Foxboro Y to Open Outdoor Pool in June

(Press Release)

Children attending Camp at the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Invensys Foxboro Branch are in for a real treat this summer.  The YMCA announced today that an outdoor aquatic center will open this month, just in time for Summer Camp.

According to Ed Hurley, President of the Hockomock Area YMCA, “Thanks to the generosity of the Spier Family, our shared vision will become a reality in June.  Alex and Sonja’s commitment to their community and their support of kids and families served by our YMCA is an inspiration.” 

The outdoor aquatic center will feature a 25-yard pool, changing rooms and improvements to the outdoor activity area at the Invensys Foxboro Branch.  The project has a total cost of $913,665. To date, with the support of the Spier family Challenge, the Y has raised $800,000.

Alex and Sonja Spier who provided a challenge grant to get folks involved in the fundraising effort, recently toured the site. According to Alex, “We are so pleased at the progress of the outdoor aquatic center. We look forward to coming to the Y to help celebrate the grand opening!”

Volunteers from Foxboro, Mansfield, and Sharon continue to help raise the funds to meet the Spier Challenge in time for a June opening. This summer, 400 children a day will take part in Summer Camp at the Foxboro Y and the pool will be available for YMCA families to enjoy. 

According to Greg Spier, Board Chair, “We are very proud of our summer camps and the positive impact a Y summer camp experience has on children.  The Invensys Foxboro Branch has become a resource for thousands of area children and families providing a place to be active together.”

For information on how you can help make the dream for an outdoor aquatic center a reality, please contact Peter Waisgerber at the Hockomock Area YMCA (508)-643-5251.