MetroWest YMCA Spring II Session Program Guide 2023

METROWEST YMCA SPRING 2 PROGRAM GUIDE

FIND WHAT MOVES YOU!

April 24-June 18 (Facility is closed on Monday, May 29) Member Registration: Wednesday, April 12 Non-Member Registration: Monday, April 17

WELCOME TO THE Y! WE’RE HERE FOR YOU

SPRING II SESSION INFORMATION

DEAR MEMBERS & PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS,

Spring II 2023

Spring II starts April 24th, and we are excited about the programs we have to offer, as well as the many opportunities for us to meet and support our community! We have programs to help you prepare for our Powerlifting Competition and the Hoyt 5 Mile Run. We have many new youth sports programs, new cooking classes for adults and teens, and evidence-based health intervention programs for people facing chronic illness. At the Outdoor Center, we have a new drop-in program every Tuesday for our pickleball enthusiasts and an Outdoor Adventure program for adults! There are many ways to connect and get healthy at the Y! We look forward to sharing them all with you! ..................

Registration Dates: Y Members: April 12 Community Members: April 17 __________________________________ Facility is closed on Monday, May 29 Facility Hours for Framingham Branch: Monday - Friday 5am - 10pm Saturday & Sunday 7am - 7pm ___________________________________ Summer 2023 June 26-August 20

See you at the Y! Sincerely, Rick MacPherson President and CEO MetroWest YMCA

Registration Dates: Y Members: June 7 Community Members: June 12 Facility is closed on July 4

The MetroWest YMCA is a cause-driven charitable organization that stands for healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility. We offer programs and services that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

METROWEST YMCA METROWEST YMCA FRAMINGHAM BRANCH EARLY LEARNING CENTER 280 Old Connecticut Path Framingham, MA 01701 508-879-4420 www.metrowestymca.org Monday-Friday, 5AM-9PM Saturday & Sunday, 7AM5PM

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April 24-June 18

The Y believes that finances should not be an obstacle to living a healthy lifestyle. We offer financial assistance which can be used to help cover the cost of membership and programs. Learn more about financial assistance options.

METROWEST YMCA FAMILY OUTDOOR CENTER

282 Old Connecticut Path Framingham, MA 01701 508-665-1285

45 East Street Hopkinton, MA 01748 508-435-9345

The Early Learning Center is located at the back of the MetroWest YMCA Framingham Beanch facing Concord Street. Building houra vary according to the program schedule.

Building hours vary according to the program schedule. Please call or go online for more information.

METROWEST YMCA CLEARBROOK FAMILY SWIM CLUB 120 Parker Road Framingham, MA 01702 508-405-0350 Clearbrook Family Swim Club is a seasonal facility.

Hours vary according to the program schedule. Please call the office for more information.

FIND YOUR FAVORITES TABLE OF CONTENTS

MEMBERSHIP RATES & BENEFITS CLEARBROOK & HOPKINTON SWIM CLUBS BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS EARLY LEARNING CENTER PRESCHOOL EXTRAVAGANZA! YOUTH ENRICHMENT CLASSES CHILD WATCH and GROUP EXERCISE YOUTH SPORTS, DANCE & MARTIAL ARTS AQUATICS YOUTH AQUATICS LIFEGUARD COURSES ADULT ADULT AQUATICS FITNESS: YOUTH, TEEN, & ADULT

p. 2-4 p. 5 p. 6 p. 7 p. 8-9 p. 10 p. 11 p. 12-14 p. 15-20 p. 15-18 p. 19 p. 20 p. 21-22

Evidence Based Health and Intervention (EBHI) WEIGHT LOSS and NUTRITION COOKING CLASSES: ALL AGES

p.33 p. 23-24 p. 25 p. 26 p. 27 p. 28-29

LEADERSHIP & RESILIENCY TEEN PROGRAMS

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: ALL AGES CORPORATE & SCHOOL TEAM BUILDING & RENTALS EVENTS and PROJECT ABC GIVING OPPORTUNITIES POLICIES and CONTACT INFORMATION

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FIND YOUR FUN. FIND YOUR Y. Healthy Living. Youth Development. Social Responsibility.

SCAN ME TO JOIN TODAY:

FRAMINGHAM BRANCH 280 Old Connecticut Path

The Branch offers a state-of-the-art wellness center, gym, pool, turf space, locker rooms, sauna, and program leads with expertise in fitness, training, nutrition, aquatics, and sports.

Discounted classes in fitness, cooking, sports, enrichment and aquatics for the all ages!

Unlimited, free Group Exercise classes - more than 50 classes offered per week Free blood pressure checks, disease prevention and wellness programs Access to Family Outdoor Center in Hopkinton*

Personal Training ,Nutrition Consultation Parents' Night Out and seasonal events Family Open Swim and Family Open Gym Early Learning Center and Out-of-School Care Free meals for children ages 18 and over (weekday afternoon) *for Family Memberships Free child watch while you workout*

FAMILY OUTDOOR CENTER

Soccer and Cricket Fields Tennis and Basketball Courts Boating on the Ashland Reservoir Free or discounted seasonal special events like cookouts, camping, snow shoeing!

Geocaching and Photo Orienteering

45 East Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748 122 acres of outdoor fun for the whole family!

Weekly, free, open archery and rock climbing Ropes Course, Hiking Trails Discounts on classes in archery, belay. wilderness skills

MEMBERSHIP TYPES & PRICING: (Financial assistance is available)

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Adults (26-64)

Young Adult (20-25)

Family of 2

Senior (65+)

$64.61/month $50 Joiner's Fee

Senior Family

$38.52/month $30 Joiner's Fee

$97.01/month $75 Joiner's Fee

$58.11/month $40 Joiner's Fee

$101.74/month $60 Joiner's Fee

Youth (2-12)

Teen

Family of 2+

Senior Couple (65+)

$20.42/month $25 Joiner's Fee

$20.42/month $25 Joiner's Fee

$112.97/month $75 Joiner's Fee

$87.07/month $60 Joiner's Fee

Hopkinton Outdoor Center $38.99/month

Clearbrook Swim Club, Family Member $285

Clearbrook Swim Club, Adult Member $460

Clearbrook Swim Club, YouthMember $595

Clearbrook Swim Club, Non-Member $790

CLEARBROOK AND HOPKINTON SUMMER SWIM CLUBS! Clearbrook Swim Club Membership!

Join us for the 2023 season! We look forward to a summer filled with water games, swimming lessons, family events, and of course, cornhole, ping pong, and tetherball!

MetroWest YMCA Clearbrook Family Swim Club 120 Parker Road, Framingham MA 01702 Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday - Sunday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Full season and half-season options available.

1st half: June 17-July 31 2nd half: August 1 - Sept 4 Amenities Include: Outdoor Swimming Pool Splash Pad Snack Bar Shower and changing stalls Playground for Children Ping Pong Tables, Lawn Games & Tennis Courts Lounge Chairs

Outdoor Center Swim Club Membership!

The 122-acre Outdoor Center in Hopkinton is home to our award-winning summer camp, but it also offers an outdoor swimming pool to members in the evenings and weekends.

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday - Sunday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Who has access?

All current Hopkinton Family Outdoor Center members, all full-access Framingham Branch members (not Youth or Teen), and all Clearbrook Swim Club members.

How do I join?

If you do not already have one of the above memberships, you can join at any one of those member levels to access the Hopkinton Swim Club.

MEMBERS: Add the Clearbrook Family Swim Club membership to your current membership at the rates below: Y Family Memberships: The Best Value! Full Summer $285 | Half Summer $155 Y Adult Memberships: Add the rest of your household and upgrade to a Clearbrook Membership.

Full Summer $460 | Half Summer $280 Y Youth Memberships: Add the rest of your household and upgrade to a Clearbrook Membership.

Full Summer $595 | Half Summer $335 COMMUNITY MEMBER: Full Summer $790** **Your Summer membership at Clearbrook also gives you full access to the MetroWest YMCA including the Framingham Branch and the Family Outdoor Center in Hopkinton.

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BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH PROGRAMS NOW ENROLLING! The MetroWest YMCA’s Before and After School Program, School’s Out, nurtures your child’s development by providing a safe place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-reliance. Our curriculum includes a focus on SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) which includes activities and daily opportunities for children to learn about, practice, and gain real world skills in the areas of emotion management and social problem solving.

School’s Out serves children in Ashland, Framingham, Hopkinton, and Natick.

Slots are available for Monday through Friday with 2, 3, 4, and 5-day options

SCHOOL’S OUT: ASHLAND

SCHOOL’S OUT: NATICK

Who: Children in grades K-6 who attend Warren and Mindess Elementary Schools as well as Ashland Middle School.

Who: Children in grades K-6 who attend BenHem, Brown, Lilja, & Memorial Elementary Schools, and grades 5-6 who attend Wilson Middle.

Where: Ashland Middle School, 87 West Union Street, Ashland, MA 01721. Transportation provided by Ashland Public Schools.

Where: East School 90 Oak Street, Natick, MA Transportation provided by the Natick Public Schools and MetroWest YMCA

SCHOOL’S OUT: FRAMINGHAM

SCHOOL’S OUT: HOPKINTON

Who: Framingham children in grades K-5 Where: Framingham Branch, 280 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham MA 01701.

Transportation is available for Hemenway, McCarthy students provided by the MetroWest YMCA and in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club.

Who: Children in grades K-6 who attend Marathon, Elmwood, and Hopkins Elementary Schools as well as 6th graders from Hopkinton Middle School.

Where: Before School programming at Marathon Elementary, with transportation provided to Elmwood and Hopkins. After School programming is held on site at Marathon, Elmwood, and Hopkins Schools (6th graders from Hopkinton Middle School will walk to Hopkins for PM care).

Our after school program serves children from school dismissal until 6:00 PM at all locations. Our before school program serves Hopkinton elementary school kids at Marathon School from 7:00 AM until school starts. We are currently registering for the 2022-2023 school year. Fall Registration is now open!

TO GET STARTED WITH SCHOOL’S OUT: Contact us at: schoolsout@metrowestymca.org or 508-876-6096 www.metrowestymca.org/schoolsout

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EARLY LEARNING CENTER YOUTH PROGRAMS EARLY LEARNING CENTER THE METROWEST YMCA EARLY LEARNING CENTER Our Early Learning Center helps children meet their learning and developmental potential while providing the care needed for families to work. We provide high-quality early education and care to children 15 months until they start kindergarten.

Our teachers create and implement a curriculum designed to make your child feel comfortable while learning, socializing, and having fun. One of our goals is to help your child feel independent and empowered to explore their environment and engage in gross motor and language activities. Children can learn through hands-on and sensory experiences, creative expression, and the acquisition of self-help skills. Our curriculum addresses each child’s individual developmental needs and interests and emphasizes the YMCA character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. It also includes a focus on SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) to help the children learn to identify and manage their feelings and solve social problems. Beginning at three years of age, parents have the option of enrolling your children in YMCA classes such as swimming, sports, and gymnastics.

