7 Weeks | September 11 - October 29, 2023
Member Registration: August 23
Community Member Registration: August 28
Members, be sure to log into your MetroWest YMCA account to register for classes at the lower member rate!
It’s that time of year again: summer is winding down, kids are heading back to school, and schedules are quickly filling up with fun fall activities. We hope yours will include some of the amazing programs and offerings that are available to you here at the MetroWest YMCA!
Whether your family wants more quality time together or you’re looking to achieve your goals, make new friends, or give back, you can count on the Y to support your needs. You’ll find plenty of ways to nourish your mind and body through fitness and wellness classes, youth sports, dance, martial arts, gymnastics, and swimming lessons at our Framingham Branch. For convenience and consistency, you can register your child for ongoing swim lessons to secure a time slot that works for your schedule (space permitting) and keep it all year long. Registering one lesson lesson at a time is still an option. Over at the Outdoor Center, the air is buzzing with a vartiey of events, sports, and cooking classes. You have opportunities to hike our forested trails, learn archery or rock climbing, play soccer on the sports fields, zipline through the trees, and much more!
Whenever you’re ready, we’ll be here to help you along your journey as you work towards your goals and grow into the best version of yourself!
Sincerely,
Rick MacPherson President and CEO MetroWest YMCAThe 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.
FRAMINGHAM BRANCH
280 Old Connecticut Path Framingham, MA 01701 508-879-4420
Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday & Sunday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Fall 1 Session
September 11 - October 29
Registration Dates
Y Members: August 23
Community Members: August 28
Fall 2 Session
October 30 - December 23
Registration Dates
Y Members: October 18
Community Members: October 23
Questions? Contact Member Services: memberservices@metrowestymca.org 508-879-4420
The Y believes that finances shouldn't be an obstacle to living a healthy lifestyle, which is why financial assistance is available to help cover the cost of membership and programs. Learn more about our financial assistance options: www.metrowestymca.org/rates-financial-assistance.
EARLY LEARNING CENTER 282 Old Connecticut Path Framingham, MA 01701 508-665-1285
Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
CENTER 45 East Street Hopkinton, MA 01748 508-435-9345
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CLEARBOOK FAMILY SWIM CLUB 120 Parker Road Framingham, MA 01702 508-405-0305
Monday - Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Enjoy a state-of-the-art wellness center, gym, pool, turf space, locker rooms, sauna, and program leaders with expertise in fitness, training, nutrition, aquatics, and sports.
• Discounted classes in fitness, cooking, sports, enrichment, and aquatics for all ages
• Unlimited, free Group Exercise classes - more than 50 classes offered per week
• Free blood pressure checks, chronic disease prevention, and wellness programs
• Personal training and nutrition consultation
• Access to Outdoor Center in Hopkinton*
SCAN TO JOIN:
• 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 under (weekday afternoons)
• Free child watch while you workout*
*for Family Memberships
Come explore 122 acres of outdoor fun for the whole family!
• Weekly, free, open archery and rock climbing
• Ropes course and hiking trails
• Discounts on classes in archery, belay, and cooking
• Free or discounted seasonal special events like cookouts, camping, and snowshoeing!
• Soccer and cricket fields
• Tennis and basketball courts
• Boating on the Ashland Reservoir
• Geocaching and photo orienteering
SCAN TO JOIN:
Spend time together as a family and enjoy healthy activities. Parents with small children, come to the Y any weekday morning to enjoy:
• Family open swim + family open gym
• Grown-up and me classes
• Youth swim lessons, sports, enrichment
• Unlimited group exercise (ages 7+ with adult)
• Adult lap swimming
• Free WiFi
• Nutritious smoothies, snacks, and lunch at the Changemaker Café
FAMILY OPEN GYM
Let your preschooler get their wiggles out and make new friends in our gymnasium. Y staff will set up mats for climbing and provide age-appropriate equipment for your child. Parents must be present.
Mondays, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesdays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
FAMILY OPEN SWIM
Splash and play with your little one during Family Open Swim! To see the current schedule, visit www.metrowestymca.com/schedule.
PARENT & CHILD A / B / C
Accompanied by a parent, infants, toddlers, and children will learn to be comfortable in the water and develop essential swim skills.
Choose a swim lesson on a day and time that works for your schedule and keep that time slot for as long as you want up until the end of the school year.
AGES 2 MONTHS - 10 YEARS OLD
Come to the gym to develop motor skills and learn a variety of sports and games! Coaches will introduce team games and exploratory play so littles ones can get that energy out. Sports and games include soccer, basketball, running, volleyball, handball, tag, parachute games, and much more!
Ages 3-5
Tuesdays, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Y Member $83 | Youth Y Member $112
Community Member $166
Classes aim to help toddlers develop strength, coordination, and socialization skills in an obstacle course with gymnastic elements mixed in. Each week will feature new and exciting obstacles and gymnastics elements.
Ages 3-5
Wednesdays, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Y Member $83 | Youth Y Member $112
Community Member $166
Questions? Contact Jen Hyman, Director of Family Engagement: jhyman@metrowestymca.org or 508-879-4420 x281.
Sundays, 8:45 AM -12:00 PM
Child Watch is included in your Family membership!* Children can enjoy free play or participate in activities that may include painting, crafts, reading, STEM projects, or music. Parents can work out, swim, take a class, shower, or read in our lobby (parents are required to be in the building at all times). Children are welcome to stay for up to two hours.
*$3/child for Adult Memberships, payable as needed.
Mondays, 8:30 AM - 1:15 PM; 3:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesdays, 8:30 AM - 1:15 PM; 3:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesdays, 8:30 AM - 1:15 PM; 3:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursdays, 8:30 AM - 1:15 PM; 3:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Fridays, 8:30 AM - 1:15 PM; 3:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturdays, 8:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Children are given the opportunity to learn, create, and have fun in a different environment than the typical classroom. Classes use hands-on activities to help children learn and socialize with children in their age group.
Y Member $67 | Youth Y Member $91 | Community Member $134
AND
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, plus the grown-ups can make new friends.
