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Posted on: Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024

Kevin Hines Event

Featuring Kevin Hines

A message of Hope, Healing & Resiliency

Sponsored by our Hockomock Area YMCA, Healthy KP, the SAFE Coalition and MetroWest Health Foundation in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Cross Insurance Pavilion, Gillette Stadium

Foxborough, Mass

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Program begins at 6:30 p.m.
Q&A and Meet & Greet at 7:40 p.m.

Parking Information: Please park in Lot 22A and look for signage for the Kevin Hines event. To view the Gillette Stadium parking map: click here.

In 2000, Kevin Hines attempted his death by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge at age 19. He survived the fall and ever since he’s dedicated his life to advocating for those with mental pain and talking about mental health.

Kevin lives with a strict motto… Life is the single greatest gift we’ve been given. Cherish it always. #BeHereTomorrow

This event is free but registration is required through the YMCA.

REGISTER TODAY

All in the community (ages 10+ with guardian) are invited to attend.

Kevin now travels the world sharing his story of hope and healing while teaching people of all ages the art of wellness & the ability to survive pain with true resilience to be here tomorrow and every day after that.

This event is offered at no cost to the community due to the support and commitment to mental well-being provided by the Hockomock Area YMCA, Healthy KP and the SAFE Coalition, and the MetroWest Health Foundation.

Questions about this event, please email pur YMCA’s Social Worker Brynne Kirwan, LCSW at brynnek@hockymca.org.

Learn about Kevin’s journey and his mission to empower us to be here tomorrow and every day after that.

Posted on: Saturday, April 20th, 2024

Y Rewards

We are excited to reward you for your membership with our Y Rewards program.

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. We measure our success by how well we empower you to live healthier in spirit, mind and body. Now we’re making it even easier to work toward your goals with Hockomock Area YMCA Rewards.

Earn points for things like checking into the Y, doing surveys and workout challenges, and more. Then, you’ll get to redeem your points for savings on things like hotels and entertainment, your Y membership, and YMCA gear.

It’s FREE to sign up and the rewards program is our way of saying thank you. See all the latest perks here. Start earning points and join Y Rewards today!

EARN | REDEEM | REWARD

Join today and start earning points.

CREATE ACCOUNT

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How to Join

Visit rewards.hockymca.org and click “Join Program”.
Enter your email address and click “Sign Up”. (You must use the same email address that’s tied to your YMCA membership in order to earn points!)
Check your email for a confirmation message and click “Complete Registration”.
Once you’re redirected to the rewards site, enter your first and last name, create your password, and click “Sign Up”.

How to Earn Points

We are so glad that you are a Y member, and we want to reward you for using your membership and being a part of our cause. You can earn reward points on almost everything you do at the Y, and it’s so easy to do!

Earning Activity	Points
Join or upgrade to YMCA Family Membership	+250
Refer a Friend who joins the Hockomock Y	+500
Each Friend That You Refer	+10
Join Rewards Program	+50
Member Anniversary	+50
YMCA Check-in	+3
YMCA Check-in BONUS: 8x/month	+50
Birthday	+50
Follow us on Twitter (Connect to Twitter)	+25
Tweet	+5

WHAT ARE THE REWARDS EXACTLY?

There are scores of savings and free products you can easily earn! We offer “in-club rewards” – for things like a free YMCA workout for a friend, membership upgrades, free youth classes, personal training and more! Check it out to see additional vacations, shopping discounts, coupons, and Y Swag available to you when you join Y Rewards.

View Rewards

How to Redeem Points

Ready to redeem your points? Reward points can be redeemed for awesome Y apparel, local store rewards, and more.

After you have set up an account at the above link, using the same email address that’s tied to your YMCA membership, you can shop so many great items! Visit and be sure to bookmark: myrewardstore.com/hockymca.

For questions about setting up your account, please contact us at your local Y: foxboro@hockymca.org, franklin@hockymca.org, northattleboro@hockymca.org.

Please contact our vendor for any questions related to the online shopping experience including order fulfillment and shipping. All questions related to myrewardsstore.com/hockymca can be handled if you call 877-210-3221 or email customersupport@myrewardsstore.com.

Visit hockymca.perkville.com/details/ for the fine print.

Posted on: Thursday, April 11th, 2024

Calling Camp Counselors

We’re Recruiting!

