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Posted on: Friday, August 4th, 2017

Make A Difference

HELP PROVIDE MORE KIDS WITH A SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE

There is something magical about summer camp that every child needs and deserves. Our staff role models provide kids with important social development and life lessons critical to their development. However, many families – for a variety of reasons – do not have the means to provide a summer camp experience for their kids.

You can maximize your impact on kids in our community now more than ever. The Spier Family has announced a summer camp challenge and will match every donation between July 31st and August 14th up to $25,000. With your help and the support from the Spier Family, we look forward to raising $50,000 to provide more kids an opportunity to experience their best summer ever at camp this August.

Our Y is committed to strengthening community and ensuring everyone regardless of ability to pay has the opportunity to thrive. This is our mission and our cause. And with your help another great example of our Y being a place where cause meets community. Together we can make a difference in the lives of local kids and families this summer.

Make Your Gift Today!

For more information, stop by any of our Y branches.

Thank you,

Ed Hurley
President, Hockomock Area YMCA

Posted on: Friday, July 14th, 2017

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Celebration

On June 13th we gathered for our annual LIVESTRONG at the YMCA event celebrating the impact of this powerful program for cancer survivors and their families. To date, 765 cancer survivors have participated in the program since 2010. We also celebrated our new Living STRONGER program for LIVESTRONG at the YMCA alumni.

Please watch our video sharing highlights of the event, a strong example of community coming together to support and lift each other up.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free 12-week program designed for cancer survivors seeking to regain health, build strength, and connect with other cancer survivors.

Click here to read more about the impact of our LIVESTRONG program in our 2016 Impact Report.

Thank you for your support of our YMCA. Best wishes for a wonderful summer.

Sincerely,

Ed Hurley
President, Hockomock Area YMCA

Posted on: Friday, May 26th, 2017

Ready for Summer Camp?

MEET ME AT THE Y
FOR THE BEST SUMMER EVER!

Summer Camp is here! All of our plans and preparations are in full swing so that all campers will have their best summer ever. To help, here is some guidance for parents about what we suggest kids bring to camp (and what they leave at home). In addition, for your convenience, we have included a link to our camp handbooks.

PLEASE label all items – including lunch

» Foxboro Camp Handbook

» Franklin Camp Handbook

» North Attleboro Camp Handbook

Suggested Items for All Camps

When preparing for a camp day, it’s helpful to remember how active kids are at camp. They need to be comfortable and to have a few food options:

Comfortable Clothes to move and play in. Campers will get messy so consider bringing a change of clothing
Swimsuit & Towel – if you are participating in a camp that has swim time
Closed Toe Shoes (No Sandals or Flip Flops Please)
Water Shoes – if your camper does not want wet sneakers (Toes need to be covered)
Sweatshirt or Light Jacket for cool or damp days
Lunch, Snacks, & Drinks.
Please be sure to provide choices that are healthy, fulfilling, and non-perishable (there is no refrigeration at camp). Children will eat and drink more than usual because they are so active throughout the day. Half-Day campers will need snacks and drinks only.
Water Bottles with Water (no glass please)
Sunscreen and Bug Repellent.
A Bag to carry your belongings and a plastic bag for wet clothes

Suggested Items for Rainy Days

On bad-weather days, it’s a good idea to send a little extra to camp. It helps keep them comfortable if we get stuck out in the weather:

Raincoat or Poncho
Umbrella
Extra shoes/socks
Changes of clothes (including underwear)

What NOT to bring to Camp

PLEASE leave valuable personal items at home.

Campers should not bring or wear any valuable, personal articles such as expensive footwear, watches, jewelry, phones, personal music devices, electronic games, trading cards, key chains, toys, etc. Children are not permitted to use these items at camp. Do not bring sporting equipment unless it is approved by the camp counselors and/or to be used at a specialty sports camp. The Hockomock Area YMCA is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Posted on: Wednesday, May 24th, 2017

Why join Weigh to Change?

Feel great and look great!

