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Posted on: Friday, December 7th, 2018

Reunite at Camp in January

It’s time to get together!

We can’t wait to see you!

Calling all campers and counselors from our 2018 summer camp season! You are invited to attend a fun night of reunion with your fellow campers. This is always a great time and this year, we have lots in store, including some of your favorite camp activities and crafts. RSVP is requested. Please read details below for each of our three camp locations.

Foxboro:

Saturday, JAN 5, 2019 6:00 – 9:00pm
Camp WAPAWCA (67 Mechanic St, Foxboro)
RSVP today

Camp WAPAWCA Reunion details:
• Bounce House • Swimming • Games • Face Painting • Photo Booth • Music • Sports • Pizza • And So Much More!
This is a drop off event.

Franklin:

Friday, JAN 11, 2019 5:00 – 9:00pm
Camp Wiggi (45 Forge Hill Rd, Franklin)
RSVP today

Camp Wiggi Reunion details:
• Bounce House • Gaga Pit • Gymnastics • Face Painting • Photo Booth • Music • Steam Activities • And So Much More!
This is a drop off event.

North Attleboro:

Friday, JAN 11, 2019 6:30 – 8:00pm
Camp Elmwood (300 Elmwood St, North Attleboro)
RSVP today or, if staying for the Overnight*, Register here

Camp Elmwood Reunion details:
• Bounce House • Gaga Pit • Gymnastics • Face Painting • Photo Booth • Music • Steam Activities • And So Much More!
This is a family event until 8pm.
* Optional sleepover in the gym will run until 8AM on 1/12. Be sure to bring a pillow and sleeping bag if you choose to spend the night. Must register for the overnight, which includes breakfast (cost: $15 member/$18 program member).

Posted on: Monday, December 3rd, 2018

Register for Winter Programs

Our upcoming programs are open for enrollment and are about encouraging active and connected lifestyles as we move into the winter months. Our Youth Program Guide has all the details.

SWIM LESSONS

Swimming is a life skill. At the Y, our swim lessons prepare kids of all ages to stay safe and have fun in the water, building strong swimmers and confident kids. We accommodate varying abilities and foster a sense of achievement as swimmers progress between levels. View our Swim Curriculum

NEW THIS WINTER
Dodgeball & Kickball Classes, all branches (for ages 5-10)
Indoor Golf (@ the Foxboro & Franklin Y for ages 2-5)
Gym and Swim – 75 min. of both preschool gymnastics & swim lessons (@ the Foxboro & Franklin Y: Tuesdays 1pm)
Flag Football Prep, all branches(for ages 3-5)

GYMNASTICS CLASSES
Me & My Baby (infant-2 yrs)
Me & My Shadow (2-3 yrs)
Me & My Tumbler (2-4 yrs)
Tiny Tumblers (3-5 yrs)
Tumble Bees (4-5 yrs)
Hot Shots (4-6 yrs)
and more progressive classes through age 14 as well as our competitive gymnastics programs.

FITNESS CLASSES
Kids Running Club, all branches (for ages 5-10)
Healthy Chef, all branches (for ages 3-11)
Be Strong, all branches (for ages 5-13 as well as high school students) This program introduces kids to strength training in ways that are fun, creative and motivating.
Sports Performance Training, all branches (for ages 11-13 as well as high school students)

STEM & ART CLASSES
STEM Mash Up Classes, all branches (for Ages 3-8)
Lego Robotics, all branches (ages 5-11)
Rockets & Roller Coasters, Foxboro (ages 7-11)
Mixed Media Art, all branches (ages 6-9)

NEW THEATRE PROGRAMS
A Year with Frog and Toad production registration begins January 29. Auditions will be held on March 19 & 26 with performances on May 4 & 5.
A Cyrano De Burger Shack production registration also begins January 29 for ages 11-14. Auditions taking place March 20 & 27 with performances taking place June 8 & 9
For all the details on our Theatre Program, visit our Theatre Guide.

Enroll Today!

Winter session will run 1/2-2/17/19. No paid classes on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Please note sports classes at the North Attleboro Branch will begin 1/7/19 once the Gymnasium Renovation is complete.

Posted on: Monday, December 3rd, 2018

Ready for the New Year?

MEET ME AT THE Y
AND BE THE BEST
VERSION OF YOURSELF!

2019 is almost here! All of our trainers and nutritionists are prepared to help you achieve the fitness goals you have set. To help, here is information on our next session of Weigh To Change. In addition, for your convenience, we can meet with you individually to see if a structured program is right for you.