Spring is here, and that means Summer Camp is up next. We’re now in the process of hiring amazing Summer staff.

If you know a responsible teen or young adult who would enjoy providing leadership and a little structure for younger kids (out in the sunshine), please give a shout. A camp counselor job can be an enriching and rewarding experience (and it pays!).

Our YMCA has so much going on this summer, and we need you!

Our Jobs Portal

Posted on: Friday, January 19th, 2024

Volt Hockey

Get in the Game with Volt Hockey

Our YMCA is so excited to be launching Volt Hockey through our Integration Initiative!

Volt Hockey is a para-sport designed for people with upper and lower body physical disabilities including Muscular Dystrophy, Spina-bifida, Dwarfism, and Cerebral Palsy. Volt Hockey is played in specialty motorized chairs, bringing the game of floor hockey to a population that would not otherwise have access to team sports.

This Learn to Play program will be a drills-and-skills format for new players of Volt Hockey who are current wheelchair users. Players will learn basics of driving the chairs, basic rules of play, and fundamental techniques and strategies of the game. We are launching the program beginning February 3rd.

Offered for ages 13+ on Saturdays from 3:15pm-4:15pm at our Hurley Family Branch in North Attleboro.

REGISTER WITH US

Cost: $48 member & non-member per month

A competitive option will be available to players by coach invitation.

For more information, please contact Sarah Henesey at sarahh@hockymca.org.

This innovative program is being offered through a partnership between our Hockomock Area YMCA, Space2Thrive and the generous sponsorship of Bill & Tina Belanger.

Posted on: Sunday, December 31st, 2023

New outdoor tree-climbing elements at our Franklin Y

New outdoor tree-climbing elements have been added at our Bernon Family Branch as an enhancement to our outdoor challenge course in Franklin. The new climbing elements were funded by a generous donation from longtime Y supporters Paula Rooney and Gerry Shaw, and will be used extensively in spring and summer 2024 with youth participating in the Y’s Before & After School Care and Summer Camp programs, as well as local school groups visiting the Y.

In late August, we installed Monkey Hardware systems on trees on at the Franklin Y, each providing a different climbing level of accessibility. These kits effectively turn the trees into climbing walls and are paired with the TRUBLUE iQ auto belay system. The TRUBLUE auto belays allow climbers of all ages and skill levels to climb heights safely. Rather than pulling the young climber upwards, they allow climbers to ascend the tree on their own power, while providing rest as needed during the climb with its catch and hold technology. Once the climber has reached the top of the climb they have chosen, the auto belays use magnetic braking technology to lower the climber back down slowly and safely to the ground.

“From their decades in leadership at Dean College in Franklin to their contributions as Board members of our Hockomock Area YMCA, Paula Rooney and Gerry Shaw have a long history of supporting youth and families in the Franklin community,” said Jim Downs, Hockomock Area YMCA CEO. “Our Y staff and members are so appreciative that they continue to find new ways to enhance operations at our Y and help us provide an even better experience for the youth we serve.”

The Monkey Hardware and TRUBLUE auto belays have received rave reviews from Y summer campers. “These new elements have brought the kids together in a new way that I have not seen in a long time. When a camper was climbing their whole group would be watching and cheering them on to reach the top,” said Ashley Dumas, Youth Program Director at the Bernon Family Branch. “It gave the kids something to work towards and accomplish. It was amazing watching the campers challenge themselves to make it higher than they did last time or try a harder climb.”

Our Hockomock Y is grateful for this generous donation made possible by Paula Rooney and Gerry Shaw. The Franklin Y’s camp and playing fields also feature Gramdma’s Place, an outdoor pavilion with weatherproof tables and seating, which was built with funds donated by the Rooney & Shaw family.

Registration for the 2024 Summer Camp Season begins January 12, 2024!

Register Now for Summer Camp 2024

Posted on: Friday, December 29th, 2023

Weigh to Change Program

Our Weigh to Change program offers a great opportunity to support and guide you in your quest to look and feel better, year round.

Registration with us today.

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 through personal training, nutrition guidance, group workouts, and friendly challenge competitions.