MetroWest YMCA Framingham Branch 282 Old Connecticut Path Framingham MA 01701 Hours of operation: Monday - Friday (year round) 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Ages 15 months through Pre-K 5 day for toddlers 2, 3, & 5 day options for preschool For more information, please contact the Early Learning Center at: EarlyLearning@metrowestymca.org 508-879-4420 x251 The MetroWest YMCA’s Early Learning Center (ELC) is licensed by the MA Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). In addition, the National Association for the Education of Young Children granted accreditation to our ELC based on our successfully meeting NAEYC’s high-quality standards.

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PRESCHOOL EXTRAVAGANZA!!

YOUTH PROGRAMS A NEW REASON TO SPEND YOUR MORNINGS AT THE Y Families with small children can come to the Y any morning of the week and find programs designed just for you! From parent/child classes to classes that combine swim lessons, gymnastics, and crafts as well as open time in the gym and pool! Add to that the opportunities for adults to participate in group exercise classes, lap swimming or getting some work done using our free wifi and you have yourself a PRESCHOOL EXTRAVAGANZA!

COMBO CLASSES

Children participate in two activities for a total of 1.5 hours allowing grown ups to exercise or take a class of their own!

Crafty Swimmers

Sports & Crafts

This 90-minute class will start with craft projects and social time in the enrichment room. We will then head to the pool for a swim lesson set up to meet the needs of participants with varying swim abilities. Please bring your child in their bathing suit and leave their swim bag in enrichment room. An instructor will walk the class to the pool at swim time. Parents are to pick up their children from the pool at the end of class. Ages 3-5.

Start your morning in the gymnasium for a Mini-Sports and move down stairs with a staff member for snack and activity time. Dress for messy as we can be painting during craft time. Please pack a snack and water bottle for your child.

Ages 3-5

Mondays, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Family member $171 | Youth member $232 | Non-member $342

Family member $159 | Youth member $215 | Non-member $318

Tuesdays, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

MORNING SPORTS CLASSES FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN Mini Sports Come down to the gym to enjoy the wide world of sports! Open to all to be active, develop motor skills, and learn a variety of sports and games here at the Y! Coaches will introduce team games, exploratory play, and a great way to get that energy out. Sports & Games include soccer, basketball, running, volleyball, handball, tag, parachute games, and much more! Ages 3-5 Mondays (7 weeks), 11:20 AM – 11:50 AM Family member: $83 | Youth member: $112 | Non-Member $166 Fridays (8 weeks), 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Family member: $106 |Youth member: $144|Non-member: $212

Little Runners' Club Running clubs bring people together to get into the rhythm of the running experience, helping to build endurance and speed, while also growing alongside fellow runners and friends! For Spring 2 the MetroWest Y will offer this Youth Running Club to introduce stretching and warmup activities, diverse types of running drills and routes, and work to set goals to continue to develop self-confidence.

Practices will take place at our back field, weather permitting. Ages 3-5 Wednesdays, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Family member: $95 | Youth member: $128 | Non-Member: $190 8

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Little Ninjas Classes aim to help toddlers develop strength, coordination and socialization skills while creating a bond with their parents in an obstacle course with gymnastic elements mixed in. Each week will feature new and exciting obstacles and gymnastics elements keeping it fresh and enjoyable for kids and parents. Ages 3-5.

Wednesdays, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Family members $95|Youth members $128|Non-Members $190

FAMILY OPEN GYM DROP-IN Monday, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Thursday, 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

FAMILY OPEN SWIM DROP-IN Monday, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Wednesday, 9:30AM - 11:00 AM Friday, 9:30AM - 11:00 AM

PRESCHOOL EXTRAVAGANZA!!

YOUTH PROGRAMS A NEW REASON TO SPEND YOUR MORNINGS AT THE Y GROWN UP AND ME CLASSES

Children and grown ups can participate in an activity together. Classes last 30 minutes.

Music and Art with Grown Up Assist your child in the beginning stages of exploring the arts. In addition to music and art there will be stories and free play time.

This is a great way to start your child in the preschool setting and the grown-ups can make new friends. Ages 1.6-2.9 Wednesdays, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Family members: $77 | Youth Members: $103 | Non-members: $154

Little Ninjas Parent/Child Classes aim to help toddlers develop strength, coordination and socialization skills while creating a bond with their parents in an obstacle course with gymnastic elements mixed in. Each week will feature new and exciting obstacles and gymnastics elements keeping it fresh and enjoyable for kids and parents. Ages 3-5.

Swim: Parent & Child A: Water Discovery Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence building experiences. Parents will learn about water safety, drowning prevention and the importance of supervision. . Ages 6mo - 24mo.

Thursdays, 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM Family members: $105 | Youth members: $142 | Non-members: $210

Swim: Parent & Child B: Water Exploration Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence building experiences. Parents will learn about water safety, drowning prevention and the importance of supervision. At level B, accompanied by a parent, the children prepare for the transition to preschool level aquatics by encouraging purposeful movement through audio and/or visual cues. Ages 2-3.

Tuesdays, 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM Thursdays, 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM Family members: $105 | Youth members: $142 | Non-members: $210

Fridays, 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Swim: Parent & Child C: Intro to Water Acclimation

Family members $95|Youth members $128|Non-Members $190

Fridays, 10:25 AM - 10:55 AM

Parent and Tot NinjaTastics

Classes aim to help toddlers develop strength, coordination and socialization skills while creating a bond with their parents in an obstacle course with gymnastic elements mixed in. Each week will feature new and exciting obstacles keeping it fresh and enjoyable for kids and parents. Ages 18 months – 3 years old Thursdays, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Family Member: $95|Youth Member: $128|Non-Member: $192

CHECK OUT PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS ON THE NEXT PAGE! *Family Open Gym and Family Open Swim are FREE for members!

Family members: $105 | Youth members: $142 | Non-Members: $210

Preschool Swim Lessons Designed for participants ranging from beginner swimmers to advanced swimmers. Participants will be evaluated on the first day and separated by skill and ability levels into two groups taught by separate instructors. Participants will be advanced through the YMCA Swim Lesson program stages as their skills progress. Ages 3-5yrs Tuesday 9:15-9:45am and 9:50-10:20am Wednesday 9:15-9:45am, 9:50-10:20am, and 10:2510:55am Thursday 9:10-9:40am Friday 9:15-9:45am and 9:50-10:20am Family members: $105 | Youth members: $142 | Non-Members: $210

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ENRICHMENT CLASSES YOUTH PROGRAMS

MUSIC, ART, READING, CRAFT, COOKING, and STEAM! The purpose of our Enrichment classes is to give children the opportunity to learn, create, and have fun in a different environment than the typical classroom. These classes are designed to use hands activities to help children learn and socialize with children in their age group.

Monday Classes: Family members $67; Youth members $91; Nonmembers$134 Tue-Sat Classes: Family members $77; Youth Members $103; Non members $154

GROWN-UP & ME CLASSES Music and Art with Grown Up

Assist your child in the beginning stages of exploring the arts. In addition to music and art there will be stories and free play time. This is a great way to start your child in the preschool setting and the grown-ups can make new friends. Ages 1.6-2.9 Wednesday...................10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

PREK & SCHOOL AGED CLASSES (Cont.)

Crafty Kids Perfect opportunity to have a crafty hour. If your child likes to give homemade gifts, this is their opportunity to learn new skills.

Ages 4-6 Saturday................... 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

TINY & TINIEST TOTS CLASSES

Little Chefs

Sticky Fingers

Kid Chefs

Learn basic cooking skills in the kitchen! Introduce cooking every day cooking tools, appliances, and prepare a small dish in Each week we will explore a different classical nursery rhyme. the process. Ages 3.9-5 Activities include games, music, free play, and crafts.

Tuesday.................... 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Ages 2.6-3.6 Saturday................... 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Monday............... 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Hickory Dickory Dock

Come dressed for a mess and ready for fun as we craft with a variety of materials. Ages 2.6-3.6 Wednesday..................... 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Pint-Sized Picassos

Children will learn about famous artists and their techniques. Each week a famous work of art will be the inspiration for our craft. Ages 3-4

Tuesday.................... 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Bead it & More

We will cover jewelry making basics from stringing necklaces to making bracelets and rings. Ages 3-4 Monday...............10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

PREK & SCHOOL AGED CLASSES Rhythm and Rhyme

Children will sing, dance, and play shakers, bells, drums, and more. They will learn about beat, rhythm, pitch and other musical concepts. Each week, children will make their own instrument to take home. Ages 3-4 Thursday.................. 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

STEAM for Littles

From action contraptions to messy marvels and more, each class will explore, create, and experiment with different STEAM concepts. Bring your curiosity and be dressed for a mess. Ages 3-5 Thursday.............. 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

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Learn basic cooking and kitchen skills in this cooking class. The kids will help prepare a meal or snack and enjoy it together.

Ages 6-8 Saturday................... 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Tuesday......................4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Buildwave | A hands-on building game!

NEW!

Want to foster your child's interest in STEM, while igniting their creative spark at the same time? Buildwave is a creative building program that feels like a video game! Over the course of 7 sessions students create with over 50 different building materials, including Lego®, PlusPlus®, and custom-made Buildwave materials. Each session of the program is a new “level” of the Buildwave game, with an audiovisual setup featuring animations and music that guide students through the different building waves. As your child creates with wave after wave of new objects, they build creative confidence, become better collaborators, and encounter design and engineering fundamentals in a unique and memorable context. Learn more by visiting www.buildwave.com. Grades K - 6 Wednesdays...................6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Members: $180 | Youth: $190 | Non-Members: $200

CHILDWATCH & GROUP EXERCISE MEMBER BENEFITS CLICK TO REGISTER

GROUP EXERCISE FREE MEMBER BENEFIT Members enjoy unlimited group exercise classes. We offer more than 45 classes a week in-person and/or online.

WWW.METROWESTYMCA.ORG/GROUPEX Reservations on Motionvibe are preferred but not required.

BOLLY X GENTLE YOGA PEDAL FOR PARKINSON'S STRENGTH CIRCUIT BOOTCAMP GROUP ACTIVE PILATES TAI CHI CARDIO DANCE GROUP FIGHT PILATES HIIT TRX CYCLE SCULPT GROUP POWER PILOXING VINYASSA FLOW CYCLING PARKINSON'S EXERCISE POWER YOGA YOGA ESSENTRICS® PARKINSON'S PWR! STEP & STRENGTH YOGA STRENGTH ZUMBA®

WWW.METROWESTYMCA.ORG/VIRTUALY We also offer virtual classes!!

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GYMNASTICS, NINJA, SPORTS YOUTH PROGRAMS GYMNASTICS

YOUTH BASKETBALL

Perfect new and existing skills on uneven bars, vault, beam and floor while also improving flexibility, strength, eye hand coordination and self-esteem! Each class will be tailored depending on skill level so kids can reach their full potential faster and to keep them challenged.

Basketball is here at the Y! Our coaches will introduce players to the skills they will need to love the game and be ready for the season. The younger groups will work through dribbling, shooting and the basics while older groups will build towards using their skills in game action. Our 10-12 group will end practices with 20 minutes of gameplay.

