WHEREFAMILIES THRIVE MetroWest
Play together
Members enjoy FREE, weekly drop-in opportunities to meet other families, have fun, and be active together!
Weekly Family Open Swim & Open Gym at the Framingham Branch
Enjoy free play and swim and meet other families all year long at our indoor pool. Or, try various sports and spend quality time together in our beautiful gymnasium.
Outdoor Playgrounds
Parent/Child Classes
Weekly Open Climb & Open Rec at the Hopkinton Outdoor Center
The indoor climbing gym at the Outdoor Center Rec Hall has a three-story climbing wall. Each Friday evening, families get together to climb. The last hour is glow-in-the dark!
Sports Fields and Hiking Trails
Members enjoy FREE special events!
Learn more at MetroWestYMCA.org/events
Learn new things together
Six times a year we run multi-week sessions of programs, classes, and special events. Members enjoy discounted pricing and free special events. We have something for all ages!
Fall classes start September 9 and include:
Fitness, Swim, Cooking, Enrichment, Sports, Gymnastics/Ninja, Martial Arts, Wellness, Adventure, and more! See pgs. 4-7
Connect
as a Family
Give back together
There are year-round opportunities for you to get active, come together, and volunteer or raise funds for the Y community. At MetroWest YMCA, we ' re committed to strengthening community and empowering everyone to reach their full potential. From fighting food insecurity to reducing social isolation, to promoting water safety, our mission drives impactful initiatives. Learn more:
MetroWestYMCA.org/support-our-y
Take a break to do your own thing
Sometimes, it’s nice to explore our own interests. The Y has Child Watch options so parents can enjoy free time to exercise, swim, catch up on emails, or explore new passions.
Child Watch - FREE with a Family Membership
Childrencanenjoyfreeplayorparticipateinactivitiesthatmayinclude painting,crafts,reading,STEMprojects,ormusic,whileparentshavefree timetoworkoutorcatchuponemails.Ages2months-10years.Costis $5/childforAdultMemberships.
FREE,UnlimitedGroupEX
We offer more than 65 classes per week. Try invigorating TRX and strengthtraining,joyfulBollyXandZumba,gentleyoga,andsomuch more!Groupexerciseclassesstartatage16.
State-of-the-Art Facilities & Resources to Fuel Your Passion
CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION:
Framingham Branch
This full-service Branch has a state-ofthe-art wellness center, gym, pool, turf space, locker rooms, and a sauna. We offer year-round program expertise in fitness, training, nutrition, aquatics, sports, dance, gymnastics, chronic disease prevention, and more!
280 Old Connecticut Path
Framingham, MA 01701
Phone: (508) 879-4420
Hours: Mon-Fri, 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sat & Sun, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Outdoor Center in Hopkinton
The Outdoor Center offers a 122-acre campus with four-seasons of indoor and outdoor sports, recreation, and fun for all, including: Pickleball
FREE weekly drop-in programs
Archery, Rock Climbing
Family Events
Gardening, Cooking Classes
Hiking, Nature
45 East Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Phone: (508) 435-9345
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Evenings and weekends per schedule
WHY NOT GET BOTH?
Framingham Family, Young Adult, Adult, and Senior Memberships include the Hopkinton Outdoor Center.
MEMBERSENJOY:
Members get access to more than 800 on-demand and livestreamed videos on topics like fitness, wellness, cooking, sports drills, and more!
FREE & UNLIMITED Group Exercise Classes
Members enjoy unlimited Group Exercise classes at the Framingham Branch. With more than 65 options offered each week, you are bound to find something that fits your goals.
Mind/Body
Core Fusion
Chair Yoga
Gentle Yoga
Yoga Vinyasa
Flow
Power Yoga
Pilates
Pilates HIIT
Cardio BollyX® Zumba® Cycle
Cardio Dance
Group Fight
Senior FItness
Pedal for Parkinson’s
Strength & Weights
Bootcamp
Core Fusion
Group Power
TRX
Parkinson’s PWR!
Strength & Cardio
Group Active
Step & Strength
Strength & Cardio
Parkinson’s Exercise
To learn more about classes or see the current schedule, visit MetroWestYMCA.org/schedules
FREE Wellness Consultation & Equipment Fittings
Sit down with one of our experts to discuss your goals and fitness experience. We’ll show you how to use our cardiovascular and strength machines and walk you through our various programs and offerings and explore opportunities that would work best for you! FREEApp&On-DemandContent
FREE Child Watch
Included in Framingham Family Memberships. $5/ per child for Adult Memberships.
Member Rate on Session Programs
Six times a year, we offer multi-week program sessions. Enjoy the reduced member rate on classes like sports, swim lessons, gymnastics, cooking, specialized fitness, weight loss and nutrition, and more!
