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Posted on: Monday, July 24th, 2017

Fall 2017 Youth Sports Leagues

Showing Kids All They Can Do.

Our popular leagues are back! Offering kids a great way to stay active and connected with others interested in healthy competition.

REGISTER NOW for Sports Leagues in Foxboro, Frankin, and North Attleboro.

Fast Facts

Teams are now forming for boys and girls between the ages of 3-14.

Sport-specific skills will be taught while helping everyone grow personally through YMCA values-based programming.
We will focus on fun while emphasizing the importance of sportsmanship and fair play.
Family and Single-Parent members will benefit from 50% savings. Don’t miss this great experience for your kids!
Fall leagues run on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: September 8-October 29. Registration begins June 26.
The first 3 weeks are practices and the last 5 weeks are games.
Coed teams will be arranged so that everyone plays and is encouraged to perform at the best of their ability.
Uniforms will be distributed after the first meeting – Tshirt (for baseball/t-ball & soccer players) or NFL Flag Football jersey or Cheer Uniform.
In addition to leagues, we offer a great option for kids not quite old enough to participate. See Prep for Leagues, below.

JOIN A TEAM (CATEGORIZED BY DAYS/AGES)

60 minutes each:

T-BALL (3–6 YRS)
FRANKLIN: SAT 3–4 YRS 12:30pm; 5–6 YRS 1:40pm
NORTH ATTLEBORO: SAT 4–5 YRS 2:00pm

BEGINNER CHEERLEADING (6–9 YRS) jumps & tumbling; 2nd half of the season will be spent cheering at games
FOXBORO: FRI 6:00pm
NORTH ATTLEBORO: FRI 6:30pm

NFL FLAG FOOTBALL (6-14 YRS)
FOXBORO: FRI 6–7 YRS 6:00pm; 8–10 YRS 7:00pm
NORTH ATTLEBORO: FRI 5–6 YRS 5:30pm; 7–8 YRS 6:30pm

FLAG FOOTBALL DROP-IN (9-14 YRS)
FOXBORO: FRI 11-14 YRS 8:00pm
NORTH ATTLEBORO: FRI 9-14 YRS 7:30pm

SOCCER (4-10 YRS)
FOXBORO: SUN 4 YRS 10:00am; 5–6 YRS 11:00am***
FRANKLIN: SAT 3–4 YRS; 9:00am; 5–6 YRS 10:15am
NORTH ATTLEBORO: SAT 4 YRS 10:00am; 5–6 YRS 11:00am

SOCCER DROP-IN (7-10 YRS)
FOXBORO: SUN 12:00pm***
FRANKLIN: SAT 11:30am
NORTH ATTLEBORO: SAT 12:00pm

OR…PRESCHOOLERS, GET INTO THE GAME ON A PREP FOR LEAGUES TEAM

We’ll work on fundamentals of your favorite sport, easing into scrimmages and using a developmentally appropriate approach. 45 minutes each:

T-BALL PREP (3 YRS)
NORTH ATTLEBORO: SAT 1:00pm

BEGINNER CHEERLEADING PREP (4–5 YRS)
FOXBORO: FRI 5:00pm
NORTH ATTLEBORO: FRI 5:30pm

FLAG FOOTBALL PREP (5 YRS)
FOXBORO: FRI 5:00pm

SOCCER PREP (3 YRS)
FOXBORO: SUN 9:00am***
NORTH ATTLEBORO: SAT 9:00am


***Foxboro Sunday leagues will begin on September 10.
***Foxboro classes and leagues will not take place on October 15.

AT THE FOXBORO Y

AT THE FRANKLIN Y

AT THE NORTH ATTLEBORO Y


  • New savings! Family-type members, benefit from 50% savings on Spring Sports Leagues, as indicated below. All other leagues prices are unchanged from 2016, remaining a value for youth.
  • Cost: T-ball & Soccer: $84 $42 family-type member; $84 youth member; $126 program member. Cheer & Football: $114 $57 family-type member; $114 youth member; $171 program member.
  • Drop-In League Pricing (Flag Football & Soccer): $84 member (8 weeks); $126 program member (8 weeks); $11 member (per day); $17 program member (per day).
  • Check out our Spring Youth Development Guide to read more about our large selection of offerings.

