:00pm

North Attleboro Branch
300 Elmwood Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760

  • June 3, Saturday @ 8:00am
  • June 6, Tuesday @ 6:00pm
  • June 15, Thursday from 5:00pm – 7:00pm – Meet our new Health Coach, Claire Duckmanton. She will have some demonstrations in our lobby and answer any questions you have about our Weigh to Change program or nutrition consults.

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 session
  • Individual nutrition counseling with nutritionist
  • Minimum of three weekly group training sessions
  • Weekly nutrition and physical challenges
  • Two Nutrition workshops
  • Grocery store education tours
  • Before & after Styku 3-D body scans
  • Entry into a local summer 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).

REGISTER ONLINE FOR WEIGH TO CHANGE

Become one of our Weigh to Change success stories…you will be so happy you did!

Posted on: Thursday, May 18th, 2017

Veggie Share Summer 2017

We are now accepting registrations for CSA Share 2017 at the Mansfield Community Garden. This is a great option for increasing your intake of veggies this summer! Take advantage of this local gem of a garden — and its weekly output of freshly harvested organic produce. DETAILS ON OUR VEGGIE SHARE PROGRAM:

MANSFIELD COMMUNITY GARDEN

  • The Garden is a partnership between the Hockomock Area YMCA and the Town of Mansfield
  • Our mission is to educate and involve the community in learning about fresh produce
  • We promote healthy, active lifestyles by connecting people to the food they eat and grow

LOCATION

  • We are located across the street from 386 Essex St in Mansfield, MA
  • No pesticides or chemical fertilizers are used and consumers benefit from our use of organic practices

PURCHASE A CSA

  • From June – October, we produce a typical CSA weekly share of produce (approximately 5-8 lbs/items)
  • Produce may include: lettuce, kale, chard, bok choy, arugula, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, cabbage, squashes, cucumbers, broccoli, melon, beans, peas, onion, potatoes, radish, beets, turnip, carrots, herbs, and more
  • All are harvested and prepped for pickup before you arrive
  • You may choose to pick up at the garden in the afternoon (choose either Tuesday or Thursday)
  • Cost is $425

Limited Spots.

DOWNLOAD THE CSA ENROLLMENT

For further inquiries, including volunteering at the garden and interest in obtaining your own plot at the garden, please contact communitygarden@hockymca.org.

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