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Posted on: Thursday, May 9th, 2019

Commit to Change this Summer

Join the many folks who have participated in our Weigh to Change program and have succeeded in losing weight and inches, and are now living healthier, happier lives.

Our Weigh to Change (WTC) Program provides the support and guidance you need to succeed. Check out the WTC testimonials of John and Nancy Brennock, Christine Tolland, and Ben Ray:

NORTH ATTLEBORO BRANCH
WEIGH TO CHANGE SPOTLIGHT

“My wife Nancy and I have tried to lose weight repeatedly,” says John Brennock. “She asked me to join Weigh to Change with her. Reluctantly I said I’d join for her. She replied, “do it for yourself or not at all.” Day one I asked, “I love sweets, carbs, beer, wine, single malt scotch, and don’t eat vegetables. Can you help?” Surprisingly the nutritionist said yes! Without giving up things I love, and despite normal aging, we were more successful than we ever dreamed.”

FOXBORO BRANCH
WEIGH TO CHANGE SPOTLIGHT

“In April 2016 I participated in the first Weigh to Change and lost 14 pounds. I lost another 18, equaling 32 total” explains Christine Tolland. “What I gained from WTC was beyond my expectations. Not only did I learn how to eat clean, WTC helped me peel back the layers revealing the real me. I have gained a network of people that support me, 3 years after the program! I am stronger, more condident, and determined in all aspects of my life.”

FRANKLIN BRANCH
WEIGH TO CHANGE SPOTLIGHT

“I began Weigh to Change overweight at 330 pounds,” says Ben Ray. “Within 10 weeks, I lost 35 pounds and the weight is still dropping. At the same time, I’ve gained muscle and an increase in strength and energy.

Weight to Change is about embracing a lifestyle change. Unlike other programs I’ve been on, there’s no point counting or avoiding carbs. It’s about being mindful of your food choices and balancing your diet with the right combination of fat, protein and carbs. The nutritionist taught me how to make changes to my eating habits so that I don’t feel I’m on a diet and I’m never hungry.

The group and individual workouts are also outstanding. The trainers push hard but also do a great job modifying workouts to accommodate everyone’s fitness level. So whether you’re fit, out of shape or suffer from injuries, the workouts work for everyone.

The thing that surprised me the most was the comradery within the group. People in the group were all very friendly. They encouraged each other throughout the workouts and also shared food tips. Everyone worked together because we were all striving for the common goal of making positive changes in our lives.”

Join our Weigh to Change program today and achieve your own personal weight and inch loss goals.

Registration is now open for the Summer program.
The 11-week program will run June 24th – Sept 7th. (Normally the program runs for 10 weeks however, an additional week has been added in to allow for vacation.)

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 throughout the ten weeks with personal training, nutrition guidance, group workouts, and friendly challenge competitions.

Join us for a free introduction to Weigh to Change. At the introduction, you will choose either:
a 1-on-1 session with our nutrtionist OR a 20-minute workout with 10-minute healthy post-workout snack, and 15-minute quick info session:

• Bernon Family Branch: Sat. June 15 @ 10:30am OR Wed. June 19 @ 6:00pm
• Invensys Foxboro Branch: Sat. June 15 @ 10:00am OR Wed. June 19 @ 6:00pm
• North Attleboro Branch: Sat. June 15 @ 11:00am OR Wed. June 19 @ 6:00pm

The program includes:

• Weekly individual 30-minute personal training sessions
• Individual nutrition counseling with our nutritionist
• Minimum of 3 weekly group training sessions offered solely for the Summer WTC group
• Weekly nutrition and physical challenges and entry in a local road race
• Two Nutrition workshops
• Grocery store education tours
• Before & after Styku 3-D body scans to provide measurements

The cost of the program is $499 for Hockomock Area YMCA Members and $599 for Hockomock Area YMCA Program Members (over an $800 value). Payment plan available.

REGISTER HERE FOR WEIGH TO CHANGE

Posted on: Wednesday, May 8th, 2019

Summer Theatre and Come See a Show

On with the Show! Cyrano de Burgershack Performs: 6/8-6/9

Calling all summer campers interested in the performing arts.

Two production camps are now enrolling for Summer 2019!

They are: “GETTING TO KNOW … ONCE UPON A MATTRESS” and “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.” In addition, three new theatre camps will run at the YMCA this summer: “From Page to Stage” (Franklin Branch), “Musical Cabaret” (Mansfield Arts & Education Center), and “One Act Play” (North Attleboro Branch). The additional camps are 1 week long and will have an informal show at the end of the week.