DO IT FOR YOU – sign up today or continue below for important details, and be sure to gain inspiration when you WATCH ALEX’S SUCCESS STORY!

» Foxboro WTC Registration

» Franklin WTC Registration

» North Attleboro WTC Registration

10-Week Weigh To Change Program

We all need the advice of an expert sometimes, as well as the personal attention that comes with a trainer or coach. Our Y offers personal training and coaching to help you set and meet your specific goals in order to live healthier. And since we know good nutrition is a vital part of leading a healthy lifestyle, we provide comprehensive nutrition support. Your WTC session runs January 13 – March 23, 2019 and offers:

Weekly individual 30-min. personal training sessions
Individual nutrition counseling w/our nutritionist
Minimum of 3 weekly group training sessions offered solely for the New Year WTC group
Weekly nutrition & physical challenges
Entry into a local road race
2 nutrition workshops & grocery store tour

Come Meet Your Trainer

How can Weigh to Change change your life? Our information sessions are a convenient way to learn more and discover how the program has helped others enjoy a healthier lifestyle:

Foxboro and Franklin info sessions: Sat. Jan. 5, 9am -or- Thurs. Jan. 10, 6pm
North Attleboro info sessions: Sat. Dec. 15 10am -or- Sat. Jan. 5 10am -or- Tues Jan. 8 6pm

Inquire About a Consultation Today.

If you have any questions about Weigh To Change, or cannot attend an information session, please reach out to our team below or simply call the front desk.

Foxboro Y Weigh To Change: Lauren Hynes at laurenhynes@hockymca.org or 508-772-1317

Franklin Y Weigh To Change: Brandi Jacobs at brandij@hockymca.org or 774-235-2753

North Attleboro Y Weigh To Change: Jocelyn Lubniewski at jocelynl@hockymca.org or 508-643-5263

Posted on: Saturday, November 10th, 2018

Signups now happening for Basketball/Cheerleading Leagues

Everybody plays, everybody wins

Improve your skills, make new friends, be active, and learn to love a sport at the Y.

The Hockomock Area YMCA is now enrolling for Youth Basketball Leagues! Season runs: November 30, 2018 – January 26, 2019 in Foxboro and Franklin. Season in North Attleboro runs: January 13 – March 3.

YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE (4–8 YRS)

Focus is on skill development, sportsmanship, and fun. Practices are developed to meet the needs of each group. COST: $10 (family-type member ~ pay only the shirt fee), $84 (member), $126 (program member)

Fridays:
@FOXBORO, 9-11 YRS 6:00pm
Saturdays:
@FRANKLIN 4 YRS 10:15am; 5–6 YRS 11:30am; 7–8 YRS 12:45pm
@FOXBORO 4 YRS 10:00am; 5–6 YRS 11:15am -or- 12:30pm; 7–8 YRS 1:45pm
Sundays beginning Jan 13:
@NORTH ATTLEBORO 4 YRS 10:30am; 5–6 YRS 11:30am; 7–8 YRS 12:30pm

CHEERLEADING LEAGUE (6-9–YRS)

Girls interested in cheering and tumbling, you have the chance to learn routines and cheer at four basketball games in North Attleboro. 1-HR on Sundays 11:30am (8 weeks begins Jan. 13). COST: $40 (family-type member ~ pay only the uniform fee), $114 (member), $171 (program member).

REGISTER TODAY!

NOTE: You’ll also find a parent/child class for your youngest baller—running the same days as basketball leagues. Enroll today in BASKETBALL PREP (AGE 3). Classes run 45 minutes and cost: $71 (all members other than program members), $107 (program member).

Posted on: Tuesday, October 16th, 2018

Got the Theatre Bug?

Youth Theatre Kicks Off the 2018-2019 Season

Come see a show!

We are excited to begin the 2018-2019 season with a fun stage production starring our Y’s Broad-Y actors between the ages of 7-10.

‘The Three Little Pigs’ Performs:

Saturday, OCT 20 7:00 – 8:30pm
Sunday, OCT 21 1:00 – 2:30pm
Mansfield Arts YMCA (40 Balcom St, Mansfield)
Tickets at the Door: $6 (students), $8 (adults)

The plot:
Three classic fairy tales (Three Little Pigs, Billy Goats Gruff, and Goldilocks) begin in their usual “once upon a time” fashion; however, this time things change on the way to “happily ever after” as our protagonists wonder what life would be like if they could change their story. Assisted by The Voice (struggling to narrate the changing stories) and three stagehands (desperately trying to juggle sets to keep the stories straight), the three trios join forces to rid themselves of their respective villains!

