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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: 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!

Posted on: Saturday, August 9th, 2025

Legends Ball and Online Auction

OUR 20th ANNUAL LEGENDS BALL: OCTOBER 21, 2025

Join us for our 20th anniversary Legends Ball where we’ll honor the sports legends and community champions who’ve helped share our journey while raising critical funding to support inclusion programs at our YMCA.

We will celebrate the children, adults and families in our Integration Initiative and heard from Integration Initiative participants on the program’s impact on their lives.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

6:00pm Cocktail Reception

6:45pm Program & Dinner with Legends

 Lake Pearl 299 Creek Street Wrentham, MA

Sponsorship & Ticket Information

SPONSORSHIP & TICKETS

To be included in the event program book, sponsorships and ad artwork are due by Friday, October 10, 2025 to marketing@hockymca.org.

All proceeds from the Legends Ball benefit the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Integration Initiative, a program providing children, teens and adults with special needs and their families an opportunity to be included in all aspects of our YMCA community.

Ready to Bid?

Support the Hockomock Area YMCA and score big in our Online Auction now through Tuesday, October 21 at 8:00pm! From dream vacations to exclusive experiences and signed memorabilia, there’s something for everyone.

START BIDDING NOW & MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Featured YMCA Auction Items

  • Trip to Italy for 2 – 7 Days
  • Trip to Antigua or Barbados for 2 – 5 Days
  • Authentic Tom Brady Signed Football
  • Celtics vs. Wizards Game – November 5th
  • Tree Work for a Day
  • Samsonite Luggage Set
  • Trip to Smoky Mountains, Tennessee for 6 – 4 Days
  • Private Yoga Class for 6
  • Sun Cruiser Bike with Hat
  • …and MORE!

New this Year! Raffle Opportunity

100 raffle tickets. $100 each. A chance at 1 epic Mexico vacation. Your experience at Mayan Palace includes 7 nights at your choice of 6 breathtaking coastal resorts in Mexico.

BUY RAFFLE TICKET

For more information or if you have questions, please contact Katie Fisher at katie@hockymca.org or 508-643-5265.

Posted on: Thursday, July 24th, 2025

Foxboro Gymnasium Hardwood Floor Work

BASKETBALL COURT CLOSURE & FLOOR REPAIR

We are making upcoming improvements and enhancements to our gymnasium at the Foxboro Y.

As a result, we will close the gymnasium starting Monday, September 8. The gymnasium will reopen on Monday, September 15.

Repairs include:
Screen of the hardwood floors
Tack and finish of the hardwood floors

We encourage all members to use our gymnasiums in Franklin (including the indoor track) and North Attleboro during this closure & repair. Visit those branch pages for real-time schedules for open basketball times including pickleball and other gym activities.

Franklin Gymnasium Schedule

North Attleboro Gymnasium Schedule

Thank you for your understanding as we make these improvements and enhancements.

See you on the court soon!

Posted on: Monday, July 7th, 2025

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 8, 2025 at our new location: Wentworth Hills Country Club in Plainville, MA.

Golfers will enjoy an exceptional round at the stunning Wentworth Hill Country Club. The day will begin with a continental breakfast and wraps up with a buffet lunch, all while enjoying themed holes with complimentary beverages and food. This special event raises vital fundsto support Teen Programs at the Y, helping young people grow, lead, and thrive in our community.

EVENT DETAILS

8:00am – Check-In & Registration / Continental Breakfast
9:00am – Shotgun start
2:30pm – Lunch & awards
 Wentworth Hills Country Club, 27 Bow St, Plainville, MA

VIEW SPONSORSHIPS & REGISTER TODAY

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

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

Posted on: Monday, July 7th, 2025

Operation Backpack

For the last 10 years, our 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 our 10th annual Hockomock Area YMCA Backpack Drive.

New supplies and backpacks are requested now through August 8th.

Supplies that are needed include:

  • backpacks for Pre-K, elementary, middle school and high school age students
  • lunch boxes for all age students
  • pencil cases for all age students
  • binders
  • notebooks
  • folders
  • pencils & pens
  • coloring tools

WAYS TO HELP:

Sponsor our Backpack Drive

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.

SPONSOR THE DRIVE

Order items from our Amazon wish list

Your items will be sent directly to our YMCA.

AMAZON WISH LIST

Donation bin locations

Items not shipped to us directly from the above Amazon link may be dropped off at collection sites at our Hockomock Area YMCA lobbies during normal business hours. We also encourage donations at our North Attleboro Y during our Food Access Pantry Hours which are Wednesdays 12:30pm-2:30pm & 5:30pm-6:30pm and Thursdays 7:30am-8:30am. If donating at our Mansfield Arts & Education Center, please do so when dropping off or picking up your camper.

Host a Neighborhood Drive

If you have a high traffic business location and would like to host a bin or are willing to collect supplies from your neighborhood, please contact backpacks@hockymca.org.

Make an online donation

A donation of $50 will cover the cost of one fully stocked backpack. Please visit our donation page 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.

