Welcome to the Y!

The MetroWest YMCA is a place where you can boost your

physical and mental energy so you can engage more fully in all
areas of your life. With greater vitality, you'll strengthen your
relationships, increase your resilience, tackle challenges with
confidence, and be ready to fuel your passions.

Important Dates Table of Contents

Winter 2025: January 6 - February 16 Members-Only Fitness 2
Registration Dates Enrichment & Family Fun: Youth, Adults 3
Y Members: December 10 Martial Arts, Dance, & Ninjas: Youth 4
Community Members: December 17 Sports of All Sorts: Youth, Adults 5
Aquatics: Youth, Teens, Adults 6-9
Spring l 2025: February 24 - April 19 Fitness: Youth, Teens, Adults 10
Registration Dates Fitness & Weight Loss: Teens, Adults 11
Y Members: February 4 Health Intervention Programs 12
Community Members: February 11 Cooking & Nutrition: All ages 13
Winter at the Outdoor Center: Youth, Adults 14
Framingham Branch Holiday Hours Early Learning, OST, February Vacation 15
Tuesday, December 24: Open 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Wednesday, December 25: CLOSED
Tuesday, December 31: Open 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, January 1: Open 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM PROGRAM POLICIES
PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Outdoor Center Holiday Hours 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 it, please notify
Tuesday, December 24: Open until 4:30 PM Member Services.

Wednesday, December 25: CLOSED We place great value on the satisfaction of our program participants. If a program is not meeting your
Tuesday, December 31: Open until 4:30 PM needs for any reason, please notify the Program Director. 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.
Wednesday, January 1: CLOSED
PROGRAM REFUND/CREDIT PROCEDURES
Camp Info Sessions - Hopkinton Summer Day Camp 1. If a class does not meet minimum enrollment and is cancelled, a full refund or YMCA credit will be
issued.
Thursday, December 5 | 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM 2. A full refund or YMCA credit will be issued if a participant withdraws from a class after notifying the
Monday, December 9 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 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
Thursday, December 12 | 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM illness (3 or more weeks). This request must be made prior to the end of the program session and
Monday, January 6 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM must be accompanied by a doctor’s note.

Please note that we try to provide clear and accurate information, but the MetroWest
Sign up: metrowestymca.org/camps/hopkinton-summer-day-camp YMCA does not assume responsibility for any typos or misprints
 Fuel Your Passions
Framingham
Join as a member for great benefits!
Join as a Framingham Family Membership level and get access to the Hopkinton Outdoor
Center programming, too! LEARN MORE AT: MetroWestYMCA.org/Membership
Fitness ADD ONS ($)
Free & Unlimited Group Exercise Classes Goal Setting
Members enjoy unlimited Group Exercise classes. We offer 65 classes per week at the Discover what your body is made of with the InBody body
Framingham Branch. Reserve your spot in Y360! Ages 16+ composition scan. After completing the scan, you'll review your
Mind/Body Cardio Strength & Weights Strength & Cardio results with a certified personal trainer, who will help you set
Core Fusion BollyX® Bootcamp Group Active achievable goals and provide insights for creating a personalized
Gentle Yoga Zumba® Core Fusion Step & Strength plan to reach them. By Appointment ONLY
Yoga Vinyasa Flow Cycle Group Power Strength & Cardio Ages 18+
Power Yoga Cardio Dance TRX Parkinson’s Exercise Full-Access Framingham Member $20 | Teen Member $25 |
Pilates Group Fight Parkinson’s PWR! TRX Circuit Community Member $40
Pilates HIIT Senior FItness
Pedal for Parkinson’s Functional Training (FT)
Members’ App: YMCA360 This is our signature high-intensity interval training (HIIT) class
involving progressive programming to help improve your endurance,
Download the YMCA360 app, input your member email, follow muscular strength, and power. Ages 11+
the prompts, and access: Your first class is free!
Schedule:
Framingham Branch schedules: gym, pool, GroupEx Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM, 6:00 PM
Ability to reserve GroupEx classes Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 9:30 AM
Browse instructors and “save” your favorite classes Saturdays, 7:15 AM, 10:15 AM
800+ on-demand videos Sundays, 10:15 AM
Your membership barcode for scan in
Pricing & Class Packs:
Free Equipment Fittings Y Member (Family & Adult) $50/month
Get started on the right foot with a complimentary equipment fitting. Reserve your spot in Y Member (Youth & Teen) $63/month
YMCA360.
Fridays, 4:30 PM Y Member (Family) $60 for 5 or $100 for 10
Sundays, 2:00 PM Y Member (Youth & Teen) $75 for 5 or $125 for 10
OR by appointment
Tuesdays, 10:45 AM, 7:00 PM

Free Wellness Consultation Personal Training

All new members receive a 1:1 consultation with one of our fitness experts. Invest in your future by working one-on-one with a certified personal
trainer. Metrowestymca.org/personal-training
Child Watch FREE with a Family Membership!
Our beautiful, light-filled Child Watch room hosts children ages two months to 10 years of Nutrition Consultation
age for up to two hours. Children can enjoy supervised free play or take part in instructor- We offer virtual or in-person consultations with a registered dietitian
led enrichment activities, while parents exercise or enjoy free time (must stay in the that include a one-hour evaluation and a one-hour follow-up.
building). (FREE for Family Members. Adult Members pay $3 per child, per visit) Metrowestymca.org/nutrition
Mon.-Fri., 8:30 AM - 1:15 PM Sun., 8:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Mon.-Thurs., 3:45 PM - 8:00 PM Fri., 3:45 PM - 7:00 PM Sat., 8:45 AM - 1:00 PM
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Enrichment & Family Fun
Youth, Adults | Framingham
Winter Wonderland: Ages 3.5-5
Delight in the magic of the season with activities that foster imagination, sensory
FREE DROP-IN PROGRAMS engagement, and social skills. Each week, we’ll explore different aspects of winter
through games, music, free play, and crafts.
Enjoy weekly opportunities to meet other families, have fun, and be active together! Mondays, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM REGISTER
Family Open Swim & Open Gym
Enjoy free play and swim and meet other families at our beautiful gym and indoor pool. Kindergarten Readiness: Ages 4-5
metrowestymca.org/schedules Get a head start on school readiness with fun activities that reinforce early learning
skills. In this class, we explore patterns, sequencing, rhyming, and more to prepare
Toddler Open Gym your child for Kindergarten.
During this time, we dedicate our beautiful gymnasium to youngsters and their grown-ups Thursdays, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM REGISTER
to enjoy age-appropriate activities and equipment. Parents and kids can burn off energy,
socialize, and have a great time! Crafty Kids: Ages 4-6
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 11:45 AM Encourage your child’s creativity and self-expression through crafting, building
skills with varied materials. We’ll use paint, pastels, beading, charcoal, clay, foam,
ENRICHMENT and wood, so bring your imagination and dress for a mess!
Tuesdays, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM REGISTER
Children will learn, create, and have fun. Classes use hands-on activities to help them learn
and socialize with children in their age group.

