NEWS & UPDATES
the Franklin Y

Posted on: Sunday, June 13th, 2021

Help Us Keep in Touch

We want to be sure our members are receiving our communications.

✔ Update your contact info.

TO UPDATE:

CLICK HERE.

A) If you already have an account, enter your email address and password into the Left Box.
When you get to the next screen, you will see your photo in a gray box. In that box you will see a ‘pencil’, click the pencil and update your contact information.

B) If you need to set up online access for your account, select “Find Account” in the Middle Box.

STEP 1: 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 future programs.

By updating your contact information, we will keep you in the know with the most up to date information about our Y and about resources that are available to you.

Thank you for being a member of our Y.

Posted on: Monday, February 22nd, 2021

Virtual Fitness Class Schedule

In order to stay connected with your friends — both YMCA members and your fitness coaches here at the Y, we are pleased to share our virtual schedule with you, which you can do from home. Let’s roll out our mat, grab some weights, lace up our sneakers and stay fit together.

Live-Streaming On Facebook and Zoom

View our Virtual Fitness Calendar of live classes every day. We are live-streaming classes on Facebook and on Zoom, so you can get together with Y members and your favorite trainers and instructors to bring us closer as a YMCA family.

Like us on our Facebook pages: our Hockomock Area YMCA Facebook Page and our Hockomock Area YMCA’s Health and Wellness Facebook Page.

Virtual Fitness on YouTube

We’ve built a large collection of recorded Virtual Fitness videos on the Hockomock YMCA’s YouTube. You’ll find everything from Bootcamp to Yoga classes, nutrition, stuff for kids and active older adults.

For our live streaming ZOOM classes:
Zoom has recently increased security protocols which include password protected links.

To join a Zoom class, simply click the class link at the designated time and you will enter a waiting room. A staff person will admit you to the live class! When using Zoom, you can join with your camera on or off. If you join with your camera on, you and your surroundings are visible to other participants. If you join with your camera off, only your name is displayed.

*If you have any troubles joining the Zoom workout, please message us on our Health and Wellness Facebook Page. Right before and during the virtual class, Y Staff will be available for questions on our Health & Wellness Facebook Page as well as on Zoom to help you.

We look forward to staying connected with you. When you workout with your Y community, be sure to share and tag us so we know you are here.

Please take care of yourself and your loved ones. Thank you for being part of our Y family!

Enjoy your workout!

Posted on: Sunday, November 22nd, 2020

Youth Classes at your Y

We are excited to be welcoming youth back for a variety of classes geared toward healthy living and youth development. Open enrollment means that you are welcome to sign up at any time, however spaces are limited as we strive for safe numbers and social distancing whenever possible. Your safety is our top priority and we are following guidelines from the CDC and local health officials to ensure that we meet the highest standards of hygiene and safety.

REGISTER TODAY

Currently, we are offering the below classes:

• Swim Lessons – starting at 6 months. To learn about swim levels and placement, click here. For Swim Starters, (ages 6 mo-4yrs, stages A-C), register here. For Swim Basics, (ages 3+, stages 1-3), register here. For Swim Strokes, (ages 5+, stages 4-6), register here.


• Intramural Swim Team is available at our Foxboro, North Attleboro, and Franklin branches. Register here.


• Gymnastics Classes – are now offered for preschoolers and youth/teens at all branches. For parent/child gymnastics, register here. For preschool gymnastics (ages 3-6), register here.
  For gymnastics (ages 6-14), register here.


• Sports – We are now offering 45 min classes in the categories below! Note that beginner and intermediate karate and age 2 All Stars classes only run 30 minutes. Cost for sports classes is $32 (member) $64 (nonmember) per month (half hour classes: $27/$54).
1. All Star Sports:
   In Foxboro: Wed. 10:15am (age 2); Tues. 10:15 or 11:15am (age 3-4) | In Franklin: Mon. 10:30am (age 2); Mon. 11:15 or Tues. 11:30am (age 3-4); Tues. 4:00pm (age 5-6) | In N. Attleboro: Thurs. 10:10am (age 3-4). Register here.
2. Basketball:
   In Foxboro: Tuesdays 4:00pm (age 5-6), 5:00pm (age 7-8), 6:00pm (age 9-12) | In Franklin: Wednesdays 3:15pm (age 6-8), 4:05pm (age 9-12) | In N. Attleboro: Fridays 3:15pm (age 4-6), 4:15pm (age 6-8), 5:15pm (age 9-12). Register here.
3. Karate (ages 5+):
   In Foxboro: Sundays beginner, intermediate & advanced run 9:30, 10:15 & 11:00am (respectively) | In Franklin: Wednesdays: 6:10, 6:50, 7:30pm. Register here.

