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Posted on: Tuesday, November 12th, 2019

National Family Week

There’s a Y in every family. Celebrate National Family Week with us!

Our Y is proud to help area families connect to the opportunities, networks, support, and services that enable them to succeed. We encourage you to join our celebration of all families during National Family Week. Our activities will begin on Sunday, November 21st and continue through Sunday, November 28th.

More details with all of our offerings for Family Week will be posted here soon. See you at the Y!

Posted on: Friday, November 1st, 2019

December Wellness Specials

It’s time for the 12 Days of Fitness!

Give yourself or a loved one the gift of good health. Starting Friday, December 13th for 12 days, all one-on-one Personal Training and Nutrition Packages are 10% off. Our 12 Days of Fitness promotion will help kickstart the new year with a ‘get fit’ focus.

We all need the advice of an expert sometimes, as well as the personal attention that comes with a trainer or coach. Throughout the 12 Days of Fitness, our wellness staff will share nutrition and fitness tips on our social media outlets.

  • Promotion runs December 13-24, 2019
  • Purchase any one-on-one Personal Training Package or Nutrition package and receive 10% off the package price
  • Purchases can be made at any Hockomock Area YMCA Member Service Desk
  • Packages expire 4-1-20
  • No limit on purchases
  • No Coupons

REGISTER TODAY!

In the meantime, a couple of tips to stay healthy over the holidays.

Stay active. Exercise is just as important during the holidays as any other time of the year. Tight for time? Try any of our group exercise classes for an awesome workout and meet some new friends. Exercise will help reduce the stress brought on by the holidays.
Include your family and be healthy together. Go for a hike or come to the Y for family swim.
Plan ahead. Make a to do list each night as you get ready for the holidays. This will help you be efficient, get a lot accomplished, and reduce your stress.
And remember to get a good night’s sleep. Sleep helps your body lose weight, fight infections, and reduces stress.

For more information and tips on how to help you or a loved one reach your healthy living and nutrition goals, speak to any of our wellness staff and have a wonderful holiday season with your family and friends from all of us here at the Hockomock Area YMCA.

Posted on: Thursday, September 26th, 2019

Learn CPR & Save a Life

The Hockomock Area YMCA is pleased to offer life saving skill training at the Y or at your preferred location for groups of six or more. The course lasts three hours and upon completion provides certification paperwork valid for two years.

Community Safety Training is available to everyone age 16 or older and membership at the Y is not required.

Get involved today.

Registration is required (cost: $70 per person).

Class Options:

  • Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 PM @ the North Attleboro Y; choose from the following dates: 11/13/19, 12/4/19, 12/18/19, 1/15/20, 1/29/20. CONTACT: nicoleb@hockymca.org or call 508-695-7001 if you have any questions.

  • Weekend evening options upcoming @ the Foxboro Y: Friday, November 1, 2019 or Saturday, December 14, 2019 (6:30 – 9:30 PM) @ the Foxboro Y. CONTACT: sheilar@hockymca.org or call 508-543-2523 if you have any questions.

  • Saturday morning, January 11, 2020 (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM) @ the Foxboro Y. CONTACT: sheilar@hockymca.org or call 508-543-2523 if you have any questions.

  • Do you have a group of six or more? If it is preferable that the safety training is done at your location, please contact krystinae@hockymca.org or call 774-235-2761. We look forward to working with you.

Lifeguard Certification:

  • Lifeguard certification and recertificataion is also offered throughout the year at the YMCA. To view availability click here.

  • Non-members: when you enter the registration page, please choose “I don’t have an account, but I want to create one.” Scroll all the way down (past a variety of membership options) to the section that states “Non-Member Program Registration: This membership type allows non-members to register for programs”.

REGISTER NOW

Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try. Thank you in advance for striving to improve others’ quality of life.

Posted on: Sunday, August 18th, 2019

Join us at Patriot Place for Healthy Kids Day

Our annual event promoting healthy lifestyles–Healthy Kids Day®–is returning for a great day of fit family fun on Saturday, Sept. 28th.