Full-Access Framingham Member $62 | Youth Y Member $84 | Community Member $124 FAMILY FUN
Valentine’s Day Party
Gather the family for a fun-filled evening of Valentine’s Day festivities! Enjoy
Music and Art with a Grown Up: Ages 1.6-2.9 games, crafts, exciting activities, and even a bounce house! It’s the perfect
Engage your child in a creative and interactive environment that promotes early way to celebrate together and make sweet memories!
socialization and discovery through the arts. This introductory class includes music, art, Friday, February 7 REGISTER
stories, and free playtime, making it a great way to ease your child into a preschool setting 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
while allowing grown-ups to make new friends too. Full-Access Framingham Member FREE | Community Member $15
Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM REGISTER Parents’ Night Out
Saturdays, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Enjoy a night out while your kids have fun at the Y! Parents' Night Out is held
on select Fridays throughout the school year. Children will enjoy games,
Sticky Fingers: Ages 2.6-3.6
activities, crafts, and more. Pre-registration is required, and all children must
Let your child express their creativity through hands-on, messy play that builds fine motor
skills and encourages exploration. Dress for a mess and get ready for fun as we create with a be able to use the bathroom independently.
Select Fridays: January 17 and January 31 REGISTER
variety of materials.
Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
REGISTER Full-Access Framingham Member $21 | Youth Y Member $28 | Community
Saturdays, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Member $42
Count with Me: Ages 3-4
Introduce your child to foundational math concepts in a fun, engaging way that encourages
Kids’ Day Out
curiosity and cognitive development. This class covers counting and number, shape, and Kids' Day Out is for children who are off from school and want to have fun
pattern recognition. outside the house. The day will include physical activities, arts & crafts, swim
Mondays, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM REGISTER time, and more. Advanced registration is required. Grades K-5
Monday, January 20 REGISTER
Alphabetivities: Ages 3-4 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Build early literacy skills as your child explores the alphabet, helping them develop writing, Full-Access Framingham Member $95 | Youth Y Member $128 | Community
phonics, and creativity. Each week, we’ll focus on a new letter, practicing writing, learning Member $190
sounds, and making a themed craft.
Wednesdays, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM REGISTER
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 Martial Arts, Dance, & Ninjas
Youth | Framingham
PRICING: MARTIAL ARTS, GYMNASTICS, NINJAS
30 minutes: Full-Access Framingham Member $76 | Youth/Teen Member $103 |
Community Member $152 GYMNASTICS
45 minutes: Full-Access Framingham Member $84 | Youth/Teen Member $113 | In these co-ed gymnastics classes, kids will work on a variety of age-appropriate
Community Member $168 skills. Classes are tailored to each child's skill level, ensuring they stay challenged
and make faster progress toward reaching their full potential!
PRICING: DANCE
30 minutes: Full-Access Framingham Member $82 | Youth/Teen Member $111 | Tiny Tumblers: Ages 2-3
Community Member $164 Explore tumbling and gymnastics with your little one in this parent-and-child class!
45 minutes: Full-Access Framingham Member $92 | Youth/Teen Member $124 | Practice learning forward roll, floor balance beam, gross motor skill development.
Community Member $184 You'll support and encourage your child as they challenge themselves, practice
following directions, improve gross motor skills, and build confidence in a fun and
supportive environment.
MARTIAL ARTS Thursdays, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Saturdays, 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Led by Villari’s of Natick, these classes focus on building critical life skills like respect, self-
discipline, and self-control. Students will gain confidence and control over their actions Gym Stars: Ages 4-6
while learning a variety of martial arts movements, including strikes, kicks, and footwork, Skills learned include forward and backward rolls, hanging from bars, elevated
progressing to more complex techniques as they advance. Sneakers are required, and an balance beams, and cartwheel prep.
introductory belt is provided. A uniform is optional and available for purchase online. Tuesdays, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM; 5:05 PM - 5:35 PM
Saturdays, 9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
Intro to Karate: Ages 5-7 Intermediate Karate: Ages 8-13
Saturdays, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Saturdays, 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM Rollers: Ages 7-9
REGISTER Skills learned include cartwheels, handstands, independent beam, bar skills like a
pullover, and beginning vault skills.
DANCE Tuesdays, 5:40 PM - 6:25 PM
Saturdays, 9:40 AM - 10:25 AM REGISTER
Taught by the MetroWest Dance Academy, these classes offer a great introduction to a
variety of dance techniques with no experience necessary for any class.
Pre-Ballet I: Ages 3-4
NINJAS
This introduction to ballet helps children develop coordination, musicality, and self- Ninja classes use an
expression. Each class encourages imagination and creativity, while also fostering great exciting obstacle course
listening skills as children interact with their teacher and peers. to help children build
Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM; 10:55 - 11:25 AM strength, improve eye-
hand coordination, and
Pre-Ballet and Tap II: Ages 4-5 boost self-esteem. As
In this class, children will learn ballet through imagination, expression, and creativity. they navigate the course,
Developmentally appropriate dance skills are nurtured as they progress from natural they'll also develop critical
movement to more complex coordination and rhythm. Students will develop confidence, thinking skills to
improve listening skills, and build strong bones and muscles. Each session includes 30 overcome obstacles and
minutes of ballet followed by 15 minutes of tap, with tap shoes required. tackle new challenges!
Saturdays, 9:35 AM - 10:20 AM
Little Ninjas: Ages 3-5 Junior Ninjas: Ages 6-8
Ballet 3: Ages 5-6 Wednesdays, 4:45 PM - 5:15 PM Wednesdays, 5:20 PM - 6:05 PM
This ballet class for rising Kindergarteners follows the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, Thursdays, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Fridays, 5:05 PM - 5:50 PM
focusing on developing ballet techniques and natural movements through creativity and Fridays, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
musicality. The class helps build self-esteem, strength, and discipline in a nurturing and Saturdays, 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
inspiring environment.
Saturdays, 10:25 AM - 10:55 AM
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Sports of All Sorts
Youth & Adult | Framingham Youth Basketball
This class introduces players to the fundamental skills needed to enjoy the game and
prepare for the season. Participants will work on dribbling, shooting, and other key
PRICING: SPORTS (unless stated otherwise) basketball skills to build a strong foundation for the game.
30 minutes: Full-Access Framingham Member $76 | Youth/Teen Member $103 | Ages 5-6 Ages 7-9
Community Member $152 Mondays, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Mondays, 5:05 PM – 5:50 PM
45 minutes: Full-Access Framingham Member $84 | Youth/Teen Member $113 | Wednesdays, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Wednesdays, 5:05 PM - 5:50 PM
Community Member $168 Saturdays, 9:35 AM - 10:05 AM Saturdays, 10:10 AM - 10:55 AM; 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Ages 10-12
SPORTS These classes include practice and end with 20 minutes of game play. REGISTER
Wednesdays, 5:55 PM - 6:40 PM
Mini Sports
If you’re not sure which sport your child will love, start with Mini Sports! Kids will improve Basketball Skills
both gross and fine motor skills through a variety of sports, including running, jumping, This class takes place in the gym, where participants will be divided into 3-4 groups based
catching, passing, teamwork, and more. Sports covered include soccer, basketball, floor on skill level. Kids will work with their peers to improve specific skills, targeting areas that
hockey, volleyball, and more, giving kids the chance to try it all and find what they enjoy! will help them progress to the next level of play.
Ages 4-6 Ages 5-10 REGISTER
Thursdays, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM REGISTER Thursdays, 5:15 - 6:00 PM
