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Posted on: Sunday, July 16th, 2023

Summer Camp Fun, Trips & More

Our summer camps provide a safe place for kids to get away from technology and the stresses of the outside world, allowing them to simply just be kids. We are proud and respectful of the trust parents place in our YMCA. A safe environment for children combined with quality programming is vital in our focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

All camp counselors are trained in first aid, CPR, and child abuse prevention. All staff must sign and comply with our Y’s Code of Conduct and Abuse Prevention Policies. Our Y’s founding core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility are part of everything we do. Our camps give parents peace of mind knowing that their children are participating in safe, technology-free, fun and interactive activities with their peers, face to face, and having the time of their life.

At our camps, kids have the chance to try new things, to develop confidence, and learn new skills. They’ll spend time in the beautiful outdoors while trying archery, rope climbing, planting in the garden, and so much more. They’ll play game favorites like Gaga, Capture the Flag, and Sticks & Arrows and swim daily in our pools. Our campers will receive a swim lesson in the morning, and in the afternoon, they will get to hang out in the pool. Campers in Grades 2-6 will go on local field trips and special guests will visit our younger campers to round out the summer experience. And throughout all of these activities, our campers are creating amazing friendships and memories of the #BestSummerEver.

Our camp offerings range from traditional camps to sports camps, to enrichment camps, teen travel camps and more, for ages 3 through the teen years. To see more details on our camps and what camp would best fit your child, click on the orange “camp offerings” button.

We look forward to meeting you and providing your kids with an amazing summer.

CAMP OFFERINGS

Posted on: Thursday, April 27th, 2023

Join our Kids’ Flip Fest to Benefit the Hockomock Area YMCA

Kids Helping Kids

Gymnasts of all ages and abilities are learning the value of social responsibility as our popular Flip Fest returns to the Hockomock Area YMCA branches the entire week of May 18, 2023!

At the Y, we believe in the potential of all kids. And that all kids should have the opportunity to grow and learn at the Y, regardless of ability to pay. Not enrolled today in gymnastics? That’s not a problem, as everyone is eligible to participate.

“The Hockomock YMCA has been a blessing to us. If it were not for all the donations we would not be able to send our children to the Y. Even a small amount can make a difference. You can help children and families like us.” – scholarship recipient

HOW TO JOIN FLIP FEST

Ask others to support your efforts to enrich someone’s life right here in our community
Share that the YMCA is a charity and we do not turn people away due to lack of funds
100% of dollars raised will go to our Reach Out Annual Campaign
This is a great fundraiser, allowing kids to solicit donations based on the number of flips (or cartwheels, forward rolls, walkovers, etc.*) they perform during our Flip Fest (in gymnastics classes 5/18-5/24/23) or you may ask for a flat donation of any dollar amount
Once your pledge form is complete, come to the Y during the Flip Fest for counting
Non-participants in gymnastics classes may schedule their private flip count with a staff member. Please email: sandyw@hockymca.org (Foxboro), laceyw@hockymca.org (Franklin), or kayleas@hockymca.org (North Attleboro).
Our Flip Fest pledge forms are available for easy download.

GET STARTED TODAY!
DOWNLOAD YOUR PLEDGE FORM

Prizes will be awarded based on dollars raised:

  • $250 — Earn a YMCA Youth Program FREE for one month!
  • $150 — Fundraisers at this level will receive a limited edition Flip Fest leotard!
  • $50 — Receive a limited edition Flip Fest t-shirt!
  • $25 — Receive a limited edition Flip Fest medal!

For more information on the mission of our YMCA and to support our cause, please click here.

*Flips can be of any nature, for all levels and include beginner rolls to advanced skills.

Posted on: Saturday, April 15th, 2023

Choose Love Event

Featuring Scarlett Lewis

A message of Hope, Love & Resiliency

Sponsored by our Hockomock Area YMCA in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Putnam Club, Gillette Stadium

Foxborough, Mass

Scarlett Lewis, founder and Chief Movement Officer of Choose Love, will share her journey in overcoming tragedy and will encourage us all to Choose Love as a response to adversity and challenges. Scarlett has inspired over 3.5 million people to Choose Love through a simple yet powerful formula to create a more loving world.

Courage + Gratitude + Forgiveness + Compassion In Action = The Choose Love Formula

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

REGISTER TODAY

All in the community (ages 15+) are invited to attend.

Please park in Lot 5 near the East Entrance and Enter using the E1 entrance (E2 for ADA Access). To view the Gillette Stadium parking map: click here.