Family Member $95 | Youth Member $128 | Non-Member $192

Gym Stars, Ages 4-6

Tuesday, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Tuesday, 4:40 PM - 5:10 PM Saturday, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Rollers , Ages 7-9

Tuesday, 5:20 PM- 5:50 PM Saturday, 9:40 AM - 10:10 AM

Ages 5 – 6

Wednesdays, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Ages 7 – 9

Monday 4:40 PM – 5:25 PM Saturdays, 11:10 AM – 11:55 AM

Ages 10 – 12

Wednesdays, 5:35 PM – 6:35 PM

Boy's Gymnastics, Ages 6-9

Wednesday, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

NINJAS

30-minute classes: Family member: $95 | Youth member: $128 | Non-member: $190 45-minute classes (Saturdays and Wednesdays): Family member: $106 | Youth member: $144 | Non-Member: $212 45-minute classes (Monday- prorated for holiday): Family Member: $93 / Youth Member: $126 / Non-Member: $186

Family Member: $95 | Youth Member: $128 | Non-Member: $192

Girls Basketball

Little Ninja, Ages 3-5

Wednesdays after school come to the Y for all-girls basketball. Classes will focus on skill development and enhancement, concluding with game play each week.

Ninja classes use an obstacle course to assist children in increasing strength, eye hand coordination and improve selfesteem. Children will develop critical thinking skills to help them overcome obstacles and other challenges.

Wednesday, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM Thursday, 4:10 PM - 4:40 PM Saturday, 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM Saturday, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday, 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM

Ages 7-10

Junior Ninja, Ages 6-8

Wednesdays, 4:40 PM – 5:25 PM Family member: $106 | Youth member: $144 | Non-Member: $212

Ninja Warrior, Ages 9-11

FLOOR HOCKEY

Thursday, 4:50 PM - 5:20 PM Saturday, 12:50 PM - 1:20 PM

Thursday, 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Let’s drop the puck and get ready to score a goal with Floor Hockey at the Y! Players will learn the basics of hockey through practice and guided play each week. Our Sports team here will A class for kids that enjoy flipping and rolling. This focuses on have sticks for every player, so all you will need is the energy to the tumbling aspect of gymnastics and cheerleading. All skill learn and have fun! levels are welcome. Ages 7-12 Wednesday, 4:40 PM-5:10 PM Ages 6 – 11 (60 Minute Class)

TUMBLING

Saturday, 1:45 PM-2:15 PM Family Member: $95 | Youth Member: $128 | Non-Member: $192

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Tuesdays, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Family member: $106 | Youth member: $144 | Non-Member: $212

SO MANY SPORTS! YOUTH & FAMILY NEW!

YOUTH RUNNING CLUB

NEW!

Running clubs bring people together to get into the rhythm of the running experience, helping to build endurance and speed, while also growing alongside fellow runners and friends! For Spring 2 the MetroWest Y will offer this Youth Running Club to introduce stretching and warmup activities, diverse types of running drills and routes, and work to set goals to continue to develop self-confidence and comradery. Practices will take place at our back field, weather permitting.

Come down to the Y on Wednesday nights for our weekly fun run! We will begin our run from here at the Framingham Branch and the run will end back at the same location. The length of the run is generally about 3 miles, but runners are welcome to go at their own pace and choose their own distance. Runners of all ages and levels welcome! If you’re looking for a great way to get active in a low pressure environment this run is for you! All Ages!

Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Ages 3-5

Wednesdays, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Family member: $95 | Youth member: $128 | Non-Member: $190

Ages 6-10

FREE for Members and Non-Members!

NEW!

Wednesdays, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Family member: $106 | Youth member: $144 | Non-Member $212 NEW!

LACROSSE SKILLS & DRILLS

Lacrosse season is here at the Y! Come out and learn how to play the game, develop lax skills, and work as a team to score this Spring! Practices will take place at our back field, weather permitting. Ages 6-9.

Thursdays, 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM Family member: $106 | Youth member: $144 | Non-Member: $212 NEW!

YMCA FUN RUN CLUB! - ALL AGES

T-BALL AT THE Y!

Spring is in the air, and here at the Y that means T-Ball season has arrived. For all future softball and baseball players t-ball provides the opportunity to learn about the game while working on the foundational skills for many seasons to come.

Fielding, batting, catching and throwing will be followed by game play each practice. Practices will take place at our back field, weather permitting.

BADMINTON NIGHT AT THE Y - ALL AGES Come out to the Y and learn to love this Olympic sport!

Badminton welcomes players of all ages. New players will learn the court, the rules, and the skills to help them succeed. Family play will conclude practice. Ages 6 – 10.

Thursdays, 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM Family member: $106 | Youth member: $144 | Non-Member: $212

Family Play - Thursday 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM -Free for families of class participants!

SOCCER: SKILLS & DRILLS Get ready for the outdoor season here at the Y. Soccer classes will focus on introducing and developing dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork skills while teaching kids to enjoy the greatest game! For our younger families, we encourage parents to jump in to learn and play. For our older group the goal is to build upon the fundamentals to get ready for games and fun!

Practices will take place at our back field, weather permitting.

Ages 3 – 5

Ages 4-5

Tuesdays, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Family member: $95 | Youth member: $128 | Non-member: $190

Age 6

Ages 6-8

Saturdays, 10:30-11:30

Family member: $106 | Youth member: $144 | Non-Member: $212

Tuesdays, 4:40 PM – 5:25 PM Saturdays, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Family member: $106 | Youth member: $144 |Non-Member: $212

FLAG FOOTBALL TRAINING

GAME DAY CHEERLEADING

Saturdays, 11:30-12:30

Our once-a-week flag football class for players to hone their skills, try out new positions, and learn the value of teamwork. Practices will consist of various drills in proper age groups, while building towards playing games. The goal is to introduce the sport to all and have fun! Practices will take place at our back field, weather permitting. Ages 7 – 12.

Family member: $106 | Youth member: $144 | Non-Member: $212 Thursdays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

www.metrowestymca.org/sports

Great starter class for kids who are interested in cheerleading.

In this class kids will learn the foundations of game day cheerleading. This includes tumbling, stunting, jumps, motions and game day cheers.

Ages 6-9 Wednesdays, 5:25 PM - 5:55 PM Family Member: $95 | Youth Member: $128 | Non-Member: $192

LED AC BY A TU N CH CELT AL EER IC LEA S DE R!

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DANCE & MARTIAL ARTS YOUTH PROGRAMS DANCE! DANCE! DANCE!

The MetroWest YMCA is excited to partner with the Metrowest Dance Academy to bring engaging, professional, and quality dance training to your child. The program is directed by Gemma Williams, Director of Metrowest Dance Academy and a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), London, UK.

Pre-Ballet 1 A wonderful introduction to ballet for 3-4 yr olds to develop the coordination, musicality, and expression. Each class will engage their imagination and creativity. The class will develop great listening skills as they interact with their teacher and friends.

Ages 3-4.

Family Member: $95 | Youth Member: $128 | Non-Member: $190 Saturday, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Pre-Ballet and Tap 2 LLearning ballet through the use of imagination, expression and creativity. Developmentally appropriate dance skills and nurtured through natural movement and more complex coordination, rhythm and control is developed. Students will listen to instructions, gain confidence and build strong bones and muscles! 30 minutes of ballet will be followed by 15 minutes of tap!

Tap shoes are required. Ages 4-5.

Family Member: $106 | Youth Member: $144 | Non-Member: $212 Saturday, 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM

Ballet 3 A ballet class for rising Kindergarteners. Following a Royal Academy of Dance syllabus developing ballet and natural movement through creativity and musicality. Building self-esteem, strength, and discipline in a nurturing and inspiring way. Ages 5-6.

Family Member: $95 | Youth Member: $128 | Non-Member: $190 Saturdays, 10:25 AM - 10:55 AM

Jazz and Tap 3 Calling all Kindergarteners! Step into this fun jazz and tap class to dance to popular tunes and develop flexibility, quick footwork, and rhythm! If you have a child who cannot stop dancing this is for them! Ages 5-6.

Family Member: $95 | Youth Member: $128 | Non-Member: $190 Saturdays, 10:55 AM - 11:25 AM

YOUTH MARTIAL ARTS

Led by staff from Villari's of Natick, classes focus on developing critical life skills of respect, self-discipline, and self-control.

Students will learn to control and be confident in their actions by learning varied martial arts movements such as strikes, kicks, and footwork, progressing to more complex movements and patterns as they develop. Sneakers are required. Introductory belt is provided, and Karate uniform is optional to purchase.

Intro to Karate Ages 5-7 Saturday, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Ages 8-13 Saturday, 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM Family member: $95 | Youth member: $128 | Non-Member: $190

Intermediate Karate (must have achieved yellow belt) Saturday, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Family member: $106 | Youth member: $144 | Non-Member: $212

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AQUATICS HELPING YOU GET STARTED PERPETUAL SWIM LESSONS LAST CHANCE UNTIL FALL 2023!

Parents of preschool and school-aged swimmers, simply choose a time that fits your schedule and keep that time through the whole school year! Our instructors will place your child in the appropriate swim level. As your child’s skills develop, our instructors will move them to the appropriate swim level within the same time slot.

Time Slots: Preschool stages 1-4 (ages 3-5) Tuesday, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Tuesday, 4:35 PM - 5:05 PM Wednesday, 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday, 6:05 PM - 6:35 PM Thursday, 4:35 PM - 5:05 PM

School Age stages 1-6 (ages 6-12) Tuesday, 5:10 PM - 5:50 PM Tuesday, 5:55 PM - 6:35 PM Wednesday, 4:00 PM – 4:40 PM Wednesday, 4:45 PM– 5:25 PM Thursday, 5:10 PM - 5:50 PM Thursday, 5:55 PM - 6:35 PM

Contact Angelica Mayne to learn more at: amayne@metrowestymca.org To register, call us at: 508-879-4420.

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A / WATER DISCOVERY PC A

Is the student comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water?

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B / WATER EXPLORATION PC B

Will the student go underwater voluntarily?

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1 / WATER ACCLIMATION PS 1 / SA 1

Can the student do a front and back float on their own?

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2 / WATER MOVEMENT PS 2 / SA 2

Can the student swim 10 - 15 yards on their own front and back?

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3 / WATER STAMINA PS 3 / SA 3

Can the student swim 15 yards of front and back crawl?

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Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool?

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Can the student respond to verbal cues and jump on land?

Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, breast-stroke, and butterfly across the pool and back?

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4 / STROKE INTRODUCTION

PS 4 / SA 4 5 / STROKE DEVELOPMENT

SA 5 6 / STROKE MECHANICS

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AQUATICS

YOUTH FRAMINGHAM PARENT/CHILD A, B, C, PRESCHOOL, SCHOOL AGE 1-6 PRICING: MONDAY Classes: TUES-SUN Classes: 7-week classes 8-week classes Family Member: $92 Family Member: $105 Youth Member: $125 Youth Member: $142 Non-Member: $184 Non-Member: $210

PARENT & CHILD A, B Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence building experiences. Parents will learn about water safety, drowning prevention and the importance of supervision. At level B, accompanied by a parent, the children prepare for the transition to preschool level aquatics by encouraging purposeful movement through audio and/or visual cues.