• Dance Classes – are running in Foxboro & Franklin. We also offer musical theatre classes at the Mansfield Y. Register here.


• Theatre Classes – are in full swing at our Mansfield Arts & Education Center! Register here.


• Fitness Classes – for youth ages 5-14 are a great way to stay active and build healthy habits. Register here.


• Cooking Classes – are available for kids ages 3-10. Register here.


• STEM – classes that are running now include Robotics, Coding and Legos for ages 6-8 at the Franklin Y. Register here.

Enrollment Details:

• “Open Enrollment” is in place for most youth programs so that you can sign up for class and have your child join right away, participating through the end of this school year or until you’d like to stop. Transfers between classes may also take place if you wish.
• Programs are charged monthly. Learn more here.

Prior to Coming to Class:

• We encourage kids to arrive at the Y wearing their bathing suit for swim class or their leotard for gymnastics under their regular clothes ready to take class.
• Please bring a full water bottle. (Water fountains are not available)
• Face masks are required at all times while in the facility.
• Please remember to leave at least 6 feet of space for social distancing between you and others.
• We encourage bringing as few people as possible to your class so that we can keep numbers low and members can be safely distanced from each other.

When You Arrive:

• You’ll be greeted by our Member Service Desk staff. All staff are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment.
• We will ask you health questions. Anyone that is symptomatic will not be allowed admission into the facility for the safety of all.
• You will self scan into the facility using your key tag or the “HockYFitness” mobile app on your phone.
• Locker rooms will be available for changing and individual showers are also available.
• A limited number of lockers will be available for use.

Ways We’re Keeping You Safe:

• Health screenings for all participants, caregivers and staff. You will be asked health questions prior to entering the Y each time you visit.
• Self-scanning check in and check out.
• Reduced capacity. Most classes have reduced capacity by 40%-50% to allow for social distancing. Max class sizes range from 3 to 8 kids per class depending upon program and size of space available.
• Masks required for staff, participants and caregiver. Children must arrive wearing a mask or face covering. The only time masks are not required is when participants are in the pool swimming.
• Between every class, staff will disinfect all used equipment, railings, seating and more.
• Hand washing stations and hand sanitizer supplies are available for use.
• When you exit the Y, please remember to scan out with your key tag. This process helps us keep track of our facility capacity to keep everyone safe.

What to Expect for Swim Lessons:

• There will be very little seating on the pool deck and a small observation area in the main lobby to observe the pool.
• Face masks are required at all times while in our facility and when entering the pool area. Your child will meet their swim instructor on the pool deck with their face mask on. Right before entering the water, participants can remove their mask and hand it to their parent/guardian.
• Our swim instructors will teach both in and out of the pool depending on the level of instruction needed. Again, all staff will be wearing masks.
• When the swim lesson is over, your child should get out of the water, dry off, and put their face mask on right away.
• Hand washing stations and hand sanitizer supplies are available for use.
• After the swim lesson, there is only a short window of time for instructors to talk to parents and clean equipment. You can proceed to the locker room to change.

What to Expect for Classes:

• We encourage kids to arrive at the Y wearing clothes they need, under regular clothes if needed, so that they’ll be ready for class.
• Have your child leave items in one of our cubbies located outside the gym when possible and wait outside the gym until their instructor calls them in.
• Face masks are required to be worn at all times by participants, staff and caregivers.
• When it’s time for class to begin, the gym doors will be opened. The instructor will call your child’s name for attendance. Your child will be asked to sanitize their hands upon entering the gym. They should bring in a full water bottle. If a child is allergic to hand sanitizer, they will be asked to wash their hands before entering the gym.

Other Amenity Information:

• Limited seating will be available for each class to allow for social distancing. We ask that each child in class is accompanied by one caregiver during class, and that caregivers do not bring siblings who are not enrolled.
• At this time our Kid’s Gyms are closed.

If Your Membership Is on Hold?

Call the Y to activate your membership from Hold; this will allow you to receive the member pricing on your program. Before your first visit, please be sure to review our new policies, sign our updated Waiver and Code of Conduct below. The prompt will ask you for your barcode which is the numbers on the back of your Hockomock Area YMCA keytag and your last name. If you do not have a Y keytag, call the Y for assistance.

Sign Waiver

We look forward to seeing you at the Y!