Saturdays, 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
SPORTS & CONDITIONING WORKSHOPS
Soccer Skills and Drills Level up your game! Each workshop begins with a different sport, covering both
This indoor soccer class will focus on dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork while fundamental skills and advanced tactics. After, participants will transition into a strength
teaching kids to enjoy the game! For younger families, we encourage parents to jump in to and conditioning session led by a certified personal trainer. Register for 1, 2, or all 3 days!
learn and play. For older groups, the goal is to build upon the fundamentals to prepare for Ages 8-12
games! Tuesday (2/18), 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Ages 3-5 Ages 6-8 REGISTER
Wednesday (2/19), 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Fridays, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Tuesdays, 4:20 PM - 5:05 PM Thursday (2/20), 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturdays, 9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
REGISTER Full-Access Framingham Member $30 | Youth Member $45 | Community Member $60
Floor Hockey
Players will learn the basics of floor hockey through practice and guided play each week. FAMILY PICKLEBALL
Sticks are available for every player, so all you need is the energy to learn and have fun! Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the world! In this parent/child class, participants
Ages 6-10 will learn the rules, fundamental skills, and play with other families each week.
Tuesdays, 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM REGISTER Ages 8-14 REGISTER
Saturdays, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Volleyball 101 - NEW! Full-Access Framingham Member $140 | Youth/Teen Member $210 | Community Member
Bump, set, spike! Join us this winter for a beginner-level volleyball class where we'll focus $280
on fundamental skills, strategies, and teamwork. Players of all levels are welcome to come
and improve their game!
Pickleball 101 (Ages 18+) Pickleball 102 (Ages 18+)
Tuesdays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tuesdays, 7:05 PM - 8:05 PM
Ages 7-10 REGISTER Fridays, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Fridays, 5:15 PM-6:00 PM
Full-Access Framingham Member $90 | Youth/Teen Member $122 | Community Member $180
Youth Basketball League: December 7 - February 15
Full-Access Framingham Member $148 | Youth/Teen Y Member $200 | Community Member $296 REGISTER
Rookies: Kindergarten-grade 1
Saturdays, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Small Shots: Grades 2-3
Saturdays, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
FREE SPORTS: Members Only
Open Pickleball
Girls-Only Basketball Reservations are required and can be made in YMCA360 beginning 48 hours in advance.
All girl’s basketball classes will focus on skill development and enhancement, concluding
with game play each week. Drop-In Basketball
Age 7-10 REGISTER Members can play pick-up basketball in our gym. Balls are provided.
Saturdays, 11:50 AM - 12:35 PM
View schedule: metrowestymca.org/schedules
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 Aquatics
Youth | Framingham
PERPETUAL SWIM Parent/Child C: Ages 3+
Choose your preferred schedule and keep it as long as you want Swimmers will build on the confidence gained in Parent/Child A & B, and this class welcomes
up until next summer! participants over the age of 3 into the swim lesson program. Adults will be in the water for
support, guidance, and safety, allowing children to challenge their swim and social skills in a
Ages 3-15 group lesson setting. Instructors will encourage kids to practice skills independently at times,
How does it work? while assuring them that their parents are nearby for reassurance.
Simply choose a day and time that works for your schedule, and you can keep that spot Saturdays, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Sundays, 12:05 PM - 12:35 PM
for as long as you'd like through the end of the school year—no more re-enrolling
every session! REGISTER
At your child’s first lesson, they'll take a skills test to determine the appropriate swim PRESCHOOL SWIM: Ages 3-5
level. As they progress, our instructors will adjust their teaching to match their growing Preschool 1: Water Acclimation
abilities, all within the same lesson time slot. This class is designed for beginners with little to no swimming experience or those who feel
How do I get started? uncomfortable in the water. Students will gradually increase their comfort level through
Choose your preferred time and register anytime, either online or at the Framingham underwater exploration and basic self-rescue skills, with assistance provided to ensure a safe
Branch. Your child will be placed in the next cycle, which starts at the beginning of each and supportive learning environment.
month. We'll bill your card monthly, and you can cancel at any time with a written 30- Fridays, 4:50 PM - 5:20 PM
Mondays, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM Fridays, 5:25 PM - 5:55 PM
day notice. Mondays, 5:25 PM - 5:55 PM Fridays, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
What is the cost? Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Saturdays, 8:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Visit our website for pricing: metrowestymca.org/programs/aquatics Wednesdays, 10:35 AM - 11:05 AM Saturdays, 9:55 AM - 10:25 AM
Wednesdays, 3:25 PM - 3:55 PM Saturdays, 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM
Preschool Stages 1-4 | Ages 3-5 School Age Stages 1-6 | Ages 6-15 Thursdays, 3:25 PM - 3:55 PM Sundays, 9;45 AM - 10:15 AM
Fridays, 3:40 PM - 4:10 PM Sundays, 10:55 AM - 11:25 AM
Mondays, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Mondays, 4:50 PM - 5:20 PM Fridays, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Tuesdays, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Tuesdays, 5:10 PM - 5:40 PM Sundays, 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM
REGISTER
Tuesdays, 4:35 PM - 5:05 PM Tuesdays, 5:45 PM - 6:15 PM Preschool 2: Water Movement
Wednesdays, 5:10 PM - 5:40 PM Wednesdays, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM This class is for students who have completed Stage 1 or are comfortable going underwater
Wednesdays, 5:45 PM - 6:15 PM Wednesdays, 4:35 PM - 5:05 PM independently. Participants will build on their skills by practicing basic self-rescue skills and
Thursdays, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Thursdays, 5:10 PM - 5:40 PM increasing their independent swimming ability with forward movement in the water.
Thursdays, 4:35 PM - 5:05 PM Thursdays, 5:45 PM - 6:15 PM Mondays, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM Fridays, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Mondays, 5:25 PM - 5:55 PM Saturdays, 9:20 AM - 9:50 AM
PARENT/CHILD SWIM REGISTER Wednesdays, 3:25 PM - 3:55 PM
Fridays, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Saturdays, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Sundays, 10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Parent/Child A: Ages 6-24 months Fridays, 4:50 PM - 5:20 PM Sundays, 12:05 PM - 12:35 PM
Accompanied by a grown-up, infants and toddlers will become comfortable in the water Fridays, 5:25 PM - 5:55 PM
and develop swim readiness skills through fun, confidence-building activities. Adults will REGISTER
also learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision. Preschool 3: Water Stamina
Fridays, 3:40 PM - 4:10 PM This class is for students who have completed Stage 2 or can independently perform the
Saturdays, 8:10 AM - 8:40 AM following skills: submerge and blow out air, jump in, float on back and front for 10 seconds,
Sundays, 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM REGISTER tread water for 10 seconds, glide front and back for 5 yards, and swim, roll, float, roll, swim for
5 yards. In this stage, students will develop intermediate self-rescue skills, practicing for
Parent/Child B: Ages 2-3 longer durations and greater distances than in previous stages.
Accompanied by a grown-up, children will prepare for the transition to preschool-level Mondays, 5:25 PM - 5:55 PM Saturdays, 11:05 AM - 11:35 AM
aquatics by engaging in purposeful movement, guided by audio and/or visual cues to Fridays, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Sundays, 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
enhance their readiness and water confidence. Saturdays, 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM REGISTER
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Saturdays, 9:20 AM - 9:50 AM
Thursdays, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Sundays, 10:55 AM - 11:25 AM
PRICING: PARENT/CHILD SWIM, PRESCHOOL SWIM
REGISTER Full-Access Framingham Member $83 | Youth/Teen Member $112 | Community Member $166