Ages 6-18 Months (A) & Ages 19-36 Months (B) A B Thursdays, 9:45-10:15am Mondays, 4:15-4:45pm Fridays, 3:40-4:10pm Tuesdays, 9:15-9:45am Saturdays, 8:10-8:40am Thursdays, 4:00-4:30pm Sundays, 9:45-10:15am Fridays, 9:15-9:45am Saturdays, 8:45-9:15am Sundays, 10:20-10:50am

PARENT & CHILD C This program is designed to allow participants in our Parent/Child Program to build on the confidence they have previously achieved in Parent/Child Stages A & B as well as welcome participants over the age of 3 into our swim lesson program. Parents will be in the water for support, guidance and safety to allow participants to challenge their swim and social skills in an aquatic group lesson setting. Instructors will encourage participants to practice skills away from parents at certain times providing participants with the assurance that their parents are nearby. Ages 2-4 years.

Fridays, 10:25-10:55am Fridays, 4:15-4:45pm Saturdays, 9:20-9:50am Sundays, 11:30-12:00pm

HOMESCHOOL SWIM 8-Week Session: Members: $105 | Youth: $143 | Non-Member $210 Tuesdays Swim Lesson: 2:15-2:45pm Free Swim: 2:45-3:10pm 16

PRESCHOOL 1: WATER ACCLIMATION Designed for beginners with little to no swimming experience or are uncomfortable in the water. In this stage, students increase their comfort with the water with underwater exploration and basic self- rescue skills performed with assistance. Ages 3-5 Mondays, 4:15-4:45pm Mondays, 4:50-5:20pm Mondays, 5:25-5:55pm Mondays, 6:00-6:30pm Wednesdays, 3:25-3:55pm Thursdays, 3:25-3:55pm Fridays, 3:40-4:10pm

Fridays, 4:50-5:20pm Fridays, 5:25-5:55pm Fridays, 6:00-6:30pm Saturdays, 8:10-8:40am Saturdays, 8:45-9:15am Saturdays, 9:20-9:50am Saturdays, 9:55-10:25am Saturdays, 11:05-11:35am Saturdays, 11:40-12:10pm Sundays, 9:10-9:40am Sundays, 12:05-12:35pm

PRESCHOOL 2: WATER MOVEMENT Must have successfully completed Stage 1 or be comfortable going under water independently. In this stage, students increase their swimming ability with forward movement in the water and basic self-rescue skills performed independently. Ages 3-5 Mondays, 4:50-5:20pm Mondays, 5:25-5:55pm Mondays, 6:00-6:30pm Wednesdays, 3:25-3:55pm Thursdays, 3:25-3:55pm

Fridays, 4:15-4:45pm Fridays, 4:50-5:20pm Fridays, 5:25-5:55pm Saturdays, 8:45-9:15am Saturdays, 11:40-12:10pm Sundays, 9:45-10:15am

PRESCHOOL 3: WATER STAMINA Must have successfully completed Stage 2 or be able to submerge and blow out air, jump in, float on back and front for 10 seconds, tread water for 10 seconds, front and back glide 5 yards, and swim, roll, float, roll, swim 5 yards all independently. In this stage, students develop intermediate self-rescue skills performed for longer durations and distances than previous stages. Ages 3-5 Mondays, 5:25-5:55pm Wednesdays, 3:25-3:55pm Wednesdays, 6:40-7:10pm Thursdays, 6:40-7:10pm

Fridays, 6:00-6:30pm Saturdays, 9:55-10:25am Saturdays, 11:05-11:35am Sundays, 10:20-10:50am

PRESCHOOL 4: STROKE INTRODUCTION

Must have successfully completed Level 3 - or can swim 15 yards with face in the water, submerge and retrieve an object from the bottom, swim on back 10 yards independently, tread water 30 seconds, jump in independently and swim to wall. Ages 3-5.

Mondays, 6:00-6:30pm Saturdays, 10:30-11:00am Sundays, 10:55-11:25am www.metrowestymca.org/swimming

AQUATICS YOUTH FRAMINGHAM SCHOOL AGE 1-6 PRICING: MONDAY Classes: TUES-SUN Classes: 7-week classes 8-week classes Family Member: $92 Family Member: $105 Youth Member: $125 Youth Member: $142 Non-Member: $184 Non-Member: $210

SCHOOL AGE 1: WATER ACCLIMATION Designed for beginners with little to no swimming experience or are uncomfortable in the water. In this stage, students increase their comfort with the water with underwater exploration and basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance. Ages 6-13 Fridays, 4:50-5:20pm Mondays, 4:50-5:20pm Fridays, 5:25-5:55pm Mondays, 6:35-7:05pm Saturdays, 8:45-9:15am Tuesdays, 6:40-7:10pm Saturdays, 11:05-11:35am Wednesdays, 5:30-6:00pm Sundays, 11:30-12:00pm Thursdays, 4:35-5:05pm Sundays, 12:40-1:10pm

SCHOOL AGE 2: WATER MOVEMENT

Must have successfully completed Stage 1 or be comfortable going under water independently. In this stage, students increase their swimming ability with forward movement in the water and basic self-rescue skills performed independently. Ages 6-13 Mondays, 4:15-4:45pm Mondays, 6:35-7:05pm Tuesdays, 6:40-7:10pm Wednesdays, 6:05-6:35pm Thursdays, 4:00-4:30pm Fridays, 4:15-4:45pm

Fridays, 6:00-6:30pm Saturdays, 8:10-8:40am Saturdays, 9:20-9:50am Saturdays, 10:30-11:00am Sundays, 12:05-12:35pm

SCHOOL 3: WATER STAMINA Must have successfully completed Stage 2 or be able to submerge and blow out air, jump in, float on back and front for 20 seconds, tread water for 10 seconds, front and back glide 10 yards, and swim, roll, float, roll, swim 5 yards all independently. In this stage, students develop intermediate self-rescue skills performed for longer durations and distances than previous stages. Ages 6-13 Mondays, 4:15-4:45pm Mondays, 4:50-5:20pm Mondays, 6:35-7:05pm Tuesdays, 4:00-4:30pm Wednesdays, 6:05-6:35pm Wednesdays, 6:40-7:10pm Thursdays, 4:00-4:30pm Thursdays, 6:40-7:10pm Fridays, 4:15-4:45pm

Fridays, 4:50-5:20pm Fridays, 5:25-5:55pm Fridays, 6:35-7:05pm Saturdays, 8:10-8:40am Saturdays, 9:55-10:25am Saturdays, 11:40-12:10pm Sundays, 9:10-9:40am Sundays, 9:45-10:15am Sundays, 10:20-10:50am

SCHOOL 4: STROKE INTRODUCTION Must have successfully completed Stage 3 or be able to swim, float, swim 25 yards any stroke, swim 15 yards on back and front, jump in and swim 10 yards, tread water for a minute. In this stage, students are introduced to basic stroke technique in freestyle and backstroke and water safety through treading water and elementary backstroke. Ages 6-13.

Mondays, 4:50-5:20pm Mondays, 5:25-5:55pm Mondays, 6:00-6:30pm Thursdays, 6:40-7:10pm Fridays, 4:15-4:45pm Fridays, 4:50-5:20pm Fridays, 5:25-5:55pm Fridays, 6:00-6:30pm

Saturdays, 8:45-9:15am Saturdays, 9:55-10:25am Saturdays, 11:40-12:10pm Sundays, 10:55-11:25am Sundays, 12:40-1:10pm

SCHOOL AGE 5: STROKE DEVELOPMENT

Must have successfully completed Stage 4 or be able to swim 25 yards any stroke and perform freestyle with rotary breathing, backstroke, elementary backstroke, tread water for a minute, breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. In this stage, students are introduced to a full breaststroke and butterfly and water safety through treading water and sidestroke. Ages 6-13.

Fridays, 6:35-7:05pm Mondays, 5:25-5:55pm Saturdays, 9:20-9:50am Mondays, 6:00-6:30pm Saturdays, 10:30-11:00am Thursdays, 6:40-7:10pm Sundays, 11:30-12:00pm Fridays, 6:00-6:30pm

SCHOOL AGE 6: STROKE MECHANICS Must have successfully completed Stage 5 or be able to swim 50 yards any stroke and perform freestyle with bent arm recovery, backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly for 25 yards, tread water for 2 minutes, and be able to dive. In this stage, students refine their stroke technique in all major competitive strokes, build endurance, and are encouraged to swim as part of a healthy lifestyle. Ages 6-13 Mondays, 6:35-7:05pm Fridays, 6:35-7:05pm Saturdays, 11:05-11:35am Sundays, 12:05-12:35pm

NEW! AQUATIC CONDITIONING

NEW!

This course is for swimmers who are interested in swimming competitively, have completed School Age 6 and/or can perform a 50 Freestyle, 50 Backstroke, 50 Breaststroke, and a 50 Butterfly. While Aquatic Conditioning does have a competitive component (time trials), we do not participate in or host meets outside of the class. Ages 6-13yrs Sunday 12:40-1:10pm

ATTENTION PARENTS! In order to better serve our members and the community, and to better address the need for additional swim lessons, all instructional swim lessons will be 30 minute sessions. Pricing for all instructional classes is based on 30 minute lessons.

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AQUATICS

YOUTH CLEARBROOK & OUTDOOR CENTER Swim Lessons for members of the Clearbrook Swim Club Preschool 1 Monday & Wednesday 11:55-12:25pm Monday & Wednesday 4:30-5:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 12:30-1:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 5:05-5:35pm Preschool 2 Monday & Wednesday 11:20-11:50am Monday & Wednesday 11:55-12:25pm Monday & Wednesday 5:05-5:35pm Tuesday & Thursday 11:55-12:25pm Tuesday & Thursday 12:30-1:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 4:30-5:00pm Preschool 3 Monday & Wednesday 11:20-11:50am Monday & Wednesday 12:30-1:00pm Monday & Wednesday 4:30-5:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 11:55-12:25pm Tuesday & Thursday 12:30-1:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 5:40-6:10pm Preschool 4 Monday & Wednesday 11:20-11:50am Tuesday & Thursday 11:55-12:25pm School Age 1 Monday & Wednesday 12:30-1:00pm Monday & Wednesday 4:30-5:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 11:20-11:50am Tuesday & Thursday 5:05-5:35pm School Age 2 Monday & Wednesday 12:30-1:00pm Monday & Wednesday 5:05-5:35pm Monday & Wednesday 5:40-6:10pm Tuesday & Thursday 11:20-11:50am Tuesday & Thursday 4:30-5:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 6:15-6:45pm School Age 3 Monday & Wednesday 12:30-1:00pm Monday & Wednesday 5:40-6:10pm Monday & Wednesday 6:15-6:45pm Tuesday & Thursday 11:20-11:50am Tuesday & Thursday 5:05-5:35pm Tuesday & Thursday 6:15-6:45pm School Age 4 Monday & Wednesday 5:05-5:35pm Monday & Wednesday 6:15-6:45pm Tuesday & Thursday 4:30-5:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 5:40-6:10pm School Age 5 Monday & Wednesday 5:40-6:10pm Tuesday & Thursday 5:40-6:10pm