Posted on: Thursday, December 1st, 2016

Weigh to Change Winter Session

Due to popular demand, we are excited to announce our upcoming winter session of our Weigh to Change program, a 10-week weight loss and healthy living program. Our winter session will start the week of January 9th and run through March 18th. We successfully launched our WTC program in the spring of 2016 where 31 members lost a total of 267 pounds and 318.5 inches!

Come to one of our Weigh to Change Information Sessions & Learn More!

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

Day & Time:

  • Wednesday Dec 14, 6:30pm

Invensys Foxboro Branch
67 Mechanic Street, Foxboro, MA 02067

Days & Times:

  • Saturday, Dec 10, 9:00am
  • OR Tuesday, Jan 3, 6:30pm

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

Day & Time:

  • Saturday, Dec 17, 8:00am

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 work outs, and friendly challenge competitions.

Specifically the Weigh to Change Program includes:

  • Weekly individual 30-minute personal training session – Read about the trainer here.
  • Individual nutrition counseling with nutritionist
  • Minimum of three weekly group training sessions
  • Weekly nutrition and physical challenges
  • Two Nutrition workshops
  • Styku 3-D body scan
  • Entry into a local road race in late March

The cost of the program is $499 for Hockomock Area YMCA Members and $749 for Hockomock Area YMCA Program Members (over an $800 value).

REGISTER ONLINE FOR WEIGH TO CHANGE

Posted on: Wednesday, October 5th, 2016

Holy Halloween Batman! It’s Time for Spooky Games!

Family and friends are invited to a free Halloween event with face painting, jumpy house, crafts, games, and more! The theme for the evening is Superheroes! Pizza Slices & Water will be available for $1.00 each.

Details

WHERE: Franklin Bernon Family Branch

WHEN: October 21st, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you in your Halloween costume!

HAUNTED WOODS:

Kids ages 7 years or older are invited to tour our Haunted Woods….between 6:30-8:00 p.m. for $4 per person.

Questions?
Contact Brandi in Franklin @ brandij@hockymca.org

Posted on: Friday, August 26th, 2016

Announcing the start of our fall Weigh to Change Program!

We are excited to announce that all 3 of our branches will now offer a 10-week weight loss program called Weigh to Change following the success of our Foxboro spring program, where 31 members lost a total of 267 pounds and 318.5 inches. Our fall program begins September 12th and will run through November 19th.

Meet Louise McAuliffe, one of our success stories from our spring program. She lost a total of 16lbs. and 28.1 inches. Here is her story:

10 weeks ago I was introduced to the Weigh to Change motto, “I do this for me.” I have 3 jobs: wife, mom & employee… at my best I can do those jobs well at any given time. However, notice there is no mention of “me”.

I was overweight, unmotivated, stressed out, & often grumpy. I was making terrible food choices & definitely not practicing portion control. Focusing on my family & job has always made it difficult for me to fit in any type of exercise,.. but I know that was just an excuse. I read about the Weigh to Change program on my Y’s Facebook page & decided to call for info.

So many things appealed to me about the program… the early mornings, 1 night a week, early Saturdays, the nutritionist, the support. I decided to sign up even before the information night.

I love the program. It’s a lot of work, but boy, it was worth it! I felt great after each session. The comraderie of fellow participants & support from coaches were amazing. I learned so much. I now add veggies to smoothies for a delicious breakfast, have salad for lunch almost every day, and eat smaller portions of healthy food for dinner.

I am thrilled to say that I have lost a total of 16 lbs. & 28.1 inches! I now wear clothes I haven’t worn in years, & people are taking notice! My 13 year old daughter exclaimed, “Mom, you’re sticking with it this time, you look great!” My 8 year old daughter wants to come to classes with me. I have even lowered my blood pressure. This program has given me so much energy & I deal with my stress so much easier. I feel great! I am so glad I chose to “do this for me!”

Come to one of our Weigh to Change Information Sessions & Learn More!

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

Days & Times:

  • August 30, Tuesday @ 6:30pm
  • OR September 3, Saturday @ 10:00am

Invensys Foxboro Branch
67 Mechanic Street, Foxboro, MA 02067

Days & Times:

  • September 1, Thursday @ 6:30pm
  • OR September 10, Saturday @ 9:00am

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

Days & Times:

  • September 1, Thursday @ 6:30pm
  • OR September 10, Saturday @ 8:00am

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 work outs, and friendly challenge competitions.

