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Posted on: Thursday, April 27th, 2017

Aladdin Kids – Watch Us On Stage

Our Broad-Y Academy is proud to present Aladdin Kids!.

The performing arts increase self-confidence and self-expression in students, promote empathy and compassion, and help students learn problem-solving and perseverance.

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

» UPCOMING IN THEATRE

Singin’ in the Rain Jr.
Saturday, June 3 (2:00pm) and Sunday, June 4 (1:00pm)

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: 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: Thursday, April 6th, 2017

Singin’ in the Rain Jr.

The Hockomock Area YMCA Presents Singin’ in the Rain Jr.

The performing arts increase self-confidence and self-expression in students, promote empathy and compassion, and help students learn problem-solving and perseverance. We value the unique talents and skills that every student can bring to the stage! 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

» UPCOMING IN THEATRE

Aladdin Kids
Saturday, May 6 (7:00pm) and Sunday, May 7 (1:00pm)

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: 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: Friday, March 10th, 2017

Performances This Weekend!

The Hockomock Area YMCA Theatre Institute Presents The Mystery of Edwin Drood

The Music Hall Royale has conspired to perform for you, the greatest mystery of our time: that of the strange disappearance (and possible MURDER!) of Edwin Drood. Led by our charming Chairman, Guest Artiste Alice Nutting, and many other wildy talented Royale performers, we will take you through the twists and turns of this sordid, but hilarious tale, all the way to the point where our beloved author, Charles Dickens, died.

Then it’s up to YOU!

You will determine our ending, choosing from dozens of combinations of detectives, lovers, and even our murderer him- (or her!) self.

Who will YOU choose?

Performs:
March 10th at 7:00 pm
March 11th at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm

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

Tickets are $10 at the door for students, $12 for adults
AND, get $1 off if you present your ticket from a previous performance!

This performance is presented with permission by Tams Witmark Inc.

Please be aware, this performance is rated PG for mild language and one super creepy character.

Posted on: Wednesday, March 1st, 2017

Spring Festivities

Bring on Spring!

We offer a number of spring festivities to get together with your family and friends! Join us for an egg-cellent time.

Breakfast with the Bunny

Saturday, April 8
The Bunny will be visiting the YMCA to share an annual Hockomock tradition that includes a delicious pancake breakfast, an egg hunt, spring-time crafts, and photo opp’s. Don’t forget to bring your camera!

EVENT DETAILS:

Seatings offered: 9:00am and 10:00am – the Franklin Y and the North Attleboro Y
Seatings offered: 8:30am, 9:30am, and 10:30am – the Foxboro Y
Cost: $5.00 for family or single-parent members / $8 for others – (Adults required to enroll if planning to eat)

Reserve your seats – Foxboro

Reserve your seats – Franklin

Reserve your seats – North Attleboro

Posted on: Wednesday, February 1st, 2017

Join Us for our Camp Blast Family Night!

Friday, March 10th, 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
  • Open Swim at 8:00PM
  • & 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.

in North Attleboro

For more details on the North Attleboro Camp Blast Family Night are found on the flyer below.

Download the North Attleboro Flyer

in Foxboro:

Details on the Foxboro Camp Blast Family Night are found on the flyer below.

Download the Foxboro Flyer

in Franklin:

Details on the Franklin Camp Blast Family Night are found on the flyer below.

Download the Franklin Flyer

Posted on: Wednesday, February 1st, 2017

Night of Yoga

Here’s a great opportunity to try the variety of yoga practices offered at the Y. What are you doing on a Sunday night anyway!

Join us at from 6-8 pm on Sunday, March 12 at our Invensys Foxboro Branch.

Our Night of Yoga will include three half-hour sessions of various yoga offerings including Power Yoga, Yoga Tune Up, Meditation, Beginner Yoga, Gentle Yoga and Restorative Yoga.

This community night will focus on yoga practice and will strive to help develop flexibility, strength and balance while encouraging relaxation. Bring a friend and share the many benefits you receive from your practice, connecting body and mind. Meet our incredibly talented instructors and learn how they can lead you to improved concentration, coordination, reaction time, and memory.

The cost is $20 for Hockomock Area YMCA members and $30 for nonmembers.

Registration is required

If you are not a member, registration can be done at the Y or by calling 508-543-2523.


On March 12, attendees should arrive at 5:45 p.m. to sign up for evening classes and browse vendors. Sessions will run at 6:15 p.m., 6:50 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

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.

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

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