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NEW! Aquatic Conditioning Tuesday & Thursday 6:15-6:45pm NEW! Teen Swim Lessons Monday & Wednesday 6:15-6:45pm

CLEARBROOK SCHEDULE 4 week lessons - 2 days a week Summer 1 Session: June 26th to July 19th (Monday/Wednesday) Mem $105 | Youth $142 | Non-Mem $210 June 27th to July 20th (Tuesday/Thursday) Mem $92 | Youth $125 | NonMem $184 Summer 2 Session: July 24th to August 16th (Monday/Wednesday) Mem $105 | Youth $142 | NonMem $210 July 25th to August 17th (Tuesday/Thursday) Mem $105 | Youth $142 | NonMem $210

OUTDOOR CENTER SCHEDULE 8 week lessons - 1 day a week July 1st to August 19th, Saturdays Mem $105 | Youth $142 | NonMem $210 4 week lessons- 2 days a week June 26th to July 20 (Monday/Wed) Mem $105 | Youth $142 | NonMem $210 July 24th to August 17th (Tuesday/Thursday) Mem $92 | Youth $125 | NonMem $184

Swim Lessons for members of the Outdoor Center Swim Club 4 Week Schedule

Mondays & Wednesdays

Preschool 1/2: 4:15-4:45pm Preschool 3/4: 4:15-4:45pm School Age 1/2: 4:15-4:45pm Preschool 1/2: 4:50-5:20pm School Age 3/4: 4:50-5:20pm School Age 5/6: 4:50-5:20pm Preschool 3/4: 5:25-5:55pm School Age 1/2: 5:25-5:55pm School Age 3/4: 5:25-5:55pm

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Preschool 1/2: 4:15-4:45pm School Age 1/2: 4:15-4:45pm School Age 3/4: 4:15-4:45pm Preschool 1/2: 4:50-5:20pm Preschool 3/4: 4:50-5:20pm School Age 1/2: 4:50-5:20pm Preschool 3/4: 5:25-5:55pm School Age 3/4: 5:25-5:55pm School Age 5/6 5:25-5:55pm

8 Week Schedule Saturdays

10:00-10:30am: Preschool 1-4 and School Age 5/6 10:35-11:05am: Parent/Child A/B Preschool 3/4, School Age 3/4 11:10-11:40am: Preschool 1-4, School Age 3/4 11:45-12:15pm: Parent/Child A/B, Preschool 1/2, School Age 1/2 12:20-12:50pm: Parent/Child A/B, Preschool 3/4, School Age 1/2

Hopkinton Swim Team!

The Hopkinton Swim Team practices Tues/Thurs from 7:00-8:15pm and Saturday 9:00-10:00am starting 6/28/23 for six weeks. The team swims in the MetroWest Summer Swim League and Championships are Saturday, August 5th.

Swimmers MUST be able to safely swim the length of the pool to participate. Cost includes a swimsuit and swim cap. For ages 6 - 13.

Fees: Family Members: $275 | Youth/Teen/Outdoor Center Members: $325 | Non Members: $400 For questions on Swim Team please contact Bartt Pinchuck at bpinchuck@metrowestymca.org.

AQUATICS

CPR/AED/FIRST AID LIFEGUARDING COURSE - Ages 15+

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING COURSES IN APRIL, MAY, AND JUNE | TEEN & ADULT This course is for those training for the first time or for those whose certifications have expired. The class is offered by the MetroWest YMCA in a Blended Learning course format: 20 hours in person; 7-8 hours online Participants must be 15 years of age by the last day of the course AND pass the pre-requisite swimming skills evaluation on the first day of the course consisting of: 300 Yard Swim – Participants must have a strong freestyle and/or breaststroke and be able to swim the 300 continuously without stopping.

2 Minutes of Treading Water (No Hands!) – Participants must be able to tread water in a depth of 9 feet without using their hands for 2 minutes without stopping.

Timed Brick Test – Participants must start in the shallow end of the pool, swim to the 9ft deep area, dive to the bottom of the pool to retrieve a 10lb brick, then successfully swim on their back to the shallow end and climb out within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course will receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years. Per Massachusetts law, lifeguard candidates interested in working for the MetroWest YMCA must be at least 16 years old.

Members: $300 | Teen: $350 | Non-Members: $400 Friday, April 21st 4:00-8:30pm, Saturday, April 22nd & Sunday, April 23rd 10:00-6:30pm @ Framingham Saturday, May 20th & Sunday, May 21st 8:00am-5:00pm @ Framingham Saturday, May 27th & Sunday, May 28th 8:00am-5:00pm @ Framingham Saturday, June 3rd & Sunday, June 4th 8:00am-5:00pm @ Outdoor Center Saturday, June 10th & Sunday, June 11th 8:00am-5:00pm @ Clearbrook Family Swim Club

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING RECERTIFICATION COURSE Members: $150 | Teen: $175 | Non-Members: $200 Sunday, April 23rd 10:00-6:30pm @ Framingham Sunday, May 21st 8:00am-5:00pm @ Framingham YMCA Sunday, May 28th 8:00am-5:00pm @ Framingham YMCA Sunday, June 4th 8:00am-5:00pm @ Family Outdoor Center Sunday, June 11th 8:00am-5:00pm @ Clearbrook Family Swim Club

AMERICAN RED CROSS ADULT & PEDIATRIC FIRST AID, CPR, AED Wednesday, April 19th 6:30-9:00pm @ Outdoor Center Tuesday, May 30th 6:30-9:00pm @ Outdoor Center

Questions? Contact Chelsea Seresin at: cseresin@metrowestyma.org

Members: $75 | Non-members $125 www.metrowestymca.org/lifeguard-course-cpr-training-classes

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ADULTS, FRAMINGHAM YOUTH, HOPKINTON ADULT SWIM LESSONS: A, B, C MONDAY Classes: 7-week classes Family Member: $92 Youth Member: $125 Non-Member: $184

TUES-SUN Classes: 8-week classes: Family Member: $105 Youth Member: $142 Non-Member: $210

ADULT SWIM LESSONS: A, B, C A: Adult Stage A is an introductory class for adults who have minimal to no swimming experience or are hesitant about performing skills in the water. Focus in the class will be on submersion, front and back floats, as well as how to make forward movement in the water. Ages 18+ B: Adult Stage B will focus on beginner stroke technique (front and back crawl), confidence in and around deep water, combination skills, safety and endurance. It is recommended that adults successfully complete Adult Stage A prior to registering for this course. Ages 18+ C: Adults in Stage C will continue to build on skills they have mastered in Stages A and B. Participants will improve their endurance while refining their technique for each of the major swim strokes. It is recommended that adults successfully complete Adult Stages A and B prior to registering for this course. For more advanced swimmers looking to swim laps while receiving feedback on their technique, please refer to the Masters Swim program. Ages 18+ Adult A Mondays, 12:15-12:45pm Wednesdays, 9:15-9:45am Wednesdays, 6:40-7:10pm Saturdays, 8:45-9:15am Sundays, 9:10-9:40am Adult C Tuesdays, 6:40-7:10pm Wednesdays, 10:25-10:55am Saturdays, 11:40-12:10pm Sundays, 12:40-1:10pm

Adult B Mondays, 12:50-1:20pm Mondays, 1:25-1:55pm Wednesdays, 9:50-10:20am Thursdas,y 6:40-7:10pm Saturdays, 9:20-9:50am Sundays, 10:55-11:25am

MASTERS SWIM Open to adults 18 years and older the program is volunteer led and features workouts and drills. Ages 18+ Member: $77 | Non-Member: $154 Mon, Wed, Fri: 5:15 -6:10 am

AI CHI NON-SWIMMERS WELCOME! Ai Chi is a water exercise and relaxation program that consists of a sequence of slow, broad movements of the arms and legs. Ai Chi is used for pain management, back pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and orthopedic problems.

Ages 18+ Member: $17 | Non-Member: $34 Thursdays, 10:20-11:05am

WATER AEROBICS (45 minutes)

Aerobic water workout focuses on coordination, flexibility, endurance and toning. Adaptable from beginners to experienced participants. Non-swimmers welcome!

Ages 18+ Monday class: Member: $15 | Non-Member: $30 Wednesday and Friday classes: Member: $17 | Non-Member: $34 Mondays, 11:15-12:00pm Wednesdays, 11:15-12:00pm Fridays, 11:15-12:00pm

WATER AEROBICS (55 minutes) Monday class: Member: $18 | Non-Member: $36 Thursday class: Member: $21 | Non-Member: $42 Mondays, 7:15-8:10pm Thursdays, 7:15-8:10pm

WATER WALKING (BEGINNER) Total body workout with less impact on joints and more resistance than land walking. One half hour of water walking is equal to 2 hours on land. Ages 18+ Member: $17 | Non-Member: $34 Tuesdays, 11:15am-12:00pm

WATER WALKING (ADVANCED) New participants are strongly encouraged to complete Water Walking (Beginner) class prior to registering for this program and/or have confidence and experience in deep water. Total body workout with less impact on joints and more resistance than land walking. One half hour of water walking is equal to 2 hours on land. Ages 18+ Member: $17 | Non-Member: $34 Thursdays, 11:15am - 12:00pm

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FITNESS

YOUTH, TEEN, ADULT CARDIO KIDS Cardio Kids is a fun movement based class. There will be exercise challenges, relays, games, and kids might even learn how to use equipment in the Wellness Center. Ages 7-13.

Instructor: Anthony Tuesdays, 4:15 pm (30 min).

Family Member: FREE | Youth Member: $98 |Non-Member: $156

BOXING Boxing is a fun and cool way to work out! In this boxing class you will learn boxing education and technique and improve your cardiovascular fitness. Throughout the weekly classes you will learn different boxing movements and use different equipment to defend yourself as well as get a good workout to hit your fitness goals. Ages 11+. Instructor: Francois

ADVANCED BOXING

Ages 11-16 Tuesdays, 5:00 pm (60 min)

NEW!

As we age the density of our bones decrease increasing our risk for injury. Did you know strength training can help maintain and improve the density of your bones! This class is a great introduction to strength training and builds confidence in exercise. Instructor: Cori Family Member: $85 | Youth Member: $115 | Non-Member: $170 Mondays, 11:00 am (60 min)

YOGA HEALING™ Slow flow and hands on myofascial release. After about a 40min slow vinyasa flow, the instructor, Nissa, will manually help release tension through active stretching and sustained pressure on the body of students, using pressure points based on Shiatsu.

This is a hands-on and educational class. Instructor: Nissa Mondays, 6:30-7:45 pm

Family Member: $97 | Youth Member: $131 | Non-Member: $194

TEEN BOXING

STRENGTH TRAINING FOR HEALTHY BONES

Building off what was learned in Boxing, participants will start to increase combinations and work on more advanced footwork.

Family Member: $106 | Youth Member: $133 | Non-Member: $212

FT (FUNCTIONAL TRAINING)

Thursdays, 5:00 pm (60 min)

ADULT BOXING

FT is a fun, energetic high intensity interval training class, or HIIT. The progressive programming will improve your endurance, muscular strength, and power through total body exercises making you FIT.