Ages 1.6-2.9
Tuesdays, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
We’re kicking off a new school year and will make new friends along the way. We sing songs, read stories and work on projects for each class.
Ages 2.6-3.6
Wednesday, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Come dressed for a mess and ready for fun as we craft with a variety of materials.
Ages 2.6-3.6
Mondays, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Explore a different letter of the alphabet each week. Your child will practice writing each letter, learning sounds, and making a theme-related craft.
Ages 3-4
Wednesdays, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
This class will explore preschool math concepts such as counting and recognition of numbers, shapes, and patterns.
Ages 3-4
Mondays, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Already know your ABCs and 123s? Join us for Kindergarten Readiness where we’ll explore patterns, sequencing, rhyming, and more.
Ages 4-5
Thursdays, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Join us as we explore a variety of crafting materials. Projects may use paint, pastels, beading, charcoal, clay, foam, or wood. Bring your imagination and be dressed for a mess.
Ages 4-6
Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Learn basic cooking skills in the kitchen! Introduce everyday cooking tools, appliances, and prepare a small dish in the process.
Ages 3-5
Mondays, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Tuesdays, 10:45 AM-11:45 AM
In this class, kids will learn basic cooking and kitchen skills, help to prepare a meal or snack, and then enjoy it together.
Ages 6-8
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Questions? Contact Jen Hyman, Director of Family Engagement: jhyman@metrowestymca.org or 508-879-4420 x281
Buildwave is a creative building program that feels like a video game! Over the course of seven sessions, students create with over 50 different building materials, including Lego®, PlusPlus®, and custom-made Buildwave materials. Each session is a new “level” of the 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.
Grades K-6
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Y Member $180 | Youth Y Member $190
Community Member $200
Led by 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 move complex movements and patterns as they develop. Sneakers are required. An introductory belt is provided, and a Karate uniform is optional to purchase online.
INTRO TO KARATE
Ages 5-7
Saturdays, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Ages 8-13
Saturdays, 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Y Member $83 | Youth Y Member $112
Community Member $166
INTERMEDIATE KARATE
(must have achieved yellow belt)
Ages 8-13
Saturdays, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Y Member $93 | Youth Y Member $126
Community Member $186
Perfect new and existing skills on uneven bars, vault, beam, and floor while improving flexibility, strength, and eye-hand coordination. Each class will be tailored depending on skill level so kids stay challenged and reach their potential faster!
Y Member $83 | Youth Y Member $112
Community Nember $166
GYM STARS
Ages 4-6
Tuesdays, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM; 5:05 PM - 5:35 PM
Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Ages 7-9
Tuesdays, 5:40 PM - 6:10 PM
Saturdays, 9:35 AM - 10:05 AM
For kids who enjoy flipping and rolling, this class focuses on the tumbling aspect of gymnastics and cheerleading. All skill levels are welcome.
Ages 7-12
Wednesdays, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Saturdays, 10:20 AM - 11:05 AM
Y Member $93 | Youth Y Member $126
Community Member $186
Great starter class for kids interested in cheerleading. They'll learn the foundations of game day cheerleading, which includes tumbling, stunting, jumps, and motions.
Ages 6-9
Wednesdays, 5:25 PM - 5:55 PM
Y Member $83 | Youth Y Member $112
Community Member $166
NINJAS
Ninja classes use an obstacle course to assist children in increasing strength, eye-hand coordination, and improving self-esteem. They'll develop critical thinking skills to help them overcome obstacles and other challenges!
Y Member $83 | Youth Y Member $112
Community Member $166
LITTLE NINJAS
Ages 3-5
Wednesdays, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Thursdays, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturdays, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM; 12:05 PM - 12:35 PM; 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM
Ages 6-8
NINJAS
Thursdays, 5:05 PM - 5:35 PM
Saturday, 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Ages 9-11
Thursdays, 5:40 PM - 6:10 PM
A wonderful introduction to ballet to help develop 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
Y Member $93 | Youth Y Member $126
Community Member $186
Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
MetroWest Dance Academy is a Royal Academy of Dance registered school located in Framingham. We are excited to partner with the MetroWest YMCA to bring your child engaging, professional, and quality dance training! Our teachers are trained in the ‘how’ to teach dance and classes are developmentally appropriate, full of creativity and use of imagination.
At MetroWest Dance Academy we are passionate about teaching dance! We know that teaching with the development and enjoyment of each student in mind is going to help them grow into confident, fit, and happy people. The program is directed by Gemma Williams, Director of MetroWest Dance Academy. Gemma is a graduate of The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), London (UK) served as Asst Professor at Boston Conservatory at Berklee for five years and as tutor for the RAD she has trained ballet teachers throughout the USA for the past nine years.
Learn ballet through imagination, expression, and creativity. Developmentally appropriate dance skills are nurtured through natural movement and more complex coordination and rhythm as 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
Y Member $110 | Youth Y Member $148
Community Member $220
Saturdays, 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
BALLET 3
A ballet class for rising Kindergartners. 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
Y Member $93 | Youth Y Member $126
Community Member $186
Saturdays, 10:25 AM - 10:55 AM
JAZZ AND TAP 3
Calling all Kindergartners! 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 can't stop dancing this is for them!
Ages 5-6
Y Member $93 | Youth Y Member $126
Community Member $186
Saturdays, 10:55 AM - 11:25 AM
Our coaches will introduce players to the skills they need to love the game and prepare for the season. Younger groups will work on 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.
Ages 5-6
Wednesdays, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Y Member $83 | Youth Y Member $112
Community Member $166
Ages 7-9
Mondays, 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
Y Member $93 | Youth Y Member $126
Community Member $186
Wednesdays, 5:10 PM – 5:55 PM
Saturdays, 10:40 AM – 11:25 AM
Y Member $93 | Youth Y Member $126
Community Member $186
Ages 10-12
Wednesdays, 6:05 PM – 6:55 PM
Y Member $106 | Youth Y Member $144
Community Member $212
We're looking for volunteers to coach our Youth Basketball League coming in Fall 2 (October 30 - December 23).