Our next performance, put up by Broad-Y Academy actors aged 11-14, is not to be missed.

‘Game of Tiaras’ Performs:

Saturday, NOV 3 7:00 – 9:00pm
Sunday, NOV 4 1:00 – 3:00pm
Jordan/Jackson Elementary School (255 East St, Mansfield)
Tickets at the Door: $10 (adults), $7 (children under 14; show is best suited for age 10+)

The plot:
When the aging king of a Magical Kingdom (England) decides to split his empire between his three daughters, Cinderella, Belle, and the Snow Queen (who in no way resembles a copyrighted character…), terrible tragedy ensues. Terrible, hilarious tragedy. Combining the gut-wrenching plot twists of Game of Thrones and the soul- numbing despair of Shakespearean tragedy, this play will leave you dying with laughter as the body count mounts. When you play the Game of Tiaras, you win, or you die.

The Hockomock Y Theatre Institute (high school aged) students will also be putting their skills to use in a show stopping musical theatre cabaret—featuring numbers from shows like A Chorus Line, Dear Evan Hansen, Chicago, and more!

‘Show Stopping’ Showcase:

Friday, NOV 30 7:00 – 9:00pm
North Attleborough High School (1 Wilson West Whitty Way)
Tickets at the Door: $10 (adults), $7 (students)

We believe that self-confidence and self-expression grows in students who participate in the performing arts. Please visit Mansfield Arts & Education website to learn more.

» UPCOMING » AUDITIONS » UPCOMING » AUDITIONS

GUYS & DOLLS, JR: Broad-Y auditions for ages 7-14

Saturday, NOV 10 2:00 – 5:00pm
Mansfield Arts YMCA 40 Balcom St, Mansfield
Rehearses: Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm & some Saturdays 2:00-5:00pm
Bus transportation is available to/from the Franklin Y
Performs: FEB 9-10, 2019
Show details

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE: Theatre Institute auditions for ages 14-18

JAN 2-5 by appointment*
Mansfield Arts YMCA 40 Balcom St, Mansfield
Performs: MAR 15-16, 2019
Show details *after registering, contact juliap@hockymca.org to schedule an audition. All registered students are cast in scenes/songs throughout the production.

REGISTER FOR AUDITIONS

» Printable Theatre Catalogue

Posted on: Monday, October 15th, 2018

The Place To Be – YMCA Classes in Milford After School

The Hockomock Area YMCA is proud to partner with the Milford School District to offer after school enrichment programs on-site at Woodland Elementary and at Stacy Middle School. The goal is to ensure safety for youth, while promoting healthy physical & emotional growth, helping working families & inspiring youth to learn. The Y strives to help each child reach their full potential by offering a positive & enriching environment that encourages the development of character, leadership & cooperative spirit.

CLASSES RUN: NOV. 26 – DEC. 21, 2018

If you have any question about classes, please reach out to our Bernon Family YMCA below or simply call the front desk.

Bernon Y Membership Director: Chelas Poirier at chelasp@hockymca.org

Hockomock Y Child Care Director: Kim Jennings at kjennings@hockymca.org

Enrichment Classes at Stacy Middle School:

DIGITAL GAME DESIGN: MONDAYS 2:15 – 3:15PM
Use Unreal Engine 2D/3D game design software to learn scene and character design, programming, story crafting/writing, physics/math, and how to bring imagination to life in game design.
$90 per student

LET’S IMPROV!: MONDAYS 2:15 – 3:15 PM
Prepare to laugh out loud! Students will learn how to think on their feet and follow their impulses through the art of improvisation. Use silly games, fast paced exercises, and your imagination to respond creatively to unexpected situations and develop stories on the spot.
$45 per student

HIP HOP: TUESDAYS 2:15 – 3:15 PM
Get ready to dance and have fun. Weekly, kids will learn new moves and create a final mini performance for families to enjoy! $45 per student

ACTOR’S TOOLBOX: WEDNESDAYS 2:15 – 3:15 PM
Body, voice, mind, imagination…Through creative exoercises and games, students will explore and practice these important tools in order to grow as actors. Not to mention, we’ll have a lot of fun along the way!
$55 per student

ELECTRIFY: THURSDAYS 2:15 – 3:15 PM
Work with peers learning about electricity, including circuit-building. Students will make light up wands, stop lights, greeting cards, and chibi-copters while exploring how we use and distribute electricity.
$55 per student