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Youth, Teens | Framingham

Preschool 4: Water Acclimation School Age 4: Stroke Introduction

This class is for students who have completed Level 3 or can independently perform This class is for students who have completed Stage 3 or can independently perform the
the following skills: swim 15 yards with their face in the water, submerge and following skills: swim, float, swim 25 yards using any stroke, swim 15 yards on both their back
retrieve an object from the bottom, swim 10 yards on their back, tread water for 30 and front, jump in and swim 10 yards, and tread water for a minute. In this stage, students are
seconds, and jump in and swim to the wall. Students will continue to build their introduced to basic stroke techniques in freestyle and backstroke, as well as water safety skills
swimming skills with a focus on endurance, technique, and self-rescue. such as treading water and learning the elementary backstroke.
Fridays, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM Sundays, 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM Mondays, 5:25 PM - 5:55 PM Fridays, 5:25 PM - 5:55 PM
Mondays, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Fridays, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
REGISTER Wednesdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM Saturdays, 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
SCHOOL AGE SWIM: Ages 6-15 Thursdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Fridays, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Saturdays, 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM
Sundays, 10:55 AM - 11:25 AM
School Age 1: Water Acclimation Fridays, 4:50 PM - 5:20 PM Sundays, 12:05 PM - 12:35 PM
This class is designed for beginners with little to no swimming experience or those
who are uncomfortable in the water. Students will gradually increase their comfort REGISTER
level through underwater exploration and will learn basic self-rescue skills, with School Age 5: Stroke Development
assistance, to ensure safety and confidence. This class is for students who have completed Stage 4 or can independently swim 25 yards using
Tuesdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM any stroke, perform freestyle with rotary breathing, backstroke, elementary backstroke, tread
Saturdays, 8:10 AM - 8:40 AM Saturdays, 11:05 AM - 11:35 AM water for a minute, and demonstrate the breaststroke and butterfly kicks. In this stage, students
Saturdays, 9:55 AM - 10:25 AM Sundays, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM are introduced to the full breaststroke and butterfly strokes, as well as water safety skills like
REGISTER treading water and sidestroke.
School Age 2: Water Movement Mondays, 6:35 PM - 7:05 PM Fridays, 6:35 PM - 7:05 PM
This class is for students who have completed Stage 1 or are comfortable going Wednesdays, 5:45 PM - 6:15 PM Saturdays, 9:20 AM - 9:50 AM
underwater independently. Participants will build on their skills by focusing on Thursdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM Saturdays, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
forward movement in the water and practicing basic self-rescue skills, all performed Fridays, 5:25 PM - 5:55 PM Sundays, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
independently to help increase confidence and swimming ability. REGISTER
Mondays, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM Saturdays, 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM School Age 6: Stroke Mechanics
Mondays, 6:35 PM - 7:05 PM Saturdays, 9:20 AM - 9:50 AM This class is for students who have completed Stage 5 or can independently swim 50 yards using
Tuesdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM Saturdays, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM any stroke, perform freestyle with bent arm recovery, backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and
Thursdays, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Sundays, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM butterfly for 25 yards, tread water for 2 minutes, and dive. In this stage, students will refine their
Fridays, 6:35 PM - 7:05 PM Sundays, 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM stroke technique in all major competitive strokes, build endurance, and be encouraged to swim
as part of a healthy lifestyle.
REGISTER Mondays, 6:35 PM - 7:05 PM Fridays, 6:35 PM - 7:05 PM
School Age 3: Water Stamina Wednesdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM Saturdays, 9:55 AM - 10:25 AM
This class is for students who have completed Stage 2 or can independently perform
the following skills: submerge and blow out air, jump in, float on back and front for REGISTER
20 seconds, tread water for 10 seconds, glide front and back for 10 yards, and swim,
roll, float, roll, swim for 5 yards. In this stage, students will develop intermediate
self-rescue skills, working for longer durations and greater distances than in PRICING: PRESCHOOL SWIM, SCHOOL AGE SWIM
previous stages to further enhance their swimming abilities. Full-Access Framingham Member $83 | Youth/Teen Member $112 | Community Member $166
Mondays, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM Fridays, 4:50 PM - 5:20 PM
Mondays, 6:35 PM - 7:05 PM Fridays, 6:35 PM - 7:05 PM Aquatic Conditioning
Tuesdays, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Saturdays, 8:10 AM - 8:40 AM This class is for students who have completed School Age 6 or can independently swim 50 yards
Tuesdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM Saturdays, 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM of Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly. It is designed for those interested in
Wednesdays, 5:10 PM - 5:40 PM Sundays, 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM swimming competitively, with a focus on building endurance, refining stroke technique, and
Wednesdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM Sundays, 10:20 AM - 10:50 AM improving overall performance in preparation for swim meets. Ages 10-16
Thursdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM Saturdays, 11:05 AM - 11:50 AM
REGISTER Full-Access Framingham Member $90 | Youth/Teen Member $122 | Community Member $180
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Teen, Adult | Framingham
AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION R.24
December 27 – 29 | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
February 18 – 21 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Our lifeguarding program equips lifeguards with the knowledge to prevent, protect,
and respond effectively to aquatic emergencies. This course is designed for individuals
training for the first time or those whose certifications have expired. It is offered in a
blended learning format, which includes a minimum of 21.5 hours of in-person
instruction and 7-8 hours of online coursework.

Participants must be at least 15 years of age by the last day of the course and must pass
a prerequisite swimming skills evaluation on the first day. Upon successful completion,
participants will receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding (including
Deep Water), along with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid, valid for 2
AMERICAN RED CROSS CERTIFICATIONS years.