Please see our Theatre Camp page for details and if you have any questions, please contact Performing Arts Director Julia Paolino at juliap@hockymca.org or 508-964-2088.

Visit Camp Online Registration

Cyrano de Burgershack will take the stage June 8th and 9th.

Come see the show, performed by our Broad-Y actors, ages 11-14. You’ll love Cyrano de Burger Shack!

WHEN: Saturday June 8th at 7:00 pm and Sunday June 9th at 1:00 pm

Cyrano is king of the local Burger Shack, but he can’t seem to win the love of his best friend, Roxanne. When Roxanne confesses her crush on the new burger flipper, Christian, Cyrano decides that playing cupid is better than sitting out the game. An updated modern-day version of Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac, this rollicking musical features hit pop songs such as All Star, Firework, Call Me Maybe, Less Than Perfect, and more, that will have audiences cheering and singing along.

• Location: Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center (Orpheum Foxboro)
• Tickets $5 children/$7 adults in advance; $7/$10 at the door
• Buy tickets: brownpapertickets.com

Posted on: Monday, March 25th, 2019

New Theatre Programs

» Vacation Workshops (ages 5-16)

» Pippin Audtions (ages 14-22)

When School’s Out, The Fun’s In!

We are excited to share workshops upcoming at the Hockomock Area YMCA during April Vacation. If you have any questions, please contact juliap@hockymca.org.

Mon-Wed (4/15-17) ~ Workshops Now Enrolling

• MON: INTRODUCTION TO PLAYWRITING
  Monday, April 15 (9 AM- 4 PM) ages 11-16
  This workshop will serve as an introduction to the playwriting process using games, activities, and writing exercises to spark creativity. By the end of the session, students will have developed an idea for a play and written a draft of one scene to be read aloud by the group.


• TUES: STORY THEATRE
  Tuesday, April 16 (9 AM- 4 PM) ages 5-10
  The story is the foundation of a good play! In this workshop, students will explore the essential elements of a story: characters, setting, problem, and solution. Using their actor’s tools and a whole lot of creativity, the group will work to adapt one or more of their favorite stories for the stage.


• WED: FUN WITH SHAKESPEARE
  Wednesday, April 17 (9 AM- 4 PM) ages 7-14
  Students will learn the rules and guidelines to successfully create scenes off the top of their heads! The session will include many favorite improv games and exercises to help students follow their impulses and think on their feet, while laughing a lot along the way. A fun day for students of all experience levels.

COST PER DAY FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE PROGRAMS: $55/members, $83/program members

Mansfield Arts YMCA (40 Balcom St, Mansfield)

REGISTER FOR APRIL BREAK THEATRE PROGRAMS

♫ Our Theatre Institute is proud to announce auditions for the musical Pippin (Friday, 4/12)!

PIPIN AUDITIONS ~ DETAILS

• current high school and college students ages 14-22 are eligible to participate
• our Theatre Institute boasts a strong reputation as an intensive pre-professional theatrical training program
• all registered students will be cast in the production and must pay a tuition fee for the program
• auditions will take place by appointment between 4 and 8 PM on Friday, April 12, 2019
• actors are asked to prepare two contrasting 16-32 bar songs in the style of the show and a 1 minute monologue
• an accompanist will be available; please provide sheet music in the appropriate key
• there will be three performances at the Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center in Foxboro: June 21 (7PM) and June 22 (1PM & 7PM)
• for more information and to sign up for an audition, please contact Performing Arts Director Julia Paolino at juliap@hockymca.org

» Printable Theatre Catalogue




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Posted on: Thursday, March 7th, 2019

Join the fun at our Camp Blast Family Night on March 22

Friday, March 22nd, 6:30-8:00pm

You are invited to enjoy a ‘summer-like’ evening filled with fun for the whole family! You will 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 and Gaga Pit
• 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

Join us on March 22nd at our Foxboro, Franklin & North Attleboro Branches
and have a BLAST!

And to learn more about our summer camps, visit our CAMP WEBPAGE

Posted on: Monday, February 4th, 2019

Got Game? Is it Crafty? Join March Leagues Today (grade 1-6)

Changing the way basketball is taught

All of our sports directors are thrilled to share that we are bringing an awesome experience to our gyms. Starting the second weekend in March, the Y’s new partnership with Crafty 3×3 Basketball will mean exciting leagues that promise to develop skilled basketball players, with a focus on team basketball.