Register: After School Classes at Stacy Middle School

Enrichment Classes at Woodland School:

LET’S IMPROV!: TUESDAYS 2:40 – 3:40 PM
Prepare to laugh out loud! Students will learn how to think on their feet and follow their impulses through the art of improvisation. Use silly games, fast paced exercises, and your imagination to respond creatively to unexpected situations and develop stories on the spot.
$45 per child

ELECTRIFY: TUESDAYS 2:40 – 3:40 PM
Work with peers learning about electricity, including circuit-building. Students will make light up wands, stop lights, greeting cards, and chibi-copters while exploring how we use and distribute electricity.
$55 per child

ACTOR’S TOOLBOX: THURSDAYS 2:40 – 3:40 PM
Body, voice, mind, imagination…Through creative exoercises and games, students will explore and practice these important tools in order to grow as actors. Not to mention, we’ll have a lot of fun along the way! $45 per child

HIP HOP: THURSDAYS 2:40 – 3:40 PM
Get ready to dance and have fun. Weekly, kids will learn new moves and create a final mini performance for families to enjoy! $45 per child

Register: After School Classes at Woodland School

Posted on: Monday, October 15th, 2018

Nurture Your Kid’s Curiosity

The Y is helping build the next group of leaders through Enrichment and STEM programs. Won’t you join us? Fall 2 classes start the week of October 29 and it’s not too late to grab your spot!

Enrichment activities with kids can provide new opportunities for learning. From infant playgroups to mixed media art class, the Y has great options to keep your kids entertained and engaged while making friends.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH — Developing Youth Through STEM:

Youth who participate in STEM activities: Learn how to solve a problem, Develop critical-thinking skills, Get comfortable with failure and trying again, Learn to work successfully in teams, Develop self-confidence, Are able to see themselves in STEM careers. Kids will have so much fun in classes upcoming such as Kitchen Science and Lego Robotics, they won’t know they are learning (but we will).

ENRICHMENT/STEM CLASSES @ THE FRANKLIN Y:

STEM Mash Up (ages 3-5) Mondays 3:30-4:30PM
Story Adventurers (ages 3-4) Tuesdays 11:30AM-12:20PM
Kitchen Science (ages 5-8) Tuesdays 4:30-5:30PM
STEM Mash Up (ages 5-8) Fridays 3:30-4:30PM

ENRICHMENT/STEM CLASSES @ THE FOXBORO Y:

STEM Mash Up (ages 3-5) Mondays 11:00-12:00PM
STEM Mash Up (ages 5-8) Wednesdays 4:00-5:00PM
Rockets And Rollercoasters (ages 7-11) Mondays 4:30-5:30PM
Y Playgroup w/ Playground Park & Gym (ages 0-2) Tuesdays 9:30-10:15AM
Healthy Chef (ages 3-5) Wednesdays 10:30-11:30AM
Story Adventurers (ages 3-4) Wednesdays 11:30AM-12:20PM
Parent/Child Healthy Cooking (all ages) Wednesdays 6:15-7:15PM
Mommy And Me Infant Playtime (ages 0-1) Thursdays 9:30-10:00AM
Lego Robotics (ages 7-11) Fridays 4:30-5:30PM
Healthy Chef (ages 6-9) Fridays 5:45-6:45PM
Healthy Chef (ages 9+) Saturdays 10:00-11:00AM
Mixed Media Art Class (ages 6-9) Saturdays 3:30-4:30PM

ENRICHMENT/STEM CLASSES @ THE NORTH ATTLEBORO Y:

Sprouts (ages 1-2) Mondays 9:15-10:15AM
STEM Mash Up (ages 3-5) Mondays 10:00-11:00AM
Creative Cooking (ages 8-11) Mondays 4:30-5:30PM
Kitchen Science (ages 4-6) Mondays 4:00-5:00PM
Pop Culture Cooking (ages 3-5) Tuesdays 9:30-10:30AM
Caterpillars (ages 2-3) Wednesdays 9:30-11:00AM
Creative Cooking (ages 5-8) Tuesdays 4:30-5:30PM
Caterpillars (ages 2-3) Wednesdays 9:30-11:00AM
Preschool Jumbler (ages 3-5) Wednesdays -or- Thursdays 1:00-2:00PM
Cocoon (ages 3-4) Thursdays 9:30-10:45AM
Story Adventurers (ages 3-4) Thursdays 11:00-11:50AM
Mixed Media Art Class (ages 6-9) Thursdays 4:00-5:00PM
Lego Robotics (ages 7-11) Thursdays 4:00-5:00PM
Butterfly (ages 4-5) Fridays 9:15-10:45AM
Kitchen Science (ages 6-10) Fridays 4:00-5:00PM
STEM Mash Up (ages 5-8) Saturdays 9:00-10:00AM

Register: Franklin

Register: Foxboro

Register: North Attleboro

Posted on: Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018

New Preschool Drama Classes

Our new Fall enrichment classes are open for enrollment and encourage youth to try new things. We encourage you to consider the youth development benefits that come from early exposure to drama and creative play.