American Red Cross lifeguarding and water safety courses are led by skilled professionals who Per Massachusetts law, lifeguards must be at least 16 years old to work in the role.
will help you build the confidence and abilities needed to provide care and instruction when it
matters most. Full-Access Framingham Member $300 | Youth/Teen Member $350 | Community
Member $400
AMERICAN RED CROSS ADULT & PEDIATRIC FIRST AID/CPR/AED R.21
January 14 and February 11 | 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM December: REGISTER February: REGISTER
Learning CPR empowers you to save lives! It's a skill anyone can learn—not just healthcare
professionals or emergency responders. In fact, when bystanders step in with CPR, they can
double or even triple a person's chance of survival. This class provides safe, effective training to
prepare you to act confidently when every second counts. The class is instructor-led, with no FIND YOUR PASSION. WORK AT THE Y!
prerequisite coursework required, and includes a minimum of 3.75 hours of in-person
instruction. The MetroWest YMCA seeks swim instructors for full-time and part-time
shifts, with training available for those with youth experience.
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive an American Red Cross certificate
for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years. You will create a welcoming, positive atmosphere for all and lead engaging
swim classes following YMCA guidelines. Responsibilities include preparing
Full-Access Framingham Member $75 | Community Member $110 lesson plans, helping participants reach their goals, and fostering connections
among members and families. Instructors also handle record-keeping,
January: REGISTER February: REGISTER equipment, and basic safety procedures.

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD RE-CERTIFICATION R.24 Schedule: Benefits:

January 4-5 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Mondays to Fridays, 3:45 PM - 7:15 PM Free Y membership, paid sick time,
Our lifeguarding program equips lifeguards with the knowledge to prevent, protect, and Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and more. Pay: Up to $25/hour
respond effectively to aquatic emergencies. This instructor-led course is for individuals who Sundays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
hold an active American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification or whose certification expires
within 30 days of the course date. The course includes a minimum of 9.25 hours of in-person Requirements:
instruction, with no prerequisite coursework required. Age 16+, ability to lift and assist participants.

Participants must pass a swimming skills evaluation on the first day of the course. Those who Learn more: metrowestymca.org/jobs
successfully complete the course will receive an American Red Cross Lifeguarding (including
Deep Water) certification, along with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid, valid for
2 years.

Full-Access Framingham Member $150 | Youth/Teen Member $175 | Community Member $200 8
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Aquatics
Adults | Framingham

ADULT SWIM LESSONS A, B, C Water Walking (Low Impact)

Did you know that a half-hour of water walking is equal to two hours on land? In
A: Adult Stage A is an introductory class for adults who have minimal to no swimming this class, participants will get a total body workout with less impact on joints and
experience or are hesitant about performing skills in the water. Class will focus on more resistance than land walking.
submersion, front and back floats, and how to make forward movement.
Mondays, 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Saturdays, 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM Tuesdays, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM REGISTER
Wednesdays, 9:25 AM - 9:55 AM Sundays, 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM Full-Access Framingham Member $15 | Community Member $30
Wednesdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Water Walking (Advanced)
B: Adult Stage B will focus on beginner stroke technique (front and back crawl), Thursdays, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
confidence in and around deep water, combination skills, safety, and endurance. It's REGISTER
Full-Access Framingham Member $15 | Community Member $30
recommended that adults successfully complete Adult Stage A before registering for this
course.
Mondays, 12:50 PM - 1:20 PM Saturdays, 9:55 AM - 10:25 AM Water Aerobics
Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Sundays, 10:20 AM - 10:50 AM This class focuses on coordination, flexibility, endurance, and toning. Adaptable
Thursdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM from beginners to experienced participants. Non-swimmers welcome!

C: Adults in Stage C will continue to build on skills mastered in Stages A and B. Mondays, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Participants will improve their endurance while refining their technique for each of the Full-Access Framingham Member $15 | Community Member $30
major swim strokes. It’s recommended that adults successfully complete Stages A and B
prior to registering for this course. Wednesdays, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesdays, 9:25 AM - 9:55 AM Saturdays, 11:05 AM - 11:35 AM Full-Access Framingham Member $15 | Community Member $36
Tuesdays, 6:20 PM - 6:50 PM Sundays, 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM
Fridays, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
REGISTER Full-Access Framingham Member $15 | Community Member $36

Mondays, 7:15 PM - 8:10 PM

PRICING: ADULT SWIM Full-Access Framingham Member $19 | Community Member $38
Full-Access Framingham Member $83 | Youth/Teen Member $112 | Community Member $166
Thursdays, 7:15 PM - 8:10 PM
REGISTER
WATER FITNESS Full-Access Framingham Member $19 | Community Member $38

Masters Swimming
Open to adults 18 years and older, this competitive swimming team features practice
workouts and drills. Participants must be able to complete a 500-yard swim and know
the competitive strokes to join.
Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays
5:10 AM - 6:10 AM REGISTER
Full-Access Framingham Member $96 | Community Member $192
Ai Chi
Ai Chi is a water exercise and relaxation program that involves a series of slow, broad
movements of the arms and legs. It is designed to help manage pain, including back pain,
arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other orthopedic issues. This class is suitable for non-
swimmers and provides a gentle, effective way to improve mobility and relieve
discomfort.
Thursdays, 10:20 AM - 11:05 AM
Full Access Framingham Member $15 | Community Member $30 REGISTER

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 Fitness
Youth, Teens, Adults | Framingham
Teen Boxing
FITNESS Boxing is a fun and effective way to get fit! In this class, you'll learn various
techniques, improve cardiovascular fitness, master different movements, and use
Kids FT equipment to build your self-defense skills.
Kids are recommended to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day, which can be Ages 11-16 REGISTER
tough with a full day at school. This class gives children the opportunity to run, jump, hang, Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:00 PM
and lift, helping them learn more about their bodies as they grow. Activities include aerobic
conditioning for endurance, basic strength training, and jumping exercises to develop power. Advanced Teen Boxing
Ages 5-7 This class is for those who have completed Teen Boxing and have a solid grasp
Mondays, 4:45 - 5:15 PM of basic techniques. It focuses on refining advanced boxing skills while
Wednesdays, 5:10 PM - 5:40 PM enhancing strength and conditioning.
Ages 8-11 Ages 11-16 REGISTER
REGISTER Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Mondays, 5:20 PM - 5:50 PM
Saturdays, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Full-Access Framingham Y Member $45 | Youth Y Member $61 | Community Member $90 Teen Weightlifting
Teens will learn the fundamentals of strength training using kettlebells,
dumbbells, and barbells. They'll master proper form for key exercises like bench
Cardio Kids press, squats, and deadlifts, along with other push and pull movements to
Cardio Kids is a fun, movement-based class featuring exercise challenges, relays, and games. support overall strength development.
Ages 7-11 Ages 11-16
Tuesdays, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM Tuesdays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM REGISTER
Full-Access Framingham Member FREE | Youth Y Member $61 | Community Member $90 Fridays, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

REGISTER Advanced Teen Weightlifting - NEW!

