NEWS & UPDATES
the Mansfield Y

Posted on: Friday, August 18th, 2023

Come be a part of our sports and recreation community today!

SPORTS LEAGUES START SEPT 15 AT ALL BRANCHES

Our sports and recreation programs develop more than skills – they develop character. At the Y, we cheer for more than points. We believe positive competition and a sport’s skill go hand-in-hand. Learn a sport, improve your skills, make new friends, and be active. League Dates: September 15-November 5

FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUES

DOWN SET HIKE! Our flag football league provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact, continuous action while learning lessons in teamwork and sportsmanship. All players will receive an official NFL jersey; belt and flags will be provided at the field. Games will be held on Fridays at the North Attleboro Y and the Foxboro Y.

This coed league gives youth in grades Pre-K-5 (for the 2023-24 school year) the opportunity to play flag football. All players participate in every game. We emphasize fun, fitness, skill development, fair play and family involvement. The goal of the Y is to provide participants with a great place to learn football while having fun!

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SOCCER LEAGUES

Youth Soccer is an exciting sport that combines individual skill with team effort. The goal of the program is to develop and enhance soccer skills while building on lifelong fundamentals such as teamwork, fair play and sportsmanship. Games will be held Saturdays in Franklin and Sundays at the North Attleboro Y and the Foxboro Y.

No benchwarmers here! Y youth soccer promises that every child will get to play. This coed league gives youth in grades Pre-K-3 the opportunity to play soccer.

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T-BALL LEAGUE

A great way to get kids playing ball, YMCA T-ball puts kids on the field and gives them a chance to hit, catch, throw and learn all about how sportsmanship can be fun.

For our youngest players, the tee provides them with a stable ball while learning the basic motions of hitting, and when they are ready our coaches will begin pitching to them. Coach Pitch provides a friendly face for players when the pitch starts coming at them.

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AGE 3 SOCCER

It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you learn the game. At the Y, kids who play sports discover so much more than their athletic abilities. They build character, develop self-confidence and create healthy relationships. Our youth soccer skills classes help kids develop a love for sports by focusing on skill development and teaching the fundamentals of the game.

Parent involvement is encouraged, as together we turn a child’s excitement and passion for sports into a healthy, positive outlet for them to gain new skills, develop a sense of team and connect with positive role models.

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Leagues age 4+ are FREE with a Hockomock Area YMCA Family Membership*! Please register online to save your roster spot or give us a call if you have any questions.

* We offer a variety of membership plans that allow adults and couples to include children or grandchildren on their account. Additional uniform fees will appear as you proceed through online registration. Your promo code for savings does not cover this nominal fee.

Posted on: Thursday, July 20th, 2023

Operation Backpack

For 7 years, the YMCA Backpack Drive has provided school supplies and backpacks for children in communities across the Hockomock area, filling them with hope for a brighter future as they start the school year. The children in our community need us now more than ever.

Having access to proper supplies is an integral part of a student’s success. Together we work to make sure that kids have the tools they need to start the upcoming school year off right. If you are in a position to help, we will be so grateful. Please donate to the 8th annual Hockomock Area YMCA Backpack Drive.

New supplies and backpacks are requested now through August 4th.

Our goal is to provide 3,000 fully stocked backpacks to students residing in each of the 15 towns served by the Hockomock Y. Community members who would like to sponsor the Backpack Drive are asked to contact Patrick Murphy at 508-643-5262 or patrickm@hockymca.org. Sponsorship levels are varied: click here.

In addition to monetary donations, supplies that are needed include:

• backpacks for students ages 4-18
• colored pencils
• crayons
• binders
• glue sticks
• highlighters
• pencils and pencil cases
• rulers
• scissors
• spiral notebooks
• lunch boxes
• washable markers

A donation of $50 will cover the cost of one fully stocked backpack. Please text HOCKYMCA to 56651 or visit hockymca.org/give to complete a secure monetary donation of any size. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a 501(c)3 charitable organization and all donations are tax deductible.

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AMAZON WISH LIST

Donation bin locations

Items not shipped to us directly from the above Amazon link may be dropped off at collection sites outside Hockomock Area YMCA facilities during normal business hours. If donating at our Mansfield Arts & Education Center, please do so when dropping off or picking up your camper. Otherwise, please contact emilyh@hockymca.org to arrange delivery at the Balcom Street facility.

• If you have a high traffic location and would like to host a bin, please contact backpacks@hockymca.org.
• If you are willing to collect supplies from your neighbors, please use this form to sign up as a drop-off location in your community.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER!

