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What’s Happening at the West Suburban YMCA

Thinking about joining the Y?
Spin & Win! Now is a great time to join the Y! During the month of March, prospective members can spin a wheel and receive a prize. Prizes include 5% off three months of membership, a complimentary massage, and many other prize options. Visit https://www.wsymca.org/join-the-y/membership-promotion to learn more.

Learn about Overnight Camp!
This summer is a great time to send your kids to the Y’s overnight camp, Camp Frank A. Day in East Brookfield, MA. At overnight camp, kids learn how to be more independent while also forming strong bonds and friendships. Adventure awaits! The Y is now offering Mini Camp sessions where freshmen campers between the ages of 7-10 can try out the overnight camp experience for just a week at a time rather than committing to the full three week session.

Refer a new camper to Camp Frank A. Day and you’ll each receive $200 off your camp fees. Referring two friends? You’ll get $400 off camp fees! Learn more about the Y’s summer camps at https://www.wsymca.org/camps

Register for Late Spring Programs
Session runs April 26th – June 20th . The Y remains committed to helping you and your family stay active, engaged, and safe. Stay active as a family by signing up for swimming, sports, music, and fitness programs! The Y also offers the option to “Create A Class,” where participants can form a group, such as a family, bubble, or cohort, to create their own custom class, including sports, aquatics, and fitness. Visit the Y’s website for more details and to view a full catalog of offerings at https://www.wsymca.org/find-a-program

Current Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday, 5:30 am – 9:00 pm
Friday, 5:30 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Financial Assistance is always available for Y Memberships and Programs
The West Suburban YMCA is a non-profit charitable organization and it is their mission to never turn anyone away due to an inability to pay. Please contact our Membership Department at 617-244-6050 ext. 3653 for financial assistance with membership or program participation.

Safety Protocols and Procedures
The West Suburban YMCA is operating in accordance with all guidelines and recommendations outlined by the CDC, the state of Massachusetts, and local health authorities. Visit the Y’s reopening guide for more about the West Suburban YMCA’s new protocols.

Spring sports training programs at the Hyde

Boston Athletic Training has training programs for all age groups taking place at the Hyde Center and Cabot Park in Newton.

They have drop in offerings for those who want to try out a session as well as 8 week programs for basketball, football, speed and strength training for athletes ages 8+ and recently added a “juniors” basketball program for  athletes ages 5-7.  HS sessions are all drop-in based at this time and include strength training as well.

Check out the links below:

Drop in Schedule
Youth Spring Programs

Learn more at https://bostonathletictraining.com/ or contact the director Chaim at info@bostonathletictraining.com

Hospitality Homes 2021 Falmouth Road Race

Searching for people who have a passion for running and a commitment to supporting the Hospitality Homes mission. Hospitality Homes provides free (no cost) and low cost short-term housing in volunteer host homes and donated apartments for families and friends of patients seeking care at Boston-area health care organizations.

All funds raised will benefit the Hospitality Homes program. Runners will receive a guaranteed invitational entry bib & will be required to raise a minimum of $2,500.

Potential Race Scenarios:
– An in-person event (with a potentially reduced field size) – August 15th
– A hybrid event (virtual At-Home Edition and in-person with a reduced field size)
– A virtual At-Home Edition (fully virtual)

To learn more and join the team please email Jodi Riseberg, JRiseberg@hosp.org.

Get in the game

Numbers are growing but there’s still room!

Newton Girls Softball seeks girls of all experience levels to learn about and play softball together while forging friendships and fostering fun. The Rec program welcomes Newton girls in grades K-7. For information and to register visit www.newtongirlssoftball.org.

Sign up with a friend by midnight on February 28th to take advantage of your “pair me with” rights. Each player is allowed to request one person (and only one) to be paired with on the same team. It may be a friend, sister, or car-pool buddy.

To be fulfilled, both players must list each other on their registration forms, and both forms must be received by March 1st. See Policies and Guidelines for additional details.

From March 1st to April 15th registration will still be open. Player is placed on the wait list, no pair-me-with rights, and a $15 late fee. Openings filled on a first come, first served basis.

Girls on the Run (GOTR) Spring Registration is open

Girls on the Run (GOTR) Spring Registration is open and includes both In-Person and Live, Online Options.  You can register your 8-13 year old to join a Girls on the Run team, to help them stay physically and emotionally healthy despite the pandemic.

Some teams are school-specific (Angier, Bowen, Brown, and Mason-Rice) and others are open to all girls, regardless of school (the “All Newton” outdoor Newton Centre team and online “Team Leadership” & “Team Connection”).

