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the Franklin Y

Posted on: Thursday, January 12th, 2017

Feb. Vacation Programs

When School Is Out, the Fun Is In!

When school is not in session due to the February break, children ages 5-17 are invited to join us at the Y for fun, educational, social happenings.

We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve! That’s why, at the Y we offer flexible schedules and promote the opportunity for kids to gain values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement.

Our experienced staff takes the right steps to ensure your camper’s safety and happiness during an action-packed day!

School Break Camp Hours, Feb 20 – Feb 24:

• Before Care 7:00 am—9:00 am
• Break Program (typical) 9:00 am—4:00 pm
• After Care 4:00 pm—6:00 pm
• note: if participating in a full day program, please bring a lunch, snack and water.

in North Attleboro

We are pleased to offer variety and specialized options out of the North Attleboro Y. Choose from Elmwood Days for a range of activities and a great way to “try out” camp. Or, for specialty camps, select from Swim, Gymnastics, Craft, and Sports options. For teens, outdoor enthusiasts like yourself will get together from our branches and take part in rock climbing and skiing day trips, with transportation from the Y.

REGISTER TODAY (NORTH ATTLEBORO)!

Details on the North Attleboro programs are found on the flyer below.

Download the North Attleboro Flyer

in Foxboro:

We are pleased to host special visitors daily to offer enriching experiences for our Foxboro campers ages 3-5 enrolled in Junior Wapawca.

Our school-aged campers will have a great time in our popular Foxboro Wapawca Days, with field trips to places like Lazer Gate and the Boston Aquarium! Or, check out our Voyagers Adventures and travel with friends to the Basketball Hall of Fame and RI Race Track (go carts) or go snow tubing and paint balling. Are you an aspiring lifeguard? Maybe use this time away from the books to earn your Lifeguard Certification and be positioned to help keep swimmers safe.

We also offer Vacation Combo, which is a specialty camp for sports enthusiasts between the ages of 4-7. Also offered — golf. Skills clinics are offered Tuesday-Thursday in Foxboro for those wishing to improve their golf swing and putting.

REGISTER TODAY (FOXBORO)!

OR REGISTER LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION

Details on the Foxboro programs are found on the flyer below.

Download the Foxboro Flyer

in Franklin

At the Franklin Y, we offer full day camps and extended day options, whether your interests include playing games/sports, exploring new destinations, learning new skills, or improving your swimming, we’ve got something to engage and support you. Please contact carlym@hockymca.org or 774-235-2731 and be sure to enroll by Feb 10.

We’re in spring training! Join us for two-day hourlong softball and baseball clinics, held Tues & Wed of break week, where softball and baseball players will work on the fundamentals of batting, fielding and throwing with our All New England center fielder and former softball coach at Bridgewater State University, Allie Leblanc.

For teens, outdoor enthusiasts like yourself will get together from our branches and take part in rock climbing and skiing day trips, with transportation from the Y.

REGISTER TODAY (FRANKLIN)!

Details on the Franklin programs are found on the flyer below.

Download the Franklin Flyer

Posted on: Wednesday, January 11th, 2017

Legends Ball 2016 Impact

For all of us at our Y, our Legends events have become much more than fundraising opportunities. These events are a celebration of families and our success including individuals with disabilities into every aspect of our Hockomock Area YMCA experience.

Our 11th annual Legends Ball was held on Tuesday, November 15th at Lake Pearl in Wrentham and was an overwhelming success. Legends Ball is a signature event for our Y, and combined with our Legends Golf Classic in October, fund our Integration Initiative.

This year through the outpouring of generosity and support of our sponsors – including our presenting sponsor CVS Health – donors, legends, and attendees, we raised more funds than ever before.

Twelve years ago we identified a segment of our community that was not fully included at our Y. And the first thing we did was listen. Then we found ways to foster inclusion and convened many community partners together to address this critical need.

Then Peter Brock listened. And along with the Patriots Alumni Club provided the foundation for our Legends Ball. Years later this collaboration is much larger than the Legends Golf Classic and Legends Ball every fall. It has evolved into the fostering of life-long friendships among participants and their families with many former and current Patriots and other New England sports legends who come back year after year.

This was especially apparent during this year’s celebration and the commitment of our Legends Honoree Rob Ninkovich. We were all thrilled and proud to honor Rob for his character on and off the field.

Rob has had a great impact on the participants in our Initiative. So much so, that Peter Willis, who has grown up in the program, framed a photo of Rob and himself and autographed it for Rob, knowing how much he would appreciate the gift. The presentation of Peter’s gift was one of the many highlights of the evening.

While we certainly celebrate breaking fundraising records – translating into more kids with disabilities in our summer camps, in our aquatics and our afterschool programs – we also celebrate being part of these young men and women’s lives.

For all the young people in our Initiative and for all those that will follow, thank you for the incredible impact your support makes possible and for being part of our community stepping up to help our Integration Initiative families when they need us most.

Ed Hurley
President, Hockomock Area YMCA

From our November Integration Initiative Newsletter

Stay connected: check out our 2016 Legends facebook photo albums and give us a follow today.

• LEGENDS BALL – NOV 15, 2016
• LEGENDS GOLF – OCT 11, 2016

Below, watch the ABC 6 News coverage of our 2016 Legends Ball.

Posted on: Wednesday, December 28th, 2016

My Life Is Transformed

MEET ME AT THE Y. Where Lives Are Transformed.

Meet Stacy Kelley, who has really enjoyed her time at the Y. She became involved through our group exercise classes and one-on-one personal training. Her journey is inspiring because she talks about committing herself to the process and pushing herself outside of her comfort zone, working hard until things that didn’t come easily finally did! We think Stacy absolutely glows and are happy to have seen her network of friends grow here at the Y. One thing that is very special about Stacy is that she wants to improve the weight loss success of those around her. Stacy is currently a regular in our wellness centers and offers tips on working out, as well as nutrition advice to participants in our Weigh to Change program.

Stacy’s story is so much about how, at the Y, you become part of a community committed to helping you learn new things and make new friends at any stage of your life. In her words, “I went from avoiding any type of social interaction to embracing it.”

Stacy continues, “A year and half ago, I started my weight loss journey at the Y. I have lost 75 pounds and my life is transformed! I feel as though I have gained so much more through training, guidance and support from the Hockomock Area YMCA. I have accomplished more than I ever thought possible. I have regained control of my life.”

Below, please watch as Stacy shares the power of this transformation.