The Hockomock Area YMCA really is WHERE FAMILIES CONNECT. Don’t miss our largest community event focused on healthy living. Enjoy all the creative, challenging, smart, and healthy fun for all ages. For the first time, our Foxboro YMCA 5K and Kids Fun Run presented by Six String Grill & Stage will take place simultaneously (there is a charge for the running events, below). We look forward to sharing this unique chance to race at the same place as so many championships!

Healthy Kids Day will take place:

Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 10am-1pm
at Patriot Place in Foxborough

Find us on the Patriot Place Plaza, located outside Patriots Hall of Fame presented by Raytheon. In addition to our Presenting Sponsor Patriot Place, the day is supported by these generous sponsors: Live Nation New England and Xfinity Center, Norwood Hospital, and Sturdy Memorial Medical Staff, as well as Goody Bag Sponsors Nature’s Path and Stop & Shop.

Healthy Kids Day is a free community event that encourages kids to be active and provides families with options and methods for living healthier lives. Enjoy:

  • inflatable gaga ball pit
  • photo booth (Every Photo Tells a Story, presented by Patriot Place)
  • giveaways
  • car seat safety checks (presented by Dorel Juvenile Group)
  • gymnastics obstacle course
  • nutrition demos
  • visit with Pat Patriot & New England Patriots cheerleaders
  • hands on STEM (science, tech, engineering & math) activities
  • fitness obstacle course
  • vision checks (presented by Lions District 33 Eye Mobile)
  • and much more!

Don’t miss The Foxboro YMCA 5K at Patriot Place — Here are the Details:

  • Our start and finish lines are at same spot at Healthy Kid Day!
  • Onsite Registration opens at 7:30 a.m.
  • 5K starts at 9:00 a.m. (run or walk)
  • Kids Run starts at 11:00 a.m.
  • Cost: $30 (5K) and $15 (Kids Run)
  • All Kids Fun Runners will be awarded a medal!
  • Join us as we run in memory of Michael Baker, Linda Cavossa and Jackie Thomas
  • Early bib pickup (optional) will be available 9/26 (12pm-9:30pm) and 9/27 (5:15am-9:30pm) at The Foxboro Y (67 Mechanic Street, Foxborough)

Be sure to visit all the great vendors who will be onsite to share their Healthy Kids Day tips, games and prizes:

American Cancer Society, Bass Pro Shops, BBS Energy Works, LLC, Bellingham Senior Center, Brigham & Womens/Mass General Health Care Center, Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County, Children’s Melanoma Prevention Foundation, District 33K Lions, Dorel Juvenile, Every Photo Tells a Story PhotoBooth, Foxboro Rotary Club, Fuel Up To Play 60, Jennifer Rose Art, Kennedy Donovan Center, Malco Art Center, Mass Dept of Children and Families, New England Frozen Ventures, Inc, New England Revolution, Norwood Hospital – Sponsor, Patriot Place, Pediatric Dental Healthcare, Project Bread, WIC Nutrition Program.

Connect with us on our #HealthyKidsDay2019 facebook event

See you at Patriot Place!

Posted on: Wednesday, August 14th, 2019

Foxboro YMCA 5K at Patriot Place

Join us THIS SATURDAY for a great race and celebration at the site of so many championships!

New this year! We are proud to announce that the Foxboro 5K has moved to Gillette Stadium and the course will be one that makes memories for years to come for all ages and abilities. Please contact JohnDevine@hockymca.org if you have any questions. Onsite registration will open at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday (9/28).

FOXBORO Y 5K
CHALLENGE YOURSELF
5K AND KIDS RUN

Saturday, Sept 28, 2019
at Patriot Place Plaza, located outside Patriots Hall of Fame presented by Raytheon

Foxborough, Massachusetts
Join us as we run in memory of Michael Baker, Linda Cavossa and Jackie Thomas.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Six String Grill & Stage! Visit them at Patriot Place (next to Renaissance Boston) for lunch, dinner, kids menu and live music.