We are excited to announce that our summer session of Weigh to Change is now open for registration. This 10-week wellness, weight-inch loss program was piloted last year. Since its inception, we have witnessed so many success stories! Over the course of 3 10-week sessions in each of our branches–North Attleboro, Franklin, and Foxboro, 149 members have lost a total of 1,409 pounds and 1,633 inches!

Our summer program begins June 19th and runs through September 2nd.

Come to a WTC Info Session & learn more.

Bernon Family (Franklin) Branch
45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA 02038

June 10, Saturday @ 10:15am
June 14, Wednesday @ 6:00pm

Invensys Foxboro Branch
67 Mechanic Street, Foxboro, MA 02067

June 3, Saturday @ 9:00am
June 15, Thursday @ 6:00pm

North Attleboro Branch
300 Elmwood Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760

June 3, Saturday @ 8:00am
June 6, Tuesday @ 6:00pm
June 15, Thursday from 5:00pm – 7:00pm – Meet our new Health Coach, Claire Duckmanton. She will have some demonstrations in our lobby and answer any questions you have about our Weigh to Change program or nutrition consults.

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 session
Individual nutrition counseling with nutritionist
Minimum of three weekly group training sessions
Weekly nutrition and physical challenges
Two Nutrition workshops
Grocery store education tours
Before & after Styku 3-D body scans
Entry into a local summer road race

The cost of the program is $499 for Hockomock Area YMCA Members and $599 for Hockomock Area YMCA Program Members (over an $800 value).

REGISTER ONLINE FOR WEIGH TO CHANGE

Become one of our Weigh to Change success stories…you will be so happy you did!

Posted on: Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017

Garden Tours – Friday, June 16

You’re Invited.
June 16, 10am-12pm

Stop by our garden open house!

Nature is a GREAT way to nurture the potential of our community! Everyone in the community is invited to join us at our North Attleboro Branch to tour our educational garden. Did you know that every summer kids get to learn in the garden? Diligence, caring, healthy living and hard work…these are just some of the benefits of getting in the garden. With a focus on using herbs as a natural remedy, our garden coordinator has loads of tips and we are excited to share some of them with you and your family.

Please mark your calendar and plan to stop in for a tour and more:

Meet our garden manager and learn about the mission of our Education Garden
Get tips for your garden
Learn about using herbs for common remedies and relaxation
Enjoy a day at the Y!

Questions? please contact dawnd@hockymca.org

Grow a garden. And grow friendships.

Learn more about YMCA camp here

Posted on: Thursday, May 18th, 2017

Veggie Share Summer 2017

We are now accepting registrations for CSA Share 2017 at the Mansfield Community Garden. This is a great option for increasing your intake of veggies this summer! Take advantage of this local gem of a garden — and its weekly output of freshly harvested organic produce. DETAILS ON OUR VEGGIE SHARE PROGRAM:

MANSFIELD COMMUNITY GARDEN

The Garden is a partnership between the Hockomock Area YMCA and the Town of Mansfield
Our mission is to educate and involve the community in learning about fresh produce
We promote healthy, active lifestyles by connecting people to the food they eat and grow

LOCATION

We are located across the street from 386 Essex St in Mansfield, MA
No pesticides or chemical fertilizers are used and consumers benefit from our use of organic practices

PURCHASE A CSA

From June – October, we produce a typical CSA weekly share of produce (approximately 5-8 lbs/items)
Produce may include: lettuce, kale, chard, bok choy, arugula, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, cabbage, squashes, cucumbers, broccoli, melon, beans, peas, onion, potatoes, radish, beets, turnip, carrots, herbs, and more
All are harvested and prepped for pickup before you arrive
You may choose to pick up at the garden in the afternoon (choose either Tuesday or Thursday)
Cost is $425

Limited Spots.

DOWNLOAD THE CSA ENROLLMENT

For further inquiries, including volunteering at the garden and interest in obtaining your own plot at the garden, please contact communitygarden@hockymca.org.

Posted on: Wednesday, May 17th, 2017

Have a Fit-tastic Summer!

Take advantage of our summer personal training special during the month of June!

Purchase 3 One-Hour Personal Training Sessions for only $99!
Training sessions expire 9/1/17.
After purchase, receive a 10% off coupon toward a package of 6+ 1-on-1 training sessions.
Coupon valid through 8/31/17.

