If you're looking for a new challenge or you'd like to try something different, archery and rock climbing are incredible sports that will introduce you to various skills and techniques to add to your tool belt!
Archery and climbing programs are held at the Hopkinton Outdoor Center.
Fall 1 Session
September 8 - October 26
Member registration: Tuesday, August 12
Community registration: Tuesday, August 19
Anyone can take classes at the MetroWest YMCA. If you're not a member, join today and benefit from member pricing and other perks.
Ages 6+
Our Beginner Archery program works on range safety and foundational archery skills: identifying the parts of the bow and arrow, how to hold equipment, stance, and other information. All equipment is provided!
Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Full-Access Framingham Member $90 | Outdoor Center + Youth/Teen Member $97 | Community Member $180
Ages 6+
Class focuses on foundational archery skills: identifying the parts of the bow and arrow, how to hold equipment, stance, and other information. All equipment is provided!
Saturdays, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Full-Access Framingham Member $90 | Outdoor Center + Youth/Teen Member $97 | Community Member $180
Ages 10+
Students will home in on their form, learn range/competition commands, and learn stringing, waxing, and re-fletching of gear. To participate, you MUST have instructor approval.
Saturdays, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Full-Access Framingham Member $90 | Outdoor Center + Youth/Teen Member $97 | Community Member $180
Ages 18+
Learn how to belay and manage ropes to take charge of your family’s safety! After completing the course, you'll be certified to belay your family and approved guests during Friday night weekly Open Climb sessions.
Fridays, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Full-Access Framingham Member $25 | Outdoor Center & Youth/Teen Member $25 | Community Member $35
Free for Members!
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Open Climb
Fridays, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The indoor climbing gym is open to climbers of all ages, shapes, and sizes. If you can be appropriately harnessed, you may climb. The last hour is glow-in-the dark/blacklight climb. Anyone 18+ wishing to belay must attend a class.
Open Archery
Saturdays, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Come and try archery on the range (either indoor or outdoor depending on weather). All equipment provided. Participants can bring personal equipment provided draw weight is 30 lbs. or less (unless you also bring your own target). Field points with recurve, or compound bows only, no broadheads, and no crossbows.
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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.