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HOCKOMOCK AREA YMCA

Posted on: Friday, January 23rd, 2026

March Basketball (YBL) Extension Enrolling Now

Are you ready to take your basketball game to the next level?

March YBL Extension accepting sign-ups!

Quick note: Keep the Momentum Going! Join us for an additional 4-5 weeks of basketball excitement! Kids will further develop their skills with engaging drills and mini scrimmages. Enroll now! The YBL Extension will take place on Saturdays in Foxboro or Franklin, and Sundays in North Attleboro, starting the weekend of February 28, 2026.

Our upcoming program is designed to help participants learn and practice essential skills and drills, develop the fundamentals of basketball, and put their new knowledge to the test during exciting scrimmages and games.

The information below relates to the YBL Program currently underway:

Join Youth Basketball Leagues: Season starts December 13th!

Saturdays where basketball was born—right here at the Y!

Give your child (ages 3–Grade 4) a fun, skill-building experience:

• Skills and Drills: Boost dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense
• Fundamentals: Learn the core principles from experienced coaches
• Scrimmages and Games: Apply skills in real-game play and teamwork

Youth Basketball Leagues (YBL) – Grab a Roster Spot!

• Season Dates: December 13, 2025 – February 7, 2026
• Ages: Starting at age 4 through Grade 4 (varies by branch)
• See below for additional programs for age 3
• Open to all skill levels – non-members welcome!
• Cost: $88 for members | $119 for non-members

Member Savings Tip

Family-type members enrolling in YBL are eligible for a special promo code—check your email or ask Member Services for help! With the code, you’ll only pay for the t-shirt uniform, making it an even better value to get your child in the game.

Don’t miss this exciting chance for your child to build skills, make friends, and have fun on the court!
Register today and get ready to play!

REGISTER: YBL

Preseason clinics

Preseason Clinics Available! Clinics begin the weekend of November 8 in Foxboro and North Attleboro.

Basketball Prep for Age 3 – Join the Fun!

Is your 3-year-old ready to get in the game? Our Basketball Leagues Prep class introduces young players to the basics—dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and simple game play—in a fun, parent/child format.

Class Details:

• Same days as YBL, kicking off first thing in the morning
• Cost: $80 for members | $160 for non-members
• Promo codes do not apply

REGISTER: YBL PREP (AGE 3)

Help your child build confidence and skills for future league play—register today!

Posted on: Thursday, January 1st, 2026

All In, All Together for Community Impact

On Friday, March 6, we’ll gather at Gillette Stadium for our annual fundraising breakfast—a morning of purpose and connection. Our Annual Campaign Breakfast unites neighbors, partners, and friends who believe in strengthening community. When we’re all in, all together, every voice and every gift helps create real, lasting impact at our YMCA.

Event Details

• Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
• Networking: 7:00 a.m. | Breakfast & Program: 7:30 a.m.
• Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA (Cross Insurance Club)

RSVP NOW

Reserve your seat by email—quick and easy! Or give us a call at 508-643-5220

Donate Now

Can’t attend? You can still make a difference—give today.

This is your chance to connect, celebrate, and help us raise funds that make life-changing programs possible for families in our community. Seats fill quickly—reserve yours today and be part of something bigger.

Be part of the change. Support the Reach Out Campaign.

Park in Lot 5. Use E1 or E2 entrances (E2 for ADA). View the Gillette Stadium parking map: Parking.

Posted on: Thursday, November 20th, 2025

Swim Lessons at the Y

Have Fun, Be Confident, Stay Safe

Each year, the Y teaches more than a million children how to swim. Y Swim Lessons are available year round and provide resources for all kids. Sign up for swim lessons today! We foster a sense of achievement as swimmers progress between levels in our pools. Through this approach, advanced swimmers flow more easily to higher levels while swimmers who need more instruction can learn at their own pace. This results in more confident swimmers who stick with lessons and develop a love for swimming that can last a lifetime.

There are three categories of Y Swim Lessons:

1) SWIM STARTERS (PARENT OR GUARDIAN WITH CHILD)

Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills. Parents are coached to guide their child toward greater water independence while learning about the importance of supervision. Swim Starters classes are suggested for ages 6 months through 4 years as follows:

• Can the student respond to verbal cues and jump on land? Not yet: enroll in Stage A
• Is the student comfortable with their nose and mouth submerged assisted? Not yet: enroll in Stage B
• Is the student over age 2, past Stage B, but not yet ready to be independent and apart from parent/guardian in the pool? Enroll in Stage C
• Click here to see the days and times for the current session of Swim Starters.

2) SWIM BASICS

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. Students or their parents can sign up for a time slot in which a number of different stages are taught and instructors will look for your child to comfortably and consistently perform each skill in order to progress to the next stage.

• Swim Basics classes are available for (ages 3-5), (ages 5-12) and (ages 12+)
• Click here to see the days and times for the current session of Swim Basics.

3) SWIM STROKES

Having mastered the fundamentals, swimmers build on stroke technique, including all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues, and swimmers learn about competitive swimming and how to incorporate exercise swimming into a healthy lifestyle.

• Swim Strokes classes are available for (ages 5-12) and instructors will look for your child to comfortably and consistently perform each skill in order to progress to the next stage.
• Click here to see the days and times for the current session of Swim Strokes.

Each Swim Lessons category has three stages or levels that are designed for swimmers’ age and ability. If you have any question about Swim Lessons, or want some help placing your child in the right class, please reach out to our Aquatics Directors or simply call the front desk. Bernon Y Aquatics (Franklin): Krystina Edens at krystinae@hockymca.org -OR- Foxboro Y Aquatics: Chris Tower at christophert@hockymca.org -OR- North Attleboro Y Aquatics: Ken Follette at kenf@hockymca.org

SWIM STARTERS BABY & TODDLER LESSONS WITH PARENT

Parent/Child
6 Months – 3 Years

Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills. Parents are coached to guide their child toward greater water independence while learning about the importance of supervision.

A / WATER DISCOVERY

Parents accompany children in stage A, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water.

B / WATER EXPLORATION

In stage B, parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills.

C / WATER INDEPENDENCE

Parents work with their children to develop comfort in underwater exploration by learning self rescue techniques. This class is geared for children not ready to be independent from parents.

SWIM BASICS FUNDAMENTALS OF SWIMMING

Everyone
Ages 3 and up

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.

1 / WATER ACCLIMATION

Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation for a student’s future progress in swimming.

2 / WATER MOVEMENT

In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.

3 / WATER STAMINA

In stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

SWIM STROKES REFINING STROKE TECHNIQUE

Everyone
Ages 5 and up

Having mastered the fundamentals, swimmers build on stroke technique, including all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues, and swimmers learn about competitive swimming and how to incorporate exercise swimming into a healthy lifestyle.

4 / STROKE INTRODUCTION

Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.

5 / STROKE DEVELOPMENT

Students in stage 5 work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.

6 / STROKE MECHANICS

In stage 6, students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle.