Metrowest YMCA School's Out

We wanted to share this great opportunity to become members of the MetroWest YMCA if you aren't already...

Join at the Framingham Adult, Couple, or Family level during January and we will waive the joiners' fee. Plus, we will provide a free wellness consultation and equipment fitting and connect you with other members in unlimited group exercise classes. You will also save on programs like swim lessons and summer camp!

Come meet friends, find your people, and get ready to have the best year ever!
https://www.metrowestymca.org/family-memberships

MetroWest YMCA Join right from your computer at home! When you join MetroWest YMCA, you're joining a cause-driven organization committed to meeting the needs of our community. Our programs and services support children, teens, adults, seniors and families, keeping our community healthy and connected.

Don’t forget about December vacation cooking camp and our parent-child, and children cooking classes at our MetroWest YMCA Family Outdoor Center

Cooking can introduce you to different recipes and cuisines, teach new skills, and bring people together! This month, we have a number of cooking classes scheduled for both adults and children, so come join us in our kitchen for some fun!

View all December cooking classes: www.metrowestymca.org/events-calendar

Great adult cooking class at the Hopkinton Outdoor center this Friday if you can make it!

Back by popular demand, join us on Friday, 12/8 as our culinary volunteer Usha leads us through traditional cooking techniques and recipes from India! Sign up soon - you won't want to miss this class!

www.metrowestymca.org/events/eventadult-cooking-class-indian-cuisine

School's Out is back!

We are so excited to be hosting our afterschool programs in Ashland, Hopkinton, Framingham, Natick, and Wayland. This year we'll be exploring STEAM activities, creating artistic masterpieces, building lifelong friendships, and so much more! Stay tuned for updates on all things School's Out.

Now is a great time to join the Y! Check out our July members' calendar, which offers a snapshot of the many activities, classes, and events offered at our Framingham Branch, Hopkinton Outdoor Center, and Clearbrook Swim Club!

https://www.metrowestymca.org/events-calendar

Tomorrow is the first day of camp! Check out our scavenger hunt to make sure you have everything you need to start off the !

*Dress-up day might be different for each camp!

It’s going to be a beautiful day! See you at the Outdoor Center!

Join us this Saturday, May 6, at the Outdoor Center! From 10am-2pm we will welcome you to our 122-acre campus for a Spring Cookout and Camp Open House! You can tour the property with an eye for summer camp, check out the rock walls, archery range, and sports fields, grab some food, and kick back! This will be a relaxing opportunity to meet other community members and explore the trail systems while learning about the programs and summer camp offerings here at the Outdoor Center. Free.

Then, stick around for our Community Camp Out and Lunar Carnival starting at 4PM. Tents are provided or you can bring your own. Discount registration for members.

Please register for both events on our website:
https://www.metrowestymca.org/outdoor-center-events

We love our camp counselors!

Being a camp counselor involves teamwork. Gaining skills and experience working with a team is one of the reasons we love working at camp!

Every Tuesday from now until the first day of camp, we will be celebrating all of the reasons we love being camp counselors!

We're starting off by highlighting how much fun it is! We love getting to spend our summer outside participating in sports and games, arts and crafts, swimming, and more! Work is a lot more fun when being silly is a part of the job!

It's Thursday! This week we are missing our counselors!

The MetroWest YMCA counselors help make every day at camp special. Which is why every Tuesday until camp we're going to be sharing reasons we love being camp counselors!

Do you know someone who would make a great camp counselor? Visit our website today to find out how you or someone you know could be a part of our incredible camp family! https://www.metrowestymca.org/employment-0

Who do you recognize?

Do you recognize these faces? YMCA camp leaders excel at creating safe, inclusive spaces for kids to explore interests and develop new skills. Last month, our team went to the New England American Camp Association Conference to connect with peers and learn new strategies for positive camper engagement, parent support, delivering enriching activities, and fostering an environment that nurtures the well-being of both campers and staff!

We can't wait for this summer! Will we see you there?

Online registration is available here:
https://www.metrowestymca.org/summer-camp-0

The camp countdown continues!

This week we're thinking about making new friends and enjoying the warm weather with our camp family!

It's Thursday! You know what that means...

Camp countdown post!

This week we're thinking about all of the fun STEM activities we love at camp like using Snap Circuits, Sphero Bots, and Legos!

Happy Birthday to our Assistant Out of School Time Director, Emmett!

Emmett has been a fabulous part of our team for almost 6 years now! He has been everything from a camp counselor and group leader to a camp director and after-school site director. We are lucky enough to have him helping our department continue to grow and thrive. If you see Emmett today, wish him a very happy birthday!

Monday was the first day of spring, which means we are already thinking about summer camp! Let the Education department's countdown to summer camp begin!

We will be putting our own spin on by posting one thing we miss about camp every Thursday until the first day of camp on June 26th. This week we're missing field trips!

Did you know Camp OCP takes campers on field trips related to the session theme? Learn more by checking out our camp brochure at https://www.metrowestymca.org/summer-camp-0.

Take some time this Tuesday to take care of yourself. Try doing some yoga with your family. Let us know what your favorite pose was!

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