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The Choose Love Movement is a global nonprofit providing Character Social Emotional Development programs for communities, schools, homes, and the workplace.

The Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement was created in honor of Scarlett’s son who was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012.

This event is sponsored by our YMCA at no cost to the community due to the philanthropic support of our partners and the Y’s commitment to mental well-being. Join us for this important community event.

Questions about this event, please email Brynne Kirwan, LCSW at brynnek@hockymca.org.

Learn about Scarlett’s journey and her mission to encourage everyone to Choose Love.

Posted on: Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

The Spier Family Splash Park Challenge

JOIN THE SPIER FAMILY SPLASH PARK CHALLENGE

We are excited to share Greg and Kathy Spier of Foxborough are issuing a Donor Challenge to the community through the Hockomock Area YMCA. The Spiers and the Spier Family Foundation will match every donation made February 13th through April 15th up to $100,000.

When the Spier Family Splash Park Challenge is met, it will result in $200,000 to fund a new splash park at the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Invensys Foxboro Branch located at 67 Mechanic Street. The Spier Family Splash Park will be adjacent to the Y’s existing Spier Family Outdoor Aquatics Center and will add to the YMCA’s portfolio of outdoor activities including a sports court for basketball and pickleball.

PLEASE GIVE NOW AND DOUBLE YOUR GIFT

Ways to Give:

  • Donate today and double your gift! Give online hockymca.org/give
  • Give by Venmo
  • Text HOCKYMCA to 56651
  • Visit any Hockomock Area YMCA Member Services Desk and make your gift with a member of our team
  • Mail your gift to: Hockomock Area YMCA 300 Elmwood Street North Attleboro, MA 02760 (payable to: Hockomock Area YMCA)

Ground breaking on the Spier Family Splash Park will begin in Spring 2023 with a June completion. The opening is slated to coincide with summer enjoyment by members and campers alike and will provide exciting aquatics experiences that people will not be able to experience elsewhere in Foxboro or the surrounding communities.

The Splash Park project is part of the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Impact Campaign which celebrates its 50th anniversary. The Y is committed to raising $1.5 million for their Impact Campaign and have raised just over $1 million to-date, including Greg and Kathy Spier’s total pledge of $250,000.

“Our YMCA is so grateful for the decades of dedication, passion and support that the Spier Family and the Spier Family Foundation has bestowed upon us. It’s truly incredible,” said Jim Downs, CEO of the Hockomock Area YMCA. “The impact of their generosity can be felt throughout Foxboro and beyond and is truly a ripple effect of support that spreads miles and generations.”

The Spier family’s impact at the Hockomock Y and the local community runs deep. Their legacy at the Hockomock YMCA includes the naming of the indoor and outdoor aquatics centers at the Y’s Invensys Foxboro Branch, along with Greg and Kathy’s parents, Sonja and the late Alex Spier.

The Spier Family’s generosity also includes the Spier Family Splash program which offers free lessons to Foxboro students in grades K-2 to learn to swim, as well as dedicated philanthropic support to other YMCA initiatives including the Reach Out Campaign and Food Access Program. The Spier Family and their foundation sponsors the Y’s Spier Family Kindness for Kids 5K & Family Day, a day that celebrates and reinforces the Y’s focus on healthy living and commitment to raise funds for the Food Access initiative.

“My dad always talked about wanting to leave the world a better place than he found it. That’s why he and my mom, and Kathy and I, are such passionate supporters of the Hockomock Area YMCA,” shared Greg Spier. “We continue to see firsthand the impact our Y provides every day to strengthening families and communities. This splash park will create a safe and fun destination for children and families to create memories that will last a lifetime.”

“Please consider a gift and we will proudly match it, up to $100,000. The challenge will run February 13th through April 15th,” says Kathy Spier. “Thank you in advance from the bottom of our hearts for making a gift to this exciting project for our YMCA and our community.”

To learn about other ways to support this initiative, please contact Katie Moore at katiem@hockymca.org.

Posted on: Friday, January 20th, 2023

Shoot for Scholarships Fundraiser

Kids Helping Kids

Sports enthusiasts of all ages and abilities are learning the value of social responsibility through our Shoot for Scholarships Fundraiser in our Sports department!

At the Y, we believe in the potential of all kids. And that all kids should have the opportunity to grow and learn at the Y, regardless of ability to pay. Not enrolled today in a sports class or league? That’s not a problem, as everyone is eligible to participate.