Specifically the Weigh to Change Program includes:

45-minute personal training sessions
Individual nutrition consults with our nutritionist
4 Nutrition/Wellness workshops
Weekly group training workouts
Group step challenges
Styku 3-D body scans to help track progress
Social event or outing with other program members and monthly virtual welcome meetings for those who are new to meet other members and go over the monthly schedule
Facebook group page to help stay in touch and share tips and advice with other program members

REGISTER HERE FOR WEIGH TO CHANGE

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

Words from some of our participants:

“With the help and guidance of the Y staff, I lost 12 pounds during the 10 weeks! I still have 50 pounds to go but the big difference now is that I know I CAN do it. And that feeling is priceless!”
– Jennifer S., Milford resident

“This program is so comprehensive combining both physical workouts and nutrition. I am amazed…I lost 35 pounds and 8 inches off my waist in 10 weeks! Weigh to Change is incredible; I wholeheartedly recommend it!”
– Kevin S., North Attleboro resident

“I originally set a goal to lose 10 lbs and complete a 5k race. Well, I have run my first 5k and have now lost a total of 23 lbs and 28 inches in 10 weeks. The reason this program is such a success compared to all of the other programs I have tried before, is because Weigh to Change is the entire package. I learned so much about exercise and nutrition and how to believe in myself again!”
– Connie W., Foxboro resident

Posted on: Tuesday, December 12th, 2023

Personal Training Made Easy

When you sign up for personal training, you won’t have to keep worrying about how many training sessions you have left to try and meet your fitness goals. Instead of counting down your remaining sessions, you can simply focus on your workouts and progress at your own pace knowing your time is locked in with your trainer for as long as you want.

We have 3 monthly draft options available. (Partial months would be prorated)

Four 45-minute Personal Training sessions per month for $220
Eight 45-minute Personal Training sessions per month for $440
Twelve 45-minute Personal Training sessions per month for $660

The billing cycle will occur each month, and will draft on the 1st of the month to be consistent with our already-established youth programming.

To learn more about our personal training program, to register, and to select a trainer, please fill out an online form below and a member of our Health & Wellness Team will reach out to you to help. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you meet your fitness goals.

BERNON FAMILY BRANCH YMCA
45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA
Contact: Chris Raymond – Phone: 508-528-8708 / Email: chrisr@hockymca.org

** COMPLETE THIS INTAKE FORM FOR FRANKLIN PERSONAL TRAINING **

INVENSYS FOXBORO BRANCH YMCA
67 Mechanic Street, Foxboro, MA
Contact: Meredith Walsh – Phone: 508-543-2523 / Email: meredithw@hockymca.org

** COMPLETE THIS INTAKE FORM FOR FOXBORO PERSONAL TRAINING **

HURLEY FAMILY BRANCH YMCA
300 Elmwood Street, North Attleboro, MA
Contact: Bobby Pacuk – Phone: 508-695-7001 / Email: bobbyp@hockymca.org

** COMPLETE THIS INTAKE FORM FOR NORTH ATTLEBORO PERSONAL TRAINING **

Posted on: Friday, September 15th, 2023

Spooky Games is Back

It’s that time of year…
SPOOKY GAMES is here!

WHERE: North Attleboro, Franklin, & Foxboro Branches

WHEN: October 20th, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

We are conjuring up a ghostly time with face painting, jumpy house, crafts, games & more. The theme for the night is Boo Bash. This is a free event open to all! Don’t forget to wear your Halloween costume!

Highlights:

North Attleboro Branch:
Trunk or Treat, Boo-Loon Game, Spooky Sensory House, Pizza & Drink (small cost).

Foxboro Branch:
Trunk or Treat, Spooky Scratch Art, Stick the Boo on the Ghost Game, Peek-a-Boo Staff Scavenger Hunt, (No pizza or water).

Franklin Branch:
Pin the Spider on the Web, Boo Toss, Dance Party, Bounce House Obstacle Course (weather permitting), Pizza & Drink ($1/Each), and Haunted Woods.*

*Franklin’s Haunted Woods Tour is for kids ages 7 years & older and runs from 6:30-8:00pm. The cost is $3.00 per child (parents can accompany child for free). Proceeds support the Franklin Y Branch’s Teen Leaders Club.

Questions?

Contact Molly Mills in North Attleboro: mollym@hockymca.org
Contact Jen Doherty in Foxboro: jend@hockymca.org
Contact Kristin Torraco in Franklin: kristint@hockymca.org

Posted on: Friday, August 25th, 2023

Spier Family Splash Park at our Foxboro Y

We are pleased to announce our brand new Spier Family Splash Park at our Invensys Foxboro Branch!