» Register Today

To help, here are some reasons to join:

What are the Highlights?

When kids play 3 on 3 basketball (vs traditional 5 on 5) they get more touches of the ball. They get more comfortable in all aspects of the game.

Crafty Basketball was developed by a pioneer in the sports technology space. Incentives to develop all aspects of the game are built into Crafty’s unique scoring system that translates to fast paced, fun games and high IQ basketball.

Training for athletes will include important topics like best ways to cut and screen to maximize scoring, how to score with and without the ball, 5 secrets to becoming a consistent and potent scorer at any level. Team Basketball.

We’re talking about how to develop smart players (the same ones who keep playing because of how much fun they are having!)

The things that often allow kids to win at young ages (height, speed, strength) won’t serve them in later years unless they also develop technique, tactics, and the ability to think for themselves, three things that often go out the window in win at all costs youth sports.

Limited Spots

Please follow the link below or call or stop by your local Y if you want to get involved. There are limited spots.

Grades 1-2 are coed

Grades 3-4 have girls and boys divisions

Grades 5-6 have girls and boys divisions

We’ll start with a four week league, running March 9-March 30 (Saturdays) in Foxboro and Franklin and running March 10-March 31 (Sundays) in North Attleboro. Free Trial Clinics will also run March 2-3. Limited space available and you must register ahead of time for the free clinics.

Register for Crafty 3×3

» Visit Crafty 3×3 Basketball’s website page

Questions? Please contact in Foxboro: Ashli Phillips ashlip@hockymca.org 508-772-1353; in Franklin: Alex Dorson alexd@hockymca.org 774-235-2752; in North Attleboro: Kerrie Francis kerrief@hockymca.org 508-643-5215

Posted on: Thursday, January 24th, 2019

Join Spring Classes – Starting Feb. 25

Meet Me at the Y. Where Confidence Grows!

Learn about all the options your Y offers to keep kids active this Spring, as our new session of classes gets underway the week of February 25.

Register Today!

I can swim the whole way across the pool! — Hearing those excited words is about as rewarding as it gets. The kids don’t know that they’ve also learned to be safe in the water, to follow instructions, to develop new skills, to gain confidence and to make friends. But we do.

From gymnastics and fitness, enrichment or specialty sports clinics, to programs preparing kids for safe summer swimming and spring dance recitals, it’s easy to find great youth development options at the Y!

Session runs: Feb. 25 – April 14, 2019
Don’t miss these top picks for Spring 1:

SWIM LESSONS: Our Youth Program Guide provides a schedule for the classes, but here’s a quick overview:

• SWIM STARTERS: Baby & Toddler Lessons with Parent.
  Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills.
  Swim Starters classes are Stages A, B, C Register
• SWIM BASICS: Fundamentals of Swimming
  Students develop basic swimming competency and learn personal water safety. They begin by developing comfort in the water, then work on proper body position and control. While developing fundamental techniques, swimmers increase stamina for longer distance swimming.
  Swim Basics classes are Stages 1, 2, 3 Register
• SWIM STROKES: Refining Stroke Technique
  Swimmers build on stroke technique, including all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues, and swimmers learn about competitive swimming.
  Swim Strokes classes are Stages 4, 5, 6 Register

You are invited! On Sunday Feb. 25, which is the day before Spring 1 starts, the Foxboro Y is holding an AQUATICS OPEN HOUSE • FREE COMMUNITY EVENT. This will be a great place to enjoy family swim, while also having the guidance of Director Rob Houston and his staff to evaluate swimmers and make swim class recommendations or answer any questions. Runs: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Registration is required.

NEWS!! CRAFTY BASKETBALL LEAGUE: In March we will be bringing CRAFTY 3×3 BASKETBALL to all of our gyms. We believe this concept of read and react basketball can change the way basketball is taught (and how kids learn to love the great game of basketball!). Join our launch and have fun in 3v3 games offering lots of touches, quick games and incentivized scoring. Free trial: first weekend in March. Limited spots; Must register for the Free Kick Off Games and 4-week leagues here.

SPORTS: From leagues (we offer t-ball plus coach-pitch baseball, cheer and flag football) to AllStar Kidsport (ages 2, 3-4, 5-6), Archery, Lacrosse (and more!) it’s time to get in the game…improve your skills while learning about sportsmanship and teamwork. Details and to register, click here.