Enjoy Nationwide Membership
Visit any participating YMCA in the United States.
Grown Up & Child
Find something for each member of your family
For parents with young children, starting at birth, we offer developmental playgroups, parent-child classes, and enrichment. Swim lessons start at six months of age.
Preschool Aged, 2.6-5
At this age, children can enjoy music, arts and crafts, cooking, and kindergarten readiness skills like counting and recognizing letters. They can sample a variety of sports like gymnastics, tumbling, soccer, basketball, dance, and ninjas! Your child will build physical and social emotional skills like teamwork, learn the fundamentals, and have fun!
School Aged, 5-13
Classes kick it up a notch as children explore their interests in fitness, sports, martial arts, adventure, and more! From the Kid Chef After School Series and archery at the Outdoor Center, to sports leagues at the Framingham Branch, your child will develop skills and confidence under the guidance of professionals who believe in their potential!
Teens
Teens have the freedom to exercise in the Wellness Center, take a class, play pick-up basketball in the gymnasium, or visit the Teen Center at the Framingham Branch to talk with friends, play games, or work on homework. At the Outdoor Center, teens can try the zip line, ropes course, geocaching, orienteering, cooking, and more. We also offer lifeguard and counselor training and a Changemaker Academy leadership and workforce development program that has placed many teens in paid positions at the Y.
at MetroWestYMCA.org/swim
Little Ninjas Ages 3-5
Lifeguard trainees take a break from drills on the Ashland Reservoir
Students in our Perpetual Swim Classes - choose a lesson time and keep it for the year. Learn more
Build healthy habits
Stay active and healthy with our fall classes:
FITNESS
Boxing
Weightlifting
Cycling
PowerfulWomen
StrengthTraining
CyclePower
NutritionFirst
Couchto5k
Pickleball
PersonalTraining
SPORTS
Pickleball
Basketball
Running
Swimming
Archery
Rock Climbing
Cricket
FOOD & NUTRITION
Gardening & Harvesting
Composting
Nutrition Consultation
Nutrition Education
Weightloss
Cooking Classes
Food Access Program
OUTDOORS
Nature Walks
Yoga/Mindfulness
Hiking
Zip Line Circuit
Geocaching
Orienteering
Team-Building
Pickleball
Bike Group
AQUATICS
WaterWalking
WaterAerobics
AiChi
AdultSwimLessons
LapSwim
FamilyOpenSwim
SPORTS
Fall I Session: Sept 9 - Oct 27
BROWSE FALL PROGRAMS ONLINE!
FREE EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH
INTERVENTION
PROGRAMS
Our Prevention and Wellness team offers evidencebased programs to help you or your loved one prevent, address, and have the support to reclaim health. Programs are FREE.
Livestrong for Cancer Survivors
YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring
YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention
Parkinson’s Disease Wellness Program
Enhance Fitness
To register for a program or get on a waitlist, contact Jesse Potter, Director of Evidence-Based and Older
Adult Programs: jpotter@metrowestymca.org
Our Commitment to Access
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 at MetroWestYMCA.org/membership.
Financial Assistance is available thanks to the generous donations to our Annual Campaign, which ensures that everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive.
Questions? Contact Member Services at (508) 879-4420
The Annual Giving Campaign ensures that everyone has equal access to the resources and tools they need to thrive. Donations support our work in the community to address vital needs. Learn more: MetroWestYMCA.org/support-our-y
Reducing Senior Isolation & Fighting Chronic Disease IncreasingFoodAccess ThroughouttheMetroWest
TeachingChildrenSafety AroundWater
METROWEST YMCA FRAMINGHAM
280 OLD CONNECTICUT PATH
FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701
JOINUSFORASPECIALEVENT
FamilyBoatingDay-Saturday,September7,12:30PM-3:30PM
Come learn how to canoe/kayak/paddleboard on the Ashland Reservoir! Spend the afternoon on the water and learnsomepaddlingskillsfromourboatingstaff.Allequipmentprovided.
GET STARTED: CONTACT US!
FamilyDayontheRopesCourse-Saturday,September14,12:00PM-3:00PM
Enjoyanafternoonclimbingthroughthetrees!Severalofourhighropeelementswillbeopenincludingour“Leap ofFaith”andziplinecircuit(climbuptothetallestplatformoncampusandjumpoff!).
Ages:6+forhighelements,10+for“LeapofFaith”andziplinecircuit
Community Campout and Lunar Carnival - Saturday, September 21 & Sunday, September 22
For new and experienced campers alike, come join us for some field-based camping! 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 onto an iPad, and our resident telescope to check out features of the moon. Tents, sleeping bags, and ground pads available on a limited basis.
Visit MetroWestYMCA.org/Events to register!