Contact Connor to learn more: CMarcAurele@metrowestymca.org
All-girls basketball classes will focus on skill development and enhancement, concluding with gameplay each week.
Ages 7-10
Saturdays, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Y Member $93 | Youth Y Member $126
Community Member $186
Flag football allows players to hone their skills, try 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 and have fun! Practices will take place at our backfield, weather permitting.
Ages 6-10
Thursdays, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Y Member $93 | Youth Y Member $126
Community Member $186
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. Sticks are available for every player, so all you'll need is the energy to learn and have fun!
Ages 6-10
Tuesdays, 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Y Member $93 | Youth Y Member $126
Community Member $186
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! Practices will take place at our backfield, weather permitting.
Ages 3-5
Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Y Member $83 | Youth Y Member $112
Community Member $166
Ages 6-8
Tuesdays, 4:40 PM – 5:25 PM
Y Member $93 | Youth Y Member $126
Community Member $186
Youth Soccer is back! Play on a team to learn the basic rules and fundamental skills while making friends alongside your teammates. Teams will be coached by volunteers and Y staff each week, with 30-minute practices followed by 30-minute games! Players will need cleats as all games will take place in our backfield, weather permitting.
Ages 3-4 (Little Kickers)
Ages 5-6 (Kickers)
Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Y Member $106 | Youth Y Member $144
Community Member $212
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, 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Y Member $83 | Youth Y Member $112
Community Member $166
The Y is introducing its first Middle School Intramurals programs to offer an opportunity for low-key participation or a competitive outlet for those not playing or playing school sports. Create your own team with your friends and come out to play traditional and non-traditional sports!
Ages 11-14
Soccer
Tuesdays, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Kickball
Fridays, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Members: FREE
Community Members $70 ($10/game)
The fastest-growing sport in the world is happening at the Y! Pickleball welcomes all youth to learn the rules and fundamental skills and play with their peers each week!
Ages 6-10
Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Y Member $83 | Youth Y Member $112
Community Member $166
We offer weekday and weekend pickleball for members. Reservations are required. For times and more information, visit www.metrowestymca.org/adult-sports.
Who is it for?
Children between the ages of three and 12.
How does it work?
Simply choose a day and time that works for your schedule, and you can keep it for as long as you want up until the end of the school year. No more having to re-enroll your child every seven to eight weeks!
At your child’s first lesson, they'll be placed in the appropriate swim level based on their performance in a skills test. As those skills develop, our instructors will adjust their teaching to the appropriate swim level within the same lesson slot!
How do I get started?
Choose your time. Register anytime, online or at the Framingham Branch, and we'll slot your child in the next cycle, which begins at the start of each month. We'll bill your card monthly, and you can cancel at any time with a written 30-day notice.
What is the cost?
Please click here for pricing.
CHOOSE A TIME AND IT’S YOURS FOR THE YEAR!
Preschool Stages 1-4 | Ages 3-5
Mondays, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Tuesdays, 9:50 AM - 10:20 AM
Tuesdays, 5:10 PM - 5:40 PM
Tuesdays, 5:45 PM - 6:15 PM
Wednesdays, 9:50 AM - 10:20 AM
Wednesdays, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
School Age Stages 1-6 | Ages 6-12
Mondays, 4:50 PM - 5:20 PM
Tuesdays, 5:10 PM - 5:50 PM
Tuesdays, 5:55 PM - 6:35 PM
Wednesdays, 5:10 PM - 5:40 PM
Wednesdays, 5:45 PM - 6:15 PM
Thursdays, 5:10 PM - 5:50 PM
Wednesdays, 4:35 PM - 5:05 PM
Thursdays, 5:10 PM - 5:40 PM
Thursdays, 5:45 PM - 6:15 PM
Thursdays, 5:55 PM - 6:35 PM Contact Angelica
Can the student respond to verbal cues and jump on land?
Is the student comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water?
Will the student go underwater voluntarily?
Can the student do a front and back float on their own?
Can the student swim 10 - 15 yards on their own front and back?
Can the student swim 15 yards of front and back crawl?
Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke across the pool?
Can the student swim front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, and butterfly across the pool and back?
PRICING: PARENT/CHILD, PRESCHOOL, SCHOOL AGE
7-Week Session: Y Member $92 | Youth Y Member $125 | Community Member $185
Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun, confidence-building experiences. Parents will learn about water safety, drowning prevention and the importance of supervision. Ages 6-24 months
Thursdays, 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Fridays, 3:40 PM - 4:10 PM
Saturdays, 8:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Sundays, 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Accompanied by a parent, children prepare for the transition to preschool level aquatics by encouraging purposeful movement through audio and/or visual cues. Ages 2-3
Mondays, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Tuesdays, 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Thursdays, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Fridays, 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Saturdays, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Sundays, 10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
This program allows swimmers to build on the confidence they achieved in Parent/Child A & B and welcomes participants over the age of 3 into our swim lesson program. Parents will be in the water for support, guidance, and safety so participants can 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 while assuring participants that their parents are nearby.
