SPECIAL EVENTS

The Athol Area YMCA offers many special events throughout the year to make living in the North Quabbin even more unique. From our famous George Washington Hatchet Hunt to the annual Pussy Willow Contest, the Y brings life and fun to the community. Come join us!

The Great Muffin Race at Silver Lake

Saturday, October 3, 2009. Race starts at 9:00 am (rain or shine).
Pre-register at the YMCA or on race day from 7:30 to 8:15 am.

This four-mile run follows a gently rolling course that begins and ends at Silver Lake. First, second and third place finishers from each race category win freshly baked, homemade muffins and YMCA t-shirts go to the top male and female racers!

Age Divisions:
18 and under
19 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70 and over

Entry Fee:
Members: $10.00 / Non-members: Early Registration: $12.00, Race day: $15.00 (members, too!)

Summer Theater Program for youth entering grades 7 - 12. We'll develop our own original play and perform it at the Orange Town Hall. Program dates: July 12 - 31. Cost: $50.00 for members and former cast members. $75.00 for non-members. Call the Y for more details.

Y Kids~Depot Summer Day Camp Open House: Come check out Camp Selah on beautiful Tully Pond. Participate in camp activities. Date: Saturday, June 12, Noon to 2 pm


Family Fun Run

Saturday, October 3, 2000. Race starts at 8:30 am (rain or shine).
Pre-register at the YMCA or on race day from 7:30 to 8:15 am.

Prior to the Great Muffin Race, we warm up with this relay style race runs once around Silver Lake. Two or more members of a family may form a team and parents may run with younger children.

NO ENTRY FEE!

The Eighty-Fifth Annual George Washington's Birthday Hatchet Hunt

Monday, February 15, 2010, 9:00 am
Athol/Royalston Middle School

Begun in 1924 by the legendary Johnny Johnstone, this annual hunt for our first president's famous hatchet continues to grow in popularity with our region's young people. Don't miss it!

Easter Egg Hunt

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Silver Lake, Athol

Bring your child to our traditional Easter Egg Hunt held annually on the Wednesday before Easter. All children age 10 and under are welcome to participate.

Pussy Willow Contest

Contest ends May 1 at 1:00 pm

Each spring the YMCA Front Desk is the place to find the prettiest pussy willows around. Children age 2 to 12 are welcome to participate. Pussy willows are judged on color, size and most important - fuzziness!

Athol Area YMCA Arts Week

June 8 - 20, 2009.
Opening: June 12, 6 to 8 pm.

Join us as we turn our Lobby and Adult Lounge into an art gallery! All members of the community are welcome to submit their recent artwork for this unjuried exhibition.

America on the Move Week

September 20 - 27, 2009

The YMCA hopes to inspire all Americans nationwide to take ten billion steps during this week of active lifestyle awareness.

Wall Climbing and Ropes Course

Dates to be announced. Family and adult climbs. Schools are encouraged to have classes participate.