Volunteer to Assemble Backpacks

We are eagerly recruiting volunteers to help sort and stuff backpacks. Click on the link below to reserve your volunteer spot! Many hands make light work and we are grateful for your interest in helping. Adults are welcome to bring their supervised children. Students, you may also plan to bring community service forms for signing.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER

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!

Posted on: Thursday, June 12th, 2025

Time for the Best Summer Ever

Our summer camps are in full swing and we’re so excited to give your child their Best Summer Ever here at our Y!

Y 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 what field trips and special guests are planned for our campers, please see below. Field trip information subject to change.

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

CAMP OFFERINGS

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Posted on: Thursday, June 12th, 2025

Free Summer Lunch Programs

Our YMCA, in collaboration with many partners and organizations, will operate summer meal programs in the communities of Bellingham, Milford and Plainville.

Since 2016, we are proud to have served over 600,000 free lunches and counting!

Free Summer Lunches for Kids Ages 18 and under

No registration or paperwork required. Each child (and accompanied adult) will receive a free lunch at any of the sites below.

At Bellingham Public Library:

  • Free lunches Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • 11:30am to 12:30pm
  • Bellingham Public Library: 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham
  • The program will run Tuesday, June 24th through Thursday, August 14th.
  • Special thanks to our partners, the Town of Bellingham Public Library, the Franklin Food Pantry, Franklin Public Schools and Bellingham Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry.
  • Join us for free lunch, activities and more.

At Milford’s Memorial Elementary School:

  • Free lunches Monday through Friday
  • 11:00am to 12:30pm
  • Memorial Elementary School: 12 Walnut Street in Milford, MA
  • The program will run Monday, June 23th through Friday, August 15th.
  • Special thanks to our partners including the Town of Milford.
  • Every Friday, we will have interactive activities and games for all to enjoy during the mealtime including special Friday events like block parties, reptile encounters, mad scientist experiments, princess meet & greets, beach party fun and more.

At Plainville’s Jackson Elementary School:

  • Free lunches Tuesday and Thursday
  • 12:15pm to 1:00pm
  • Jackson Elementary School: 68 Messenger Street in Plainville, MA
  • The program will run Tuesday, June 24th through Thursday, August 14th.
  • Special thanks to our partners including the Plainville Public Schools.
  • Join us for free lunch, activities and more.

Volunteer Opportunities

Join our YMCA and the communities of Bellingham, Milford, and Plainville as we provide lunches for youth and families who rely on school food through our summer lunch program. Volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts, week days during the summer. All ages of volunteers welcome (under 15 years old with an adult). It’s a great way to supervise fun activities, interact with families and make a difference. Volunteer training is required.

Sign up to volunteer today! Fill out the form below to inquire.

We will host a volunteer training on Thursday, June 19th at 6:30pm in the Community Room at our Franklin Y.

I’M INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING

If you have questions, please email Alyson Delano.

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Posted on: Friday, May 9th, 2025

North Attleboro Gymnasium Hardwood Floor Work

BASKETBALL COURT CLOSURE & FLOOR REPAIR

We are making upcoming improvements and enhancements to our gymnasium at the North Attleboro Y.

As a result, we will close the gymnasium starting Monday, May 5. The gymnasium will reopen on Monday, May 12.

Repairs include:
Screen of the hardwood floors
Tack and finish of the hardwood floors

We encourage all members to use our gymnasiums in Franklin and Foxboro (indoor track too) during this closure & repair. Visit those branch pages for real-time schedules for open basketball times including pickleball and other gym activities.

Franklin Gymnasium Schedule

Foxboro Gymnasium Schedule

Thank you for your understanding as we make these improvements and enhancements.

See you on the court soon!

Posted on: Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

Build Confidence & Play This Summer

Summer Registration & Session Dates
Member registration opens May 11
Community registration opens May 18
Classes run June 22 – August 23

VIEW CLASSES & BE READY TO REGISTER

At the Y, summer is more than fun—it’s a season for growth, confidence, and lifelong skills. From the pool to the gym and everywhere in between, our summer classes help kids try new things, stay active, and feel strong doing it.

Whether your child is splashing in the water for the first time or discovering a new favorite sport, we’re here to help them thrive—all summer long.

Our summer classes are designed to keep kids moving, learning, and smiling:

  • Swim Lessons & Swim Intramurals – Build confidence, strength, and essential water safety skills
  • Gymnastics – Balance, coordination, and confidence in every flip and climb
  • Sports Programs – Skill-building, teamwork, and positive competition
  • Dance & Fitness – Energy, expression, and movement that feels like fun

Programs are led by supportive YMCA staff who focus on encouragement, safety, and helping every child feel successful. Our summer session lasts 9 weeks, but we know many families travel during the summer. To keep things flexible, we charge summer program rates for just 7 weeks instead of the full 9.

National Water Safety Month | May
Phones down. Eyes up.™

Checking your phone can turn into a dangerous distraction—especially around water. We encourage families to always assign a Water Watcher: an adult whose only job is keeping eyes on children near the pool or waterfront.

Strong swimmers are safer swimmers—and learning starts here.

Make this the summer they grow.

Explore our full schedule of summer classes and find the right fit for your child. Spots fill quickly—jump in today.

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