Wednesdays, 7:15 pm (60 min)

CYCLE POWER (April 28-June 9) Improve your cardiovascular fitness and lower body leg strength through this high level cycle class. Pre and post power tests will be performed for participants to see their improvement.

Throughout the session, participants will work at intensities specific to them based on their power tests. Power cycle is open to all as intensities are customized for you and a class must if you are an avid outdoor cyclist, triathlete or looking to improve your cardiovascular fitness. Ages 12+ Instructor: Katrina Fridays, 6:00 am (60 min) Family Member: $85 | Youth Member $115 |Non-Member $170

STRENGTH TRAINING FOR PICKLEBALLERS

NEW!

Have you joined the Pickleball craze? Have you started playing and notice some new aches and pains? This strength training class will help work on your lateral leg strength and stability, upper body strength, and agility to improve your game.

Instructor: Katrina

Family & Adult Member $50/month unlimited class 5 class pass $60 10 class pass $100 Youth & Teen Member $63/month unlimited class 5 class pass $75 10 class pass $125 Community Member 5 class pass $120 10 class pass $200 Mon-Fri 6 AM Mon-Fri 6 PM Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30 AM Tues & Thurs 7 AM Sat 10 AM

FT Games

May 13 and June 10 9:30am - 11:00am Exercising with friends and on a team makes movemet fun!

Join FT Games for a test of your fitness, comradery, and friendly competition!

Open to ages 11+ Members cost: $12 for one or $20 for both. Non-Members: $24 for one or $40 for both.

Training Options: FT Personal Training

Family Member: $97 | Youth Member: $131 | Non-Member: $194 Tuesdays, 2:00 pm (60 min) https://www.metrowestymca.org/healthy-living

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FITNESS

YOUTH, TEEN, ADULT RUNNING TOWARDS 5 MILES

NEW!

(April 26-May 24)

See pg 33

GREAT WAY TO TRAIN FOR THE HOYT 5 MILE!!

This 5-week course will help athletes get the foundations to complete The Dick Hoyt Memorial Yes You Can Run Together, a 5 mile run. During the class, you will perform running drills, different types of workouts like intervals, fartlek, and hill repeats. We will also go over some basic strength training exercises. The class will be run outside. Instructor: Katrina Family Member: $49 | Youth Member: $62 | Non-Member: $98 Wednesdays, 6:15 am (60 min)

TEEN WEIGHTLIFTING Teens will learn the basics of weightlifting/ strength training using a variety of tools (kettlebells, dumbbells, and barbells).

Teens will learn how to perform basic strength training movements like bench press, squat, and deadlift properly and then build their strength and confidence in the Wellness Center throughout the class. Ages 11-16.

Mondays, 5:00 pm (60 min) Instructor: Francois Family Member: $85 | Youth Member: $115 |Non-Member: $170 Fridays, 5:00 pm (60 min) Instructor: Nick Family Member: $97 | Youth Member: $131 |Non-Member: $194

SATURDAY MORNING BIKE RIDES ARE BACK! Do you prefer to ride outdoors? Back by popular demand, Saturday morning group rides will start on Saturday, April 29 (weather dependent). This is a great way to make new friends or reconnect with old ones while you ride outside on pre-determined trails. This is a volunteer lead group. ·To sign up and learn more, e-mail Lauren Hanley laurenhanley@metrowestymca.org

POWERLIFTING COMPETITION - MAY 7th

Test your bench press, back squat, and deadlift in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. This competition is open to beginners and advanced lifters. You can compete in all three lifts (bench press, back squat, or deadlift) or just one lift. To be eligible for prizes you would need to compete in all three. Lifters will be scored by taking the weight they lift divided by their body weight. Open to athletes as young as 11 years old and seasoned as 99 years old.

Rates: Family Member/Adult Rate: $10 | Youth Member: $12.50 | Non-Members: $20 Training Options for this competition include: Teen Weightlifting Personal Training Stronglift 5x5 (https://stronglifts.com/5x5/) FREE Workshops to help you train

Questions?

Contact Katrina Ladd at: kladd@metrowestymca.org 6 FREE Lifting Workshops (60 min): Bench Press Tuesday, 4/18 @ 5 pm Tuesday, 4/25 @ 4 pm Squat Friday, 4/21 @ 5 pm Friday, 4/28 @ 4 pm Deadlift Saturday, 4/22 @ 5:30 pm Saturday, 4/29 @ 5:30 pm

POWERFUL GIRLS Perfect class for young girls looking to begin exercising and exploring movement in the wellness center. The class will teach girls total body movements, use different equipment, and build confidence. Ages 9-14. Instructor: Danielle Saturdays, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM (60 min) Family Member $97 | Youth Member $131 | Non-Member $194 22

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PREVENTION AND WELLNESS Evidence Based Health and Intervention (EBHI) FRAMINGHAM BRANCH Meet Laura, she coordinates and leads all EBHI programs. Most of the following programs are offered FREE on an ongoing basis once we have enough interest.

Learn more and enroll anytime by contacting Laura Gilbert at: lgilbert@metrowestymca.org or 508-879-4420 x232

Members enjoy unlimited FREE Group Exercise classes!

Our Prevention and Wllness team offers evidence-based programs to help you or your loved one prevent, address, and have the support to reclaim health.

PROGRAMS STARTING IN SPRING ENHANCE FITNESS - Starts Monday, May 8, 2023 This is an evidence-based group exercise program for older adults that offers simple, easy-to-learn movements, designed to deliver cardio exercise, strength training, flexibility, and balance. The goal of the program is to motivate participants to improve overall function, and prevent falls and the symptoms of arthritis. The class can be done seated or standing and the exercises are modified for individuals' needs and abilities. The class is 16 weeks and meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1:30 - 2:30pm. This class is FREE to active Y members.

ONGOING PROGRAMS: JOIN ANYTIME!

YMCA BLOOD PRESSURE SELF-MONITORING PROGRAM This is an evidence-based 4-month program that helps participants with hypertension lower their blood pressure through a combination of blood pressure self-monitoring, nutrition education seminars, and personalized support from a trained Healthy Heart Ambassador. Participants will receive a FREE blood pressure cuff if needed, and will attend free monthly nutrition webinars. Sessions provided in person or virtually.

Members: FREE | Non-Members: FREE, thanks to a grant extension from September 2022 to August 2023.

LIVESTRONG® AT THE YMCA - Starts Tuesday, April 25, 2023

The Y and LIVESTRONG® have joined together to create LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA, a research-based physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors reclaim their total health. Participants work with Y staff to learn endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance which helps to improve confidence and self-esteem by focusing on the whole person and not the disease.

LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is offered three times per year and is FREE to anyone living with or beyond cancer treatments and their support/caregiverfs are welcome. Contact Laura Gilbert to enroll.

WALK WITH EASE - Starts Monday, May 15, 2023 The Arthritis Foundation’s six-week Walk with Ease program can teach you how to safely make physical activity part of your everyday life safely. This program has been proven to improve your overall health, and: Reduce the pain and discomfort of arthritis Increase balance, strength and walking pace Build confidence in your ability to be physically active

TAI CHI FOR HEALTHY AGING AND BETTER BALANCE

The class uses the most beneficial practices from Tai Chi and other related arts to improve balance, reduce stress, reduce fear, and improve vitality. The class will help restore natural posture, breathing, and your life force to become stronger and improve vigor. This class is FREE to active Y members and meets weekly on Tuesdays, 11:45am - 12:45pm in Studio B.

DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT - Runs May 8th - June 7, from 4 - 6:30 PM

Developed by Stanford University and based on the Chronic Disease Self-Management curriculum, this program is for people with diabetes, their families, and caregivers. Free for members and non-members. https://www.metrowestymca.org/prevention-wellness

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PREVENTION AND WELLNESS ADULT, SENIOR

PARKINSON'S DISEASE WELLNESS PROGRAMS This program is supported by a community grant from the Parkinson's Foundation.

PARKINSON'S SPEAKER SERIES EVENT with Sarah Singer LICSW Wednesday, June 21st, 11am-12:30pm, the MetroWest YMCA presents a lecture with Sarah Singer, LICSW. This event is for the caregivers of loved ones with Parkinson's, MS, or other neurological conditions.

This event is FREE for Members and Non-Members.

SOS: Asking for Help Does your ship need to be underwater before you call for a lifeline? What makes asking for help so difficult for some of us? Has someone responded to your SOS? What made the request work? Join us for a discussion about getting a hand from friends, neighbors and family.

PARKINSON'S EXERCISE:

Members: FREE | Non-Members: FREE Mondays, 11:00 AM -11:45 AM Parkinson's Exercise is a class open to anyone with a neuromuscular or cerebrovascular condition such as Parkinson's, or Multiple Sclerosis. Each weekly class will include various exercises to help improve balance, mobility, strength, endurance, cognition, and flexibility. All exercises are modified to accommodate everyone's needs and abilities.

PWR!Moves:

Members: FREE | Non-Members: FREE Wednesdays, 11:00 AM -11:45 AM PWR!Moves class, the core of our PD-specific functional exercise and physical therapy programs. The Basic 4 PWR!Moves are designed to each target a skill known to deteriorate in people with Parkinson disease, which often leads to loss of mobility and funcbon. The PWR!Moves can be practiced in multiple positions, made progressively more physically and cognitively challenging, and be used differently to target each person's unique symptoms individually.

PEDAL FOR PARKINSON'S:

Members: FREE I Non-members: FREE Fridays, 11:00 AM -12:00 PM and Sundays 12:00 PM -1:00 PM The MetroWest YMCA offers this program because regular exercise is one of the key components in treating the many symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Research conducted at the Cleveland Clinic showed a 35 percent reduction in symptoms by the simple act of pedaling a bicycle at a rapid pace, optimally 80-90 revolutions per minute. Fast pedaling is not a cure for Parkinson's disease, but there is compelling evidence to show that it does make a real difference in many who try it.

Requirements to participate: Must be over age 30 and diagnosed with Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease or another neurological condition· Physician approval is required, and we will have you sign a waiver.

It is recommended that you have a heart rate monitor and proper cycling equipment, including padded shorts, water, sneakers or clip-in shoes.

Participants must not have cardiac or pulmonary disease, uncontrolled mellitus, uncontrolled hypertension or stroke, dementia, or other medical conditions for which exercise poses a risk

VIRTUAL PARKINSON'S:

Members: FREE | Non-Members: FREE Thursdays 11:45-12:30pm via Zoom This virtual class is open to anyone with a neuromuscular or cerebrovascular condition such as Parkinson's, or Multiple Sclerosis. Each weekly class will include various exercises to help improve balance, mobility, strength, endurance, cognition, flexibility and include some yoga poses. All exercises are modified to accommodate everyone's needs and abilities.

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WEIGHTLOSS & NUTRITION YOUTH, TEEN & ADULT HEALTHY FAMILIES This 8-week program is designed to help your family learn practical ways to incorporate healthy eating and exercising into their lives.

This class will meet twice a week. On Mondays, registered dietitian, Maggie Lynch will lead family nutrition then the group will do physical activity together with a certified personal trainer. This program will also meet on Saturdays to engage in fun, instructor-led games designed to increase your heart rate! Children must attend with an adult in their family. Evidence shows that weight management programs for children are more effective when the whole family is involved.