Specifically the Weigh to Change Program includes:

  • Weekly individual 30-minute personal training session – Read about the trainer here.
  • Individual nutrition counseling with nutritionist
  • Minimum of three weekly group training sessions
  • Weekly nutrition and physical challenges
  • Two Nutrition workshops
  • Styku 3-D body scan
  • Entry into the Foxboro Y 5K Race on October 9th

The cost of the program is $499 for Hockomock Area YMCA Members and $749 for Hockomock Area YMCA Program Members (over an $800 value).

REGISTER ONLINE FOR WEIGH TO CHANGE

Posted on: Wednesday, August 10th, 2016

Back To School Open House

With the school year soon to be upon us, stop by your local Hockomock Area YMCA branch for some final summer fun! Learn more at this Back to School Open House to learn more about our YMCA before and after school programs known as School’s Out. With a bounce house, cook out, and raffles, there is sure to be plenty to do! Our School’s Out Program provide quality, affordable before and after school care for kids in kindergarten through middle school, in addition to offering no school fun days and vacation weeks. At the event you will be able to meet our staff, and you can even register while you are there!

Invensys Foxboro Branch

67 Mechanic Street, Foxboro
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
6:30pm-8:30pm
Questions or want more info? Contact Sarah at 508-772-1304 or sarahm@hockymca.org.

North Attleboro Branch

300 Elmwood Street, North Attleboro
Thursday, August 25, 2016
6:30pm-8:30pm
Questions or want more info? Contact Sara at 508-643-5252 or saraw@hockymca.org.

Bernon Family Branch

45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin
Friday, August 26, 2016
6:30pm-8:30pm
Questions or want more info? Contact Ashley at 774-235-2736 or ashleyk@hockymca.org.

To learn more about School’s Out and our participating schools and locations, click here.

We hope to see you at our Back to School Open House!

Posted on: Tuesday, August 9th, 2016

New LIVESTRONG Classes to Begin at the Y This Fall

Soon the Hockomock Area YMCA will offer LIVESTRONG classes that will begin in Fall, 2016.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free 12-week program designed for cancer survivors and their families seeking to regain health, build strength, and connect with other cancer survivors. Our goal is to help participants build muscle mass and muscle strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve functional ability. Certified YMCA fitness instructors give personal individualized instruction and are trained in the elements of cancer, post rehab exercise, nutrition, and supportive cancer care. 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.

Check out the locations, dates, and times of the upcoming LIVESTRONG classes!

Bernon Family (Franklin) Branch

45 Forge Hill Road
Franklin, MA
Day & Time: Tuesday & Thursday, 11:00am-12:30pm beginning on September 20th

Invensys Foxboro Branch

67 Mechanic Street
Foxboro, MA
Day & Time: Monday & Wednesday at 10:30am-12:00pm beginning September 12th

North Attleboro Branch

300 Elmwood Street
North Attleboro, MA
Day & Time: Tuesday and Thursday 6:00pm-7:30pm beginning September 13th

In 2010, the Hockomock Area YMCA was one of the first ten YMCAs in the country to launch this life changing initiative, partnering with the LIVESTRONG Foundation to help cancer survivors begin the journey toward recovery with the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program. On average, 120 participants graduate from the program annually at the Hockomock Area YMCA. A recent survey at the Hockomock Area YMCA found that ninety-nine percent of LIVESTRONG at the YMCA participants said that the atmosphere of the Y supports them in their pursuit of health and well-being.

Cancer survivors are encouraged to contact Jackie Robison, Program Coordinator, at 508-772-1310 or JackieR@hockymca.org for more information and to enroll. For additional information, click here.

Posted on: Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016

You Are Cordially Invited To The Back To School Celebration!

It is almost time to go back to school! To celebrate the return to learning, join friends, family, and other members of the community at the Bernon Family Branch in Franklin for a Back to School Celebration full of fun and free haircuts! To get the school year off on the right foot, local hairdressers are offering free haircuts just in time for September. In addition to the haircuts, the event will also feature fun activities, and bounce house, photos, and much more!

