HOCKOMOCK YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION INC

Programs

1. 1. Ymca child care - the hockomock area ymca is the largest provider of licensed, quality child care, including before and after school care - in our 16-community service area. The focus of all hockomock area ymca early learning center programs is to support values-driven growth and development in youth and their families. Child care offerings are designed to help young people develop positive values, self-esteem, leadership as well as enhancing school readiness. Our early learning centers provide an important contribution to the local community by offering affordable and dependable child care for working parents. While parents remain gainfully employed, they have the confidence that their children are thriving in a safe, supportive and educational environment. For parents who cannot afford the full fee, in keeping with the ymca's charitable mission, our ymca welcomes all individuals regardless of their ability to pay.in 2025, an average 773 children per day took part in the various hockomock area ymca licensed child care programs. These programs included child care, nursery school and before and after school programs, and were offered at 13 different locations, including on site…

   $6,066,455 spentof which $460,119 as grants$12,261,450 earned by the program
   25% of program spending

2. Ymca aquatics - the hockomock area ymca aquatics programs are a foundation of the ymca's overall focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We provide specific swimming and water safety skills, aquatic programs, in addition to promoting good health through regular exercise along with teamwork, self-confidence and personal goal setting for all ages. These programs are offered at affordable fees, with financial assistance available for those who cannot afford the full fees. Aquatic programs were held at the north attleboro, franklin and foxboro branches. During 2025, 6,547 participants took part in hockomock area ymca aquatics programs including youth lessons and aquacise classes, which increase joint flexibility and help relieve arthritic pain, a welcome alternative for many older adults. Teenage participants learned valuable lifeguarding skills in ymca lifeguard classes. Cpr classes are offered by our y to potential lifeguards, staff, members and local community members. In addition, 223 youth and teens participated in the ymca's swim team program. The ymca's goal of being socially responsible is evident through important collaborations with local…

   $4,568,338 spentof which $182,548 as grants$2,793,573 earned by the program
   19% of program spending

3. Ymca health and wellness - ymca health and wellness programs are an important part of our focus on healthy living and are available to all ages. Our ymca's enhancement offerings include group exercise programs that stress the value of prevention through good exercise habits and health, including nutrition, stress management and health education. Many of these programs are offered at no cost to ymca members while others are made available at a fee that is affordable to the community, with financial assistance available for those who cannot afford the full fee. Since 2007, our ymca has convened community leaders and key local and regional partners in the 16 communities we serve, implementing a collective community response to the epidemic of childhood obesity. Our hockomock healthy futures initiative focuses on increasing physical activity and improving nutrition in children ages 6 -10 and their families through strategies focused on intervention, prevention, and sustainable change. Our ymca has also developed and implemented effective and innovative chronic disease programming through partnerships and collaborations with local hospitals. These programs focused on chronic disease…

   $4,942,810 spentof which $69,139 as grants$4,329,464 earned by the program
   20% of program spending

4. Ymca youth sports - youth sports programs such as t ball, soccer, basketball, flag football, karate, dance and gymnastics focus on participation and sportsmanship with children and their families engaged. Ymca youth sports programs emphasize character development, skill development, health and fitness, safety, self-esteem and respect for others. During 2025, a total of 3,861 participants took part in various hockomock area ymca youth sports programs, many of which utilize volunteer coaches.ymca camping - - hockomock area ymca summer camping programs provide recreation, enrichment and "the best summer ever" by integrating physical well-being, social growth and a respect for the environment based on the ymca's traditional core values. Through a variety of activities and the use of natural surroundings, ymca summer camp helps participants reach their fullest potential in developing social and coping skills important in developing self-confidence and self-esteem, thereby reducing their risk of participating in risky behaviors. Ymca summer camp programs are offered at our north attleboro, franklin, foxboro and mansfield facilities and at silver lake in bellingham for youth ages 3 to…

   $8,892,099 spentof which $1,728,354 as grants$7,741,639 earned by the program
   36% of program spending

The 4 programs described on its FY2025 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $24,469,702.