Fridays, 10:25 AM - 10:55 AM
Fridays, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Saturdays, 9:20 AM - 9:50 AM
Sundays, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Designed for beginners with little to no swimming experience or who are uncomfortable in the water. Students increase their comfort with the water with underwater exploration and basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance. Ages 3-5
Mondays, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Mondays, 4:50 PM - 5:20 PM
Mondays, 5:25 PM - 5:55 PM
Tuesdays, 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Wednesdays, 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Wednesdays, 3:25 PM - 3:55 PM
Thursdays, 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM
Thursdays, 3:25 AM - 3:55 PM
Fridays, 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Fridays, 3:40 PM - 4:10 PM
Fridays, 4:50 PM - 5:20 PM
Fridays, 5:25 PM - 5:55 PM
Fridays, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturdays, 8:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Saturdays, 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Saturdays, 9:20 AM - 9:50 AM
Saturdays, 9:55 AM - 10:25 AM
Saturdays, 11:05 AM - 11:35 AM
Saturdays, 11:40 PM - 12:10 PM
Sundays, 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM
Sundays, 12:05 PM - 12:35 PM
Must have completed Stage 1 or be comfortable going underwater independently. Students increase their swimming ability with forward movement in the water and basic self-rescue skills performed independenly. Ages 3-5
Mondays, 4:50 PM - 5:20 PM
Mondays, 5:25 PM - 5:55 PM
Wednesdays, 3:25 PM - 3:55 PM
Thursdays, 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM
Thursdays, 3:25 PM - 3:55 PM
Fridays, 9:50 AM - 10:20 AM
Fridays, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Fridays, 4:50 PM - 5:20 PM
Fridays, 5:25 PM - 5:55 PM
Saturdays, 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Saturdays, 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM
Sundays, 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Must have 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. Students develop intermediate self-rescue skills performed for longer durations and distances than previous stages. Ages 3-5
Mondays, 5:25 PM - 5:55 PM
Wednesdays, 10:25 AM - 10:55 AM
Wednesdays, 3:25 PM - 3:55 PM
Wednesdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Thursdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Fridays, 9:50 AM - 10:20 AM
Fridays, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturdays, 9:55 AM - 10:25 AM
Saturdays, 11:05 AM - 11:30 AM
Sundays, 10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Must have 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
Saturdays, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Sundays, 10:55 AM - 11:25 AM
Designed for beginners with little to no swimming experience or are uncomfortable in the water. Students increase their comfort with the water with underwater exploration and basic self-rescue skills performed with assistance. Ages 6-13
Mondays, 6:35 PM - 7:05 PM
Tuesdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Wednesdays, 5:10 PM - 5:40 PM
Thursdays, 4:35 PM - 5:05 PM
Fridays, 4:50 PM - 5:20 PM
Fridays, 5:25 PM - 5:55 PM
Saturdays, 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Saturdays, 11:05 AM - 11:35 AM
Sundays, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Sundays, 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM
Must have completed Stage 1 or be comfortable going underwater independently. Students increase their swimming ability with forward movement in the water and basic self-rescue skills performed independently. Ages 6-13
Mondays, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Mondays, 6:35 PM - 7:05 PM
Tuesdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Wednesdays, 5:45 PM - 6:15 PM
Thursdays, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Fridays, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Fridays, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturdays, 8:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Saturdays, 9:20 AM - 9:50 AM
Saturdays, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Sundays, 12:05 PM - 12:35 PM
Must have 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. Students develop intermediate self-rescue skills performed for longer durations and distances than previous stages. Ages 6-13
Mondays, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Mondays, 6:35 PM - 7:05 PM
Tuesdays, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesdays, 5:45 PM - 6:15 PM
Wednesdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Thursdays, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Thursdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Fridays, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Fridays, 4:50 PM - 5:20 PM
Fridays, 5:25 PM - 5:55 PM
Fridays, 6:35 PM - 7:05 PM
Saturdays, 8:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Saturdays, 9:55 AM - 10:25 AM
Saturdays, 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM
Sundays, 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM
Sundays, 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Sundays, 10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Must have 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. Students are introduced to basic stroke technique in freestyle and backstroke and water safety through treading water and elementary backstroke. Ages 6-13
Mondays, 5:25 PM - 5:55 PM
Mondays, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Fridays, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Fridays, 4:50 PM - 5:20 PM
Fridays, 5:25 PM - 5:55 PM
Fridays, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturdays, 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Saturdays, 9:55 AM - 10:25 AM
Saturdays, 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM
Sundays, 10:55 AM - 11:25 AM
Sundays, 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM
Must have 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. Students are introduced to a full breaststroke and butterfly and water safety through treading water and sidestroke. Ages 6-13
Mondays, 5:25 PM - 5:55 PM
Mondays, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Fridays, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Fridays, 6:35 PM - 7:05 PM
Saturdays, 9:20 AM - 9:50 AM
Saturdays, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Sundays, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Must have 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. 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 PM - 7:05 PM
Fridays, 6:35 PM - 7:05 PM
Saturdays, 11:05 AM - 11:35 AM
Sundays, 12:05 PM - 12:35 PM
7-Week Session (Monday Programs):
Y Member $92 | Youth Y Member $125 | Community Member $185
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's recommended that adults successfully complete Adult Stage A before 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 AM PM - 12:45 PM
Wednesdays, 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Wednesdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Saturdays, 9:55 AM - 10:25 AM
Sundays, 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM
Adult B:
Mondays, 12:50 PM - 1:20 PM
Mondays, 1:25PM - 1:55 PM
Wednesdays, 9:50 AM - 10:20 AM
Thursdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Saturdays, 9:20 AM - 9:50 AM
Sundays, 10:55 AM - 11:25 AM
Adult C:
Tuesdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Wednesdays, 10:25 AM - 10:55 AM
Saturdays, 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM
Sundays, 12:40 PM 1:10 PM
Open to adults 18 years and older, the program is volunteer-led and features workouts and drills.
Ages 18+
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 5:10 AM – 6:10 AM
Y Member $115 | Community Member $230
Total body workout with less impact on joints and more resistance than land walking. One half hour of water walking is equal to two hours on land. Ages 18+
Tuesdays, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Y Member $17 | Community Member $34
Want more of a challenge? This version is also a total body workout with less impact on joints and more resistance than land walking. One half hour of water walking is equal to two hours on land. Ages 18+
Thursdays, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Y Member $17 | Community Member $34
Aerobic water workout focuses on coordination, flexibility, endurance and toning. Adaptable from beginners to experienced participants. Non-swimmers welcome! Ages 18+
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Y Member $17 | Community Member $34
Mondays and Thursdays, 7:15 PM - 8:10 PM
Y Member $21 | Community Member $42
*Cost is for one class day for the session's duration.
Ai Chi is a water exercise and relaxation program that consists of a sequence of slow, broad movements of the arms and legs. It's used for pain management, back pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and orthopedic problems. Non-swimmers welcome!
