About
MetroWest YMCA Outdoor Center Youth Programs offers archery, climbing, pickleball, cooking classes, family dinner nights, gardening workshops, family events, safety and babysitting courses, and year-round programs at the Outdoor Center. Open Archery Saturdays are listed from 12:30 to 1:30 pm through February 14, and all experience levels are welcome for archery and climbing.
Programs
- Year-round programs at the Outdoor Center — for all ages
- Archery & Climbing — all experience levels welcome; all ages
- Safety & Babysitting Courses — parent, teen, coach, or caregiver
- Pickleball at the Outdoor Center — for all ages
- Cooking Classes & Family Dinner Nights
- Gardening Workshops — for all ages and experience levels
- Family Events
At a glance
- Ages: 2–18 years old
- Current session: Fall 2026 Session Programs (Sep 8–Nov 1, 2026)
- General schedule: Year-round programs at the Outdoor Center for all ages.
- Facility hours: Tuesday 9am-5pm; Branch Hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun Closed
About the provider
Since 1960, the MetroWest YMCA has focused on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across its communities. The organization says that strengthening the community is at the core of everything it does, and that it works side by side with neighbors to give everyone the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive.
- Open Archery Saturdays — 12:30 -1:30 pm, through February 14
All experience levels welcome. The Outdoor Center pool is closed for the season. Free for members | $10 for the public applies to drop-in programs. Anyone over 18 wishing to belay must attend the belay class. The MetroWest YMCA is not a therapeutic or special needs organization.
What families say
“Our son was having difficulty adjusting to our move to Hopkinton. The Y's School's Out Program really played a crucial part in helping him get to know his peers and feel more comfortable.” — Michael, School's Out parent
“"Being involved with the Y has made a positive impact on me, my family, and my friends. The support that you get here is unbelievable."” — Lois, Y Member
“"The staff and instructors at the MetroWest YMCA work hard every day to ensure a safe, welcoming community."” — Richard, swim parent
Last updated September 2, 2026.
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