This advanced class is for teens who have completed Teen Weightlifting.
Participants will determine their max lifts and receive personalized guidance on
PRICING: ONE-HOUR FITNESS PROGRAMS appropriate weights. The class begins with a warm-up and instruction, then teens
Full-Access Framingham Member $92 | Youth/Teen Member $124 | Community Member $184 follow their workout plan at their own pace, with instructor support as needed.
Ages 12-16
Tuesdays, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM REGISTER
Powerful Girls
This class is designed for young girls who are new to exercise, focusing on total body
movements to build strength and confidence. Each session includes a dynamic warm-up, 2-3
strength exercises for the upper or lower body using equipment like barbells, dumbbells, or RALLY FOR THE Y - FEBRUARY
kettlebells, as well as exploring new equipment like the sled or battle ropes. The class finishes Join us in February for the Rally for the Y. Together,
with abs and stretching. we rally, ride, and raise awareness and funds to
Ages 9-13 REGISTER support programs and services for youth and
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 PM families in our community

Cycle Power Last year, thanks to members like you, we had more
Boost your cardiovascular fitness and lower body strength in this high-intensity cycle class. than 100 riders participate, helping raise more than
Pre- and post-power tests help participants assess their intensity level and track their $24,000 and come in fourth in the country against
progress over time. 139 other Ys! Watch for your chance to register to
Ages 12+ REGISTER ride, or support at rider.
Fridays, 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
When we have more information, we'll announce it in our Y News email
and on social media. Stay tuned!

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Fitness & Weight Loss
Teens, Adults | Framingham
FREE Online Workshop: How to Create a Workout REGISTER
January 8, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
PRICING: ONE-HOUR FITNESS PROGRAMS
Full-Access Framingham Member $92 | Youth/Teen Member $124 | Community Member $184
Self-Defense
This full-contact class is based on martial arts principles, particularly aikijutsu and jujitsu.
FITNESS (cont.) Students will learn techniques such as safe falling, takedowns, throws, and the proper
Adult Boxing form for punching, kicking, and blocking.
Boxing is a fun and effective way to get fit! In this class, you'll learn various techniques, Ages 11+ REGISTER
improve cardiovascular fitness, master different movements, and use equipment to build Wednesdays, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
your self-defense skills.
Ages 18+ Stretch & Release
Tuesdays, 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM Sundays, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM REGISTER Learn a variety of recovery techniques to prevent injuries, improve range of motion, and
Thursdays, 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM enhance your workout routine. This class combines active and passive stretching with
tools like foam rollers, Lacrosse balls, and yoga blocks, offering an integrated experience
Advanced Adult Boxing - NEW! tailored to each participant's needs.
For those who have completed Adult Boxing, this class will build on your foundational skills. Ages 18+ REGISTER
It focuses on refining advanced boxing techniques, improving strength and conditioning, and Wednesdays, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
boosting your overall boxing IQ.
Ages 18+ Thursdays, 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Tuesdays, 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM REGISTER Indoor Triathlon: April 6 REGISTER
Strength Training for Healthy Bones Early Bird Registration: December 10-March 22
As we age, bone density decreases, which can increase the risk of injury. Fortunately, Full-Access Framingham Member $30 | Youth/Teen Member $45 | Community Member $60
strength training helps maintain and even improve bone density! This class is a great Registration: March 23-April 3
introduction to strength training, offering a safe and effective way to support bone health Full-Access Framingham Member $35 | Youth/Teen Y Member $53 | Community Member $70
and overall strength.
Ages 18+ Prepare for the Indoor Triathlon!
Mondays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Thursdays, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM REGISTER Full-Access Y Member $15 | Youth/Teen Member $22 | Community Member $30 (per clinic)
Strength Training for Pickleball - NEW! Triathlon Clinic - SWIM Triathlon Clinic - BIKE
Pickleball is a fast-paced sport that demands coordination, agility, strength, and speed! This January 5, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM January 25, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
strength training class focuses on improving your lateral leg strength and stability, upper
body strength, speed, and agility to help enhance your pickleball performance. Triathlon Clinic - RUN
Ages 18+ February 8, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM REGISTER
Fridays, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM REGISTER

Powerful Women WEIGHT LOSS

Increasing muscle mass helps decrease fat mass, boost metabolism, and improve overall Weigh to Change - STARTS JANUARY 13, 2025 - Don’t miss this opportunity!
body composition. In Powerful Women, you will build strength and confidence through Weigh to Change is your one-stop shop for making a lifestyle change. This 10-week
strength training! Participants will perform complex movements that engage multiple muscle program will cover nutrition counseling and 1:1 exercise support, all while you create
groups using a variety of equipment. community with others. For less than $50/week, you get:
Ages 18+
Mondays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Weekly 30-min personal training sessions
REGISTER
Thursdays, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Weekly exercise or nutrition educational
Up to 4 small group training classes
Powerful Aging for Women - NEW!
Two 1:1 nutrition consultations with a registered dietitian REGISTER
This community-based class helps women navigate the changes of menopause by focusing
Two Inbody scans to measure progress
on managing symptoms through strength training, stretching, and meditation. It also offers a
Ongoing community support
supportive space to connect with others experiencing perimenopause, menopause, and
postmenopause.
REGISTER Group Trainings: Mon/Wed at 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM OR Sat at 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Fridays, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Full-Access Framingham Member $493 | Youth Member $616 | Community Member $986
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 Health Intervention Programs
Adults | Framingham

FREE EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH INTERVENTION PROGRAMS

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. To learn more and join these programs contact Jesse Potter, Director of Evidence-Based and Older Adult Programs:
jpotter@metrowestymca.org

ONGOING PROGRAMS - Join at any time

Enhance Fitness YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention: Now enrolling for March 2025
This evidence-based group exercise program for older adults offers simple, easy-to-learn Our Diabetes Prevention program is a one-year, evidence-based program that helps
movements designed to deliver cardio exercise, strength training, flexibility, and balance. adults prevent Type 2 Diabetes. Guided by a YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program
The goal is to motivate participants to improve overall function and well-being. It may help Lifestyle Coach, participants learn small, measurable changes to reduce the risk for
you prevent falls and help with symptoms of arthritis. Class can be done seated or standing Type 2 Diabetes and live a healthier lifestyle.
and exercises are modified for individual needs and abilities. This is a 16-week program. Ages 18+
Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays FREE to Full-Access Framingham Members and Community Members
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
FREE to Full-Access Framingham Members

UPCOMING PROGRAMS
YMCA’S Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA: Next session runs 1/14/25 - 4/3/25
This four-month, evidence-based program helps participants with hypertension lower LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is a research-based physical activity and well-being
their blood pressure through blood pressure self-monitoring, nutrition education program designed to help adult cancer survivors reclaim their total health.
seminars, and personalized support from a trained Healthy Heart Ambassador. Participants work with Y staff trained in supportive cancer care to safely achieve
Participants will attend free monthly nutrition webinars. Sessions are provided in person their goals. They'll learn endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance, which helps to
or virtually. improve confidence and self-esteem by focusing on the whole person and not the
FREE to Full-Access Framingham Members and Community Members disease. This is a 12-week program, FREE to anyone living with or beyond cancer
treatments. Support/caregivers are welcome.