This program is offered FREE to the community thanks to a generous grant by Boston Scientific.

Next session begins Monday, April 24th Contact Maggie Lynch RDN, LDN at MLynch2@metrowestymca.org for more information.

LEARN MORE

HEALTHY YOU Program begins Tuesday, April 25th at 6:15pm.

This 12-week program takes a whole-person approach to weight loss that focuses on multiple dimensions of well-being.

Tuesdays, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM ● Learn how to create a successful relationship with food and exercise. ● Gain strategies for tackling stress, environmental distractions, poor sleep, and feeling overwhelmed. ● Create pathways for achieving your goals of balance, mindfulness, and sustained progress. ● Participants will receive a downloadable Healthier You in 2022 journal to help track their progress.

Members $160 | Nonmembers $320 Interested in joining our session in Spring 2? Contact Maggie Lynch RDN, LDN at MLynch2@metrowestymca.org to get on our waitlist!

WEIGH TO CHANGE

Next session begins Monday, April 24th-July 1st

Join us for Weigh to Change, a 10-week lifestyle change program. Bring out your best self with help from our personal trainers, coaches, and Registered Dietitian! This program includes: ● 10 personal training sessions, 30 mins each ● 3 small groups training sessions per week (45 minutes each).

(Monday and Thursday at 7:15 PM and Saturday at 9:00 AM) ● 2 one-on-one nutrition consultations with a registered dietitian ● 2 Styku body scans (to measure progress and muscle changes) ● Educational workshops ● Ongoing support from our wellness team with newsletters and tips for success Member: $493 | Youth/Teen: $616 | Non-Member: $986 Interested in joining our session in Spring 2? Contact Maggie Lynch RDN, LDN at MLynch2@metrowestymca.org to get on our waitlist!

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COOKING

YOUTH & FAMILIES FRAMINGHAM NEW!

NEW! Adults Cooking Classes at the Outdoor Center

Adult chefs of all levels are invited to join these classes for a fun evening of cooking, conversation, and delicious food!

Members: $25/person | Non-Members: $50/person Mexican Cuisine Friday, April 28th at 5:30pm Indian Cuisine Friday, June 2nd at 5:30pm

NEW!

NEW! TEEN COOKING CLASSES

Teens will learn basic kitchen and knife skills during this class. We will prepare a variety of recipes together and enjoy it as a group! And parents, these classes are offered on Framingham early release days!

Ages 12-18.

Framingham Branch in the kitchen (conference Room A) Members: $15/person | Youth & Teens: $20/person | Non-Members: $25/person Earth Day Favorites So good you won’t even miss the meat! We will cook black bean veggie burgers, orzo salad & fresh squeezed lemonade.

Thursday, April 27th at 3:30-5:30pm Pasta Party We will make homemade pasta with 3 different sauces (pesto, alfredo, and tomato) Thursday, May 18th at 3:30-5:30pm

COOKING WITH THE LITTLES

NEW! KIDS IN THE KITCHEN: AFTERSCHOOL SERIES Looking for a hands on program for your child to engage in after school? Kids in the kitchen is a 7-week program that will teach children basic cooking skills while also learning how to prepare healthy, delicious recipes! Ages 7-12 at the Outdoor Center kitchen.

Members: $120 | Youth & Teen Membership: $180 | NonMembers: $240

In this class parents/guardians and children learn cooking skills and explore new foods and flavors together! We will prepare a delicious kid-friendly recipe and make a related craft. Ages 2-6.

Sign up for one or all of the classes! Classes are from10:30am12:00pm in Hopkinton unless otherwise noted.

Members: $15/child/class | Non-Members: $20/child/class Saturday, May 6th: Pizza party @ Framingham Branch, Conference Room A Friday, May 12th: Tastes of Mexico Friday, June 2nd: Eat The Rainbow

NEED A HEALTHY SNACK ON THE GO?

Mondays, 5:15-7:00 pm

FAMILY DINNER NIGHT: GREEK CUISINE Fun for one or the whole family! Spend some quality time together while cooking a delicious, healthy meal! We will make homemade spanakopita and falafel pita pockets with tzatziki sauce.Price for anyone 3 and over, under 3 is free!

Held at the Outdoor Center.

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CHANGEMAKER CAFE! Open Mon - Fri: 3:00-6:00pm Saturday: 8:00am - 2:00pm

Scan here for a menu! https://www.metrowestymca.org/nutrition-programs

LEADERSHIP & RESILIENCY TEEN PROGRAMS

Y CHANGEMAKER ACADEMY

PAID INTERNSHIP AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FRAMINGHAM

The MetroWest YMCA Changemaker Academy is a paid internship and job-training program for MetroWest High School students ages 14-19 that helps teens succeed.

It includes: 16-week leadership curriculum taught on Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 PM (dinner provided), at the MetroWest YMCA Framingham Branch 8-week on-the-job training: 2-5 hours/week in role (e.g., childcare, operations, facilities, aquatics, sports, marketing, and more!)

Opportunities for advancement Be part of a team that is making our community stronger FREE Membership included with internship The next session will begin in Fall 2023. For more information, email Danielle Herman, Youth and Teen Director, at: DHerman@metrowestymca.org

We're SO PROUD of our February Graduates!

SUMMER CAMP

LEADER-IN-TRAINING COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING FRAMINGHAM & HOPKINTON Leader-in-Training (LIT)

The Leader-In-Training (LIT) program is designed to build leaders both at camp and within their community. LITs will participate in a large number of activities that are aimed at building their own unique leadership skills; team building, values sessions, positive role-modeling, and problem-solving.

LITs may engage in student-driven service-learning projects, and develop the talents necessary to work with their peers and younger children. By the time their session concludes, they will have the leadership skills to become MetroWest YMCA community champions!

Eligibility for LITs: Entering Grades 7 and 8 Complete and submit an LIT Program Application Commit to a full two-week program: ​Weeks 3 & 4 (July 10 - July 21) Weeks 5 & 6 (July 24 - August 4) Weeks 7 & 8 (August 7 - 18) Visit our website to learn more and apply.

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Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Counselors in Training (CITs) is for teens entering 9th/10th grade who want to be a part of a working team and leadership community at our summer learning camp. CITs will be trained and supported to engage with younger campers, act as role models, and lead others. We ask teens to commit to 4+ weeks of camp.

Eligibility for CITs: Entering Grades 9 & 10 Complete an application & in-person interview Commit to the full training week (Camp OCP Only) Commit to at least 4 of the 8 remaining program weeks The deadline to apply is May 15. Visit our website to apply today!

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ADVENTURE FOR ALL AGES OUTDOOR CENTER

The Outdoor Center (FOC) in Hopkinton, MA, has outdoor fun and adventure for the whole family! In addition to the programs below, members can enjoy its sports fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, hiking trails, and a picnic grove.

CLASSES

COMMUNITY & FAMILY EVENTS

ARCHERY

SPRING COOKOUT AND OPEN HOUSE

Beginner/Intermediate Archery

Youth and Adult (ages 6 and up) Saturdays April 29th – June 17th from 9am – 10am (No class May 27th, Memorial Day weekend) Members: $90 | Youth & Teen: $95 | Non-Members $180 Our Beginner/Intermediate Archery program works on foundational archery skills: identifying the parts of the bow and arrow, how to hold equipment, stance, and other information. All equipment is provided!

Advanced Archery

Youth and Adult (ages 8 and up) Saturdays April 29th – June 17th from 10:15am – 11:15am (No class May 27th, Memorial Day weekend) Members: $90 | Youth & Teen: $95 | Non-Members $180 The Advanced Archery class provides an environment in which students will hone in on their form, learn range/ competition commands, and learn care of essential gear such as stringing, waxing, & re-fletching. To participate you MUST have instructor approval.

BIRDS, BIRDS, BIRDS Sunday May 14th from 10a – 12p Members: $5/person | Non-Members: $10/person Haven’t you heard? Bird is the Word! In this workshop, put together and decorate a birdhouse that you can either take home, or leave here for us to put out on the trail. Spend some time exploring the trails after, using the Ipads with the Merlin Bird ID app and see how many different species of birds you can identify (some by just their song!).

INDOOR ROCK-CLIMBING Adult Belay Class

Ages 18+ May 12th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm Members: $25 | Non-members: $35 Calling all parents, guardians, and siblings over age 18!!

Register for a learn-to-belay class so that YOU may learn how to manage the ropes and take charge of your family’s life line! Once a participant passes the course, you will have the ability to belay your family and approved guests during Open Climb.

For a schedule of Family Cooking Nights & Youth Cooking Programs see page 27

Saturday May 6th from 10:00am – 2:00pm

Members: FREE| Non-Members: FREE!

Come hang out at the Outdoor Center! Get a property tour with an eye for summer camp, check out the rock walls, archery range, or grab some food and kick back! A relaxing opportunity to meet other community members and explore the trail systems while learning about the programs and summer camp offerings here at the Outdoor Center. Can you find all the geocaches or complete the orienteering course?

COMMUNITY CAMP-OUT AND LUNAR CARNIVAL Saturday May 6th 4:00pm – Sunday May 7th 10:00am

Members bringing own tent: $30/family | | Non-Members bringing own tent: $50/family Members borrowing tent: $40/tent | Non-Members borrowing tent: $60/family

For new and experienced campers alike, come join us for some field-based camping behind the Rec hall! We will be demonstrating/teaching tent site selection/set-up, have some backyard games available along with geocaching/orienteering, and cover campfire prep w/ outdoor cooking for dinner! After-dinner activities will include S’mores of course, along with some celestial stargazing utilizing the Skyview app loaded up onto Ipads, and our resident telescope to try to locate some of the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, which will peak this weekend! Tents, sleeping bags, and ground pads available on a limited basis, email Tyler at TReynolds@metrowestymca.org to reserve your gear.

FAMILY DAY ON THE ROPES COURSE Saturday May 20th from 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Members: FREE | Non-Members: $10/person (Ages: 6+ for high elements, 8+ for “Leap of Faith”)

Looking to get up off the ground? Come check out our high ropes course! Several of our high ropes elements will be open including our “Leap of Faith” (climb up to the tallest platform on campus and jump off!). Come “hang” out at the FOC and enjoy an afternoon of climbing through the trees!

COMMUNITY BOATING DAY Sunday June 4th from 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Members: FREE| Non-Members: $25/family

Come learn how to canoe/kayak on the Ashland Reservoir! Spend the afternoon on the water and learn some paddling skills from our boating staff. All equipment provided.

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SATURDAY ADVENTURE CLUBS! OUTDOOR CENTER

(Included in a Framingham full-access membership) YOUNG EXPLORER SERIES

Workshops every other Sunday during Spring 2 from 1p – 3p Members: $7 per workshop | Non-members: $14 per workshop This workshop series is geared towards youth ages 7-10 who are looking to get out exploring, perhaps for the first time, and would like to learn some basic outdoor skills. Participants can attend just one, or all of these stand-alone workshops.

4/30 – Camping 101: We will cover basic gear, tent set-up, and campfire/pocketknife safety (get ready for the community campout on May 6th)!

