Family Time

Family Time

Serving families has always been at the heart of the Y. We are a place where they can find respite from social, economic and educational challenges, and learn how to overcome them. We have a fundamental desire to provide opportunities for every family to build stronger bonds, achieve greater work/life balance, and become more engaged with their communities.

Family time at the Y is about giving families as a unit, and as individuals, the opportunities to deepen relationships, develop new skills and interests, improve their health and well-being, and connect to the community.

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Family Nights

Our special family nights allow families a time and a place to come together to have a good time; participate in a variety of fun activities; share, communicate and strengthen their relationships; and meet other families. They are usually scheduled for a weekend evening and can be either structured or free-flowing. Activities include mixers, pool games, arts and crafts, family fitness, games, volunteer opportunities and family discussions over refreshments. We even have family-friendly movie nights! Our Association also has special Camp Open Houses and Camp Family Nights during the Summer. Contact your local branch to see when the next family night is taking place!

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Birthday Parties & Rental Space

We are way more than a gym! In addition to our amazing fitness atmosphere, we also offer birthday parties and rental space for meetings and events! Sit back, relax, and let the Y take care of all the details for you. We offer a selection of different theme parties to choose from as well as different areas and space to rent for your meeting or event. Contact your local branch today to get started!

Splash Pad Summer

Our Boroughs and Greendale Family Branch YMCAs had Splash Pads installed during our recent renovations. These outdoor areas are open to our members with families during the Summer Season. Your children will LOVE splashing around and having buckets of water pour down on them from our fun splash pad fountains! The Boroughs Family Branch YMCA also features an outdoor pool. Contact the Welcome Center for full details, or learn more in your local Program Guides. (Splashpad access only available during the Summer Season)

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Family Wellness

Our Y has always been a place where families can play and be active together, and that is more important than ever. Whether the activities are physical, like sports or exercise classes, or more recreational like swimming, camping, cooking, and arts, Central Massachusetts YMCAs want families doing them together because they will live healthier and make memories for a lifetime. Browse your local program guide to see what offerings are available.

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