The event will be held on Sunday, August 21, 2016. It will run from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

The event will be held at the Bernon Family Branch, which is located at 45 Forge Hill Road in Franklin.

The Back to School Celebration coincides with the end of the Backpack Drive. The Backpack Drive, which runs from July 11 through August 21, aims to provide backpacks and school supplies to kids who cannot afford them. To learn more about the Backpack Drive, click here!

Come stop by for fun, festivities, and free haircuts! Get ready for the school year and stop on by!

Posted on: Monday, August 1st, 2016

Give Back With Backpacks!

Although most kids don’t want to admit it, the new school year is just around the corner. Soon summertime fun will be replaced with schoolwork. Unfortunately, some people cannot afford the school supplies needed for the school year. That is why there is currently a Backpack Drive accepting school supplies and backpacks. From July 11 through August 21, 2016, supplies and backpacks can be dropped off at a variety of locations. To drop off supplies, you can head to these sites:

  • BJ’s Distribution Center in Uxbridge
  • BJ’s in Franklin
  • Bernon Family Branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA
  • Franklin Elk’s Lodge
  • Franklin Municipal Building
  • Jefferson Elementary School
  • Remington Middle School

In addition to backpacks, some supplies that you can donate are spiral notebooks, pencils, erasers, calculators, crayons, markers, pocket folders, pencil bags, rulers, highlighters, scissors, binders, colored markers, glue sticks, pens, and loose leaf paper.

The Backpack Drive is a collaborative effort made possible by the Bernon Family YMCA, the Franklin Elk’s Lodge, and the Franklin Public School District.

Do you need a backpack, or does somebody you know need one? Please contact Michelle Branche at 774-235-2766 or michellebr@hockymca.org to request one!

The end of the Backpack Drive coincides with the Back to School Celebration, which is an event offering free haircuts, fun activities and more. The celebration will take place on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Bernon Family Branch in Franklin. To learn more about the Back to School Celebration, click here!

Help kids make the grade! Stop by one of the many drop off locations and donate to help kids and their families.

Posted on: Tuesday, July 12th, 2016

Race for a Cause in the 10th Annual Hockomock Area YMCA Triathlon – July 24

THE 10th ANNUAL HOCKOMOCK AREA YMCA TRIATHLON

SUNDAY
JULY 24, 2016

8:00 a.m. START TIME

Lake Pearl Luciano’s
299 Creek Street, Wrentham, MA 0209

REGISTER NOW

This friendly sprint triathlon returns for its tenth year! The race is welcoming to beginners, youth/junior triathletes and paratriathletes. All proceeds benefit the Reach Out for Youth and Families Campaign. The Y is proud to be the first paratriathlete-friendly race in New England beginning in 2013 and continuing to this day.

Fast Facts

1/4 mile SWIM, 9 mile BIKE, 3.1 mile RUN.

Swim is in a calm lake, with an in-water wave start.
Bike and run provide moderate hills through Franklin, Norfolk, and Wrentham.
Centrally located and easily accessed grass transition area.
Free tech tee and finisher medals. Top 3 finishers in each category will also be recognized with place medals.
Club competition with trophy to first place team. Club members are also eligible for individual medals.

CATEGORIES/AGE GROUPS

Youth: 10-14 (with the permission of the Race Director)
Junior: 14-19
Age Groups (Male & Female, 20 years+)
Clydesdale (Male 200+ lbs)
Athena (Female 165+)
Paratriathletes
Relay Teams (Male, Female, Mixed): 2 or 3 person teams allowed

Posted on: Tuesday, July 12th, 2016

Ready for Summer Camp?

MEET ME AT THE Y
FOR THE BEST. SUMMER. EVER.

Summer Camp is here! We have finalized our plans and are well prepared so that every kid will enjoy camp. Parents can help their campers by doing a little planning too. Here’s some guidance about what we suggest kids bring to camp (and what they leave at home).

PLEASE label all items – including lunch

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.

Thanks for partnering with us to give your child the Best Summer Ever! We look forward to sharing amazing new adventures with you and your children this summer.

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

NORTH ATTLEBORO BRANCH

300 Elmwood Street
North Attleboro, MA 02760

 508.695.7001

MANSFIELD ARTS & EDUCATION CENTER

40 Balcom Street
Mansfield, MA 02048

 508.339.3066