Thursdays, 10:20 AM - 11:05 AM
Y Member $17 | Community Member $34
The MetroWest YMCA Changemaker Academy is a paid internship and job training program to help teens succeed. It's for MetroWest area high school students ages 14-19 and includes:
• 16-week leadership curriculum taught on Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (dinner provided)
• Led by YMCA staff
• 8-week on-the-job training: 2-5 hours/week that could include childcare, marketing, aquatics, sports, food and nutrition, and more
• Opportunities for advancement
• Free membership included with internship
Come be a part of a team that's helping to make our community stronger!
On most Saturday nights during the school year, we close at 7:00 PM for our general membership and reopens at 7:15 PM for our youth-only Y Night. Youth can choose from a variety of activities that may include basketball, indoor ga-ga ball, ping pong, and swimming. Participants may also have access to the Youth and Family and turf areas of our Wellness Center. Staff and volunteers act as positive role models as they facilitate, supervise, and engage in these activities. Y Night starts with a 10-15 minute group huddle to welcome youth who are new to the program, review the schedule of activities, address our core values, and answer any questions or concerns. Additionally, we provide a healthy 5-component meal.
A Parent/guardian must complete a new Y Night registration form at the beginning of each season.
Y Night 2023-2024 begins Saturday, September 16.
For more information, contact Danielle Jordan at djordan@metrowestymca.org.
• A drop-in informational session will be held on Thursday, September 14 from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
• Applications will be accepted beginning August 28 and must be received by September 18
• The 16-week session begins Thursday, October 5
For more information and to receive a Changemaker Academy application, contact Danielle Jordan at djordan@metrowestymca.org.
This high-intensity interval training (HIIT) class involves progressive programming to help improve your endurance, muscular strength, and help you power through total body exercises.
Ages 11+
Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM, 6:00 PM
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:30 AM
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00 AM
Saturdays, 7:15 AM, 10:00 AM
Y Member (Family & Adult) $50/month
Y Member (Youth & Teen) $63/month
Community Member $120
For 5 or 10 class packs, visit www.metrowestymca.org/functional-training.
Cardio Kids is a fun movement-based class with exercise challenges, relays, and games.
Ages 7-13
Instructor: Kevin
Tuesdays, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Y Member FREE | Youth Y Member $98
Community Member $156
Improve your cardiovascular fitness and lower body leg strength through this high-level cycle class. Pre- and post-power tests are performed so participants can determine their intensity level and see their improvement.
Ages 12+
Instructor: Katrina
Fridays, 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Y Member $85 | Youth Y Member $115
Community Member $170
NEW
This instructor-led class helps take you from a non-runner or someone who has taken a break from running to completing a 5K in your final week. The class involves running workouts, strength training, and education to improve your running ability.
Ages 12+
Instructor: Kevin
Saturdays, 7:15 AM - 8:00 AM
Y Member $64 | Youth Y Member $80
Community Member $128
You'll be guided through 40 minutes of vinyasa flow followed by tension relief through active stretching and sustained pressure on the body using pressure points based on Shiatsu.
Ages 16+
Instructor: Nissa
Mondays, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Y Member $91 | Youth Y Member $123
Community Member $182
*Class will not be held on 9/25 due to holiday. Pricing reflects a 6-week program.
Boxing is a fun, cool way to exercise! You’ll learn various techniques, improve your cardiovascular fitness, become familiar with different movements, and use equipment to defend yourself.
Ages 11-16
Instructor: Francois
Tuesdays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Y Member $85 | Youth Y Member $115
Community Member $170
Boxing is a fun, cool way to exercise! You’ll learn various techniques, improve your cardiovascular fitness, become familiar with different movements, and use equipment to defend yourself.
Ages 18+
Instructor: Francois
Wednesdays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Y Member $85 | Youth Y Member $115
Community Member $170
Building off what was learned in Boxing, participants will start to increase combinations and work on more advanced footwork.
Ages 16+ (Must have completed Boxing class or have experience boxing)
Instructor: Francois
Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Y Member $85 | Youth Y Member $115
Community Member $170
Designed for women, this full-contact class is based on the principles of aikijutsu and jujitsu. Students will learn how to fall without getting hurt; takedowns and throws; and proper form when punching, kicking, and blocking.
Ages 16+
Instructor: Stephanie
Fridays, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Y Member $85 | Youth Y Member $115
Community Member $170
Teens will learn the basics of weightlifting/strength training using kettlebells, dumbbells, and barbells. They’ll learn how to properly perform movements like bench press, squat, and deadlift, then work to build their strength in the Wellness Center.
Ages 11-16
Instructor: Francois (Monday) | Nick (Friday)
Mondays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Fridays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Y Member $85 | Youth Y Member $115
Community Member $170
Are you looking to start weightlifting but feel overwhelmed or intimidated by it all? Adult Weightlifting is a hybrid class that combines informational and instructional conversations on various topics concerning resistance training with hands-on demonstrations and workouts to apply those concepts.
Ages 18+
Instructor: Nick
Wednesdays, 8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Y Member $85 | Youth Y Member $115
Community Member $170
STRENGTH TRAINING FOR HEALTHY BONES
As we age, the density of our bones decreases, increasing our risk for injury. Fortunately, strength training can help maintain and improve the density of your bones! This class is a great introduction to strength training.
Ages 18+
Instructor: Cori
Mondays, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Y Member $85 | Youth Y Member $115
Community Member $170
Ages 16+
Wednesdays, 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Ages 16+
Thursdays, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
BOOTCAMP
CARDIO DANCE
CARDIO KICKBOXING
CHAIR YOGA
CORE FUSION STRENGTH
CYCLE CARDIO
CYCLE SCULPT CARDIO
CYCLING
ESSENTRICS®/AGE-REVERSING
ESSENTRICS®
GENTLE YOGA
GROUP ACTIVE
GROUP FIGHT
GROUP POWER
PARKINSON'S EXERCISE
PARKINSON'S PWR!
