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All that’s happening at the Bernon Y.

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!

Posted on: Thursday, January 15th, 2026

Fun with the Bunny Event

Join us for a Spring Family Night!

Celebrate Spring and upcoming holidays with a fun-filled Friday night for the whole family! Kids can meet the Bunny, take photos, enjoy arts & crafts, play games, and finish the night with a Bunny Dance.

Friday, March 27, 2026

The Bunny will be visiting as an annual Hockomock Y tradition. Don’t forget to bring your camera!

EVENT DETAILS:

6:30pm – 8:00pm

6:00pm Option for quieter, sensory friendly early access

Happening at all 3 branches: Foxboro, Franklin and North Attleboro.

Cost: $6 per child for members / $12 per child for non-members. Only children need to register.

Free for Family-type Y members. Online registration not available for complimentary family membership event registrations – please call or visit your branch to register.

REGISTER TODAY

The North Attleboro Branch will have a flashlight egg hunt at 6:45pm and pizza will also be available for purchase.

Bring the whole family for a hoppin’ good time!

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)

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

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:

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.

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.

Posted on: Friday, October 31st, 2025

Holiday Happenings This Season

“THE FINAL COUNTDOWN” HOLIDAY INCENTIVE:

  • Pick up a punch card as early as November 27 at one of our Member Service Desks to take part in our “Final Countdown” program.
  • This incentive program is offered to help you stay on track with your fitness over the holiday, from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve.
  • Members who receive 15 hole punches during the 11/27-12/31 time period can place their card into the raffle basket at Member Services for cool prizes.
  • Prizes include Y sweatshirts, tote cooler, water bottles, gift cards and more! See you at the Y!

A HOLIDAY TRADITION – FUN WITH SANTA EVENT:

  • Friday, December 12th 6:30pm – 8:00pm at our branches in Foxboro, Franklin and North Attleboro.
  • The event will have a 6pm soft opening for those who need a quieter sensory experience.
  • Free event for family-type YMCA members, but registration is required by calling the Branch for promo code. Cost for non-family type members is $6 and non-members is $12 and can be purchased in-branch or online. Register today!
  • Festivities include a meet & greet with Santa and photo opportunity, games & crafts and a take home goodie bag.

HOLIDAY CHARACTER LUNCHES & PARENTS NIGHT OUT EVENTS:

  • At the Y, we strive to create a supportive, caring community where family joy & memories are made. We offer a variety of character luncheons throughout the year. Join us for Lunch with Santa at our three branches this December.
  • We also want to help parents & caregivers by creating opportunities for children to enjoy a night at the Y while parents & caregivers can enjoy time together, especially during the holiday season.
  • View all of our offerings, by branch and register today!

GIVING TREE PROGRAM:

  • Help local families in need this holiday season through our 20th annual Giving Tree Program
    How it works:
  • Pick a tag from our Giving Tree.
  • Purchase the gift listed on the tag.
  • Return unwrapped gift with original tag by Sunday, Dec. 7 to the Member Service Desk.
  • Thank you for your support! Giving Trees in our branch lobbies are a powerful example of the generosity and spirit of social responsibility exhibited by our members and staff. Thank you for joining with us to create meaningful moments for YMCA families in need.


From all of us at the YMCA, thank you for being part of our Y family and happy holidays.

Posted on: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025

December Break Programs

When School Is Out, the Fun Is In!

When school is not in session due to the December break, kids and teens are invited to join us at the Y for fun, educational, day programs.

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

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

School Break Camps: Dec 26 – Jan 2.

  • Before Care 7:00 am—9:00 am available
  • A variety of fun activities available for ages 3 through 14
  • Break Programs 9:00 am—4:00 pm (and some half day programs as well)
  • After Care 4:00 pm—6:00 pm available
  • Note: If participating in a full day program, please bring a lunch, drink, snacks and water bottle. Half day programs, please bring lunch and water bottle.

in North Attleboro

We are pleased to offer a variety and specialized day camp options out of the North Attleboro Y. Choose from Camp Elmwood our traditional summer camp program to specialties like Gymnastics, Sports, and Cooking.

