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Posted on: Monday, February 16th, 2026

Before & After School Care Programs

LEARN AND THRIVE WITH US IN OUR BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAMS

Our YMCA partners with local school districts to provide affordable before and after school programs for families in our communities.

Our Y provides quality before & after school programs through our School’s Out Program for children starting in kindergarten. We are an EEC licensed program. We offer 2, 3, 4 & 5 day options. Our before school program begins at 7:00am and our after school program ends at 6:00pm each week day.

Registration for the 2026/2027 school year is now open!

REGISTER WITH US

Our On-Site School Programs include:

  • Bellingham: Bellingham Middle School; Stall Brook and DiPietro Elementary Schools
  • Foxborough: Foxborough Regional Charter School– after school care only
  • North Attleborough: Amvet, Falls, Martin, Community and Roosevelt Elementary Schools
  • Wrentham: Delaney Elementary School and Roderick Elementary School.

Our On-Site Hockomock Area Branch Programs include:

  • Franklin Y: for Franklin Public Schools
  • Foxboro Y: for Foxborough Public Schools
  • Mansfield Y: for Jordan/Jackson and Robinson Elementary Schools

If you are enrolled in our School’s Out program, we offer care on school vacation days, professional development days, half days and snow days. We close for major holidays including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Columbus Day. We provide full day programming with fun field trips and activities.

We provide intensive screening and training of caring, licensed staff. Our curriculum combines learning through play in an engaging, fun environment before and after school. Healthy are provided in our after school program.

To learn more about the program or if you have questions, please contact: Erin Brennock at erinb@hockymca.org.

For questions regarding registration or billing, please contact: Monica Schmidt at monicas@hockymca.org or 508-643-5255.

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of our members and our community, offering programs and services to all regardless of ability to pay. A financial assistance program is available for those that qualify. Please visit our website for more information. State vouchers are accepted.

Posted on: Sunday, February 15th, 2026

Spring Sports Leagues Registration

Make plans to join Y coaches for eight weeks of our popular Spring Sports Leagues!

Leagues and Prep-for-Leagues programs will start outdoors the weekend of April 9 at all Hockomock Y branches. Member and public rates are available and most leagues come free with a Family membership. Game on!

ENROLL: SOCCER

ENROLL: T-BALL / BASEBALL

ENROLL: NFL FLAG FOOTBALL

ENROLL: LEAGUES PREP FOR OUR YOUNGEST ATHLETES

Youth Soccer Leagues will run eight weeks (April 11-June 14, 2026; no meetings: April 23-26 or May 22-24), costing: $88 member / $119 non-member / $25 family-type member with promo code. Participants will receive their uniforms after their first practice.

Youth Baseball Leagues will run during the same eight weeks: at the same cost as above.

Flag Football Leagues will also run the same weeks, but costing $117 member / $152 non-member / $40 family-type member with promo code. Participants will receive their uniforms after their first practice.

The Sports League Prep program, designed for younger athletes and those eager to try a new sport, will span eight weeks. Participate in soccer, flag football, and t-ball, with different options available depending on the location. Each meeting will run for 45 minutes and the cost is $80 member / $160 non-member. No uniforms are provided.

Family-type members, you receive FREE enrollment for Spring Sports Leagues (excludes League Prep programs)! Please see your 1/30/26 email from Hockomock Area YMCA (the address associated with your YMCA membership) or call member services for the required promo code. Be prepared at checkout to pay uniform fees, which are excluded from the promotion. Those fees are $25 (soccer and baseball) or $40 (NFL flag football).

Questions? Please email your local YMCA

ENROLL TODAY!

Posted on: Saturday, February 14th, 2026

Food Access – Feeding & Caring For All

Our YMCA is a local non-profit organization committed to addressing public health challenges, such as food insecurity, in our communities. The Food Access Program partners with food pantries, schools, regional public health hubs, and community organizations to increase equitable access to nutrition. This collaborative effort—largely born from the depths of the pandemic—continue to help our neighbors of all ages and demographics to ensure access.