5/14 – Mother’s Day: Spend time with Mom outside among natural beauty around campus, create a unique piece of art (watercolor landscape, pinecone mobile, fairy house, bug hotel, dreamcatchers, etc.) to take home and treasure. Followed by Mother’s Day refreshments.

6/4 – Critter Collection and Pond Ecology: Explore Cold Spring Brook and other wetlands on campus and learn about the creatures that call these places home! Channel your inner entomologist and come practice your bug-catching skills!

6/18 – Father’s Day: Spend time with Dad on the challenge Course – explore some of the high elements on the challenge course.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES FOR ADULTS (18+)

NEW!

Looking to adventure with some other adults? Now offering several guided excursions for a variety of activities this spring! Transportation is provided, group will meet at the Outdoor Center and take the YMCA vans.

Sat 4/29 Outdoor rock-face climbing @ College Rock Park (Hopkinton, MA) - 12:30pm – 4:00pm Members: $50 | Non-members: $75 Sat 5/13 White water rafting w/ Zoar Outdoors (Concord River in Lowell, MA) 11:30am – 5:00pm Members: $155 | Non-members: $200 **Registration for this event closes April 19th** Sat 6/3 Cape Cod bike tours (Sandwich, MA) – 9:30am – 4:00pm Members: $60 | Non-members: $80 Sun 6/11 Cape Cod kayak tours (Sandwich, MA) – 9:30am – 5:00pm Members: $75 | Non-members: $101

OPEN ARCHERY (DROP-IN)

Come and try out archery before signing up for classes, or practice on your own. All required equipment provided by the YMCA. You may bring your own recurve or compound bows provided draw weight is 30lbs or less, and only arrows with field/target points are allowed. Ages 6+. Every Monday, 5:30 pm -8:30 pm

OPEN CLIMB (DROP-IN)

The indoor climbing gym is open to climbers of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Come and check out our climbing walls and be belayed by YMCA staff members. If you can be appropriately harnessed, you may climb. Anyone wishing to belay must have attended the Adult Belay Class. Check out Classes to find out how YOU can belay YOUR FAMILY by signing up for an Adult Belay Class! Ages 6+. Every Friday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

OPEN PICKLEBALL (DROP-IN)

NEW!

Pickleball is a sport played with wooden paddles and a small, plastic baseball similar to a Wiffle Ball. It's a cross between ping-pong and tennis - played on a badminton court with the net placed lower to the ground (approx. 34 inches). Pickleball can be played as a singles or doubles match. We are offering drop-in pickleball inside the Recreation Lodge at the Outdoor Center in Hopkinton. Tuesdays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, starting April 4 and running through May 30.

All Drop-IN Programs: Members: FREE! | Non-members: $10/person or $25/family of 3+

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CORPORATE TEAM-BUILDING & RENTALS

OUTDOOR CENTER TEAM-BUILDING PROGRAMS (Corporate and School Groups) Our team-building programs at the Outdoor Center in Hopkinton can foster better communication, trust, and a sense of cooperation that continues to grow after your group's high-impact learning experience.

Our programs may utilize the low-ropes, high-ropes, sports fields, or a high-challenge course, which features a 40” vertical climbing structure.

Our staff tailors the program to each group’s goals and anticipated outcomes. You can also hold a team meeting on site in our Hayes Lodge.

RENTALS & RESERVATIONS We have indoor and outdoor space available for rent to groups and individuals.

• Outdoor pavilions with picnic tables (max 100 guests) • Hayes Lodge (max 75 guests, small kitchen, AV/tech) • Recreation Lodge (max 100 guests, indoor climbing wall w/staff (additional) Space rental runs approximately $75/hr.

Contact 508-435-9345 x104.

YMCA-LED BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE OUTDOOR CENTER! Did you know you can throw your child’s next birthday party at our Family Outdoor Center? Imagine the fun activities of summer camp - archery, indoor rock climbing, ropes course - with your private group! Basic packages start at $300. The following packages come with either indoor or outdoor (covered pavilion) space for a duration of three hours (90 minutes of YMCA staff-led activity instruction, 60 min. of private party time, and set-up/clean-up). You provide your own cake and refreshments.Participants in the activities must be 6+ years of age.

Not Your Average Party YMCA staff will lead participants through team-building activities and field games. Activities can be built around certain themes of communication, teamwork, leadership, or just fun team challenges. Up to 15 participants can participate in activities though more may attend the party.

Slime-Making Party YMCA staff will lead participants through the process of making slime (birthday child can choose from a selection of different styles of slime), and participants will be able to take some slime home with them. Up to 15 participants can take part though more may attend the party.

Cooking party – Three tiers to choose from: two cooking class options and a "chopped" style cooking competition option. Prices range from $450 - $500 depending on menu options. Two Y staff are provided for these cooking events.

Archery Party USA archery-certified YMCA staff will provide 90 min. of archery instruction on our indoor range (outdoor range available depending on weather) for up to 15 people though more may attend the party. All archery equipment is provided.

Climbing Party YMCA ropes staff will provide 90 min. of bouldering and top-rope climbing instruction on our indoor climbing wall. Bouldering is climbing side-to-side only a few feet off the ground and does not require harnesses or helmet, and multiple children can do it at once. Top-rope climbing is climbing up to the ceiling using a rope attached to a participants harness and attached to a staff member. Because of the nature of the dynamic belay only one child can top-rope climb at a time though other children may boulder while waiting. The cost for this party starts at $400 for 15 people climbing (more may attend the party).

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Please contact Tyler Reynolds with further questions and to determine open dates / availability, at: 508 435-9345 ext.104 or email at: treynolds@metrowestymca.org

BE A PART OF IT!

Youth development. Healthy Living. Social Responsibility.

Bring your kids to the Y for a night out while you take yourselves out for adult time! We will have games, activities, crafts, and more. Pre-registration is required for this event. All children must be able to use the bathroom independently. Ages 3-12.

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: April 14 May 12 May 19 June 9 Family Member $20 Youth Member $27 Non-Member $40

Get ready for Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, April 29th from 1:00-4:00pm! Healthy Kids Day® is the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families. Some events include: gymnastics herb gardens arts and crafts archery

fitness challenges pool games basketball soccer

We're so excited that the Framingham Police and Fire will be there for touch a truck as well as the Framingham Book Mobile!

This is a FREE event to anyone in the community!Stay tuned for more details!

SATURDAY NIGHTS ARE Y NIGHT!! GRADES 5 – 8 Y Night is a drop-in program for youth in grades 5-8. Y Night is offered and no charge, and runs on most Saturdays during the school year, 7:15 -9:45 pm.

The MetroWest YMCA closes at 7 pm for our general membership and reopens at 7:15 pm for our Y Night youth only! Youth can choose from a variety of activities that may include basketball and other gymnasium-based games, ping-pong, air hockey and swimming. Participants may also have access to the Youth and Family and turf areas of our Wellness Center. Or, they can just hang out with their friends while meeting new friends. Our Y Night staff and volunteers act as positive role models as they facilitate, supervise and engage in these activities with our teens. Y Night starts with a “group huddle” that lasts about 10-15 minutes. The “huddle” is an opportunity to welcome youth who are new to the program, review the schedule of activities for the evening, discuss our core values, and may address any concerns or questions the teens or staff may have. Additionally, we provide a healthy 5component meal.

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Project ABC is a grant-funded program* run by the MetroWest YMCA that fosters youth development and strengthens families by connecting parents with young children to resources, education, and peers in their community.

Project ABC serves parents with children ages 0-8 in Ashland, Holliston, Hopkinton, and Natick by offering FREE: Regular playgroups to help prepare your child for school and beyond.

Community referrals and personal introductions to a large network of providers and services (e.g., education, health and safety, food, housing and utilities, etc.) to ensure your child has every advantage for success.

Educational resources such as books, videos, and articles to empower parents Do you want to learn more or get connected? Contact Ashleigh O'Halloran, Project ABC Director, at (508) 6651266 or ahalloran@metrowestymca.org *Project ABC is a Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant program funded by the Department of Early Education and Care (ECC).

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BE A PART OF IT!

Youth development. Healthy Living. Social Responsibility.

Rodman Ride (September 23)

Hoyt Memorial Run has three different events!

5 mile run 2 mile walk Kid Fun Run after the run and walk Registrations can be done up until the time of the race, which takes place May 27th. We are asking participants to join the "MetroWest YMCA" team, which they can do when they sign up.

Need some help training? See our Running to 5 Mile class on the Fitness page

The Rodman Ride is our annual bicycling fundraiser has raised millions to support at-risk teens in our communities. Anyone can participate and registration for the ride will begin in June. In the meantime, here are some training options: Saturday morning group rides starting Saturday, April 29 (weather dependent) This is a volunteer lead group To get on the group ride list please e-mail Lauren Hanley at: LaurenHanley@metrowestymca.org Cycle/ Spin Group Exercise Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00 am Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 am Cycle Power Fridays at 6:00 am

Want to volunteer? Email Connor Marc-Aurele at: cmarcaurele@metrowestymca.org

METROWEST YMCA POLICIES THE Y IS FOR ALL! The Y believes that finances should not be an obstacle to living a healthy lifestyle. We offer financial assistance which can be used to help cover the cost of membership and programs. Learn more about financial assistance options.

POLICIES: In order to receive member rates for programs, your membership must be current throughout the entire program session. If it expires during the session and you do not wish to renew, you must pay the non-member rate.

PROGRAM REFUND/CREDIT PROCEDURES 1. If a class does not meet minimum enrollment and is canceled, a full refund or YMCA credit will be issued.

2. A full refund or YMCA credit will be issued if a participant withdraws from a class after notifying the Program Director or authorized staff member at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class.

3. A YMCA credit or refund will be issued if a participant is unable to attend a class due to a prolonged illness (3 or more weeks). This request must be made prior to the end of the program session and must be accompanied by a doctor’s note.

PROGRAM SATISFACTION: We place great value on the satisfaction of our program participants. If a program is not meeting your needs for any reason please notify the Program Director. Note: Please let the Program Director know if you cannot make a class due to religious reasons. We will be happy to offer you a credit for that class.

GENERAL INFORMATION FACILITY ACCESS All members must scan their membership card upon entry to the YMCA. All non-member program participants must sign in at the member service desk.

All daily guests must sign in at the member service desk and present a photo ID. Youth 10 years and younger: Parents/Guardian must remain in the building while a child is attending an instructional class.

May participate in designated open gymnasium and open swim times with adult supervision.

May use the youth and family game room lounge area with adult supervision.

Youth 9-12 years old upon completion of a wellness orientation may use the Youth and Family Interactive Gym with adult supervision.

Youth 11-15 years old: Parent/Guardian does not have to be present while a child is attending an instructional class.

May participate in designated open gymnasium, open swim and use the family game room lounge without adult supervision.

Youth 13 years and up upon the completion of a wellness orientation may use the cardio area of the wellness center without adult supervision. Please see the Wellness section of the program guide for more information.

Youth 16 years old and up: May participate in all of the above to include using the free weight area of the wellness center.

PLEASE NOTE: We try to provide clear and accurate information, but the MetroWest YMCA does not assume responsibility for typos or misprints.

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