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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.

Posted on: Wednesday, May 17th, 2017

Have a Fit-tastic Summer!

Take advantage of our summer personal training special during the month of June!

Purchase 3 One-Hour Personal Training Sessions for only $99!
Training sessions expire 9/1/17.
After purchase, receive a 10% off coupon toward a package of 6+ 1-on-1 training sessions.
Coupon valid through 8/31/17.

Why Sign up for Personal Training?
Trainers teach you new things.
Trainers offer an objective eye.
Trainers are better than a mirror to help correct your form.
Trainers keep count.
Trainers push your limits.
Trainers hold you accountable.
Trainers keep you from plateauing so that you continue to see great results.
Trainers know how far you’ve come and offer support and focus.


Register today by visiting one of our member service desks!

Any questions, please contact your branch’s Health & Wellness Director.

Posted on: Monday, May 15th, 2017

Camp Open House Sunday, 5/21

Get ready for summer at our Open House – Sunday, May 21!

Both perspective and returning families are welcome to come to our open houses to meet our staff, tour the property with one of our directors, and learn what summer camp is all about.

This outdoor-based family event will highlight fun camp activities that the kids will look forward such as camp crafts and games, gaga, sports, music, bounce house, tree climbing, STEM activities, face painting, and more!

Mark your calendar and join us in Foxboro, Franklin, and North Attleboro:

Camp Open House Sunday, May 21 10:00am-12:00pm

Y Members: Anyone who registers for camp at open house will be entered into 1+ raffles for a free week of camp.

Non Y Members: Those who attend open house and register as members and sign up for camp at the open house will have their joiner’s fee waived.

Registered Already? Bring a Friend that registers for camp at open house & receive a $25 Y Gift Card!

Few environments are as special as summer camp, where kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social and educational activities.

There’s a summer camp for every kid.

The Y has more than 130 years of experience in providing a safe, thriving environment for young people to explore personal interests, build self-esteem, develop interpersonal skills, discover the creativity and health benefits of the outdoors, and make lasting friendships and memories. If your child is a budding actor or athlete, a gymnast or outdoor adventurer, there’s a Y camp they will love. We offer part-day and full-day camps for all ages, including preschoolers and teens.

Our new Camp Guide collects all our programs for easy download.

DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE

Are your kids ready for their Best Summer Ever?

Our experienced staff takes the right steps to ensure your camper’s safety and happiness during an action packed summer! For questions about our camps, please call the Y or CONTACT US.

Registrations were accepted starting February 1 at the YMCA. Register with us for camp this summer.

Visit Foxboro’s Camp Website

Visit Franklin’s Camp Website

Visit North Attleboro’s Camp Website

Posted on: Monday, May 8th, 2017

Book your Summer Party at the Y!

Plan a birthday party sure to include tons of engaging activities, a safe space for kids to be active and extra help —all at the Y.

We offer options in the many program areas your child already loves…sports, swimming, gymnastics dance, enrichment, or try something new! There are a variety of themed parties designed to make your child’s special day a truly memorable experience. With summer on the way, now is a great time to plan a party at one of our outdoor pools or splash park.

Helpful Details

  • Our staff is here to facilitate the party for parents for a stress free, relaxing experience.
  • Party Favors are included for all guests.
  • Please book parties 2 weeks prior to intended date. Payment due upon reservation. A final head count is due to the YMCA 1 week prior to the party.

What to Bring

Table cloths, Paper Goods, Decorations, Candles, Lighter/Matches, Cake, Drinks, Ice Cream Cake Cutter & Ice Cream Scoop, Other Refreshments or Favors if wanted.

Foxboro Party Options

Franklin Party Options

North Attleboro Party Options

Start planning your party today by contacting your local Y branch. Please note all birthday parties are not available at all locations.

Posted on: Sunday, May 7th, 2017

Reach Out for Youth and Families Breakfast 2017

We recently held our annual Breakfast at Gillette Stadium to kick off our 2017 Reach Out For Youth and Families Campaign. All of our Y’s programs and services are available to everyone in the community regardless of their ability to pay. The incredible support we receive from our friends and neighbors through this campaign makes our mission possible.

Last year our Y awarded $2.1 million in confidential scholarships and program subsidies. Please watch our video sharing highlights of the event, a shining example of community coming together to support each other.

Thank you for your support of our YMCA.

