Did you know the Attleboro Norton YMCA Downtown Branch offers a free benefit to Attleboro Norton Y (Family and Single-Parent Family) Members?

Our Child Watch program provides a safe and supportive environment for children, ages 2 months to 12 years old, to build healthy, trusting relationships with other children and adults. Meanwhile, parent family members are able to reset, recharge, and connect with all the Y has to offer! Whether it’s your first time dropping off, or your 30th, we are here to support you and to help your child transition int our Child Watch room — a large, bright open play space conveniently located on our second floor (with elevator access). We want everyone to be successful!

Here are a few helpful hints:

  • Please check in each member (you and your child) every time you visit the Y
  • Children can bring a snack and drink (please refrain from peanuts, green beans and tree nuts)
  • No toys from home — we have plenty in our Child Watch room
  • If your child is feeling unwell or is unable to go to school due to illness, please keep them home.
  • Child Watch is only free to Family or Single-Parent Family members of the Attleboro Norton YMCA.
  • Non-Members, youth members, and members of other YMCAs may attend with a $5 fee.

Child Watch Schedule

MON   8:30-11:30 am / 4:30-8:00 pm
TUE     8:30-11:30 am / 4:00-8:00 pm
WED   8:30-11:30 am / 4:30-8:00 pm
THU    8:30-11:30 am  / 4:30-8:00 pm
FRI      8:30-11:30 am / 4:30-7:00 pm
SAT     8:00 am-12:30 pm

Costs:

  • Free, Attleboro Norton YMCA (Family or Single-Parent Family) Members
  • $5 Per Child, Reciprocal and Non-Members

Drop & Go: Get Stuff Done!

Your children’s play time is a chance for you to have some free time!

Register Online for a Drop & Go

Ages:  3+ (potty trained)

MON-FRI 9:00-11:00 AM
Downtown Branch

$15, Y Members (1st Child) | $25, Non-Members
Each Additional Child
$5 Off! $10, Y Members | $20, Non-Members

You can also register in-person at our Welcome Center.

FRI 4:30-7:00
Downtown Branch

$15, Y Members (1st Child) | $25, Non-Members
Each Additional Child
$5 Off! $10, Y Members | $20, Non-Members

You can also register in-person at our Welcome Center.

For Questions/Additional Information
Call (508)222-7422
Contact, Kimberly Burt, Child Watch Coordinator, by emailing kburt@attleboroymca.org or call (508) 222-7422.


 

Kids Night Out!

Give yourself the night off and treat your child to a supervised night of fun!

Ages: 3 (potty trained) to 12

Upcoming Kids Night Outs:

March 29

April 26

5:30 – 6:30 – Bounce house and play in Augat gym
6:30 – 7:00 – Dinner in the cafe
7:00 – 8:00 – Free play in Child Watch classroom

Our dinner menu is make-your-own english muffin pizzas, applesauce, and juice. Feel free to pack a (nut-free) dinner if you prefer that instead.

Please inform staff if there are any food allergies at drop off.

Children are invited to join us for an evening of fitness and fun. They’ll enjoy fun activity in our gym, eat in our Cafe’, and finish the night with a swim! Parents will pick-up on the pool deck – or you can jump in for the last half-hour of Family Swim.

Register Online

Cost:
$20, Y Members
$30, Non-Members
$10, Each Additional Child
For Questions or Additional Information

Contact Cara Ting, Membership & Family Engagement Director at 508-409-0776 or email cting@attleboroymca.org.


Safe Sitter & Safe at Home Courses

Safe at Home

Ages: 9 – 12

This program is a first-start on a path to independence. Participants will learn safe practices, how to handle and emergency, and how to be responsible when home alone. Utilize our weekly drop & go for your little ones!

WED, MAR 27
6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Register Online

Location

Downtown Branch
63 North Main Street
Attleboro, MA


Safe Sitter Essentials

Ages: 11 – 15

This program teaches young people the skills they need to promote themselves as a babysitter including communicating with parents, working with babies and children of various ages, what to do in an emergency and more! This class is run over two half days and participants must attend both days.

SAT, JAN 27 & SAT, FEB 3 (must attend both days)
9:00 AM-1:00 PM

SAT, MAR 9 & SAT, MAR 16 (must attend both days)
9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Register Online

Location

Downtown Branch
63 North Main Street
Attleboro, MA


Bounce & Play

Each month, children and their families are invited to exercise their bodies and minds with time in our bounce house and themed imaginative play scenarios. Adults do not need to register, just children.

Ages:  All ages, accompanied by a parent or guardian

Register Online

MONTHLY: LAST THURSDAY 10:30—11:30 AM

02/29 – We’re Going on a Bear Hunt 🐻

For February, we’re going on a bear hunt! We’ll reenact the classic bear hunt story with an obstacle course that will test your gross motor skills and don’t forget a bounce in our bounce house!

03/28 – To The Moon🌙

For March, we’re taking off! Help us gear up for the solar eclipse on April 8th by joining our astronaut training camp and don’t forget a bounce in our bounce house!

04/25 – Take Me Out to the Ball Game ⚾

For April, come play ball and don’t forget a bounce in our bounce house!

05/30 – Ready, Set, Go!🏃‍♂️

For May, race on over if you’re feeling a need for speed! Come do a few laps on our YMCA racetrack and don’t forget a bounce in our bounce house!

06/27 – Let’s Go Camping⛺️

For June, we’re bringing the great outdoors into our gym! Come play at our indoor campsite complete with tent and bonfire and don’t forget a bounce in our bounce house!

Downtown Branch

Free, Y Members
$5, Youth & Non-Members

For questions or additional information, contact Kimberly Burt, Child Watch Coordinator, at (508) 222-7422, or email KBurt@attleboroymca.org.