KIDS FITNESS: Don’t miss the age-appropriate physical fitness and nutrition–focused classes. Here’s a quick overview (also in the guide):

• HEALTHY CHEF: Make snacks & meals while learning about safety in the kitchen, cooking techniques and nutrition tips.
  — ages 3-5, 5-8, 8-11. Details and to register, click here.


• RUN CLUB & DUATHLON TRAINING: for those who love to run and/or want to improve their technique and have fun with other kids!
  — ages 5-7, 8-10, 9+. Details and to register click here.


• STRENGTH TRAINING: under YMCA fitness coach’s direction, practice and perfect the “FITT” components of your exercise program (Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type): how often you exercise, how hard you exercise, how long you exercise for, what kind of exercise you do. A fantastic method for monitoring your exercise program.
  — ages 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14+. BE STRONG details and to register click here.


• SPORTS PERFORMANCE TRAINING: to support the physical demands of your particular sport
  — ages 11-13, 14+. Details and to registerclick here.

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT: why not stay after school and join classmates–right at your school–for awesome YMCA classes? Healthy Chef, Floor Hockey and Basketball, STEM Mashup (science, technology, engineering and math), and Fit Kids are some of the great options. Details and to register, IN BELLINGHAM: BMMS, DiPietro School. IN FOXBORO: FRCS. IN MILFORD: Stacy, Woodland School. IN NORTH ATTLEBORO: Amvet School, Community School, Falls School, Martin School, Roosevelt School.

On Saturdays, we will also offer American Sign Language. Classes running 10:00 – 10:45 AM (for ages 6-8) will be held at the Foxboro Y. Register here.

GYMNASTICS: having fun as a team is evident when you watch our gymnastics teams compete, but there’s lots of room for learning and growth in the excellent progressive gymnastics program here at your Y. Check out:

• ME & MY BABY (infant-2 yrs)
• ME & MY SHADOW (2-3 yrs)
• ME & MY TUMBLER (2-4 yrs) Register for toddler gymnastics.

• SUPERHERO ADVENTURES (3-5 yrs)
• PRINCESS GYMNASTICS (3-5 yrs)
• TINY TUMBLERS (3-5 yrs)
• TUMBLE BEES (4-5 yrs)
• HOT SHOTS (4-6 yrs)
• NINJA WARRIOR (4-9 yrs) Register for preschool gymnastics.

• OUR SCHOOL AGE GYMNASTICS PROGRAM will also offer progressively advancing classes–arranged in this sequence:
  ROLLERS… SWINGERS… FLYERS… TWISTERS…KIPPERS

DANCE RECITALS: Don’t forget, our youth dance programs in Foxboro and Franklin offer the chance for participants who join during the Spring 1 session to perform in YMCA dance recitals! Below are classes that will run February 25 – June 16, so if recital experience is of interest, please join today:

• TOTS & TUTUS (2-3 yrs)
• DANCE MAGIC (3-4 yrs)
• PRINCESS DANCE (3-5 yrs) Register for dance-recital-session classes from above list.


• BALLET & BEAM (3-6 yrs)
• DANCE COMBO (3-5 yrs and 6-9 yrs)
• BALLET (4-5 yrs and 6-9 yrs)
• ACRO (6-9 yrs Foxboro only)
• TAP (6-9 yrs Franklin only) Register for dance-recital-session classes from above list.

Have a question about recitals? Please contact jonathanlerch@hockymca.org (at the Foxboro Y) or laceyw@hockymca.org (at the Franklin Y). Note: dance classes not listed above, including all of the Spring 1 dance options at the North Attleboro Y, will run for 7 weeks (2/22-4/19) and may include option to re enroll when the next program session arrives.

Visit YMCA Online Registration

*Registration for program members opens: Monday, January 28–in person or by phoning the Y.

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FEB. VACATION is around the corner! We’re pleased to provide an environment that is like home, full of kindness and support. Make 2/18-2/22 plans for the kids.

18+ MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE: Games start Mon. Feb 11 (8pm or 9pm) at the North Attleboro Y. Bring a friend and contact kerrief@hockymca.org today to join a team.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE runs in North Attleboro Thurs. nights! Contact kerrief@hockymca.org

ADULT PICKUP BASKETBALL has games running mornings, mid day (North Attleboro) and Tues. nights age 30+ (Franklin). Details:
hockymca.org/foxboro/gym-schedule/
hockymca.org/franklin/gym-schedule/
hockymca.org/north-attleboro/gym-schedule/

Register for Adult Basketball Leagues