Why Sign up for Personal Training?
Trainers teach you new things.
Trainers offer an objective eye.
Trainers are better than a mirror to help correct your form.
Trainers keep count.
Trainers push your limits.
Trainers hold you accountable.
Trainers keep you from plateauing so that you continue to see great results.
Trainers know how far you’ve come and offer support and focus.

Register today by visiting one of our member service desks!

Any questions, please contact your branch’s Health & Wellness Director.

Posted on: Monday, May 15th, 2017

Camp Open House Sunday, 5/21

Get ready for summer at our Open House – Sunday, May 21!

Both perspective and returning families are welcome to come to our open houses to meet our staff, tour the property with one of our directors, and learn what summer camp is all about.

This outdoor-based family event will highlight fun camp activities that the kids will look forward such as camp crafts and games, gaga, sports, music, bounce house, tree climbing, STEM activities, face painting, and more!

Mark your calendar and join us in Foxboro, Franklin, and North Attleboro:

Camp Open House Sunday, May 21 10:00am-12:00pm

Y Members: Anyone who registers for camp at open house will be entered into 1+ raffles for a free week of camp.

Non Y Members: Those who attend open house and register as members and sign up for camp at the open house will have their joiner’s fee waived.

Registered Already? Bring a Friend that registers for camp at open house & receive a $25 Y Gift Card!

Few environments are as special as summer camp, where kids become a community as they learn both how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group as they engage in physical, social and educational activities.

There’s a summer camp for every kid.

The Y has more than 130 years of experience in providing a safe, thriving environment for young people to explore personal interests, build self-esteem, develop interpersonal skills, discover the creativity and health benefits of the outdoors, and make lasting friendships and memories. If your child is a budding actor or athlete, a gymnast or outdoor adventurer, there’s a Y camp they will love. We offer part-day and full-day camps for all ages, including preschoolers and teens.

Our new Camp Guide collects all our programs for easy download.

DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE

Are your kids ready for their Best Summer Ever?

Our experienced staff takes the right steps to ensure your camper’s safety and happiness during an action packed summer! For questions about our camps, please call the Y or CONTACT US.

Registrations were accepted starting February 1 at the YMCA. Register with us for camp this summer.

Visit Foxboro’s Camp Website

Visit Franklin’s Camp Website

Visit North Attleboro’s Camp Website

Posted on: Monday, May 8th, 2017

Book your Summer Party at the Y!

Plan a birthday party sure to include tons of engaging activities, a safe space for kids to be active and extra help —all at the Y.

We offer options in the many program areas your child already loves…sports, swimming, gymnastics dance, enrichment, or try something new! There are a variety of themed parties designed to make your child’s special day a truly memorable experience. With summer on the way, now is a great time to plan a party at one of our outdoor pools or splash park.

Helpful Details

Our staff is here to facilitate the party for parents for a stress free, relaxing experience.
Party Favors are included for all guests.
Please book parties 2 weeks prior to intended date. Payment due upon reservation. A final head count is due to the YMCA 1 week prior to the party.

What to Bring

Table cloths, Paper Goods, Decorations, Candles, Lighter/Matches, Cake, Drinks, Ice Cream Cake Cutter & Ice Cream Scoop, Other Refreshments or Favors if wanted.

Foxboro Party Options

Franklin Party Options

North Attleboro Party Options

Start planning your party today by contacting your local Y branch. Please note all birthday parties are not available at all locations.

Posted on: Sunday, May 7th, 2017

Reach Out for Youth and Families Breakfast 2017

We recently held our annual Breakfast at Gillette Stadium to kick off our 2017 Reach Out For Youth and Families Campaign. All of our Y’s programs and services are available to everyone in the community regardless of their ability to pay. The incredible support we receive from our friends and neighbors through this campaign makes our mission possible.

Last year our Y awarded $2.1 million in confidential scholarships and program subsidies. Please watch our video sharing highlights of the event, a shining example of community coming together to support each other.

Thank you for your support of our YMCA.