AGE GUIDELINES

Ages 13 and up May join as an individual. Teens 13-17 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the membership agreement and waiver. Members under this classification cannot bring guests. You must be at least 18 years old to host a guest.

Ages 13 and up

May be in the facility without adult supervision. Anyone under the age of 13 must have adult supervision at all times. 

Ages 13 and up

• May use the wellness center (fitness equipment, cardio and free- weights) and participate in group exercise classes without adult supervision. 

Ages 11 - 12

• May use the wellness center (Y-Fit orientation approved equipment) and actively participate in non-weight bearing (i.e. dumbbells, free-weights, bands, etc.) group exercise classes with direct parental supervision after successful completion of a Y-Fit orientation. 

Ages 18 and up

Must use the adult locker rooms.

Under 18

• Must use the family locker rooms, universal restrooms or, boys and girls (youth) locker rooms.
• Members and guests ages 5 years and older should use their same gender youth locker room or bathroom facility.
• Family locker rooms and universal restrooms are available for parents/supervising guardians with opposite gender children.
• Family locker rooms are available to those who require special assistance.

Ages 11 and up

• May use the gymnasium during open gym times. 

Ages 10 and under

• May use the gymnasium with a parent/supervising guardian.

CHILD WATCH - DOWNTOWN YMCA, YMCA OLD FOREST RD.

Only household members with active child memberships may utilize Child Watch services. A child may remain in Child Watch for up to 90 minutes per day. Parent/legal guardian must remain in the facility when child is in the Y’s care. When Kidz Gym is open, children 5 and up must utilize that service. Please check schedule for availability.

• Downtown YMCA: 8 weeks - 10yrs old
• YMCA on Old Forest Rd: 8 weeks - 10yrs
• Jamerson Family YMCA: 8 weeks - 5yrs old

KIDZ GYM - JAMERSON FAMILY YMCA 

Ages 5 - 13yrs old

Only household members with active child memberships may utilize Kidz Gym services. A child may remain in Kidz Gym for up to 90 minutes per day. Parent/legal guardian must remain in the facility when child is in the Y’s care. (Jamerson location only)

Ages 13 and up

• May use the pool without a parent or guardian present in the building.

Ages 11 - 12

• May use the pool if they pass a swim test and a parent or guardian is present on YMCA premises.

Ages 7 - 10

• Must have a parent or guardian present in the pool area.

Ages 6 and under

• Must have a parent or guardian present in the water.

WHIRLPOOL

Ages 16 and up

• Age requirements for the hot tub may be adjusted based on the discretion of the Family Center Executive Director for the safety of our members, guests, volunteers, and staff.

SWIM TEST

12 and Under 

• All children under the age of thirteen years old will be asked to take the swim test each time they come to the pool for open swim. If a child does not pass or does not want to take the test, they must remain in the Red Band Zone 

1. Jump feet first into deep water
2. Swim front crawl half the length of pool
3. Turn around and swim front crawl back to the start.

NOTE: Lifeguards have the discretion to ask any member or guest at any time to participate in a swim test or move to a different area should the lifeguard feel the member or guest is at safety risk due to perceived swimming ability.