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Hopkinton Outdoor Center
Kids can come to the Outdoor Center where they'll continue learning and exploring with their peers.
Outdoor Adventure Vacation Program
Ages 10-14
Join us for an outdoor-based vacation program that includes games, crafts, sports, archery, rock climbing, and more! We plan to spend a good part of the program outdoors, hiking & exploring trails across the 122-acre property, checking out the orienteering courses, and trying a few low ropes elements. Indoors, we will run games, utilize the indoor rock wall, and archery range, and work on some arts/crafts projects. Please supply your child with lunch, a water bottle, and two snacks. Limited space is available.
April 20-24
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Full-Access Framingham Member $85 | Outdoor Center + Youth/Teen Member $92 | Community Member $106 (price per day)
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Kids in the Kitchen Half-Day Program
Ages 6-12
Looking for a hands-on program for your child while school is out? Kids in the Kitchen teaches basic cooking skills while preparing healthy, delicious recipes! Each day, kids will make multiple recipes to enjoy together, or they can bring Tupperware to take their creations home. Sign up for one class or all of them!
Tuesday, April 21: Veggie burgers, fruit salad, and lemon basil infused water
Wednesday, April 22: Homemade pesto pasta and avocado mousse
Thursday, April 23: Homemade focaccia bread with garden vegetables, Caesar salad, and lemonade
Friday, April 24: Half-dome carrot cakes, blueberry lemon scones, and fruit smoothies
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Full-Access Framingham & Outdoor Center Member $63 | Youth/Teen Member $85 | Community Members $126 (prices per day)
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Kids in the Garden
Ages 6-12
Participants will spend time exploring the garden beds, preparing them for spring planting, getting curious about where our food comes from, and enjoying time outdoors. Each day will include a variety of movement games, garden themed arts and crafts, planting activities, and small recipes and taste tests.
Tuesday, April 21: Garden scavenger hunt, bird feeder ornaments, seed planting, blindfold guess that fruit or vegetable
Wednesday, April 22: Pollinator game, planting potatoes, pressed flower bookmarks, bumblebee trivia
Thursday, April 23: Garden charades, seed planting, compost and worm hunt, painting signs
Friday, April 24: Pollinator relay race, companion planting, bee water stations, nature color walk
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Full-Access Framingham Member $45 | Outdoor Center & Youth/Teen Member $68 | Community Member $90 (prices per day)
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Framingham Branch
Our flexible vacation programs in Framingham allow you to choose as many days as you'd like depending on your needs and schedule.
April Vacation Program
Grades K-5
Looking for a way to keep your kids active and engaged during winter break? Join our February Vacation Program! This program offers a balanced schedule packed with exciting activities like sports, games, arts and crafts, and swimming. Plus, we provide a healthy lunch to fuel their day!
April 21-24
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
You can register for as many days as you need. Optional AM/PM care is available.
Full-Access Framingham Member $79 | Youth Member $92 l Community Member $99
AM Care: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | PM Care: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Full-Access Framingham Member $16 | Youth Member $21 l Community Member $32
Become a Member
When you join the Y, you get more than just a gym and pool. You get a community of people who can support your goals. Member benefits include unlimited group exercise classes and 30-50% off programs like swim lessons, sports, fitness, adventure, and camp!
Financial Assistance
The Y believes that finances should not be an obstacle to healthy living. We are able to offer financial assistance to help cover the cost of membership and programs, thanks to generous donations to our Annual Campaign. Learn more about financial assistance options.
Join us at Summer Camp!
June 22 - August 28
There’s no place like Y summer camp, and we’re looking forward to another summer filled with fun, friendship, and discovery! Explore six exciting camp programs in Hopkinton, Framingham, and Natick and find the perfect fit for your child.
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