Twice weekly, small teams of girls in grades 3-5 or 6-8 are led by trained coaches through the research-based curriculum that uses running and physical activity to build girls’ confidence and resilience and has reached over 2 million girls nationally.

Register at girlsontherunboston.org/register-now

Yoga for Kids, Middle School and Families

Local, independent yoga studio Artemis Yoga is offering new classes starting in March for kids and middle school girls plus a weekend family yoga class too. Most of the classes are hybrid (choice of an in-person class in Watertown or an online class).

1. Kids Yoga for Grades K – 4  Online Only
March 4th – April 15th, 3:30 – 4:15 pm – Registration fee: $112
School looks and feels different for our kids this year. Yoga and mindfulness afterschool can help kids navigate it all!

2. Yoga & Mindfulness for Girls Grades 5 – 8 Online or In-Studio
March 5th –  April 16th,  3:30 – 4:30 pm – Registration fee: $140
Explore and learn yoga in a supportive, fun environment in a class designed specifically for the busy pre-teen girls.

3. Family Yoga (ages 4 + and adult) Online or In-Studio
March 14th, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Registration fee: $25 per parent/child
Welcome Spring! theme. Come explore yoga with your child in a fun late morning class together!

Artemis Yoga indoor classes are socially distanced, fully-masked, limited in numbers and in a well-ventilated room with the latest in filtration and fresh air circulation and air purification.

For more information or to register, visit https://www.artemisyoga.com/classes/kids-teen-classes/ or contact Liz Padula at liz@artemisyoga.com.

2021 Annual Golf Tournament Save the Date

Save the date for the 37th (Almost) Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the John M. Barry
Boys & Girls Club of Newton.

Registration details to follow. Email events@newtonbgc.com with questions and/or to sign up for all golf emails with further details.

June 7th
Woodland Golf Club

Sponsored by Cambridge Savings Bank and Village Bank

Winter training programs

Boston Athletic Training is excited to offer winter training programs for kids ages 7+ with  everything from Basketball and Football to Speed and Strength training. Programs take place on both weeknights, as well as weekends at the Hyde Center. They are offering some training during the February Break as well!

Email info@bostonathletictraining.com or call 857-313-8442.

Spring 2021 Registration is open!

Spring 2021 Pre-K and Kindergarten Divisions are for Newton children who are currently in kindergarten or will be attending kindergarten in 2021-2022 in the Newton Public School System. Click here to register.

All games will be played at Oak Hill Middle School beginning April 24th and will run for 6 weeks. Games will be played on Saturday mornings with no game on May 29th due to the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Kindergarten Soccer is run entirely by parent volunteers, please sign up to coach if you can! No previous knowledge of soccer is needed. Visit NewtonKindergartensoccer.org for more details.

What’s Happening at the West Suburban YMCA

Become a Member of the Y!
Join (or rejoin) the West Suburban YMCA during the month of February and if you keep an active membership for 3 consecutive months they’ll give you your fourth month free!

Coming from another gym? Bring your old membership card and get 10% off your West Suburban YMCA membership for one year. For more information on these promotions, contact the Welcome Center at 617-244-6050 ext. 0.

Black History Month: We Wear Black
Join the Y as we all celebrate Black History Month. Staff, members, and community are invited to take part in the “We Wear Black” initiative every Friday throughout February. We Wear Black to bring awareness to Black contributions to our society, celebrate Black excellence, and raise awareness of systemic racism and oppression. Stop by the Y’s Welcome Center on Fridays to get a We Wear Black logo sticker to show your support!

YBA: Youth Basketball Association
Early Spring League: February 27th - April 11th
Early Spring YBA Season begins this month! YBA is fun, coed basketball league for kids age 4-12. Y leagues offer children a safe and positive environment, supportive coaches, and new friendships while they learn and improve their skills.

YBA will be taking all COVID precautions, including transition buffers in between sessions, teams of 10 players, only one parent/guardian allowed to spectate while remaining physically distanced in the indoor track, and a mask requirement. Learn more: https://wsymca.org/sports

Register Now for Summer Camp!
In 2020, the Y operated a fun and safe summer for hundreds of campers! In 2021, the Y plans to operate similarly with COVID safety procedures in place. The Y offers two day camps, Camp Pikati on-site at the Y and Camp Chickami in Wayland, as well as one overnight camp, Camp Frank A. Day, in East Brookfield. Learn more: Continue reading →