Child Watch & Kidz Gym
Fun For Kids, Fitness For Parents
At the Y, we make it easier for parents to stay active with our Child Watch and Kidz Gym programs. Available for Family Memberships, your child can enjoy supervised play for up to 2 hours while you work out or swim. With creative activities, games, and a safe environment, it’s fun for them and peace of mind for you!
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CHILD WATCH & KIDZ GYM Frequently Asked Questions
For children ages 8 weeks–4 years old, Jamerson Family YMCA Child Watch hours are:
- Monday–Thursday from 8 AM–1 PM and 4 PM–8 PM
- Friday from 8 AM–1 PM and 4 PM–7 PM
- Saturday from 8 AM–12 PM
Holiday Hours:
- November 26th: 8 AM – 1 PM and 4 PM – 8 PM
- Thanksgiving: CLOSED
- November 28th: 8 AM – 1 PM ONLY
For children ages 5–12 years old, normal hours are as followed:
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Monday & Wednesday from 4 PM–8 PM
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Tuesday & Thursday from 9 AM–12 PM and 4 PM–8 PM
- Fridays from 4 PM–7 PM
- Saturdays from 8 AM–12 PM
Kidz Gym is open during the summer with the following schedule:
- Monday–Thursday from 8 AM–1 PM and 4 PM–8 PM
- Fridays from 8 AM – 1 PM and 4 PM – 7 PM
- Saturdays from 8 AM – 12 PM
Holiday Hours:
- November 26th: 8 AM – 1 PM and 4 PM – 8 PM
- Thanksgiving: CLOSED
- November 28th: 8 AM – 1 PM ONLY
For children ages 8 weeks–10 years old, Downtown YMCA Child Watch hours are:
- Monday–Friday from 8:30 AM–12 PM
- Monday–Thursday from 4:30 PM–7 PM
- Saturday from 9 AM – 12 PM
Holiday Hours:
- November 26th: 9 AM – 12PM ONLY
- November 28th: CLOSED
No Child Watch at the Downtown YMCA on December 24th, 26th, 31st, and January 1st, 2026.
For children ages 8 weeks–10 years old, the YMCA on Old Forest Road child watch hours are:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9 AM–12 PM
- Tuesday from 9 AM–12 PM
- Saturday from 9 AM–11:30 AM.
Holiday Hours:
- November 28th: No Child Watch
- December 24th and 31st: No Child Watch
- January 1st, 2026: No Child Watch
Child Watch and Kidz Gym are free for members with a Family Membership. This allows parents to enjoy up to 2 hours of free child care while using YMCA facilities.
Kids enjoy a variety of fun activities including creative play, games, and age-appropriate activities designed to keep them entertained and engaged while you work out.
No, parents must remain on-site at the YMCA while their child is in Child Watch or Kidz Gym.