TRY A THEATRE CLASS!
Story Adventurers is a new offering. Each week, students will use creative play and movement to explore favorite stories. Our youngest actors are assisted toward the cultivation of imagination, creativity, and teamwork. Family and friends are invited to attend the final class for an informal demonstration of our work.

Story Adventurers @ the Franklin Y
Weekly on Tuesdays, Oct 30 – Dec 19, 2018
11:30am – 12:20pm
45 Forge Hill Rd, Franklin, MA

Story Adventurers @ the Foxboro Y
Weekly on Wednesdays, Oct 31 – Dec 20, 2018
11:30am – 12:20pm
67 Mechanic St, Foxborough, MA

Story Adventurers @ the North Attleboro Y
Weekly on Thursdays, Nov 1 – Dec 21, 2018
11:00am – 11:50am
300 Elmwood St, North Attleborough, MA

Register for Story Adventurers Today!

Cost: $80 (member); $120 (program member). Questions? Please contact juliap@hockymca.org. See you at the Y!

Posted on: Monday, October 1st, 2018

Fall 2 Classes Start Week of Oct 29

Our upcoming programs are open for enrollment and are about encouraging active and connected lifestyles. The Youth Development Program Guide has all the details.

NEW THIS FALL 2
Gym and Swim (for ages 3-6 @ the Franklin Y)
Basketball Skills
Youth Basketball Leagues
STEM Mashup and Lego Robotics
Rocketry
Kitchen Science
Boys Gymnastics
Mixed Media Art Class
Lifeguarding Certification
Double Play Sports
Homerun Heroes
Indoor Arena Football
Indoor Golf
Lacrosse Skills
Progressive Gymnastics and Pre-Team
Story Adventurers (preschool drama)
Theatre Auditions (Guys and Dolls)

Register for Classes Today!

The 8-week session will run 10/29-12/23/18. See you at the Y!

Posted on: Sunday, September 9th, 2018

Healthy Weight & Your Child: New Program

The Hockomock Area YMCA is excited to announce a new program called Healthy Weight and Your Child Program which empowers 7-13 year olds, with the support of their families, to reach a healthy weight and live a healthier lifestyle.

The Healthy Weight and Your Child program emphasizes three elements: healthy eating, regular physical activity and behavior change, engages the whole family, so together they can understand how the home environment and other factors influence the choices that lead to a healthy weight.

Made up of groups of eight to 15 children and their parents/caregivers, the program creates a safe, fun, and active environment for children and their families to explore and adopt proven methods to living a healthier lifestyle. The program is an evidence-based model, developed by leading child health and weight management specialists using the best available research, as well as clinical and government guidelines. The sessions are facilitated by trained content and activity leaders who are committed to engaging the whole family.

Interested families should contact Marykate Bergen at marykateb@hockymca.org or call 508-339-4053 to register to attend the session.

The Hockomock Area YMCA has been involved with youth obesity prevention since 2007, which marked the start of their Healthy Futures Initiative designed to create healthier communities. Healthy Weight and Your Child is a 25-session program, which includes 20 sessions delivered two times per week, followed by five weekly sessions. Sessions are two hours in length with the first hour delivered in a classroom setting and the second hour focusing on physical activity. A family Y membership is provided for the duration of the program.

To be eligible for the program, each child must be between the ages of 7 and 13, have a body mass index greater than or equal to the 95th percentile, be cleared for physical activity by a health care provider or school nurse, and accompanied by a parent or caregiver at every session.

Thanks to a generous grant from CHNA 6 and the continued support of the Stop & Shop Our Family Foundation, there will be no cost for the first eight families who enroll.

The first program will begin in Franklin in October. The Franklin class will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Horace Mann Middle School in Franklin, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The class in Milford is currently being planned and the goal is to launch early 2019 with interest at a Milford location. For more information, please contact Marykate Bergen at marykateb@hockymca.org or call 508-339-4053.

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	508.408.7970