PEDAL FOR PARKINSON'S
PILATES
PILOXING
POWER YOGA
SENIOR FITNESS
STEP & STRENGTH
Enjoy over 60 classes a week in-person and/or online. Reservations on MotionVibe are preferred but not required. www.metrowestymca.org/groupex
Whether you're in a time crunch or you simply prefer to exercise at home, our virtual classes give members the flexibility to break a sweat from anywhere! Our live-stream and on-demand classes are accessible from a laptop, desktop, or mobile device.
www.metrowestymca.org/virtual-y
STRENGTH CIRCUIT
TAI CHI
TRX
VINYASA FLOW
YOGA
YOGA STRENGTH
ZUMBA®
Invest in your future by working one-on-one with a certified personal trainer. To meet our dynamic team of trainers and learn more about personal training options for members, visit www.metrowestymca.org/personal-training.
Additionally, we offer virtual or in-person consultations with a registered dietitian that include a one-hour evaluation and a one-hour follow-up. Your evaluation includes a nutrition assessment and individual goal-setting.
For nutrition, contact Maggie Lynch, RDN, LDN: MLynch2@metrowestymca.org or 508-879-4420 x286.
For personal training, contact Kevin Meleshuk: KMeleshuk@metrowestymca.org or 508-879-4420 x292.
(Ages 7+ with an adult; otherwise 12+)
Our Prevention and Wellness team offers evidence-based programs to help you or your loved one prevent, address, and have the support to reclaim health.
Questions? Contact Lauren Hanley: laurenhanley@metrowestymca.org or 508-879-4420 x239
This evidence-based group exercise program for older adults offers simple, easy-to-learn movements designed to deliver cardio exercise, strength training, flexibility, and balance. The goal is to motivate participants to improve overall function and well-being. It may help you prevent falls and help with symptoms of arthritis. Class can be done seated or standing and exercises are modified for individual needs and abilities.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
FREE to Y Members
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 trained in supportive cancer care to safely achieve their goals. They'll learn endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance, which helps to improve confidence and self-esteem by focusing on the whole person and not the disease.
FREE to anyone living with or beyond cancer treatments. Support/caregivers are welcome.
Our Diabetes Prevention program is a one-year evidence-based program that helps adults prevent Type 2 Diabetes. Guided by a YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach, participants learn small, measurable changes to reduce the risk for Type 2 Diabetes and live a healthier lifestyle.
Ages 18+
FREE to Y Members and Community Members
A class for older adults or people with balance concerns. The class uses the most beneficial practices from Tai Chi and other related arts, to improve balance, reduce stress, reduce fear, and improve vitality. It will also help restore natural posture, breathing, and your life force to become stronger and improve vigor.
Tuesdays, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
FREE to Y Members
This four-month, evidence-based program helps participants with hypertension lower their blood pressure through blood pressure self-monitoring, nutrition education seminars, and personalized support from a trained Healthy Heart Ambassador. Participants will receive a free blood pressure cuff and attend free monthly nutrition webinars. Sessions are provided in person or virtually.
FREE to Y Members and Community Members
The Arthritis Foundation’s six-week Walk with Ease program can teach you how to safely make physical activity part of your everyday life. 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
Walk With Ease is offered as a self-guided course or in a community setting. Y Members and Community Members are FREE through a grant. To learn more, contact Lauren Hanley: 508-879-4420 x239 or laurenhanley@metrowestymca.org.
This program is supported by a community grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation. Y Member FREE | Community Member FREE
A class open to anyone with a neuromuscular or cerebrovascular condition such as Parkinson’s or Multiple Sclerosis. Each class will include a variety of exercises to help improve balance, mobility, strength, endurance, cognition, and flexibility. Exercises are modified to accommodate everyone’s needs and abilities. Mondays, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
PWR!Moves is 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's disease, which often leads to loss of mobility and function. 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. Wednesdays, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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. Fridays and Sundays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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
• A heart rate monitor and proper cycling equipment, including padded shorts, water, and sneakers or clip-in shoes, are recommended
• 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
Participants move to music through rhythm and dance sequences, which help improve agility and mobility. All different types of music will be used and chairs are available. Thursdays, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join us in Studio C for light refreshments and the chance to connect with other members and Y staff. Every second Monday of the month, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This 8-week program is designed to help families your family learn practical ways to incorporate healthy eating and exercise into your lives. Class will meet twice a week. On Mondays, Registered Dietitian Maggie Lynch will lead family nutrition followed by a group physical activity with a certified personal trainer. On Saturdays, you’ll 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. Healthy Families is FREE thanks to a generous grant by Boston Scientific.
Mondays, 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturdays, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
This 12-week program takes a whole-person approach to weight loss while focusing on multiple dimensions of well-being. Throughout the program, you’ll:
• 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 achieve goals of balance, mindfulness, and sustained progress
• Receive a Healthy You journal to help track your progress
Tuesdays, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Y Member $160 | Community Member $320
Join us for Weigh to Change, a seven-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 minutes each)
• 3 small groups training sessions per week (45 minutes each)
• Two 1:1 nutrition consultations with a Registered Dietitian
• Two Styku body scans to measure progress and muscle changes
• Educational workshops
• Ongoing support from our Wellness team with newsletters and tips for success
Group training: Mondays and Thursdays @ 7:15 PM, Saturdays @ 8:15 AM
Y Member $493 | Youth & Teen Y Member $616 | Community Member $986
Questions? Contact Maggie Lynch RDN, LDN: MLynch2@metrowestymca.org or 508-879-4420 x286
Looking for a hands-on program for your child to engage in after school? Kids in the Kitchen will teach children basic cooking skills and how to prepare healthy, delicious recipes!
Ages 7-12
Mondays, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Y Member $120 | Youth & Teen Y Member $180 | Community Member $240
Parents/guardians and children will learn cooking skills while exploring new foods and flavors together! You’ll prepare a delicious kid-friendly recipe and make a related craft.
Ages 2-6
Fridays, September 22: Apples
Fridays, October 13: Pumpkin Patch Party
Fridays, October 27: Spooky Snacks
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Y Member $15 per child, per class
Community Member $30 per child, per class
Come join us for a family-friendly competition! You’ll be given a basket of four mystery ingredients with one hour to create a delicious meal! (Limit four families)
FALL THEME: Fridays, September 29 from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
HALLOWEEN THEME: Fridays, October 20 from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Y Member $35 per family (2-6 people) | Community Member $70 per family (2-6 people)
Under 3 is free!