This expansive water feature, adjacent to our existing 25-yard outdoor pool, will provide families with lifetime memories and opportunities for quality time together. An exciting new addition, the Splash Park will provide entertainment for the entire family while adding to the value of summer camps, child care and memberships.

Come check out The Spier Family Splash Park — an ideal spot for parents with both younger and older children, as the younger ones (ages 10 and under) will be able to use the park while the older ones use the pool. We are looking forward to the 2024 Summer season!

We held our dedication event August 14, read the Sun Chronicle article.

Posted on: Thursday, August 17th, 2023

Join Us for a Group Exercise Open House

Join us on Saturday, September 23rd and Sunday, September 24th for our fun and challenging Group Exercise Open House! Experience a variety of our classes including Les Mills at our North Attleboro Branch, meet our instructors, and get a challenging workout too!

We will have prizes and giveaways, light refreshments, and special kids crafts. Learn more about our wellness programs such as personal training, small group training, nutrition, Weigh to Change, and our Stronger Together premier team and personal training program (offered at our Franklin Branch). For more information on these programs, speak to one of our Wellness Directors or visit Member Services.

Our Open House is free and open to both members and nonmembers. Bring your friends! No registration required.

FOXBORO Y OPEN HOUSE OFFERINGS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023:

• 8-8:30am TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING (TBC) – Studio A
• 8-8:30am POUND – Studio B
• 8-8:30am AQUA ZUMBA – Pool

• 8:30-9am HIGH FITNESS – Studio A
• 8:30-9am AQUA AEROBICS – Pool
• 8:30-9am CYCLE – Cycle Studio

• 9-9:30am LOW IMPACT FITNESS – Studio A
• 9-9:30am PILATES/BARRE – Studio B
• 9-9:30am RIP/RIDE – Cycle Studio

• 9:30-10am BOOT CAMP – Studio A
• 9:30-10am POWER YOGA – Studio B

• 10-10:30am BARBELL STRENGTH – Studio A
• 10-10:30am VINYASA YOGA – Studio B

• 10:30-11am LOW IMPACT KICKBOXING – Studio A
• 10:30-11am ZUMBA – Studio B

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2023:

• 7:15-8am Y Cycle – Cycle Studio
• 8:30-9:30am Barbell Strength – Studio A
• 9:30-10:30am ZUMBA – Studio A
• 9:40-10:20am STRETCH-CORE – Studio B
• 10:30-11:30am YOGA – Studio B

FRANKLIN Y OPEN HOUSE OFFERINGS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023:

• 7-7:45am Y CYCLE – Community Room with Beth
• 8-9am YOGA, Community Room with Jo Ann
• 8:30-9am TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING (TBC) – Studio with Jess
• 9-9:30am STRENGTH TRAINING – Studio with Jess & Jill
• 9:30-10:30am DANCE PARTY – Studio with Jill, Kaylee, Mayumi, & Gisela
• 10:30-11am PILATES CORE RECOVERY – Community Room with Jill

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2023:

• 7:45-8:45am Y CYCLE – Community Room with Mark & Jenn
• 8-8:45am ZUMBA DANCE PARTY – Studio with Benji & Kacie
• 9-10am BOOT CAMP – Gym with Jenn & Jill
• 9:15-10:15am GENTLE FLOW YOGA – Community Room with Holly

We will have information available on STRONGER TOGETHER, our premier team & personal training program, for members and non-members at our Member Service Desk. Click here to learn More about our Stronger Together programming.

NORTH ATTLEBORO Y OPEN HOUSE OFFERINGS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023:

• 7:15-7:45am GRIT Strength – Studio 1 with Kaylea
• 8-9am BODY PUMP – Studio 1 with Laura, Tammi & Sally
• 8-8:45am BARRE – Studio 2 with Tiffanie
• 9:15-9:45am SPRINT – Studio 2 with Noelle
• 9:50-10:20am CORE – Studio 1 with Noelle

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2023:

• 8-8:30am SPRINT – Studio 2 with Josie
• 8-8:50am BODY PUMP – Studio 1 with Tammie, Sally, & Rebecca
• 9-10am GENTLE FLOW YOGA – Studio 1 with Lisa
• 9:15-10am FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH – Wellness Floor with Bobby
• 10-10:45am ZUMBA DANCE PARTY – Studio 2 with Benji

We hope to see you soon!

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