REGISTER TODAY (NORTH ATTLEBORO)

Do you know we have a Teen Center known as “The Zone?” All youth ages 11-17 are welcome! We are open in the afternoons from 2:30pm to 6:00pm on Friday, 12/26, Monday, 12/29, Tuesday, 12/30 and Friday, 1/2 with daily snacks, crafts and game offerings. No cost to attend. The Zone is located at 585 East Washington Street, behind Bagels & Cream. We hope to see you there!

in Foxboro:

We are pleased to offer a variety and specialized day camp options out of the Foxboro Y. Choose from Camp Wapawca our traditional summer camp program (which includes field trips!) to specialties like Cooking and Swim.

REGISTER TODAY (FOXBORO)

in Franklin

We are pleased to offer a variety and specialized day camp options out of the Franklin Y. Choose from Camp Wiggi our traditional summer camp program (which includes field trips!) or our Swim specialty program.

REGISTER TODAY (FRANKLIN)

in Mansfield

Come join us for a very special Winter Theatre Showcase!

REGISTER TODAY (MANSFIELD)

Posted on: Thursday, September 25th, 2025

Men’s Basketball is Back

Whether you’re looking to stay active, meet new people, or relive your glory days on the court, our Men’s Basketball League is the perfect way to get in the game this season.

League Format

  • 3-on-3 half-court refereed games
  • 8-week season: Tuesdays starting November 4
  • Maximum 5 players per team
  • Game times vary between 7:30–9:30 PM

What to Expect

  • Team-based format
  • More court time
  • Playoffs and championship
  • Great sportsmanship and community vibe

REGISTER YOUR TEAM

Team Pricing

  • $200 for members
  • $300 for non-members

Games will be hosted at the Hurley Family Branch YMCA in North Attleboro, MA.. Thank you for helping spread the word!

Stay Connected

Follow us on social media for updates, team standings, and photos from the season. Questions? Contact Sports Director Joshua Porter by emailing joshuap@hockymca.org

Posted on: Monday, September 8th, 2025

School Year Programs

REGISTER WITH US

Big Fun Starts Here at the Y!

Classes begin the week of September 8 and run through the school year, ending June 14.

Academic year activities are a great way for any kid to grow and go all year long, whether they’re a budding athlete or learning to swim.

From theatre to gymnastics to sports, swim lessons and more, we offer youth programming that nurtures the unique development journey of every child and teen.

Give your kids the opportunity to thrive this school year. We’re excited to welcome you into our programs.

REGISTER NOW!

Start the Year Right (Click below to choose your branch/age range/day of the week) Registration Link
Arts & Enrichment register
Art (ages 3-10) & Explorers Classes for Preschoolers register
Cooking register
Dance register
Fitness register
Gymnastics (parent/child) register
Gymnastics (preschool) register
Gymnastics: Princess/Superheroes/Ninja (preschool) register
Gymnastics (ages 6-14) register
Intramural Swim Team register
Sports register
Sports Leagues register
STEM (science technology engineering math) ages 3-10 register
Swim Starters: ages 6 months – 4 years register
Swim Basics: ages 3-5 register
Swim Basics: ages 5-12 register
Swim Basics: ages 12+ register
Swim Strokes: ages 5-12 register
Stroke & Endurance: ages 5-12 register
Theatre Productions register

Our open enrollment for the school year makes it easier for you to choose the schedule that works, knowing the class spot will be yours for the school year. Sign up once and focus on the fun (not the paperwork). Classes are offered and charged on a monthly basis. You can enroll or transfer in/out of classes as needed. For details on our program enrollment policy, visit our webpage today.

Swim lessons are part of our mission to keep families safe and we work toward the healthy development of all youth. Unsure which class to choose? Visit hockymca.org/swim-lessons or give us a call.

See you at the 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