Spend quality time together while cooking a delicious, healthy meal IN YOUR PAJAMAS! Join us as we make all slumber party food favorites like chicken nuggets, veggie pizza pinwheels, and banana pops.
Fridays, September 22 from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Y Member $15 per person | Community Member $30 per person
Under 3 is free!
Join us for an adults-only night out! Bring your bestie, partner, or foodie friend to enjoy a delicious Italian dinner with homemade pasta, lentil Bolognese, and a seasonal salad with homemade dressing.
Fridays, October 6 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Y Member $25 per person | Community Member $50 per person
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!
Ages 6+
Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
REGISTER
Y Member $90 | Youth/Teen Y Member $95
Community Member $180
Advanced Archery provides an environment where 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.
Ages 8+
Saturdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Y Member $90 | Youth/Teen Y Member $95
Community Member $180
Participants will experience different sports, such as soccer, flag football, basketball, pickleball, golf, cricket, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, street hockey, and more. They'll try a modified version of the traditional game that will introduce them to the sport and, hopefully, leads to future involvement. It's a great way to introduce your youngster to some of the foundational skills of sports in a fun way! All equipment will be provided.
Ages 6-8
Thursdays, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Ages 9-12
Thursdays, 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Y Member $93
Youth/Teen Y Member $126
Community Member $186
REGISTER REGISTER
This class promotes “the basics” of the sport while building a foundation for your child’s future success and enjoyment. Through a variety of activities and games, participants will develop increased ability and confidence while enjoying the sport in a fun, low-pressure environment. They'll learn skills like passing/throwing/, receiving/catching, defending, and football movements. No specific clothing or equipment is required, but participants should bring a water bottle.
Ages 6-8
Wednesdays, 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Ages 9-12
Wednesdays, 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
Y Member $93
Youth/Teen Y Member $126
Community Member $186
REGISTER REGISTER
Parents, guardians, and siblings over 18 can learn how to belay and manage the ropes! Once you pass, you'll have the ability to belay your family and approved guests during Open Climb.
Ages 18+
September 15 & October 13, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Y Member $25 | Community Member $35
The changing season will be an inspiration for a variety of arts and crafts projects! We’ll dabble with drawing, painting, collage, ink prints, 3D sculpture, chalk/pastel, and nature crafts. Participants will be exposed to several mediums and “tools of the trade” from pencils and paints to natural elements like leaves and sticks. Each project can be completed in one session and hopefully ready to take home! All resources will be provided at the Outdoor Center, even if we explore the campus to find them!
Ages 8-14
Saturdays, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Y Member $93 | Youth/Teen Y Member $126
Community Member $186
REGISTER
This class is perfect for people who want to “get their hands dirty and try stuff.” Participants will have the opportunity to be hands-on with different STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) activities. Each one will have some connection to nature or the outdoors, opening participants’ eyes to the existence of STEM outside of a traditional classroom.
Ages 8-12
Saturdays, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Family Member $93 | Youth Y Member: $126
Community Member: $186
REGISTER
The indoor climbing gym is open to climbers of all ages, shapes, and sizes. YMCA staff members will belay you and if you can be appropriately harnessed, you may climb.
Fridays, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Y Member FREE | Community Member $10/person or $25/family of 3+
Come and try archery before signing up for classes or practice on your own. All required equipment is provided. You may bring your own recurve or compound bows provided. The draw weight is 30lbs or less, and only arrows with field/target points are allowed (no broadheads).
Ages 6+
Mondays, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM (except Columbus Day)
Y Member FREE | Community Member $10/person or $25/ family of 3+
Self-directed fun for all abilities. We recommend you bring your own paddles. Indoor courts in the Recreation Lodge.
Ages 18+
Fridays, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Y Member FREE | Community Member $8 per day
NEW NEW NEW NEW 24
Check out our new zipline circuit and fly through the trees! We'll be there every Friday in September (except 9/1). Please meet down at the challenge course next to the lower (dirt) parking lot.
Fridays (weather dependent), 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Join us for a demonstration of tent site selection/set-up, backyard games, geocaching/orienteering, and campfire prep with outdoor cooking for dinner! Post-dinner activities will include s’mores and celestial stargazing using the Skyview app and our resident telescope to try to locate some of the Orionid Meteor shower, which will peak this weekend! Tents, sleeping bags, and ground pads are available on a limited basis.
Saturday, October 21
4:00 PM
Y Members bringing own tent: $30/family
Community Members bringing own tent: $50/family
Y Members borrowing tent: $40/tent
Community Members borrowing tent: $60/family
Come “hang” and enjoy an afternoon climbing through the trees! Several of our high ropes elements will be open, including our “Leap of Faith” (jump off the tallest platform on campus).
Ages 6+ for high elements, 8+ for "Leap of Faith"
Saturday, September 9
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Y Member FREE | Community Member $10/person
The MetroWest YMCA Outdoor Center offers the community and its members a full range of indoor and outdoor facility space rentals for events.
• Recreation Lodge: 4,000 sq. ft. with open gym space, indoor climbing wall with staff additional; max. 100 guests
• Hayes Lodge: Equipped with audio-visual, small kitchen, and restrooms; max. 75 guests
• Soccer fields
• Outdoor pavilions and picnic tables: Max. 100 guests
Prices vary based on location and time. Rentals run approximately $75/hr. Contact 508-435-9345 x104 for more information.
Throw your child’s next birthday party at our 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 options come with either indoor or outdoor (covered pavilion) space for a three hours (90 minutes of YMCA staff-led activity instruction, 60 minutes of private party time, and set-up/clean-up). You provide your own cake and refreshments. Participants must be 6+ years of age.
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 challenges. Up to 15 people can participate though more may attend the party.
Learn how to canoe/kayak/paddleboard on the Ashland Reservoir! Spend the afternoon on the water and learn some paddling skills from our boating staff. All equipment provided.
Saturday, September 16 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Y Member FREE| Community Member $10/person
Is your business looking to boost employee well-being or build camaraderie through a positive team-building experience? Perhaps you need a retreat space or want to give back to the community? The MetroWest YMCA offers team building and leadership programs; volunteer service days; and space rental to businesses of any size.