Children in our sports classes and leagues will have the opportunity to shoot free throws to raise money for our Y’s annual Reach Out Campaign.

In 2022, the Reach Out Campaign provided over $2.7 million in scholarships and program subsidies so that individuals and families can experience the YMCA regardless of financial ability.

“The Hockomock YMCA has been a blessing to us. If it were not for all the donations we would not be able to send our children to the Y. Even a small amount can make a difference. You can help children and families like us.” – scholarship recipient

HOW TO JOIN:

Pick up a pledge sheet and log from your sports coach at the Y.
Ask family and friends if they will make a donation to sponsor you. Share that the YMCA is a charity and we do not turn people away due to lack of funds.
100% of dollars raised will go to our Reach Out Annual Campaign.
This is a great fundraiser, allowing kids to solicit donations based on the number of free throws they make within two minutes (in classes March 25th through 31st) or you may ask for a flat donation of any dollar amount.
On the day of your class or league, bring in any pledges or gifts you have received.

Any questions, please email: rossg@hockymca.org (Foxboro), mikem@hockymca.org (Franklin), or kristenmcmillen@hockymca.org (North Attleboro).

Posted on: Friday, December 30th, 2022

Come take a class at our Fitness Open House

Join us on Saturday, January 7th and Sunday, January 8th, 7:00am-11:00am, for an Open House to experience our Group Exercise and Personal Training programs at the Y! This is a 2-day health & wellness celebration at our Y for members and non-members to try something new and challenging. Bring your friends (for free) to the Open House, too! No registration required. We will have healthy snacks and raffles.

We will have personal trainers, wellness floor staff, and our nutritionist (North Attleboro location) available to welcome you and answer your wellness questions. See you at the Y!

FOXBORO Y OPEN HOUSE OFFERINGS

Saturday, January 7th:
• 7:15am Cycle
• 8:30am High Fitness
• 8:30am Cycle
• 9:15am Power Yoga
• 9:30am Boot Camp
• 10:00am Kickboxing
• 10:15am Barre

Sunday, January 8th:
• 7:15am Cycle
• 8:30am Barbell Strength
• 9:15am Cycle
• 9:30am Zumba
• 9:35am Stretch/Core
• 10:30am Yoga
• 10:45am Total Body Conditioning

FRANKLIN Y OPEN HOUSE OFFERINGS

Saturday, January 7th:
• 7:00am Y Cycle
• 8:00am Vinyasa Flow
• 8:00am Strength Training
• 8:30am Total Body Conditioning
• 9:30am Dance Party Sampler with High Fitness/Zumba/Dance Fusion
• 10:45am Pilates Fusion

We will also offer free classes of our Stronger Together program.

This is being offered at no-cost during the Open House for members and non-members to try our Stronger Together – our premier team & personal training program:

Saturday, January 7th:
• 8:00-8:45am Foundations
• 9:00-9:45am Industrial Strength
Learn More about our Stronger Together programming.

NORTH ATTLEBORO Y OPEN HOUSE OFFERINGS

Saturday, January 7th:
• 7:00am Les Mills Sprint (cycle class)
• 7:45am Les Mills GRIT
• 8:30am Les Mills Body Pump
• 9:00-10:00am Meet our Nutritionist Jocelyn in the lobby
• 9:45am Les Mills Core

Sunday, January 8th:
• 7:00am Les Mills Sprint (cycle class)
• 7:45am Les Mills GRIT
• 8:30am Les Mills Body Pump
• 9:00am Yoga
• 9:45pm Les Mills Core

We can’t wait to see you at the Y!

Posted on: Saturday, December 3rd, 2022

Franklin YMCA Gymnasium Renovation

OUR RENOVATED FRANKLIN Y GYMNASIUM IS NOW OPEN

This renovation is the first in a series of renovation projects in our branches to enhance the members experience, as part of our 50th Anniversary.

Renovations includes:
New hardwood floor installation
New safety padding
New court lines for basketball & pickleball play
Fresh coat of paint including the 2nd floor track area
Four New Backboards
Enhanced storage

Franklin Gymnasium Schedule

You can expect a fresh, modern, welcoming space for our members who play basketball, for our gymnasts, and for family members to enjoy activities during open gymnasium times. Similar to a project completed at the North Attleboro Y in 2019, our gymnasium will have a new maple hardwood floor, new safety padding, enhanced storage, new court lines for basketball and pickleball play, and a fresh coat of paint including the entire second floor track area.