  • Onsite Registration starts at 7:30 a.m.
  • 5K race begins at 9:00 a.m.
  • The Kids Run is just under 1 mile; it will start at 11:00 a.m.
  • DJ Mike will be onsite all day with great music and fun banter
  • Kids Run participants will each earn a medal
  • Cost: $30- for the 5K and $15- for the Kids Run

A DAY FILLED WITH CELEBRATION

On the same day and place as the 5K and Kids Run, the YMCA’s free annual celebration of healthy living—HEALTHY KIDS DAY®— will take place. So please be sure to join the activities on Patriot Place Plaza, which will run from 10:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m. What a great day for everyone!

For your convenience, the YMCA is offering bib pickup for registered runners at the Foxboro Y (67 Mechanic Street, Foxborough, MA) as follows: Thursday, Sept. 26 from 12:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 27 from 5:15 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Posted on: Saturday, August 3rd, 2019

Fall Weigh to Change session starting soon

Our Weigh to Change program provides the support and guidance you need to succeed. Christine Toland (pictured) explains, “the amount of support and encouragement that I received from the trainers, nutritionist, staff, and other WTC members is amazing. I have been transformed both mentally and physically, and I couldn’t be happier.”

Registration is now open for our Weigh to Change Program. The 10-week program run September 15th through November 23th.

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.

Specifically the Weigh to Change 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 Fall 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

INFO SESSIONS

Meet the trainers who will guide you through your Weigh to Change journey at one of our Info Sessions or schedule your own info session:

  • Bernon Family Branch: Thurs. Sept 12 @ 6:00pm or email abbyw@hockymca.org
  • Invensys Foxboro Branch: Wed. Sept 11 @ 6:15pm or email laurenhynes@hockymca.org
  • North Attleboro Branch: Wed. Sept 11 @ 6:00pm or email jocelynl@hockymca.org

Posted on: Tuesday, July 9th, 2019

Why is summer camp important?

A recent article by the Child Mind Institute stated that “the average American child is said to spend 4-7 minutes a day in unstructured play outdoors, and over 7 hours a day in front of a screen.” That’s a startling statistic. Instead of just tv, our kids’ technology has grown to include phones, tablets, apps, social media and texting. Not only are kids sitting too long in front of a screen, they are not interacting with each other face to face.

Y summer camps provide a safe place for kids to get away from technology and the stresses of the outside world and allow kids 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.

Summer camp gives children the chance to try new things, to develop confidence, and to learn new skills. Kids at our camps get to try new things such as archery, rope climbing, and planting in the garden. They get to play game favorites like Gaga, Capture the Flag, and Sticks & Arrows and well as swim daily in the pool. The campers get a swim lesson in the morning, and in the afternoon, they get to hang out in the pool. And throughout all of these activites, the campers are creating amazing friendships, and memories of the best summer ever.

Camp starts in June and runs for 11 weeks through the summer. Camp offerings range from traditional camps to sports camps to enrichment camps and more for kids ranging from age 3 through teen years. To see more details on our camps and what camp would best fit your child, click on camp offerings. If you would like a private camp tour, please reach out to Member Services at one of our branches. We look forward to meeting you and providing your kids with an amazing summer.

CAMP OFFERINGS

Posted on: Monday, July 8th, 2019

Milford Summer Lunch Program

For the fourth year in a row, our YMCA and the Milford Area Humanitarian Coalition, in collaboration with Milford Public Schools Food Services, will operate a summer meal program in the community of Milford known as our Milford Summer Lunch Program.

The program begins Monday, June 17th at Memorial Elementary School and will offer a free lunch to any child (under the age of 18) and their family. Lunch will be prepared and offered every day, Monday through Friday through August 23rd between the hours of 11:30am and 1:00pm. We also have fun, interactive activities and games for all to enjoy during the mealtime.