We are a proud partner of the Greater Boston Food Bank, dedicated to ensuring that no one in our community goes to bed hungry. To learn more or if you are in need of support, please contact foodaccess@hockymca.org or call 508-643-5277.

IF YOU ARE FACING FOOD INSECURITY, THE Y IS HERE TO HELP

FOOD DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS

Exciting news! Lenore’s Pantry & Market will open soon!

Visit our new website for all the details

FUEL FOR THE WEEKEND PROGRAM

Our North Attleboro Y offers a Fuel for the Weekend program which provides weekend food bags for students (or children ages 3-18) to help fill the gap between school lunches on Fridays and school breakfast on Mondays. For more information, please email fuelfortheweekend@hockymca.org.

DONATE TO HELP US

  • IN-KIND DONATIONS: We welcome donations including the following: high protein snacks, individual snacks, condiments, cooking oil, crackers, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, personal hygiene products, pancake and bread mixes, spices, tuna, soup or stew. Click to see our food drive flyer for suggested donation items. All items can be dropped off in bins located inside the YMCA or for large donations please contact us if arranging a pickup is preferred.
  • AMAZON ITEMS: Donate by shopping online from our Amazon wish list, click here.
  • GIVE TODAY: Donate to our YMCA today to help provide families in our communities with reliable access to healthy food.

DONATE NOW

Other ways to help…

  • Become a Volunteer – Join our team as a volunteer to help with food distribution, delivery or pantry operations. For more information, please email alysond@hockymca.org.
  • Run a food drive in your neighborhood. Take on the role of a “neighborhood captain” by adopting a street or neighborhood to mobilize a food collective drive. Select a pickup time a week or so in advance and ask neighbors to leave a bag or two of nonperishable food items outside their home or drop them at your residence — which you can bring to the Y.
  • Inquire about sponsorship opportunities by contacting Katie Fisher at katie@hockymca.org.

Posted on: Wednesday, February 11th, 2026

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Classes

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a no-cost, 12-week program designed for cancer survivors and their families seeking to regain health, build strength, and connect with other cancer survivors. Participants work with staff trained in supportive cancer care to safely achieve goals such as building muscle mass & strength, increasing flexibility & endurance, and improving confidence & self-esteem. By focusing on the whole person and not the disease, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is helping people move beyond cancer in spirit, mind and body. The program meets twice a week for 90 minutes, using traditional exercise methods to ease you back into fitness and help participants improve confidence and self-esteem.

A cancer survivor is defined as anyone who has been diagnosed with a form of cancer in their lifetime.

Check out the locations, dates, and times of our upcoming LIVESTRONG at the YMCA classes starting the week of March 30.

Bernon Family Branch, Franklin

45 Forge Hill Road
Franklin, MA
Day & Time: Mondays and Wednesdays: 6:15pm-7:45pm
Day & Time: Wednesdays and Fridays: 10:45am-12:15pm

Invensys Foxboro Branch

67 Mechanic Street
Foxboro, MA
Day & Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:30am-12:00pm
Day & Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:00pm-7:30pm

Hurley Family Branch, North Attleboro

300 Elmwood Street
North Attleboro, MA
Day & Time: Mondays & Wednesdays: 10:30am-12:00pm

Participants receive a free family membership to the Hockomock Area YMCA during the program.

Cancer survivors are encouraged to contact Jackie Robison, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Director, at 508-772-1310 or jackier@hockymca.org for more information and to enroll. For additional information, click here.

When there’s the Y, there’s a way to learn about healthier living.


Inspiring Stories from Cancer Survivors

From gaining physical strength to finding encouragement along the way, community members share their journeys at the Y.

Posted on: Saturday, January 24th, 2026

Y Rewards

We are excited to reward you for your membership with our Y Rewards program.