Parkinsons Disease Wellness Program

This program is supported by a community grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation. FREE to
Full-Access Framingham Members, Community Members
Parkinson’s Exercise Mondays, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
PWR! Moves Wednesdays, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Pedal for Parkinson’s Tuesdays/Fridays/Sundays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Parkinson’s Movement to Music Class Thursdays, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Monthly Parkinson’s Social Hours

Join us in Studio C for light refreshments and the chance to connect with other members
and Y staff. Every second Friday of the month from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.

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Cooking & Nutrition COOKING - Hopkinton Outdoor Center
YOUTH CLASSES
All ages | Framingham, Hopkinton Kids in the Kitchen After School Series
Looking for a hands-on after-school program for your child? Kids in the Kitchen teaches
basic cooking skills in a fun and safe environment. Children will learn knife skills, how to
COOKING - Framingham measure ingredients, read recipes, operate the stove and oven safely, and more, all while
preparing healthy and delicious meals!
YOUTH CLASSES Ages 6-9 Ages 10-16
Kid Chef Series (Ages 6-9) Mondays with Karley, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesdays with Chef John, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Kids will learn basic kitchen skills and build confidence using new equipment and cooking Y Member $144 | Youth & Teen Y Member $198 | Community Member $288
techniques. Each week, they'll prepare and enjoy a new recipe together! REGISTER
Tuesdays with Nate, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM One-Time Cooking with Littles Classes (Ages 2-6)
Saturdays with Liz, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM REGISTER Y Member $16/child/class | Youth Y Member $22 | Community Member $32/child/class
Y Member $96 | Youth & Teen Y Member $130 | Community Member $192 Friday, January 17 | 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Banana and spinach pancakes with a fruit smoothie REGISTER
Teen Chef Series (Ages 10-16)
Each week, teens will expand their culinary skills by learning new knife techniques and Friday, February 14 | 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
cooking methods. They'll gain confidence while preparing and enjoying healthy, delicious Heart-shaped pizza and thumbprint jam cookies REGISTER
recipes together! One-Time Kids’ Cooking Classes (Ages 6-12)
Thursdays with Liz, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM REGISTER Y Member $20/person | Youth & Teen Y Member $27/person | Community Member
Saturdays with Liz, 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
$40/person
Y Member $108 | Youth & Teen Y Member $146 | Community Member $216
Homemade Sushi: Saturday, January 25 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cooking With Littles Series (Ages 3-5) In celebration of the Lunar New Year, kids will learn hands-on skills to create their own
Grown-ups and children will learn cooking skills while exploring new foods and flavors vegetable sushi rolls and potstickers! This class is perfect for young chefs excited to
together! In this class, you'll prepare a delicious, kid-friendly recipe. You will expand your explore new flavors, practice kitchen skills, and share a creative meal with new friends.
child’s palate and gain confidence in feeding your little one.
Tuesdays with Liz, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Saturdays with Liz, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM REGISTER
Homemade Pasta: Saturday, February 8 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Y Member $84 | Youth Y Member $114 | Community Member $168 Join us for a pasta party where kids will learn to make homemade pasta from scratch,
REGISTER
paired with a delicious homemade sauce, parmesan roasted Brussels sprouts, and garlic
One-Time Cooking with Littles Classes (Ages 3-5)
bread. A fun and tasty hands-on cooking experience!
Y Member $16/child/class | Youth Y Member $22/child/class | Community Member
$32/child/class REGISTER
Friday, January 24 | 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Friday, February 7 | 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM FAMILY DINNER NIGHTS
Vegetable egg cups and a fruit salad Lemon broccoli pasta with mango sorbet Gather your family and join us for special evenings filled with laughter, learning, and a
delicious, healthy meal you’ll prepare and enjoy together! Designed for families of all ages
REGISTER and sizes, each event offers hands-on cooking lessons and a chance to connect over a
ADULT COOKING CLASSES shared love of food. Plus, everyone gets to take home tasty leftovers!
Y Member $18/person | Community Member $36/person Y Member $16/person | Community Member $32/person | Children under 3 are free
Cooking for Older Adults (Ages 50+)
Wednesday, January 22, February 12 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM in Studio C Soup and Sandwiches: Friday, January 24 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
In this cooking class, we will focus on nutritious, easy-to-prepare recipes designed for one Cozy up with your family in the kitchen as you learn to make hearty vegetable minestrone
serving. The goal is to teach practical skills and techniques for older adults, especially those soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. It’s a comforting winter meal to warm you up!
who may have limited wrist strength or get tired easily. This approach aims to empower REGISTER
individuals to prepare healthy meals that are manageable and enjoyable, even for those who Homemade Pizza Night: Friday, February 7 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
live alone. Kick off the weekend with homemade pizza night! Families will make pizza dough from
REGISTER scratch, customize their toppings, and enjoy a fresh salad on the side. It’s a fun, interactive
Healthy Hacks for Tiny Taste Buds (Ages 18+) way to end the week with a delicious homemade feast!
Wednesday January 15, February 5 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM in Conference Room A
In these educational cooking classes, parents/caregivers of small children will gain skills in REGISTER
preparing their children's favorite foods with added nutrition! Two recipes will be made in ADULT COOKING CLASS
each class, and nutrition education will be implemented to further highlight the ingredients (Ages 18+)
used. Parents/caregivers will walk away with easy tips on how to increase their child's fruit Meal Prep: Sunday, February 16 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
and vegetable consumption. Kick off the new year with fresh flavors and a nourishing meal! Together, we’ll prepare
REGISTER roasted vegetable couscous and garlic herb chicken breast—a delicious, wholesome dish
perfect for fueling your week ahead.
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 Winter at the Outdoor Center
Youth, Adults | Hopkinton