At the Milford Public Library, we will offer a free lunch on Tuesday, July 16th between the hours of 11:00am and 1:00pm. Please visit the Library or Library website for more information.

We are proud that this initiative last year served over 14,516 meals to children and families in the greater Milford region and provided fun, interactive activities after lunch for the community to come together. Through this program, over 2,110 hours were contributed by volunteers of all ages and we’re thankful for their dedication to this important cause.

LOCATIONS

  • Memorial Elementary School, 12 Walnut Street
  • The Milford Public Library*, 80 Spruce Street

*Lunch offered Tuesday, July 16th.

JOIN US FOR LUNCH THIS SUMMER

LEARN MORE

For further inquiries, including volunteering opportunities, please contact marykateb@hockymca.org.

Posted on: Monday, July 8th, 2019

Join the Kid to Camp Challenge

DOUBLE YOUR GIFT THROUGH JULY 21!

Here’s a special opportunity to provide kids in need in your community a camp experience this summer. Now through July 21st, 2019 (or until we meet our $25,000 goal) your gift to our Reach Out for Youth & Families program will be doubled by the Spier Family Foundation!

PLEASE GIVE NOW

100% of every gift goes directly to helping children and families in need.

Greg and Kathy Spier, long time Foxborough residents, Y members and volunteers, and community leaders, are passionate about improving the quality of life in their community. The Spier Family name is prominently displayed on the indoor and outdoor aquatics centers at the Y’s Invensys Foxboro Branch. The Spiers are also benefactors of the SPLASH program which has resulted in teaching hundreds of local school children how to be safe around water, learn to swim, and begin enjoying swimming as lifelong recreation. Recently, they shared the inspiration for their philanthropy.

Did you know?

  • 1 in 5 of our Y campers receive confidential financial assistance
  • All children are welcome at camp regardless of ability to pay

This is our cause and our mission. With your support we will provide a safe, fun, thriving environment for more young people to explore the world around them, build confidence, develop life skills, and make lasting friendships and memories.

Join the challenge. Impact a life. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of local kids and families this summer.

Posted on: Monday, June 10th, 2019

FOXBORO YMCA 5K AT PATRIOT PLACE

Join us for a great race and celebration at the site of so many championships!

New this year! We are proud to announce that the Foxboro 5K has moved to Gillette Stadium and the course will be one that makes memories for years to come for all ages and abilities.

FOXBORO Y 5K
CHALLENGE YOURSELF
5K AND KIDS RUN

Saturday, Sept 28, 2019
at Patriot Place-The Plaza, located outside The Hall

Foxborough, Massachusetts
»» Race begins at 9:00 a.m.
»» Registration available online or on race day (starting at 7:30 a.m.)
»» Sponsorships are available now. Please contact: realimpact@hockymca.org or call 508.643.5265
»» Kids 0.9 mile run will start at 11:00 a.m.
»» DJ Mike will join us to hype up runners and their cheering committees
»» Don’t miss the YMCA’s annual free Healthy Kids Day event, which will be happening 10am-1pm also on the plaza! Details coming
»» Cost: $30- (5K) or $15- (Kids Run). Adult dri fit shirt or cotton short sleeved youth tee given to all who register by 9/1
»» All Kids will also receive a medal

ABOUT THE DAY

Our excellent 5K race will kick off the Hockomock Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day event. What a better way to encourage healthy patterns for the young ones in your life than this: a) arrive early and run or walk the Foxboro Y 5K, b) check out fun, interactive and educational vendor booths at Healthy Kids Day (free community event), and then c) cheer on kids who take on the fun run.

REGISTER TODAY!

HOCKOMOCK AREA YMCA

300 Elmwood Street
North Attleboro, MA 02760
 508.695.7001

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HOCKOMOCK AREA YMCA LOCATIONS

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

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40 Balcom Street
Mansfield, MA 02048

 508.339.3066