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. We measure our success by how well we empower you to live healthier in spirit, mind and body. Now we’re making it even easier to work toward your goals with Hockomock Area YMCA Rewards.

Earn points for things like checking into the Y, doing surveys and workout challenges, and more. Then, you’ll get to redeem your points for savings on things like hotels and entertainment, your Y membership, and YMCA gear.

It’s FREE to sign up and the rewards program is our way of saying thank you. See all the latest perks here. Start earning points and join Y Rewards today!

EARN | REDEEM | REWARD

Join today and start earning points.

CREATE ACCOUNT

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How to Join

  1. Visit rewards.hockymca.org and click “Join Program”.
  2. Enter your email address and click “Sign Up”. (You must use the same email address that’s tied to your YMCA membership in order to earn points!)
  3. Check your email for a confirmation message and click “Complete Registration”.
  4. Once you’re redirected to the rewards site, enter your first and last name, create your password, and click “Sign Up”.

How to Earn Points

We are so glad that you are a Y member, and we want to reward you for using your membership and being a part of our cause. You can earn reward points on almost everything you do at the Y, and it’s so easy to do!

Earning Activity Points
Join or upgrade to YMCA Family Membership +250
Refer a Friend who joins the Hockomock Y +500
Each Friend That You Refer +10
Join Rewards Program +50
Member Anniversary +50
YMCA Check-in +3
YMCA Check-in BONUS: 8x/month +50
Birthday +50

WHAT ARE THE REWARDS EXACTLY?

There are scores of savings and free products you can easily earn! We offer “in-club rewards” – for things like a free YMCA workout for a friend, membership upgrades, free youth classes, personal training and more! Check it out to see additional vacations, shopping discounts, coupons, and Y Swag available to you when you join Y Rewards.

View Rewards


How to Redeem Points

Ready to redeem your points? Reward points can be redeemed for awesome Y apparel, local store rewards, and more.

After you have set up an account at the above link, using the same email address that’s tied to your YMCA membership, you can shop so many great items! Visit and be sure to bookmark: myrewardstore.com/hockymca.


For questions about setting up your account, please contact us at your local Y: foxboro@hockymca.org, franklin@hockymca.org, northattleboro@hockymca.org.

Please contact our vendor for any questions related to the online shopping experience including order fulfillment and shipping. All questions related to myrewardsstore.com/hockymca can be handled if you call 877-210-3221 or email customersupport@myrewardsstore.com.

Visit hockymca.perkville.com/details/ for the fine print.

Posted on: Friday, January 23rd, 2026

February Vacation Programs & Care

When School Is Out, the Fun Is In during February Vacation.

WHEN: FEB. 16 – 20, 2026

We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That’s why, through Y programs, children are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, socialization, better health, and achievement.

Our experienced staff takes the right steps to ensure your child’s safety and happiness during an action-packed day!

Vacation Week Details:

  • Program Days: Monday, February 16 through Friday, February 20.
  • Full Day programs: 9:00am – 4:00pm each day with options for pre-camp (7am-9am) and post-camp (4pm-6pm) at our 3 main branches.
  • Families can choose which day(s) they wish their child to participate.
  • Full day camps, please pack a full lunch with water bottle and snacks. Some camps will swim so please check the program description for more details on when to pack a bathing suit and towel.
  • Field trip information for our traditional day program at each branch coming soon in our registration portal for all the fun we have planned.
  • Program offerings will differ from each branch.

at the Foxboro Y

REGISTER TODAY (FOXBORO Y)

Additionally, we are offering an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course during Vacation Week. Join us for this three day course – happening Friday, February 20 through Sunday, February 22. Learn more and register

at the Franklin Y

REGISTER TODAY (FRANKLIN Y)

at the North Attleboro Y

REGISTER TODAY (NORTH ATTLEBORO Y)

Additionally, we are offering a YMCA Babysitting Course during Vacation Week on Thursday, February 19 for ages 11-16 at our Teen Center, The Zone located at 485 East Washington Street in North Attleboro. Become a certified babysitter when you take the American Health & Safety course. Topics include basic child care and leadership skills, first aid, diapering, feeding and employment skills. Learn more and Register

We are also offering a YMCA Lifeguarding Course during Vacation Week. Join us for this three day course – happening Tuesday, February 17 through Thursday, February 19. Learn more and register

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.