ADVENTURE PROGRAMS FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Beginner Archery: Ages 6+ Botanical Beauty: Make Your Own Plant-Based Skincare
Our Beginner Archery program focuses on building fundamental skills, including identifying
bow and arrow parts, proper equipment handling, stance, and other essential techniques. Discover the art of crafting skin care products with fresh, garden-sourced ingredients! In
All equipment is provided. this hands-on workshop, you’ll create two nourishing products:
Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Calendula Salve: A soothing skin balm made from calendula flowers, oils, and waxes,
celebrated for its anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal, and cut-healing benefits.
Beginner/Intermediate Archery: Ages 6+ Oatmeal, Honey, & Yogurt Face Mask: A gentle, rejuvenating mask to cleanse skin.
The Beginner/Intermediate Archery class is designed for those with some prior experience
or those who have completed the beginner class. It builds on foundational skills while Take home a 2 oz jar of each product, along with detailed recipes to continue your
introducing advanced concepts like aiming and target acquisition. All equipment is sustainable skincare journey at home. Join us and explore the healing power of nature!
provided. All ages 14+
Saturdays, 10:15 - 11:15 AM Saturday, January 25 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM REGISTER
Y Member $15 | Community Member $30
Advanced Archery: Ages 8+
Advanced Archery focuses on refining form, learning range and competition commands, and Seed Paper Valentines Workshop
maintaining essential gear like stringing, waxing, and re-fletching. Participation requires Get ready for Valentine’s Day with a creative and eco-friendly twist! In this hands-on
instructor approval. workshop, you’ll learn how to create your own seed paper Valentines—perfect for
Saturdays, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM friends, family, classmates, coworkers, and anyone else on your list. Each Valentine can
be planted in the spring to bloom into flowers, making it a gift that keeps giving!
Full Access Framingham Member $77 | Outdoor Center + Youth/Teen Member $83
All ages
Community Member $154
Saturday, February 8 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM REGISTER
REGISTER Y Member $15 | Community Member Families $30
Adult Belay Class: Ages 18+
Learn how to belay and manage ropes to take charge of your family’s safety! After DROP-IN PROGRAMS
completing the course, you'll be certified to belay your family and approved guests during Open Climb: Fridays, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM in the Rec Hall
Friday night weekly Open Climb sessions. The indoor climbing gym is open to climbers of all ages, shapes, and sizes. If you can be
Fridays, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM appropriately harnessed, you may climb. The last hour is glow-in-the dark/black-light climb.
Full-Access Framingham Member $25 | Outdoor Center & Youth/Teen Member $25 Anyone over 18 wishing to belay must attend the belay class.
Community Member $35 Y Member FREE! | Community Member $10/person
REGISTER
Open Rec: Saturdays, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM in the Rec Hall
WORKSHOPS & TRIPS The Rec Hall will offer activities such as pickleball, basketball, cornhole, indoor horseshoes,
NEW! Youth Ski & Snowboarding Trip: Ages 12-17 giant games, and more. Participants may also use the bouldering wall or auto-belays (2) or
*REGISTER BY DECEMBER 27* may top-rope climb IF they have an adult who has taken the belay class with them. There will
Gear up for a winter adventure at Pats Peak Ski Area in Henniker, New Hampshire! be NO YMCA staff belayers. Alternates with Open Archery.
Supervised by YMCA staff, participants will depart from the Hopkinton Outdoor Center at Y Member FREE! | Community Member $10/person
7:00 AM, spend the day skiing or snowboarding, and return by 7:00 PM. The trip fee covers
the lift ticket and bus transportation. Equipment rentals and lessons are available for an
additional cost. See page 15 for
our February
Saturday, January 11 | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
REGISTER vacation
Y Member $115 | Community Member $230 programs at the
Birthday Parties at the Y Outdoor Center!
Does your child have a winter birthday? Choose from one of our themed party
packages - slime-making, rock climbing, and more - to give your child and their
friends a memorable day. Learn more at metrowestymca.org

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Early Learning, OST, February Vacation
Framingham & Hopkinton
FEBRUARY VACATION PROGRAMS
EARLY LEARNING CENTER FRAMINGHAM BRANCH VACATION PROGRAM - Framingham
Looking for a way to keep your kids active and engaged while school is out? Our full-
The MetroWest YMCA’s Early Learning Center (ELC) is licensed by the MA day February Vacation Program offers a balanced schedule packed with exciting
Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). In addition, the National activities like sports, games, arts and crafts, and swimming. Plus, we provide a healthy
Association for the Education of Young Children granted accreditation to lunch to fuel their day! Program highlights include:
our ELC based on our successfully meeting NAEYC’s high-quality Full-day play: 9-4PM with structured activities
standards. Extended care: AM and PM options available
The ELC helps children meet their learning and developmental potential while providing the Flexibility: Register for as many days as you need
care needed for families to work. We provide high-quality early education and care to February 17 – February 21, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
children 12 months until they start kindergarten. Ages 12 months through Pre-K. Y Member $74 | Youth Y Member $100 l Community Member $148
MetroWest YMCA Framingham Branch 5 day for toddlers REGISTER
282 Old Connecticut Path 2, 3, and 5 day options for preschool AM Care 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM | PM Care 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Framingham, MA 01701 Y Member $14 | Youth Y Member $19 l Community Member $28
For more information: FRAMINGHAM WELLNESS/FITNESS HALF-DAY VACATION PROGRAM
Hours of operation (year-round) earlylearning@metrowestymca.org Kids who are off from school can join this educational program to learn about fitness
Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM 508-879-4420 x251 and nutrition! The fitness portion includes both classroom lessons and hands-on
workouts in the Wellness Center, covering topics like gym rules and etiquette, using
Learn more: metrowestymca.org/locations/early-learning-center cardio equipment, strength machines, and creating a workout plan. Nutrition
education focuses on understanding carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, making
SCHOOL’S OUT: BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM energy balls or trail mix, and learning how to fuel for a workout. Lunch is provided.
Ages 9+ REGISTER
The MetroWest YMCA’s Before and After School Program, School’s Out, serves elementary
Wednesday, February 19 and Thursday, February 20 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
school youth in Ashland, Framingham, Hopkinton, Natick, and Wayland. The Program
Full-Access Framingham Member $50 | Youth/ Teen Y Member $75 | Community
nurtures your child’s development by providing a safe place to learn foundational skills;
Member $100
develop healthy, trusting relationships; and build self-reliance. Our curriculum includes a
focus on SEL (Social and Emotional Learning), which includes daily opportunities for children ADVENTURE VACATION PROGRAM - Hopkinton Outdoor Center
to gain real world skills in the areas of emotion management. This outdoor-based vacation program at the Outdoor Center in Hopkinton offers a mix
of outdoor activities like hiking, orienteering, and low ropes elements, along with
Slots are available for Monday through Friday with 2, 3, 4, and 5-day options. After-school indoor fun including games, rock climbing, archery, and arts & crafts. Please provide
programs serve children from school dismissal until 6:00 PM at all locations. Our before- your child with lunch, a water bottle, and two snacks. Limited space available.
school program serves Hopkinton Elementary School students at Marathon School from Ages 7-12 REGISTER
7:00 AM until school starts. February 17 - February 21, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Learn more: metrowestymca.org/schoolsout Full Access Framingham Member $85 | Outdoor Center + Youth/Teen Member $95 |
Contact us: schoolsout@metrowestymca.org | 508-876-6096 Community Member $160 (prices per day)

FREE PLAYGROUPS FOR FAMILIES KIDS IN THE KITCHEN VACATION PROGRAM - Hopkinton Outdoor Center
Looking for a hands-on program for your child while school is out? Kids in the Kitchen
Project ABC hosts free playgroups for children ages 0-5 teaches basic cooking skills while preparing healthy, delicious recipes! Each day, kids
throughout the MetroWest community that help guide will make multiple recipes to enjoy together, or they can bring Tupperware to take their
children's social-emotional development, cognitive creations home. Sign up for one class or all of them!
development, language and communication, and physical Ages 6-12
health and well-being. 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Thursday, February 20: India
Tuesday, February 18: Mexico Friday, February 21: Italy REGISTER
Project ABC is a Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant program Wednesday, February 19: Greece
funded by the Department of Early Education and Care (ECC) and managed by the MetroWest
YMCA. Learn more at projectabc.org Y Member $60 | Outdoor Center/Youth & Teen Member $81 | Community Member $120
(prices per day)
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