Our Adventure Education programs foster personal growth, increased self-esteem, and social-emotional learning for thousands of participants. Teams and individuals have opportunities to step out of their comfort zone into a place of growth. Our programs are aligned with school curricula as outlined below:
• Team building and leadership development
• Outdoor education
For questions or to determine open dates/availability, contact Tyler Reynolds: 508 435-9345 x104 or TReynolds@metrowestymca.org.
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 people can participate though more may attend the party.
USA archery-certified YMCA staff will provide 90 minutes 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.
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.
YMCA ropes staff will provide 90 minutes of bouldering and top-rope climbing instruction on our indoor climbing wall. Bouldering is climbing side-to-side a few feet off the ground and doen't require harnesses or a helmet, and multiple children can do it at once. Top-rope climbing is climbing up to the ceiling using a rope attached to a participant's harness and attached to a staff member. Only one child can top-rope climb at a time though other children may boulder while waiting. The party costs $400 for 15 people climbing though more may attend the party. For questions or to determine open dates/availability, contact Tyler Reynolds: 508 435-9345 x104 or TReynolds@metrowestymca.org.
The MetroWest YMCA’s Before & 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
Who: Children in grades K-6 who attend Warren and Mindess Elementary Schools as well as Ashland Middle School.
Where: Ashland Middle School, 87 West Union Street, Ashland, MA 01721. Transportation provided by Ashland Public Schools.
Who: Framingham children in grades K-5
Where: Framingham Branch, 280 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham MA 01701. Transportation for Hemenway, McCarthy, and Potter Road Elementary School students is provided by the MetroWest YMCA in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club.
Who: Children in grades K-6 who attend Ben-Hem, Brown, Lilja, and Memorial Elementary Schools as well as Wilson Middle School.
Where: East School 90 Oak Street, Natick MA. Transportation provided by the Natick Public Schools and MetroWest YMCA.
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 onsite 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.
Contact us: schoolsout@metrowestymca.org 508-876-6096
www.metrowestymca.org/schoolsout
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 their 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 develop-mental 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, and 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.
At the YMCA, we firmly believe that a strong community is built upon diversity, inclusivity, and the shared values that unite us. That’s why we're excited to participate in Welcoming Week, September 8-17, a national celebration dedicated to fostering connections between immigrants and U.S.-born residents and celebrating what unites us as a community.
Welcoming Week is a perfect opportunity for us to come together and embrace the rich cultural tapestry in our community. To mark this occasion, we'll organize special events and classes that will celebrate the talents and cultures of our members, partners, and all of you.
Visit our website for more information and plan to join us: www.metrowestymca.org/welcome
Bring your kids to the Y while you enjoy a night out for adult time! Parents' Night Out is from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM on select Fridays throughout the school year. We'll have games, activities, crafts, and more. Pre-registration is required. All children must be able to use the bathroom independently.
Friday, September 29
Friday, October 13
Y Member $20 | Youth Y Member $27
Community Member $40
Kids' Day Out is for kids who are off from school and want to get out of the house. Days will be planned with physical activities, arts & crafts, swim time, and more.
Registration in advance is required. Prior to the start of the program, parents will receive an email for a registration form with important information for your child. For questions contact Jen at jhyman@metrowestymca.org or at x281.
Grades K-5
Monday, September 25
Monday, October 2
Monday, October 9 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Y Member $68 | Youth Y Member $92
Community Member $136
Project ABC hosts free playgroups for children ages 0-8 throughout the MetroWest community that help guide children's social-emotional development, cognitive development, language and communication, and physical health and well-being.
Project ABC is a Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant program funded by the Department of Early Education and Care (ECC) and managed by the MetroWest YMCA. Project ABC currently serves Ashland, Holliston, Hopkinton, and Natick. Find out more at: www.metrowestymca.org/projectabc
Join us for our Halloween Party! Outdoor activities include arts & crafts, carnival games, costume contest, tattoos, tarot card readings, and more!
Sunday, October 22 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM $10 per family
The HCA and Metrowest YMCA are teaming up to create a thrilling creative Halloween experience! Deep in the woods of Hopkinton, we will host a HAUNT where an entire town "lives" after they die. The HAUNT will occur on the evenings of October 27, 28 and 29. For more information, visit hopartscenter.org.
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Rodman Ride for Kids is an annual event that raises funds to support at-risk teens in our communities. The MetroWest YMCA is excited to partner with the ride again so youth in our community can access educational programs, healthy meals, and opportunities to build their career aspirations and goals.
You can either join the in-person ride on September 23 in Foxborough (25 or 50 miles) or come up with your own adventure/challenge and complete it by September 23.
For more details, visit our website or contact Amy Miller: amiller@metrowestymca.org.
Summer camp helps to build resiliency and combat summer learning loss. At the Y, we believe all youth should have an opportunity to experience summer camp. Through our annual Camp for All campaign, people in the community help send hundreds of youth to camp who otherwise might not be able to attend.
Consider joining us today to send kids to camp tomorrow. Text metrowestymca to 56651 and complete the pledge online.
Thank you! We are stronger together.
This fall, we'll introduce more opportunities for you to volunteer and give back to your community. Volunteering is a great way to learn, create lifelong connections, and help make a lasting impact!
Do you want to help tell the Y story at community events? Consider volunteering at an upcoming fair or festival. You'll receive training and accompany our staff to weekend and evening events, plus you'll meet new people, accrue community service hours, and give back!
Contact Jbrennan@metrowestymca.org to learn more.
SEE MORE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ON THE NEXT PAGE!
If you're interested in sponsoring or donating an auction item, contact Amy Miller: amiller@metrowestymca.org.
METROWEST YMCA FRAMINGHAM
280 OLD CONNECTICUT PATH FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701
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.
1. If a class does not meet minimum enrollment and is cancelled, 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.
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.
All members must present their membership card upon entry to the YMCA. All non-member program participants 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.
Please note we try to provide clear and accurate information, but the MetroWest YMCA does not assume responsibility for any typos or misprints.