Sincerely,

Ed Hurley
President, Hockomock Area YMCA

Posted on: Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017

Spring Theatre

We proudly present Aladdin Kids
and Singin’ in the Rain Jr.

Aladdin Kids

You won’t want to miss this familiar tale of ingtrigue and romance. A fun show for all! Brought to you by area thespians between the ages of 7 and 10. Be ready to be awed…we hope you will join us.

Performs:
Saturday, May 6th at 7:00 pm
Sunday, May 7th at 1:00 pm

At North Attleboro High School
1 Wilson Whitty Way, North Attleborough, MA

Tickets are $6 at the door for students, $8 for adults

Singin’ in the Rain Jr.

Take a break and treat yourself to a stunning performance as our local talent – aged 11-14 – create on stage the toe tapping drama sure to please everyone in attendance.

Performs:
Saturday, June 3rd at 2:00 pm
Sunday, June 4th at 1:00 pm

At the Coelho Middle School
99 Brown Street, Attleboro, MA 02703

Tickets are $7 at the door for students, $10 for adults

The performing arts increase self-confidence and self-expression in students, promote empathy and compassion, and help students learn problem-solving and perseverance. For more information, please visit our Theatre website page.

» UPCOMING THEATRE

INTO THE WOODS:

Preparing students for collegiate theatre programs, providing foundational skills and experiences in the arts, our Theatre Institute presents the spectacular stage performance… Into the Woods
Date TBA

REGISTER FOR SUMMER THEATRE CAMP

» Printable Camp Catalogue

» Camp Registration Form (see page 41 for MANSFIELD BRANCH THEATRE CAMPS)

Facebook is a great way to keep up with Theatre news and events.

Facebook.com/
hockomocktheatre

Posted on: Wednesday, April 19th, 2017

5 Days of Action: Protect their only childhood

In recognition of April as Child Sexual Abuse Prevention month,the Hockomock Area YMCA will be joining other Y’s across Massachusetts and the nation in promoting “Five Days of Action Initiative” from April 24-28, 2017.

This month and throughout the year, we encourage all individuals and organizations to play a role in making our local communities a better place for children and families. Together we can prevent child sexual abuse by ensuring that adults have the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly.

1 in 10 children experiences the trauma of child sexual abuse before age 18, typically at the hand of someone they know and trust. As adults we are responsible for protecting children and educating ourselves to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The Hockomock Area YMCA partners with Darkness to Light to provide child abuse prevention training to adults that strengthens our community and kips our kids safe.

During the week of April 24th, we will share information and resources with our members and the community on how to keep our children safe.

Information will be shared through a variety of methods such as email blasts, social media, and within our facilities. Please consider supporting the movement of child sexual abuse prevention by sharing the information with family and friends and participating in our daily calls to action.

During the week in our branches:

We will ask members, staff, and volunteers to sign a pledge to protect children. We will display these signed pledges throughout our branches during the week to promote and emphasis the importance of community based prevention.

Plant a pinwheel today! Did you know that the pinwheel is a symbol of a carefree, happy childhood? Every child deserves that kind of childhood. When you visit any of our branches, take a pinwheel and plant it in your yard. Pinwheel planting is designed to inspire all of us to take action in support of children and families during Child Abuse Prevention month.

Take the Darkness to Light Online Training. 5% of a community trained in Child Protection to be aware and responsive is the tipping point to make a positive change*. (Statistic from Darkness to Light)

We will provide resources to help educate, spread awareness, and prevent child sexual abuse. With proper policies, procedures, and protocols, we can all minimize the risk and deny an offender the access to harm children. Here are links to some of those resources:

Letter from Ed Hurley, President

American Attitudes Toward Child Sexual Abuse Infographic

Hockomock Area YMCA Child Protection Trifold

Stop It Now’s Prevention Tools

Tips for Protecting Youth

Mandated Reporting: What You Need to Know

Did You Know?

5 Steps to Protect Children

How to Respond to a Survivor

Information for Parents of Young Children

Talking to kids About Digital Safety

If you are a member of an organization or community group that would like to learn more about comprehensive training on Child Abuse Prevention, please contact Tony Calcia at 508-643-5226 or tonyc@hockymca.org.

Please follow us on twitter for the latest developments in child protection policy, news from our new Know See Respond campaign, and ways you can be involved in strengthening your YMCA as a leader in youth development.