The information below relates to the YBL Program currently underway:

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

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: Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

Join a community of awesome teens

Exciting news! The Bernon Family Branch YMCA in Franklin has received a grant from the Town of Franklin to provide free 6-month memberships for Franklin residents ages 13-17.

Get Moving. Get Connected. Stay Healthy.

Get moving with your Teen Membership »

  • Full-service facility provides strength training and cardio workouts
  • Basketball
  • Pickleball
  • Indoor and outdoor pools
  • Indoor track
  • Yoga and Pilates all included in membership

Get connected while enjoying a vibrant community »
Amazing teen programs and rewarding employment opportunities include:

  • Learn To Lift – a coed program led by a dedicated coach designing monthly workouts designed for your fitness level and goals
  • Leaders Club – get hands-on experience with community service and youth development programs.
  • Now Hiring – Lifeguarding, Child Watch, Sports Coaches, Gymnastics and Dance Coaches and Summer Camp Counselor positions all available!

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Am I eligible? »

  • Must be a Franklin resident age 13-17.
  • Discount is offered to active Y members who have a Teen-type membership.
  • Teens who are part of an active Y family-type membership unit do not qualify for this discount.

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Join the Y!

These memberships are available now that the Hockomock Area YMCA.

How to Use Your Promo Code: click here to download a PDF document with all the details.

Thank you for being a part of our community!

Any questions? Please contact Kristin Torraco, Membership Director by phone at 508-528-8708 or by email at kristint@hockymca.org.

It's all happening at the Y!

Posted on: Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

YMCA / Dean College Scholarship

The Hockomock Area YMCA is proud to partner with Dean College to offer a $41,500 scholarship to a deserving young person who has been actively involved with the Hockomock Area YMCA.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • currently enrolled as a high school senior in good standing
  • be a Hockomock Area YMCA member or an active volunteer
  • minimum high school GPA of 2.5
  • meet the admission requirements of Dean College for Fall 2026
  • be a US citizen or permanent resident

APPLY TODAY!

Application deadline is Friday, February 27, 2026.

The scholarship is renewable for four years as long as the student remains in good academic standing.

Finalists will be required to meet for an interview with the scholarship selection committee in March.

If you have any questions, please contact our Franklin Y’s Associate Branch Executive Director Jen Doherty at jend@hockymca.org or 508-528-8708.

Posted on: Friday, January 16th, 2026

Join our 100-Mile Challenge

The Challenge will run from January 19 through February 28, 2026 at our Foxboro, Franklin, and North Attleboro branches.

We hope this free fitness challenge will help keep you motivated through the winter months to stay on track to meet your health & wellness goals.

Workout miles can be accrued by any combination of the following types of exercise: swim, walk, run, bike, row, group exercise/water fitness classes, elliptical, arc trainer, lateral X, etc.

  • For the pool, 1/4 mile = 9 laps
  • 1 lap = 2 lengths of the pool
  • A 45-minute water fitness or group exercise class = 3/4 mile

To participate and register, simply fill out the 100-Mile Challenge Chart hanging in your branch after your workout at our Y or after your workout completed elsewhere as soon as you can. Write your name with the dry erase marker provided in the larger block, and fill in the smaller box(es) in your name’s row for every 1/4 mile you complete. If you have any questions, please reach out to any health & wellness staff person.

The top 3 winners at each branch will earn bragging rights and will be announced during the week of March 1st.

Good Luck! And thanks for being a part of our Y!

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

MANSFIELD ARTS & EDUCATION CENTER

40 Balcom Street
Mansfield, MA 02048

 508.408.7970