Age Requirements for Facility Usage
Effective: April 2021
Ages 9 & Under
Building: Must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times while at the YMCA.
Fitness Center: Not allowed at any time.
Indoor Pool: A parent/guardian must accompany the minor in the pool unless they are able to pass an appropriate swim test. If they pass the swim test, a parent must remain in the pool area.
Fitness Classes: Not allowed, unless it is a class specifically for children or families.
Ages 10-13
Building: A parent/guardian must remain in the building at all times, but does not have to accompany the child. Access to some areas is limited.
Fitness Center: Not allowed at any time, unless they have completed the Youth Fitness Orientation. In that case, a parent/guardian must accompany the minor.
Indoor Pool: A parent/guardian must accompany the minor in the pool unless they are able to pass an appropriate swim test. If they pass the swim test, a parent must remain in the building.
Fitness Classes: May attend class if parent/guardian is present.
Ages 14 & 15
Building: A parent/guardian does not have to remain in the building, but access to some areas is limited.
Fitness Center: A parent/guardian must accompany the minor, unless they have completed the Youth Fitness Orientation.
Indoor Pool: May swim without parent/guardian, but may have to pass a swim test.
Fitness Classes: May attend if a parent/guardian is present.
Ages 16+
Building: May access all areas of the YMCA except the Men’s/Women’s Health Center.
Fitness Center: May access the Fitness Center without a parent/guardian.
Indoor Pool: May swim without a parent/guardian.
Fitness Classes: May attend any fitness class without a parent/guardian.