#Preventnow

Posted on: Sunday, April 16th, 2017

Race for a Cause in the 11th Annual Hockomock Area YMCA Triathlon – July 23

THE 11th ANNUAL HOCKOMOCK AREA YMCA TRIATHLON

SUNDAY
JULY 23, 2017

8:00 a.m. START TIME

Lake Pearl Luciano’s
299 Creek Street, Wrentham, MA 0209

REGISTER NOW

This USAT Sanctioned event is limited to 400 registered triathletes.

This friendly sprint triathlon returns for its 11th year! The race is welcoming to beginners, youth/junior triathletes and paratriathletes. All proceeds benefit the Reach Out for Youth and Families Campaign. The Y is proud to be the first paratriathlete-friendly race in New England beginning in 2013 and continuing to this day.

Fast Facts

1/4 mile SWIM, 9 mile BIKE, 3.1 mile RUN.

Swim is in a calm lake, with an in-water wave start.
Bike and run provide moderate hills through Franklin, Norfolk, and Wrentham.
Centrally located and easily accessed grass transition area.
Free tech tee and finisher medals. Top 3 finishers in each category will also be recognized with place medals.
Club competition with trophy to first place team. Club members are also eligible for individual medals.

CATEGORIES/AGE GROUPS

Youth: 10-14 (with the permission of the Race Director)
Junior: 14-19
Age Groups (Male & Female, 20 years+)
Clydesdale (Male 200+ lbs)
Athena (Female 165+)
Paratriathletes
Relay Teams (Male, Female, Mixed): 2 or 3 person teams allowed

Posted on: Monday, March 27th, 2017

Spring Classes

MEET ME AT THE Y.
OUR SPRING PLANS ARE BRILLIANT.

Spring 2 programs are open for enrollment.

session runs: April 24 – June 18

REGISTER FOR SPRING 2 CLASSES

Check out these Suggested Programs:

Swim Lessons

Classes arrange swimmers broadly into age groups and then by skill level as kids progress through the instruction program. Our progressive-swim instruction method uses a problem-solving, guided-discovery teaching approach in a positive, caring environment. Especially for kids, swimming is fun and challenging – and sometimes competitive. At the Y, swim lessons are part of our broader focus on Youth Development. Unsure which class to choose, consult our Swim Level Placement Guide or give us a call.

STEM Classes

We are passionate about working with kids to develop their potential as they discover the world around them. There’s nothing like rolling up your sleeves and completing a project that helps you realize all that you can acheive.

Dance Classes

Cultivate an appreciation for artistry while building coordination and confidence in your child. Many classes include the opportunity to get on stage in costume and perform at our spring recitals. Classes listed as Recital Session on pages 35-39 of our spring guide run through recitals and end the week of June 12.

Sports Leagues

Teams are forming now! Join our youth sports leagues for skill development and a focus on sportsmanship through the Y’s core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility. New discounted pricing for members! Our spring sports leagues start the weekend of April 8 and run through May 28.

Enrichment

At the Y, we offer a sense of community, fellowship and support that enriches people’s lives. You’re as likely to find a theatre class as an aerobic class at your Y, and book clubs, painting classes, mommy and me first play classes, cooking classes and teen programs have become as popular as anything in the gym.

Doing a little swimming to get ready for summer?

Check out the open swim hours available in Foxboro, Franklin and North Attleboro.

Fitness Programs for all Ages

Keep active and make new friends as you explore YMCA clubs aimed at bringing people together to be active around shared interests. Running Clubs and wellness coaching is offered this spring in Foxboro, Franklin and North Attleboro.


REGISTER FOR SPRING 2 CLASSES


Our Spring Youth Development Guide collects our programs for easy download

Posted on: Tuesday, March 7th, 2017

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN BREAKFAST 2017

Join us as we kick off our 2017 Annual Campaign.

REACH OUT FOR
YOUTH AND FAMILIES
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN BREAKFAST

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

Friday, March 17, 2017
at Gillette Stadium-Putnam Club

Foxborough, Massachusetts
»» Networking begins at 7:00 a.m.
»» Breakfast and Program at 7:30 a.m.
»» RSVP by March 10 to: realimpact@hockymca.org
or call 508.643.5278

ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN

The Reach Out for Youth and Families Annual Campaign provides necessary funding for our YMCA’s vital community service initiatives. Funds raised 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.

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