The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is a cause-driven organization that is for youth development, for healthy living and for social responsibility.
Mission In Motion is an Association-Wide, Fundraising Cycle-A-Thon Event to benefit LIVESTRONG® AT THE YMCA; a FREE 12 week health and well-being program for cancer survivors and their families. See your Wellness Director to register!
EVENT INFO:
• Teams of up to 5 people
• 4 hours of cycling between team members
• Raise a minimum of $500 per team
• Team name displayed on bike
• FREE Child Watch Available
To kick-start physical activity and learning now and throughout the summer, the YMCA of Central Massachusetts is celebrating Healthy Kids Day® with a FREE community event for kids and families. YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s national initiative to improve families’ health and well-being, features activities such as music, games, and arts and crafts to motivate and teach families how to develop a healthy routine at home.
At the Y, we believe ALL children deserve the opportunity to discover who they are, and what they can achieve. Every day, we are proud and respectful of the trust parents and communities around the country place in the Y. From youth sports to day and overnight summer camp; from out-of-school time to preschool; our Ys work to ensure your children have a safe, fun filled experience.
At the Y, child protection is our number one priority year-round. During April–Child Abuse Prevention Month–we participate in a week-long campaign called Five Days of Action to increase awareness of child sexual abuse and empower and equip our communities to prevent it. By taking part in this important campaign and through implementing abuse prevention practices year-round, we can all commit to the safety of all children in our care.
The Know. See. Respond. campaign continues and Praesidium, Saprea, and Lauren’s Kids have shared resources to support this campaign.
We pledge to protect the children we serve, and hope you will too! Click the link below to download a printable version of the 2025 Five Days of Action Pledge Card!
2025 Five Days of Action Pledge Card
Learn more about the YMCA and the 5 Days of Action Campaign: ymca.org/fivedaysofaction
During these Five Days of Action, we introduce the foundational habits of child sexual abuse prevention—Know. See. Respond. When put into practice, they help us create safer environments for children to grow and learn.
Know: Knowing about child sexual abuse can help us better understand what to look for and how to keep it from happening in the first place. For example, did you know that 1 in 10 children in the U.S will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday?
See: When we know the signs of abuse, we can intervene on behalf of children.
Respond: If you suspect abuse, are you ready to respond? Do you know when and how to report suspected child abuse? Follow this link below to find your state’s child protection agency. CHILD HELP HOTLINE
2025 Know. See. Respond. Flyer
Do you have old documents piling up and want to dispose of them safely? Join Webster Five and the YMCA of Central Massachusetts for a Shred and Recycle Day! We’re working with Pellegrino Trucking to provide you with secure document destruction and disposal. Bring those old bank statements and check shredding off of your to-do list. Paper shredding is FREE.
The YMCA is proud to partner with Green Day Recycling.
Check this list for accepted items and their cost to you: 2025 Shred-Recycle Day Event Flyer
ALL TOWNS WELCOME! RAIN OR SHINE
HARD DRIVES DESTROYED, CASH PREFERRED, CHECKS (Over $30)
Recycling Questions? Contact: [email protected]
Join us for Welcoming Week from September 13-22! This is a chance for neighbors to get together and celebrate community! We’ll have a variety of activities all week. Contact your local YMCA branch for more details!
Activities Include:
Download 2024 Welcome Week Branches Activities Calendar
We are looking forward to you joining us for our 34th Annual YMCA Golf Classic! This is our largest fundraiser and benefits our youth development initiatives. Your support is important and makes a real difference! It will be wonderful to see so many great friends and supporters of the Y.