See you on the court!

Posted on: Tuesday, November 8th, 2022

Fun with Santa Event

Let’s Get Festive!

Fun with Santa

Friday, December 16
Santa will be visiting the YMCA to share an annual Hockomock Area YMCA tradition -don’t miss it!

EVENT DETAILS:

6:30pm – 8:00pm

6:00pm begins our soft event opening where we welcome those who need a sensory-friendly environment.

at our branches in Foxboro, Franklin and North Attleboro

Festivities will include a meet & greet with Santa; games & crafts representing a variety of holidays
Cost: Complimentary for family-type members*; $6 for adult/youth members; $12 for non-members

*Family-type members register in-person or over the phone to redeem complimentary registration. Online registration not available to redeem the complimentary registration.


Register Today

Posted on: Sunday, September 18th, 2022

Back to Class Bingo Challenge this Month

On Saturday, September 24th we held our Association-wide Fitness Open House! This fitness celebration was designed for our members to try a variety of group exercise classes, meet our instructors, provide a challenge and have lots of fun!

Our “Back to school, Get Back to Class” Bingo Challenge is now on and running from September 24-October 23, 2022! Learn more about your branch’s Bingo challenge by clicking your branch below. Print out your bingo card or get at any of our branches.

Foxboro Bingo Challenge

Franklin Bingo Challenge

North Attleboro Bingo Challenge


Posted on: Tuesday, August 16th, 2022

Annual Campaign Event held September 15

We held our annual Campaign Breakfast on September 15th at the Gillette Stadium Putnam Club in Foxborough.

Eric Kevorkian, chair of our Board of Directors provided welcoming remarks and noted, “This annual gathering of caring, compassionate members of our community never fails to inspire me, and never fails to remind me of why I’m involved and why what the Y does is so important.”

Our YMCA is more than a place; it is a cause that is committed to strengthening communities. This annual fundraising campaign, known as Reach Out, ensures we continue to address diverse, emerging, and critical human needs across the 15 communities we serve.

Special guest speakers included YMCA friend Norm Bossio and YMCA member Nadine Bullock. Norm shared, “For over 50 years, the Hockomock Area YMCA has had a vision. You’re here today to help with that vision.” During his remarks, Bossio credits his YMCA experiences in his youth for making a difference in his life and making it his mission to continue to help and inspire others.

Board of Director Mary Clermont, our Y’s immediate past chair, commented, “The Hockomock Y is our home and it’s our community. Charity starts here today. People need help and together, we can impact the lives of so many in our community.”

Y member Nadine Bullock addressed the crowd and sharing her own family’s personal YMCA story saying, “The YMCA does a lot of good for a lot of people. I am one of those people as well.” The Bullock family received a scholarship for their children to attend summer camp sharing, “My children needed to have fun in a place with understanding, helpful people. They needed to be doing fun things for the sake of childhood itself and to experience joy and laughter. Thank you to all the people who have made camp possible for our family and to each of you for considering a scholarship donation.”

Our Board of Directors issued a $50,000 challenge to event attendees, matching all leadership gifts of $500 or more. Vice Chair of the Y’s Board of Directors Farzin Karim shared her own personal story, “I benefited because someone just like one of you in this room, made a donation to the Y and allowed me to experience camp for a couple of weeks at a local YMCA. And in that experience at the Y, it changed my life. You have an opportunity to change someone’s life this morning and make a difference.”

Our goal is to raise $1.4 million for this year’s campaign. The Breakfast event raised $203,000, bringing the total raised to-date to $1.2 million for this year’s campaign. To make a gift or learn how you can volunteer, visit www.hockymca.org/give

Jim Downs, our CEO thanked attendees for being at this event, believing in and supporting the Y’s mission saying, “Thank you for your trust in our Hockomock Area YMCA. For the last 5 decades, you’ve trusted us to be here when kids and families needed us most and be that critical community safety net. Our Hockomock Area YMCA is something you can always count on.”

The Y provides a safety net for thousands of individuals and families facing challenges. The Y encourages members, volunteers, neighbors and friends in the community to join them in making a gift and raising funds to provide confidential scholarship assistance and program subsidies for those facing challenges. The essence of Reach Out and a cornerstone of the Y’s mission is that nobody is turned away because of inability to pay.

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300 Elmwood Street
North Attleboro, MA 02760
 508.695.7001

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Foxboro, MA 02035

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