We are eagerly recruiting volunteers to help sort and stuff backpacks to meet our deadline. Many hands make light work. Adults are welcome to bring their supervised children. Students, you may also plan to bring community service forms for signing. Please sign up at the purple button (above) for your time from the following slots: (7/31) 10am – 12pm or 2pm – 5pm | (8/1) 12pm – 4pm | (8/2) 11am – 1pm or 5pm – 7pm | (8/7) 9am – 12pm or 1pm – 4pm | (8/8) 9am – 12pm | (8/9) 5pm – 7pm or 9am – 12pm | (8/10) 10am – 1pm or 3pm – 6pm | (8/11) 10am – 2pm. Volunteers, you will meet YMCA staff at Amvet School (70 Amvet Blvd, North Attleborough, MA). Contact for any volunteer questions: backpacks@hockymca.org.

Do you or someone you know need a backpack? Contact us today.

Please submit any requests for school supplies by completing this short form click here.

The Backpack Drive is a collaborative effort made possible by the YMCA staff, program participants, partners and neighbors to provide kids the confidence that comes when boys and girls are able to go to school prepared. Thank you in advance for your participation!

SPONSOR THE DRIVE

Posted on: Sunday, July 16th, 2023

Summer Camp Fun, Trips & More

Our summer camps provide a safe place for kids to get away from technology and the stresses of the outside world, allowing them 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.

At our camps, kids have the chance to try new things, to develop confidence, and learn new skills. They’ll spend time in the beautiful outdoors while trying archery, rope climbing, planting in the garden, and so much more. They’ll play game favorites like Gaga, Capture the Flag, and Sticks & Arrows and swim daily in our pools. Our campers will receive a swim lesson in the morning, and in the afternoon, they will get to hang out in the pool. Campers in Grades 2-6 will go on local field trips and special guests will visit our younger campers to round out the summer experience. And throughout all of these activities, our campers are creating amazing friendships and memories of the #BestSummerEver.

Our camp offerings range from traditional camps to sports camps, to enrichment camps, teen travel camps and more, for ages 3 through the teen years. To see more details on our camps and what camp would best fit your child, click on the orange “camp offerings” button.

To see what field trips and special guests are planned for our campers, please see below!

We look forward to meeting you and providing your kids with an amazing summer.

CAMP OFFERINGS

Posted on: Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

Swim Team Tryouts

We’re excited to announce short course tryout dates for kids in our community ages 6-18 who want to join the Y’s HAY Lightning Swim Team!

The team will participate in weekly practices and meets during the coming fall and winter, practicing at all Hockomock Y pools. HAY Lightning Swimmers have the chance to build skills and confidence in a caring and supportive team environment. Swim meets will be held throughout the area. Additional details on the team are available here.

Potential team participants should attend (1) of the following tryouts. Please arrive 10 minutes early with your goggles in hand and wearing your swim suit.

Mon. July 31 (6:00 p.m.) at the Foxboro Y
Wed. August 2 (5:30 p.m.) at the Franklin Y
Fri. August 4 (6:00 p.m.) at the Foxboro Y

At the Y, we recognize that youth need positive adult and peer role models, and they need to feel physically and emotionally safe to thrive. Our coaches nurture children along their journey to adulthood, so they can become active, thriving and contributing members of society. And we have a lot of fun!

Our Short Course season runs September to mid-February and is followed by our Long Course season, which runs mid-April to mid-July. Tryouts for long course will be announced as we get closer to April. Please contact haylightning@hockymca.org with any questions. See you on the pool deck!

Posted on: Monday, May 29th, 2023

YMCA Golf Classic

Each year our YMCA is proud to host this golf classic to recognize the achievement of young people in our Leadership Development programs and raise funds for outreach programs that support teens in the 15 communities we serve.

We are pleased to invite you to join us for a great day of golf, for a great cause. This fun event is set for Monday, September 18, 2023 at Maplegate Country Club in Bellingham, Massachusetts.

What a value! In addition to an outstanding round of golf, the event will include continental breakfast, scrumptious food throughout the day, and will conclude with a buffet lunch — all while enjoying the complimentary beverage carts throughout the day and plenty of surprises along the way.

EVENT DETAILS

7:30-8:15am – Check-In & Registration / Continental Breakfast
8:30am – Shotgun start
2:30pm – Lunch / program
 Maplegate Country Club, 160 Maple St, Bellingham, MA

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Foursomes are sold out but contact Patrick at 508-643-5262 or patrickm@hockymca.org to join the wait list. Sponsorship opportunities are available. See link below.

How does the Hockomock Y helps kids to get on track and stay on track?

• Teen Centers
• Ropes Challenge Courses
• Leaders Clubs
• Youth and Government Programs
• Teen Transitions and part-time staff development programs designed to teach skills and values needed to make safe decisions

Thank you to those who make this event possible. Your support of Hockomock Area YMCA Teen Programming and Outreach is sincerely appreciated.

Presenting Sponsor: Unic Pro

Sponsorships are welcome. For more information, contact Patrick Murphy at 508-643-5262 or patrickm@hockymca.org.